2011 Citroen DS 5 Rendering and information
according to topspeed:” The DS5 will be feature a traditional front wheel drive power train combined with hybrid electric motors to provide additional moving force to the rear rollers. The design is inspired by the C-Sportlounge concept car that was revealed back at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show.
The Citroen DS5 be powered by a HDI diesel engine turning the front wheels combined with separate electrics motors to provide extra grunt to the rear wheels whenever necessary. According to Citroen’s parent company, PSA, “The innovative technology delivers a multitude of benefits – considerable fuel savings and around a 35 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions.”
The DS5 will be Audi A6-ish in size, and by the looks of it it will be pretty good looking. This does, on the face of it, deserve to carry the DS badge.
The DS5 will feature a new transmission and probably 4WD. the design eliminates the associated heavy weight of AWD vehicles by using two powerplants in the car. By putting the diesel drivetrain up front, where it can drive the front wheels, and the electric motor at the rear, where it drives the rear wheels, PSA has eliminated the need for heavy and bulky transfer cases, driveshafts and differentials. In terms of economy and emissions,Citroen reckons that their new Hybrid diesel will reduce emissions by around 35%,
expect the car price premium over the equivalent diesel of around 2,000 euro. and hit market in 2010
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