2015-2018 DS 5 OverviewDS DS 5 Overview (2015 - 2018)
2015 - 2018
Tech Specs Summary
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- 119 - 137 mph
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- 9.2 - 11.7 seconds
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- 118 - 178 BHP
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- 47.9 - 72.4 mpg
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- 1,503 - 1,615 kg
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- 468 - 1,288 L
The DS DS 5 was produced by the French manufacturer DS between 2015 - 2018. It's a front engined front-wheel drive Fastback. There are four power levels available from either a 1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine or 1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the DS 5 is the DS DS 5 BlueHDi 180 which scores 1.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 178 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 110 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 137 mph and gets to 62 mph in 9.2 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the DS DS 5 BlueHDi 120 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 955 miles and can store 468-1,288 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 745 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,400 kg.