In the past, when we wanted to choose a medium-sized car, we often put the key needs of stable atmosphere, practical space and high cost performance in the first place. But the time to 2022, the current young consumer group has become the main force of car purchase, their requirements for vehicles are very different, not willing to be mediocre, the pursuit of personality is a major demand of this type of consumer, the major car companies have also embraced rejuvenation, and launched a large number of products that meet the needs of young people to buy cars, of which Versailles C5 X is more in line with the needs of such consumers.
Recently, citroën Versailles C5 X new model FM version was officially launched, and a total of one configuration was launched for the new car, priced at 163,900 yuan. As a special version of the model, the car mainly has some exclusive design elements, while in terms of configuration and the current model on sale to form a difference, let's understand its specific performance in the end.
Exterior design
Versailles C5 X FM has no obvious difference from the ordinary version of the model in terms of appearance design, mainly to add some specialized elements, of which the car is based on the concept model released by the previous Citroën brand, the overall feeling is more avant-garde and bold, and the front face of the new car is equipped with a split light group with a through-design, and the visual layering is strong. The slender strip of LED daytime running lights on the top extends all the way to the hood, and the interior matches the full LED light source, and provides a series of functions such as automatic headlights and adjustable headlight height.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of this model are 4805×1865×1505 mm, and the wheelbase is 2785 mm. Compared with today's mainstream joint venture mid-size cars, it is not dominant in terms of data. The body side of the new car is more slender, the side lines are smooth and natural, and the cross-border leisure style is relatively strong, giving people a first impression somewhat similar to the Volkswagen CC hunting model, or volkswagen Weilan this kind of station wagon.
The rear design of the new model is very interesting, the rear windshield has a large tilt angle, the upper and lower parts are equipped with large size spoilers, the middle position X-type taillights have a good echo with the headlights group, the interior matches the full LED light source, and the rear bumper part is equipped with reflective strips and imitation exhaust chrome decoration.
Interior design
Compared with the exterior design, the style of the Interior of versailles C5 X FM is more simple, the dark color scheme gives people a more relaxed feeling, the double-width steering wheel in front of the main driver is more unique, the grip is more full, and at the same time, there is a certain concave design in the direction of three or nine o'clock, and the shape is more suitable for the hand. The full LCD dashboard in front of the steering wheel is not large in size, but the interior still has a variety of information, the overall UI design is also quite concise, and as a high-end version of the model, the FM version also has a head-up display function, and the car's head-up display can project a full-color map, in this price point medium-sized car, this function is still relatively rare.
The Versailles C5 X FM interior seats are wrapped in leather fabric and functionally support the two-way adjustment of the height of the main passenger seat / four-way adjustment of the waist support, and the electric adjustment of the main passenger seat. The front seat surface of the new car is filled with soft to the touch, which has a certain sense of immersion when riding, and the comfort is quite good.
The new car has a large angle of inclination between the rear seat backrest and the saddle, and the two sides have a certain degree of invertedness, while the length of the seat cushion is excellent, and it is easier for rear passengers to obtain a comfortable sitting position. In addition, the bulge of the central passage of the new car platform is not high, which can ensure the comfort of riding in the case of full seats.
dynamical system
Versailles C5 X FM is still standard with a 1.6T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 175 hp and a peak torque of 250 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, the engine is matched by an 8-speed manual transmission.
Model configuration and purchase recommendations
As a special edition model, the Versailles C5 X FM has an exclusive FM logo and is further enriched in terms of configuration. The guidance price of the new car is 163,700 yuan, and then the uncle will choose two configurations with a similar price for comparative analysis to see which one is more cost-effective.
The 2021 1.6T is extraordinary
Referral Index: ★★★
Configuration review: The basic configuration is comprehensive and cost-effective
The guidance price is 158,900 yuan, and the functional aspect is equipped with body stability control, lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, road traffic identification, active braking, fatigue driving reminder, rear parking radar, full-speed adaptive cruise reversing image, fixed speed cruise, driving mode switching, panoramic sunroof, keyless start, keyless entry, active closed grille, 7-inch LCD instrument, electric adjustment of the main and co-pilot seats, 12-inch display screen, voice recognition control, OTA upgrade, adaptive far and near light, one-button lift and lower of the full car window, automatic air conditioning, rear seat air outlet, temperature partition control, PM2.5 filter device in the car, etc The basic configuration performance is comprehensive enough and cost-effective.
2022 1.6T FM version
Referral Index: ★
Configuration reviews: Limited lifts
The guidance price is 163,700 yuan, and the function only increases the HUD head-up digital display, while the seat material is upgraded from imitation leather to leather, and the overall improvement range is more limited, so the cost performance is reduced.
The 2021 1.6T collar is extraordinary
Referral Index: ★★
Configuration reviews: More comprehensive features
The guidance price is 173,700 yuan, the price is increased by 10,000 yuan, the function is increased, the front parking radar, the 360-degree panoramic image, the reversing car side warning, the electric trunk, the induction trunk, the electric trunk position memory, the mobile phone wireless charging, the front seat heating, the steering assist light, the LED front fog light, the monochrome interior atmosphere light, the exterior mirror reversing automatically rolls down, the on-board air purifier, etc., the functional performance is more comprehensive.
Uncle Che summed up
In general, the FM version of the Versailles C5 X launched this time is mainly with a special logo, while making certain adjustments in terms of configuration, but through the above comparative analysis we can still see that the new car has a smaller increase in functions, the cost performance is far less than the price is lower, and the function is already comprehensive enough 2021 1.6T is extraordinary.
As an important chess piece of Citroën's brand revival plan, versailles C5 X obviously did not complete its mission goals, of which the cumulative sales of the car in the first quarter of this year barely exceeded 10,000 units, the average monthly sales volume was only more than 3,000 units, and accounted for more than 70% of Dongfeng Citroën's share, accounting for a large proportion in the entire Citroën product matrix. It can be said that today's Dongfeng Citroen is weakly competitive, and the monthly sales of all models are difficult to cross even the threshold of 5,000 vehicles, and they have wandered on the edge of the delisting cliff. In addition, the versailles C5 X are also obvious, such as insufficient space and configuration. At the same time, for the entire Citroën brand, the dependence on the Versailles C5 X is a bit too high, and the car's wind evaluation on the Internet is indeed not very good, if only this model is struggling to support, Citroën has little time left in the Chinese car market.