In the fiercely competitive domestic automobile market, if you want to succeed, mastering the pain points of consumers is an eternal truth, whether it is Volkswagen or Toyota or the rapid rise of domestic car companies in recent years, Citroën as one of the earliest car companies to enter China, since entering the market with good control, solid materials and high safety has won a large number of consumer recognition.
Whether it is from the early "old three" one of the Fukang, or the leather durable Jetta Elysée, or Sega, C5 and other high-end models, and then to the latest Versailles C5 X, can find a dislocation advantage in the comparison with the same level of models, especially the emergence of Versailles C5 X makes the entire DPCA spirit completely changed, in February, the sales of DPCA car increased by 154% year-on-year, 1-2 months sales increased by 106% year-on-year, sales are also a new high in 4 years.
From the product itself, Citroën has made many changes around the domestic market, Versailles C5 X adopts a cross-border shape, its streamlined posture has the elegance and dynamics of a car, the hatchback tailgate has the practicality of a station wagon, the 193mm ground clearance is even higher than many urban SUVs, the general non-paved pavement is also difficult to defeat it, in addition, it can make people remember the front face of the "X" LED daytime driving and the rear suspension of the two tails, such a design is both trendy and bold, It embodies the romantic side of French cars while being practical.
The interior can also see the intentions of Citroën, the entire center console is staggered, a large area of plastic material and light-colored trim plate together, revealing a delicate side, the addition of piano paint material and let it with a bit of luxury, 7-inch LCD instrument display vehicle information intuitive and clear, The 12-inch suspension central control screen is equipped with C-Connect3.0 intelligent network system, supporting voice control multimedia and air conditioning and other functions, the Internet of Vehicles and OTA upgrades have not fallen, and even the door panel and seat routing can be found to be composed of Citroen's LOGO coherently, which shows the details of versailles C5 X design.
It is said that the domestic car configuration is rich, in versailles C5X you can also see Citroën's emphasis on the domestic market, it is fully equipped with front / rear head airbags, cruise control, outer floating panoramic sunroof, keyless entry of the whole car, leather steering wheel, leather seats, main / co-pilot seat electric adjustment, LED headlights, mirror lock car automatic folding, rain induction wiper and automatic air conditioning and other configurations, high-end models also have seat ventilation / massage, 3D color eHUD head-up display and L2 automatic driving and other functions, Compare it with domestic cars at the same price, and the configuration is really no worse than that of independent brands.
In terms of power, it is equipped with a 1.6T turbocharged engine, the maximum power is 129kW, 1750 rpm can output 250N·m peak torque, with the use of 8AT gearbox, 100 km NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption is only 5.8L, for its 4805mm length and 1505kg of weight, such energy consumption is not bad. Versailles C5 X chassis adopts the "magic carpet" suspension of PHC adaptive hydraulic stabilization technology, which can achieve automatic adjustment function through the hydraulic device in the suspension structure, which can effectively filter out small bumps when driving on a flat road, so that passengers in the car have a comfortable riding feeling, and it can give good support when walking bad roads or high-speed corners.
The Versailles C5 X has a wheelbase of 2785mm, which gives it a spacious rear space, while the rear backrest has a maximum 27 degree tilt, the backrest is more fit, and its comfort is also reflected in the use of CAC's leading comfortable seats, filled with three different foam materials, with delicate leather seats, bringing the feeling of an executive sedan.
In terms of safety, the versailles C5 X body high-strength steel utilization rate of more than 80%, in the front, side, rear, roof, bottom and other core parts of the vehicle have been additionally strengthened, in the C-NCAP test results released in early March, Versailles C5 X comprehensive scoring rate of 90.6%, without any accidents received a five-star safety rating. In particular, it is worth mentioning that it is equipped with the L2.5 C-Pilot driver assistance system, which scored 12.018 points in pedestrian protection, with a scoring rate of 80.12%, and an active safety score of 14.657 points, with a scoring rate of 97.71%, which was excellent.
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Versailles C5 X is a very different from citroen car, it has made special designs and changes for domestic consumers in many places, the most intuitive example is that when it was just listed, it used 205/55R19 size tires, which was complained by consumers that it was inconvenient to buy on the market, Citroën obviously heard the voice of consumers, after repeated testing, the current owners can already choose 225/55R18 specifications of tires for free when booking cars, and such a response speed is even faster than that of independent brands.
Perhaps it will take time for the French car to return to the center of the public's vision, but from the Versailles C5 X can be seen its change, the starting price of 143,700 yuan gives a super high value, spacious space, rich configuration, a solid chassis and the determination to cater to consumers, the French car has broken through the bottom line of the industry, and the future it will be terrible.