The Citroen DS5 could be revealed as early as the Shanghai motor show in April next year, in the guise of a concept model, before getting its official production-model debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, according to French publication L’Automobile Magazine.
Apparently the DS5 is currently project-named the B81, and will take the form of Citroen’s new crossover model.
It should be shorter and higher than the C5 Tourer, measuring 460cm long and will most likely have a comfortable, five-seater interior and a minimum boot capacity of 450 litres.
That’s quite technical stuff for what hasn’t been officially announced, but it makes sense for Citroen to be expanding its C5 range now and to develop its DS range as well.
Apparently the DS5 will be based on the C-Sportlounge concept of 2005, but we’d expect something more modern and in keeping with the new DS badge to turn up.
Reports regarding the engine range are already emerging, with the 1.
6 THP available in both 156 and 200 hp, accompanied by the 2.
0 HDi with 140 or 163 hp, and the 2.
2 HDi with 204 hp.
A Hybrid4 all-wheel drive model should be available in the future, using the 2.
0 HDi powerplant with an electric motor to achieve about 200 hp.
The Citroen DS5 should cost about 27,000 euros.
According to the French reports, its debut is being pushed ahead before the Citroen DS3 Cabriolet, which we could see appear in 2012.
Citroen is being careful with its release of the cabriolet so as not to hinder the sales of the three-door DS3 hatchback.
The cabriolet model was originally planned for next year, but is being moved to 2012 instead.
It should prove to be a traditional cabrio with a classic, soft top roof and not a folding metal piece.
The latter will likely be reserved for the Peugeot 207 CC and the PSA group doesn’t want to overlap the models.
The rendering above comes from the AutoJournal mag.
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