Since the official listing of versailles C5 X last year, its performance in the market is very powerful, and the average monthly sales volume can basically be maintained in the range of 4,000-5,000 vehicles, helping DPCA to complete the goal of monthly sales of more than 10,000 and become the brand's unique "top pillar". In order to enhance the range of consumer choices, on April 25, Dongfeng Citroen released the versailles C5 X FM version, with an official guidance price of 163,700 yuan. This is an upgrade for some details as well as configuration. It is worth saying that the starting point of Dongfeng Citroen's launch of this car is to respond to the netizens who put forward optimization opinions on the majority of traffic broadcasts, so the naming of this car is also very simple and direct called FM version. Citroën listens to the opinions of the radio listeners, people and cars co-create, netizens: it is on fire
In terms of appearance, because the new car is based on the ordinary version of the creation, so the overall has not made much change, the familiar upper and lower layered middle net design, with the upper split headlights to form an "X" shaped front face, looks very dynamic and young.
The sides are imbued with station wagon and SUV elements, while a black plastic trim has been added to the wheel brow and side skirt areas to accentuate the crossover atmosphere. In addition, in order to highlight the special edition positioning, a red FM exclusive badge has been added to the C-pillar area. In terms of body color, it is available in pearlescent white, space silver, and gilded green. To be honest, the appearance has no other elements besides a badge that highlights the special edition, such as exclusive wheels or lacquer, which is a bit less satisfying.
The large angle of the rear of the car shows the dynamic feeling that should be there, and it is equipped with two spoilers on the upper and lower sides, which looks full of sports atmosphere. The taillights on both sides are in a "Y" shape and extend to the rear fenders on both sides.
The interior of the car adopts the current more mainstream horizontal structure, which effectively extends the visual effect. The new three-panel steering wheel is comfortable to hold and is flanked by solid multi-function buttons. The 7-inch full LCD meter has a variety of variations of the theme, and the flat style is more in line with the aesthetics of current consumers. The central control floating touch screen is 12 inches in size, with a built-in C-Connect 3.0 intelligent network system, and the Internet of Vehicles, OTA upgrades, Carplay mobile phone interconnection and other functions are equipped, which is more than enough to cope with daily use. In addition, the air conditioning panel retains the physical physical key operation, which is more convenient for operation when driving.
From the price point of view, the FM version and the price of 158,700 yuan is extraordinary close, the price is 5,000 yuan, but the configuration of the new exclusive Clautia leather seat, whether it looks or feels more textured, and equipped with a 3D color eHUD head-up display system, can directly project navigation and other driving information, providing a better sense of technology and can also bring more convenient car experience.
In addition, the car is also equipped with an L2.5 C-Pilot driver assistance system, which includes ACC full-speed domain adaptive cruise, active braking, front collision warning, lane keeping, etc., to ensure driving safety.
In terms of power, it is still equipped with a 1.6T engine, with a maximum horsepower of 175 hp and a peak torque of 250 Nm, matching the 8-speed manual transmission.
The reason why Versailles C5 X quickly got market attention after listing and became one of the few new cars that can be remembered by the Citroen brand in recent years, mainly because of its outstanding cost performance, less than 150,000 starting price can buy medium-sized cars, and the starting configuration is not low at all, compared with the same price of Japanese and German brands to come more sincerely, plus Citroën put down more than 10,000 French cars on the high posture, know how to listen to user opinions, such as on the eve of the Spring Festival to launch the Tiger Year opener version, to meet the needs of the local market. The FM version this time listens to the suggestions of broadcast listeners, and carries out targeted upgrades to the configuration, which can save money in the user's pocket and enrich the depth of the product line.