Citroën C5 Tourer (08 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 01 February 2010
As far as stylish estate cars go, few can rival the good-looking C5 Tourer. The sharp lines are a stark contrast to the dull shape of the previous model and the C5 shows that Citroen has rediscovered its flair for unusual and striking design. But that hasn't come at the expense of practicality. There's a massive 1500-litres of boot space, while rear passenger room is good too. The C5's real strengths, however, are its superb levels of comfort and refinement which make it a great long distance car. A vastly improved interior, generous equipment levels and a range of excellent diesel engines make it even more attractive.
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Buying new

Buyers who have previously bought a C5 may find that the incentives and discounts on offer aren't as generous as before - the 'premium feel' of the C5 means it won't be sold as a bargain basement car. You're still likely to be able to negotiate a deal or at least get some extras included in the final price. That said the C5 is good value with generous levels of equipment and competitive list prices.

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Buying used

The C5 Tourer is a practical and stylish estate that's a less obvious choice than the Ford Mondeo estate. The Citroen is also likely to be slightly cheaper (or you'll be able to get a better equipped car for the same money) so makes a good used buy. The best cars are in the dealer network, though there should be a steady stream available through private sales. Only the top-spec Exclusive gets interior 'mood lighting' and front electric seats - though these are added luxuries rather than essentials.

  • Boot/Load Space Citroën C5 Tourer (08 on)
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Selling

Many buyers are downsizing to smaller, so it's not easy to sell on any car this size. As a result it's the diesel-powered models that are the most sought-after, especially the more frugal 1.6HDi and 2.0HDi models. Higher spec VTR+ and Exclusive cars will be the quickest sellers.