"Kookanoodles" (Kookanoodles)
12/19/2013 at 19:12 • Filed to: DS 5LS, Citroën
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"Kookanoodles" (Kookanoodles)
12/19/2013 at 19:12 • Filed to: DS 5LS, Citroën | 1
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This is the new DS 5LS. Don't call it a Citroën, because it isn't one.
PSA have chosen to market their DS-line has a separate brand in China, and this is the first car to be sold as such. It will be produced by CAPSA, the French group's joint-venture with Chinese car maker Chang'an, in their Chinese factory, and won't feature any chevron badges.
Under the bonnet, you'll find either the 135bhp VTi naturally aspirated petrol or PSA's turbocharged THP petrol engine with either 155 or 200bhp. This new small sedan will come with the usual fancy equipement and electronic thingies I can't be bothered to write about, plus an interior specifically tailored to the Chinese buyer's tastes : lots of leather, some wood, and more space in the back than in the front.
Don't expect the car to be sold (or even built, for that matter) in Europe, at least for now. It's all part of PSA's plans to increase their presence in China, something they really need since, as you may know, they're not exactly making money on the Old Continent right now. Expect, however, a bigger sedan and an SUV to join the new DS range in the coming years.
Honestly, I think it looks good, especially the interior, and I'm really hoping Citroën will bring all these new DSs to Europe eventually. Even though that video trying to explain how the new DS grille is inspired by the original DS's chrome bumper is total BS.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMa2IM…
What do you think, Oppo ?
Pictures : Citroën.
505Turbeaux
> Kookanoodles
12/19/2013 at 19:17 |
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if it saves Citroen and PSA to some degree, let the chinese have their Buicks and DS's. I sort of like the design, but it looks like a Korean luxury sedan. Meh...
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Kookanoodles
> 505Turbeaux
12/19/2013 at 19:19 |
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I know what you mean. It looks good enough, but this is Citroën we're talking about...
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505Turbeaux
> Kookanoodles
12/19/2013 at 19:21 |
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exactly, show me some innovation and funkiness outside that nice woven drivers seat leather!
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Kookanoodles
> 505Turbeaux
12/19/2013 at 19:27 |
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We expect originality from Citroën because we know their history. The Chinese don't : even worse, to them Citroën makes cheap taxis and slow hatchbacks. It's quite clever to sort of create a new brand, gives them a second chance at a first impression, and if what it takes to make it succeed is a sligthly bland sedan, so be it. What's most important to me is that PSA get in better shape soon, I honestly won't see the point of being a car guy if my to favourite brands of all time disappear.
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505Turbeaux
> Kookanoodles
12/19/2013 at 19:29 |
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you and me both...
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Kookanoodles
> 505Turbeaux
12/19/2013 at 19:29 |
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By the way, I never asked you, but are you a fellow Peugeot enthusiast ? Your username does suggest that.
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505Turbeaux
> Kookanoodles
12/19/2013 at 19:31 |
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I have 2 505 turbos, one sedan and one wagon, and a 504 diesel break. I would say I am a fan! All resting for the winter right now though!
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Kookanoodles
> 505Turbeaux
12/19/2013 at 19:32 |
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God dammit you lucky bastard. And you manage to keep them running in America ?
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505Turbeaux
> Kookanoodles
12/19/2013 at 19:33 |
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yup, I dont put many miles on them, but I have had quite a few, and know where to find stuff. 505 is even getting rare in France!
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Kookanoodles
> 505Turbeaux
12/19/2013 at 19:37 |
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They definitely are. A friend's dad still has one, an estate, but that's pretty much the only one I know. I think I've seen more 605s on the street that 505s. The really rare ones are the 504s, however, I've only ever seen one. A Pininfarina cabriolet, absolutely gorgeous.
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505Turbeaux
> Kookanoodles
12/19/2013 at 19:42 |
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those are straight sex. Gorgeous
ptak appreciates old racecars
> Kookanoodles
12/19/2013 at 19:46 |
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I dig the idea, as long as they don't ruin it.
The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123
> Kookanoodles
12/19/2013 at 20:51 |
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I'll wait for the 3DS.