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Citroen took aim at German rivals when it launched its second-generation C5 in 2008, with an aim of improving the experience over the previous model. Available in both saloon and estate layouts, the C5 targeted comfort and spaciousness, while also bringing a more upmarket finish than you might expect from the French brand.
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Overall rating 4.5/5While the first-generation C5 never really struck a chord with buyers, the second-generation car was re-engineered from top to bottom in order to succeed. Rivals at the time included the Ford Mondeo, Volkswagen Passat and the Renault Laguna, as well as more upmarket offerings from brands like BMW and Mercedes. However, Citroen still incorporated a little bit of French flair into the C5, making it a characterful alternative to many of the other more mainstream rivals. But where the C5 really stood apart was in terms of outright comfort. A luxuriously smooth ride makes the C5 the ideal long-distance cruiser while a quiet cabin only helps things further.