Model of the Year Versailles C5X on the list, what do you know about this car?

There's no doubt that Dongfeng Citroen's Versailles C5 X is definitely one of the most talked-about and discussed models in the market, and plays a pivotal role in the development of French cars in China, as well as the Dongfeng Citroen brand itself. As for the long-dormant advocates and dealers of domestic French cars, the Versailles C5 X seems to have finally raised their eyebrows. Sincere pricing, rich features and a series of marketing measures have made them expect perfection from this car. So it's no surprise that the Versailles C5 X is being pushed into the hot seat with different voices and opinions clashing on all sides.

I. When it comes to French cars, it's hard to leave the word "design" out. After all, its unique design concept has few rivals in the market, interior design, space design, chassis design can be said to be unique. This makes the Versailles C5 X stand out in today's highly homogenized mid-size car market. The Versailles C5 X is the first model of Citro?n's new generation family design language. The positioning of the five-door, five-seat two-seater also allows its unique design to shine through, and the overall visual experience is still outstanding. The new car is based on Citroen's family "V" element, forming an "X" at the LED daytime running lights, and the upper and lower light clusters are connected by a chrome strip with the brand logo, which effectively improves the visual width of the front face.

The black grille at the bottom of the second also adopts a concave design, which, together with the complex lines at the top, further enhances the layering effect of the front face. I have to say, each design sheet taken out may not look good, but through the gentle treatment of the designer, the front face looks very tense and not contradictory. For users who pursue individuality, this kind of value should be conveyed. In addition, the new car has made some efforts in terms of configuration. The beautiful appearance hides functional configurations such as panoramic camera, millimeter wave radar, active air intake grille, and LED light source is also standard across the board.

Three, the side can visualize its crossover leisure style, together with the upward ducktail design, looks very slender. At the same time, the downward arc of the roof combined with the gradual upward window line design also creates a forward-swooping visual feeling. The new wheel size is 205/55 R19 with Goodyear EfficientGrip performance tires at a market price of $748. In terms of body dimensions, the Versailles C5 X has a length, width and height of 4805/1865/1505 mm, respectively, and a wheelbase of 2785 mm. the minimum ground clearance is 193 mm, which is the same as that of the FAW Toyota RAV4 room fusion, and is perfectly suited to cope with a number of driving scenarios on unpaved roads.

Four, the rear of the design is very full, the most eye-catching is undoubtedly the double tail shape. In addition to the eye-catching design, the hollowed-out tailfins at the top can also play the role of air conduction. The taillights are made up of 59 LED beads, which ensures that the entire band of oscillating lights emits an even light at each position and also has a good visual effect when lit. The interior style of the Versailles C5 X is very different from previous French cars, with a very traditional overall design. The straight interior lines make the division of functional areas very clear and concise. At the same time, the dark color scheme gives a comfortable and relaxed feeling. Some models are equipped with comfort and safety features such as a large 12-inch center screen, CarPlay/CarLife cell phone connectivity, adaptive cruise control and active braking.

Fifth, the test car is equipped with a 12-inch center control screen and 7-inch LCD instrumentation, but because the internal system is still in engineering development, not the final version, can not be experienced in detail. From a visual point of view, the UI design of the center control screen is still relatively stylish, at least much better than the same level of Japanese brands, and the operation is also relatively smooth. Looking forward to the subsequent experience of the final version. 7-inch LCD instrumentation to present information in a very direct way, the font is also relatively large, mainly because the designer wants to pass information through the top of the HUD flat-screen display, reducing the driver's head down to see the dashboard action. After all, around $200,000, there are fewer models that can project full-color maps.

Sixth, in terms of materials, the cabin uses a lot of soft materials, and even in the block on both sides of the front passenger's legs often touch the location of the leather package has been added. In addition, the decorative panel of the center console from a distance looks like a wood grain decorative panel, but in fact it feels like a woven cloth package, coupled with the door edges and seats on the "human" stitching, the entire cabin value and texture are in place. Inside the seats, the new car adopts high-density padding layer and multi-layer thickened structural foam, which makes the surface feel very delicate and has a very good sense of support when sitting. In addition, the new car comes standard with 6-way power adjustable front seats, and the model we test drove is also equipped with seat ventilation/massage and other features, given its pre-sale price is still relatively high.