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Road imperfections we gobbled up into nothing more than a very slight, and incredibly smooth bounce.Īs we got out of the city and up into more mountainous, twisting roads, the suspension continued to impress on rougher tarmac.Īdd some impressive sound insulation, which keeps road noise to a minimum plus the times where the C5X plug-in drives in fully electric mode, and I found myself in a serene space which, yes, is similar to what I imagine a magic carpet ride to be. As I wafted through central Barcelona, the smooth ride was clear. I drove the fully electric Citroën eC4 last year, which itself delivers a pretty smooth ride, but there is a marked step up when driving the C5 X. The C5 X is equipped with a series of sensors which scan the road ahead and adapt the suspension accordingly, ensuring those inside the cabin feel very little of imperfections in the road tarmac.Īnd it certainly does a good job. The highly responsive system individually adapts the suspension of each wheel, softening or firming, according to the driving conditions encountered." So what does the addition of 'Active' in its name actually mean? Well, Citroën says it "combines the Progressive Hydraulic Cushions with active suspension control.
Known as Citroën Advanced Comfort Active Suspension it features exclusively in the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model of the C5 X, with the standard petrol model making do with the previous generation technology, which misses the 'Active' part of the next system. It's a system the firm refers to as offering a flying carpet effect. In the decades since, Citroën has enhanced and engineered its suspension into increasingly sophisticated offerings, and the next generation makes its world debut on the new C5 X.
Its famous hydropneumatic suspension dates back almost 70 years to 1954's Citroën Traction Avant. Citroën has a rich history when it comes to a smooth, comfortable ride in its vehicles.
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