Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
In late 2013, Citroen unveiled in Paris a special version of the DS 5 created for the Chinese market, and unlike the regular DS 5, it was a sedan, not a hatchback.
The French automaker tried to enter the premium segment and created an upscale range called the DS. It made a few models, such as the DS3 in 2009 and the 2011 DS 5. However, while the former was a hatchback and the latter was more of a minivan, the DS 5LS was a sedan, and the LS part of the nameplate came from the Luxury Sedan. Even though it confused the market with their nameplates, with or without a space between the DS and the number, customers loved them. The DS3, for instance, was sold in more than 300.000 units in its first four years of production run, despite the world financial crisis that hit the automotive market between 2008 and 2012. And then, in 2013, the automaker created a special version of the DS 5 for the Chinese market, and it was a sedan.
With a front fascia that resembled its DS 5 minivan brother, the 5LS sported a broad, hexagonal-shaped grille adorned by a 3D pattern. It was surrounded by a chromed trim extended on the sides with wing-like elements extended into the headlights. Its lower bumper featured an additional air intake flanked by side scoops decorated with chromed elements and fog lamps. Unlike the DS 5, the 5LS featured a broad hood with two creased lines that visually connected the grille to the A-pillars instead of a longitudinal power dome.
From its profile, the DS 5LS resembled the shape of the Citroen C5, even though it relied on the PF2 platform, not on the PF3 one used for the French sedan. The chromed trim that adorned the upper side of the window line was extended rearward onto the deck. Citroen also included turn-signal lamps in the door mirror caps. At the same time, on the lower side of the door panels, the automaker added chromed elements. Finally, at the back, the automaker installed wide taillights that merged from the rear quarter panels onto the trunk’s lid, while below, under the bumper, it placed chromed fake exhausts.
Inside, Citroen installed a conventional yet stylish cabin. The driver fronted a flat-bottom steering wheel and an instrument cluster with analog dials where the speedometer took center stage. On the sloped center console, the car manufacturer included a touchscreen for the infotainment system, followed by the stereo and the HVAC controls in its lower area. Between the front bucket seats, Citroen placed a center console that housed the gear stick and a small storage area. The DS 5LS featured a bench seat in the back that could accommodate up to three passengers.
Citroen offered the DS 5LS with an extensive choice of engines. Customers could get the vehicle with either a diesel, a gasoline, or a hybrid drivetrain. Besides the latter version, which was available with an all-wheel drive system, the other two sent their power to the front wheels only.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L THP 6AT FWD (165 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 121.4 KW @ 6000 RPM 165 HP @ 6000 RPM 163 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 1400 RPM 240 Nm @ 1400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 126 mph (203 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
Height: | 59.3 in (1506 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/63 in (1,575/1,600 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3150 - 3534 lbs (1429 - 1603 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4447 lbs (2017 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L THP 6MT FWD (210 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 154.5 KW @ 6000 RPM 210 HP @ 6000 RPM 207 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 210 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 285 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
Height: | 59.3 in (1506 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/63 in (1,575/1,600 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3153 - 3439 lbs (1430 - 1560 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4431 lbs (2010 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 144 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L BlueHDi 6AT FWD (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1560 cm3 |
Power: | 88.3 KW @ 3500 RPM 120 HP @ 3500 RPM 118 BHP @ 3500 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 300 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
Height: | 59.3 in (1506 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/63 in (1,575/1,600 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3161 - 3450 lbs (1434 - 1565 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4464 lbs (2025 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 63.6 mpg US (3.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 105 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L BlueHDi 6MT FWD (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1560 cm3 |
Power: | 88.3 KW @ 3500 RPM 120 HP @ 3500 RPM 118 BHP @ 3500 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 300 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
Height: | 59.3 in (1506 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/63 in (1,575/1,600 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3148 - 3437 lbs (1428 - 1559 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4453 lbs (2020 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 69.2 mpg US (3.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 100 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L BlueHDi 6AT FWD (180 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1997 cm3 |
Power: | 132.4 KW @ 3750 RPM 180 HP @ 3750 RPM 178 BHP @ 3750 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 400 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
Height: | 59.3 in (1506 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/63 in (1,575/1,600 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3395 - 3702 lbs (1540 - 1679 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4685 lbs (2125 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 110 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L BlueHDi 6MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1997 cm3 |
Power: | 110.3 KW @ 4000 RPM 150 HP @ 4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 273 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 370 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
Height: | 59.3 in (1506 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/63 in (1,575/1,600 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3389 - 3660 lbs (1537 - 1660 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4696 lbs (2130 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 110 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L ETG 6AT AWD (200 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1997 cm3 |
Power: | 119.9 KW @ 3850 RPM 163 HP @ 3850 RPM 161 BHP @ 3850 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 300 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Electrical motor power: | 27.2 kw (37 hp) |
Electrical motor torque: | 147.5 lb-ft (200 Nm) |
Total maximum power: | 147.1 kw (200 hp) |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Hybrid Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 131 mph (211 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.3 in (4529 mm) |
Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
Height: | 59.3 in (1506 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/63 in (1,575/1,600 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.7 in (2710 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.5 cuFT (326 L) |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3660 - 3926 lbs (1660 - 1781 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4993 lbs (2265 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 78.4 mpg US (3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 63.6 mpg US (3.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 67.2 mpg US (3.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 90 g/km |