Since its listing, the original Versailles C5 X can be said to have its own "net red attributes", from the model naming to the product itself, it is out of the "shackles" of the previous Citroën models, and the network is about whether it is an A-class car or a B-class car. And the evaluation of it among car critics has become the focus of debate, but in any case, the Versailles C5 X is still a model that citroën has given high hopes. On January 17, Citroen launched the Versailles C5 X Tiger Year Opening Edition, the main change brought about by the new car is to add an exclusive package to the current model, and limited to 1,000 units, and the price remains unchanged from the current model, which is 143,700-18.67 million yuan. Next, we may wish to find the difference between it and the ordinary version from the real model.
Appearance: Year of the Tiger open red contrast design + co-branded label
From a glance of 45 °, the biggest difference between the Versailles C5 X Tiger Year Opening Red Edition and the ordinary version of the model is that the "Red Cloud Wheel Rim Decoration" has been replaced, adding a touch of Spring Festival unique flavor to the new car, of course, the versailles C5 X Tiger Year Opening Red Edition has changed far beyond the car. What exactly is changing with the new car? Let's move on.
In the front part, the Versailles C5 X Year of the Tiger opener version is the same as the ordinary version of the model, the front of the car adopts a penetrating design method, and is connected to the split headlights on both sides with chrome trim strips, in addition, the Versailles C5 X Tiger OpenEr Version is equipped with an active closed air intake grille to improve the fuel economy of the new car.
In terms of size, the Versailles C5 X Year of the Tiger opener version and the regular version of the model are consistent. It is worth mentioning that on the shooting scene, my colleagues and I gave unanimous praise to the side shape of versailles C5 X, which is extremely personalized at the grade of 150,000 yuan, coupled with the three-dimensional waist line and hidden D-pillar design method it uses, the visual effect of the entire side is very pleasing.
The Versailles C5 X Year of the Tiger Opener Edition is equipped with an exclusive rim, which is based on the ordinary diamond-cut aluminum wheels and the active intake module is red-painted, further demonstrating the dynamic aesthetic of the rapid rotation of the wheels. Obviously, many consumers now like this kind of contrast treatment, which is undoubtedly the aesthetic of the People's Republic of China. In terms of rim size, the Versailles C5 X Year of the Tiger opener version is equipped with a 205/55 R19 rim as standard.
The details of the Versailles C5 X on the D-pillar are also quite pleasing, and from the rear side, it also brings a strong recognition to the new car.
It is worth mentioning that the second change in the opening version of the Versailles C5 X Year of the Tiger is to paste the unique "Tiger Head" Logo of the Year of the Tiger on the body D pillar, and there are also the words of Versailles C5 X below, in a variety of joint designs sweeping our lives at the moment, the car circle has not escaped this very inward-rolled form, whether it is good or bad, fans and friends measure it themselves.
At the rear, versailles C5 X Tiger Year opener version and ordinary version are consistent, the shape of the slip back adds recognition to the new car, while the integrated ducktail also makes the entire tail more three-dimensional and dynamic; at the same time, as a rare joint venture crossover at a price of 150,000, Versailles C5 X still leaves a good impression on many users in this part of the appearance.
Interior: Good materials The car machine system is not very easy to use
Inside, the interior atmosphere of the Versailles C5 X gives people a sense of refinement unique to French models, including the center console, air conditioning outlets are made of a large number of piano paint and metal trims, while the D-shaped steering wheel also adds a touch of sportiness to the cockpit, whether it is design or materials, Versailles C5 X is not picky.
It is worth mentioning that the Versailles C5 X center console also uses different materials for splicing, as can be seen from the picture, this "Chidori" check material is very advanced.
The Versailles C5 X is highly equipped with a leather multi-function steering wheel as standard, as well as four-way steering wheel adjustment and shifting functions as standard.
I don't like the versailles C5 X's full LCD instrument, although it is standard in the whole series, but the size is only 7 inches, and its UI interface design is also a bit difficult to adapt.
Let's take a look at where the Versailles C5 X is more complained about. The real shooting model is equipped with a 12-inch central control screen, with Apple CarPlay, Baidu CarLife, intelligent voice system, Internet of Vehicles and OTA upgrades, the degree of feature richness is not picky, can meet the actual needs of most consumers, but after my actual experience, this set of car-machine system Caton phenomenon occurs from time to time, the slide between the interface is not smooth enough, while the 360 ° panoramic image function opens when there is no rear picture of the vehicle, similar to these details are not very good, the sense of experience still needs to be optimized.
The Versailles C5 X comes standard with dual-zone automatic air conditioning and retains physical buttons, while the live-action model is also equipped with an on-board air purifier and PM2.5 filter.
Space: The front and rear rows are spacious and practical
Whether the Versailles C5 X is defined as an A-Class or A-Class, the actual ride space is one of the important conditions that determine whether it will sell well. After actual measurement (the experiencer is 178cm tall), the front seat is adjusted to a reasonable position, and there is still a punch or two fingers left in the head, which is very good. At the same time, as can be seen from the picture, the real-shot model is equipped with a red headrest, which is also one of the unique configurations of the opener version of the Year of the Tiger.
In terms of configuration, the real-life model is also extremely rich, equipped with front seat heating/ventilation/massage functions, with 3 sets of main driver memory functions, and the co-driver's "boss button".
Keeping the front seats unchanged, the experiencer can still get a punch in the back seat, as well as two punches or so of leg space, while thanks to the torsion beam rear suspension of the real-time model layout, the rear platform bulge of the Versailles C5 X is also within an acceptable range, and the performance of the entire rear row will not be inferior to the current mainstream B-class car.
The conventional storage space in the car is also basically given, and the front and rear central armrest areas are set up with separate places for mobile phones, the only thing to complain about is that the glove box of the Versailles C5 X is too small to fit the larger file bags.
As a crossover model, the trunk is the advantage of the Versailles C5 X, the volume is 545L under normal conditions, and it can be expanded to 1640L after putting down the second row, while the real-time model is also equipped with an electric tailgate and an inductive tailgate, taking into account practicality and convenience.
Power: 1.6T+8AT, a rare in the same class, but the acceleration in the middle and rear sections is weaker
In the power part, the Versailles C5 X Tiger Year Opener Edition is still equipped with a 1.6T engine + Aisin 8AT powertrain, compared with the joint venture model of the same level, it is also one of the few models that provide 8AT, showing citroën's sincerity. However, in terms of actual driving performance, this gearbox also has places that need to be optimized, although the downshift is more active in the rapid acceleration, but even if the throttle is stepped on to the end, its gear is locked in 3 gears, and the horsepower is high to 175Ps, but the acceleration of the middle and rear section of the Versailles C5 X is still significantly weak.
Its practical joint venture identity to look at, Versailles C5 X This Aisin 8AT transmission is indeed very rare in the same level, the same price of Japanese players and Ashkenazi players are generally CVT or dual clutch transmission, so Versailles C5 X to give an automatic transmission, only in terms of cost factors to measure also show the sincerity of the manufacturer.
Although the chassis structure is still the front McPherson + rear torque beam, the Versailles C5 X is equipped with a PHC hydraulic adaptive shock absorption system, coupled with Citroën's adjustment power to the torsion beam suspension has been widely recognized by the industry and consumers, so in terms of chassis comfort, the Versailles C5 X will still not disappoint you.
Editor's comments: As mentioned in the comprehensive article, there are three differences between the Veray C5 X Year of the Tiger opener version and the ordinary version, namely the rim, the "tiger head" logo on the D pillar and the exclusive headrest, and the rest of the changes are not changed, if the value of the Open Red Edition of the Year of the Tiger alone is not worth buying, this will be a biased topic. In my opinion, although the real-time model has not changed much, at least the price remains unchanged, coupled with the limited number of identities and versailles C5 X itself is a very sincere "redemption work". So, I would still recommend this car and believe that the Versailles C5 X will get good market feedback.