DS 5 in-depth review - Carbuyer

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The DS has detached itself from Citroen, and the DS 5 is its most luxurious flagship model. There's not a Citroen badge in sight thanks to the new DS family grille, while there's a choice of petrol and diesel engines, as well as a four-wheel drive hybrid model available.
The DS 5 occupies a unique niche of its own, aiming to steal sales from traditional family hatchbacks like the Ford Mondeo and VW Passat, while offering the premium feel of more established compact executive cars like the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4. All of this comes wrapped up in a stylish, high-riding package with a distinctive and surprisingly spacious interior.
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Пікірлер: 251

  • @doctormac123
    @doctormac1238 жыл бұрын

    I would buy a DS 5 because it very pretty, much more interesting than a lot of its rivals.

  • @BrateTebra123

    @BrateTebra123

    6 жыл бұрын

    Morgan Wright hahhaha what

  • @prayerpowersr854
    @prayerpowersr8548 жыл бұрын

    I'm starting to like this guy, he does a good job presenting, in his own way, you bastards need to calm daphuc down an just watch the vid instead of giving the host a hard time.

  • @galloping5273

    @galloping5273

    8 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree. He is really engaging to watch and listen too. Sounds a bit like Quentin Wilson from the (very) old top gear days.

  • @googlereviewer1944

    @googlereviewer1944

    8 жыл бұрын

    +john smith But the review is shit.....

  • @prayerpowersr854

    @prayerpowersr854

    8 жыл бұрын

    Gavin S mabye you just have shit in your eyes and ears? Why don't you clean them out for a change.

  • @googlereviewer1944

    @googlereviewer1944

    8 жыл бұрын

    +john smith The review is still shit. And that's not even getting into how shit the presenter is....

  • @bid84

    @bid84

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Gallopingclap spot on, sick of all the bitching about the presenters.

  • @Sherukka
    @Sherukka8 жыл бұрын

    Please don't lie in these videos! I drove both the Passat and this new DS5 after each other and the suspension in the DS5 was miles better and gave you a smooth and soft ride against the bumpier Passat (not a sport spec car)! You get used to the buttons in any car after driving it a week.

  • @pantextvertalingen

    @pantextvertalingen

    2 жыл бұрын

    yes, that's true

  • @ast5515
    @ast55158 жыл бұрын

    Stop moaning! The amount of information in this review is more than good enough, and he isn't nearly as annoying as he used to be. Just accept it, he is making progress.

  • @Rottensteam

    @Rottensteam

    8 жыл бұрын

    Well said.

  • @pascalhamham

    @pascalhamham

    8 жыл бұрын

    More people should be seeing this. I hope he hasnt been reading the comments because he is doing quite fine

  • @thomasdelobel3817

    @thomasdelobel3817

    8 жыл бұрын

    he's quite good actually

  • @PetroLar

    @PetroLar

    8 жыл бұрын

    +thomas delobel Yes he is. Never seen the guy before he popped up here but he seems to have he's share of haters since before... He seems to like what he's doing and does it good so why spend time complain about nothing here...

  • @Riconeeeeeeect

    @Riconeeeeeeect

    8 жыл бұрын

    +ast5515 I have to agree, he kind of grows on you actually!

  • @stephen10.
    @stephen10.8 жыл бұрын

    this DS 5 is a good used car because it is reliable and cheap after some years. It deserves more esteem.

  • @raularaujostrw
    @raularaujostrw3 жыл бұрын

    I can accept complaints about anything on this car BUT the interior: “you can never find anything”? Possibly because you’re driving it for the first time? Every brand has their way of doing things, I can’t drive a Volkswagen my whole life and expect to get into a Citröen/DS for the first time and find everything in the same way as in the VW, that’s normal. Personally I’m in love with this cabin PRECISELY because it has buttons all around and a cockpit-like atmosphere to it. How cool is that!! It’s one of the very few brands that dare to be creative!

  • @delboy2596
    @delboy25968 жыл бұрын

    The rear cup holders were at 30° what goods that?

  • @TomosA3333
    @TomosA33338 жыл бұрын

    why the dislikes, he is good reviewer

  • @nazhif1
    @nazhif18 жыл бұрын

    instead of complaining why not you guys just unsubscribe. It'll be a win win. You don't have to seen him & the rest of us won't you anymore.

  • @nazhif1

    @nazhif1

    8 жыл бұрын

    Firemarioflower so what? Its not like you're paying to watch these videos. You have no right to say whats wrong and whats right about their channel and / or business.

  • @bazzmidas
    @bazzmidas8 жыл бұрын

    Carbuyer, please be aware that many people now use tablet devices and smartphones to watch content, I CANNOT CLICK THE SCREEN!

  • @jamesgordon783

    @jamesgordon783

    8 жыл бұрын

    they've said it many times before in their previous videos. if you are using phone or tablet tap on the links below in the description

  • @worstofthebeast
    @worstofthebeast8 жыл бұрын

    guys coming here and poshing this guy, are from the car buyer's PR agency

  • @drnh4444
    @drnh44445 жыл бұрын

    Nice little review that. This car is like Marmite... Personally, I love it. Looks so quirky and definitely has lots of road presence

  • @Alex-di8ti
    @Alex-di8ti7 жыл бұрын

    If you want to feel like you're driving a spaceship, this is the car for you :)

  • @arnoldtabor3767
    @arnoldtabor37674 жыл бұрын

    How economical is the petrol?

  • @mLaNo96
    @mLaNo968 жыл бұрын

    imagine peoples disappointment when it will still be referred to as a Citroen

  • @camillo1234
    @camillo12348 жыл бұрын

    What is it with big water bottles you guys

  • @SagaAcademica
    @SagaAcademica8 жыл бұрын

    Nothing is wrong with this guy. Stop crying kitties.

  • @stephendoherty8291
    @stephendoherty82916 жыл бұрын

    Should make the hybrid an excellent 2nd hand buy?

  • @barneyguy2923
    @barneyguy29237 жыл бұрын

    Ohwell it might just be me who likes his presenting style and the car. Each to their own :)

  • @jennyshields323
    @jennyshields32323 күн бұрын

    As for a reviewer I would advise that he should be truthful and if you don’t like people criticising you simple change your job. People look for a truthful review on cars or we wouldn’t look them up

  • @Senkatuka23
    @Senkatuka238 жыл бұрын

    Didn't realise Mat moved to Carwow

  • @Raez_XL
    @Raez_XL8 жыл бұрын

    Excellant review. It really was quite informative. Could you please do a Hyundai i30? I'm really curious about the car.

  • @d0718
    @d07188 жыл бұрын

    Very good review, thank you Carbuyer and James (though please don't try to review sportcars like the BMW M2). As for the car, it has probably the most interesting design in its class but objectively there are cars which are better

  • @dukinse5198
    @dukinse51982 жыл бұрын

    Nice car and innovative design wise... I think it needs a bigger and stronger petrol engine to really shine and of course independent rear suspension with adaptive dampers. You can't really consider yourself rival to luxurious German brands with a 1.6 and 2 liter diesel and torsion beam in your flagship model...

  • @Anayatc
    @Anayatc8 жыл бұрын

    Haven't seen so many comments about the presenter rather than the car since that 5ft 4 and a half inch woman left.

  • @FLABEX224

    @FLABEX224

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Anayatc hahhaha lmaoo

  • @thomaspowell3739
    @thomaspowell37395 жыл бұрын

    The rear is spacious and interior is stunning ( brilliant car) I found it great to drive and thats the previous model with the firmer suspension which in my opinion is better

  • @mipmipmipmipmip
    @mipmipmipmipmip8 жыл бұрын

    Let's be optimistic and note the reviews are getting a bit better

  • @abdiasiskhadarali1160
    @abdiasiskhadarali11608 жыл бұрын

    Every time James is on the reviews you don't get alot of likes...just LIKE this video lol

  • @sumeda36
    @sumeda365 жыл бұрын

    The only complaints I have for the car (I have a 2015 pre-facelift) is the ski flap is off-centre and the middle seat in the back is very uncomfortable.

  • @anisah4u21
    @anisah4u218 жыл бұрын

    Leave him alone he's a cutie😂

  • @smill5653
    @smill56535 жыл бұрын

    At 3:00 is that a version of nightcall by kavinsky or am i going crazy

  • @tucksby888
    @tucksby8888 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @BrownKow100
    @BrownKow1008 жыл бұрын

    I like his enthusiasm. he does a good job presenting

  • @Pandamasque
    @Pandamasque8 жыл бұрын

    3:44 is this in Welsh?

  • @tomslater319
    @tomslater3198 жыл бұрын

    I have grown to like this bloke!

  • @dennislo1986
    @dennislo19868 жыл бұрын

    i doesnt look too bad ont he outside but the dash and centre console is really cluttered for my liking... i still dont understand why people are giving this guy such a hard time... i prefer matt but he isnt bad... he is knowledgeable and informative...

  • @recordedclips8888
    @recordedclips88888 жыл бұрын

    What a gentleman he suits this car very well or maybe that's because his jacket is the same colour?

  • @bustadog1000
    @bustadog10006 жыл бұрын

    yet what i dont understand ???? critics keep comparing this car against the BMWs engines an power yet they share the same diesels engine .?????

  • @sumeda36
    @sumeda365 жыл бұрын

    There is a little space for the manual under the drivers seat

  • @kinda_ineffable4275
    @kinda_ineffable42758 жыл бұрын

    When will carbuyer get the message...

  • @taehanyoun8126
    @taehanyoun81268 жыл бұрын

    wonderful exterior with 2005's interior

  • @Birdie_
    @Birdie_8 жыл бұрын

    Mat is presenting Carwow now.

  • @kjaersdalen
    @kjaersdalen4 жыл бұрын

    I drive a 2017 DS5 165 Turbo Automatic - lovely car.

  • @banpowel9784
    @banpowel97845 жыл бұрын

    I drove it and found it amazing to drive ?

  • @Tips4TripsAV
    @Tips4TripsAV8 жыл бұрын

    He's doing a good job. Different style than Matt. Give him a chance :)

  • @g00dfeeling
    @g00dfeeling8 жыл бұрын

    Its gorgeous.

  • @willannells6988
    @willannells69887 жыл бұрын

    And you'll kick you feet together if you ever try pressing the clutch.... oh and the sat-nav is the most frustrating thing ive used in years source: having this heap as a hire car

  • @Andrinho97
    @Andrinho978 жыл бұрын

    omg, why is there 3:2 like-dislike rate?

  • @calvinchann1996
    @calvinchann19968 жыл бұрын

    A lot of cars would fail that glove box test if you try to put the owners manual in that way! Most use a sideways orientation, but maybe you just wanted to make a point.

  • @Dreadpirateflappy

    @Dreadpirateflappy

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Calvin Chann The glovebox really is tiny though, it barely fits anything inside. Typical for French cars though.

  • @jean-mouledupuis5622
    @jean-mouledupuis56228 жыл бұрын

    What's with the music ? I feel like I'm watching a Zoella vlog

  • @paulopreci360
    @paulopreci3608 жыл бұрын

    I never liked this guy... till now! That was a really good review and presentation. Well done mate.

  • @firstnlastname7535
    @firstnlastname75358 жыл бұрын

    i like this new guy. Matt isnt the reason i choose to watch car buyer unlike top gear watch has been ruined due to presenter change. Stop moaning people

  • @cagrkocaslan5783

    @cagrkocaslan5783

    6 жыл бұрын

    Shahid Hussain what was your reason then

  • @irGuilty
    @irGuilty8 жыл бұрын

    Car buyer clearly don't care what the subscribers want

  • @milosilic23

    @milosilic23

    8 жыл бұрын

    +irGuilty This guy is good, i don't see the problem. Covers all the important stuff, and has a joke or two sometimes. His accent sounds a bit smug, but that's who he is.

  • @stephen10.
    @stephen10.8 жыл бұрын

    it s a very good car for used car. you can have one for cheap price.

  • @SuperNiceguy60
    @SuperNiceguy608 жыл бұрын

    (1:45) WTF ??? which car does not have buttons by the door ???

  • @faris1y
    @faris1y8 жыл бұрын

    OMG !!!! WTF why do you keep getting this guy

  • @adrianrubi5012
    @adrianrubi50128 жыл бұрын

    Is this car better than the Peugeot 508?

  • @Macavellic
    @Macavellic8 жыл бұрын

    Jesus... I've unsubscribe the Auto express so I don't have to hear this guy, now he's here..... *bye guys.

  • @blocksterz

    @blocksterz

    8 жыл бұрын

    Haha 👍.. He must be having some strong connections

  • @SAFFY7411

    @SAFFY7411

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Macavellic Buy buy buy buy buy buy buy buy buy buy

  • @BM0444

    @BM0444

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Macavellic bye

  • @thormaster06

    @thormaster06

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Macavellic Au revoir!!

  • @PetroLar

    @PetroLar

    8 жыл бұрын

    Antio.

  • @roblex63
    @roblex638 жыл бұрын

    2:22 That folding arm rest , any drink in those cup holders will spill at that angle, if that's how far it goes down.. like many french things it's style over substance...

  • @MrSpeedy99

    @MrSpeedy99

    8 жыл бұрын

    +roblex63 Most cars, not all french cars, have cupholders like that. really annoying. Btw, that has nothing to do with style, it's just a common niggle on all new cars these days.

  • @mamba101
    @mamba1017 жыл бұрын

    The 3 series is a competitor? Lol!

  • @elvisbarbosa454
    @elvisbarbosa4543 жыл бұрын

    Like, like, like, like good video. I love this car, is my dream.

  • @eazizisaid
    @eazizisaid7 жыл бұрын

    Very good review. Very enjoyable. I don't know what these assholes are whining about. Keep up the good work !

  • @RovexHD
    @RovexHD8 жыл бұрын

    Can't be selling well... Rare i see this car in London

  • @cjp9596
    @cjp95968 жыл бұрын

    People need to start thinking about how their comments can damage people. We're a few videos in now, and people are still wittering on about the presenter. If it's *really* annoying you that much, unsubscribe and go elsewhere. It isn't in Carbuyer's interests to listen to the whinging few.

  • @nikvee6330

    @nikvee6330

    8 жыл бұрын

    yessssss. I was just thinking the same. And about that guy, he is alright. I like him. They don't really have problem with him. They just want Mat back....... In my opinion he is very good. Give him a chance!!

  • @firstnamelastname-pv2ci

    @firstnamelastname-pv2ci

    5 жыл бұрын

    If people like mat so much then just watch carwow instead

  • @steventhoseby
    @steventhoseby8 жыл бұрын

    It's Will from the Inbetweeners!

  • @Pienimusta
    @Pienimusta8 жыл бұрын

    DS4 and DS3 looks quite good but always hated how DS5 looks

  • @snndrg
    @snndrg8 жыл бұрын

    he is dracula

  • @bauvas
    @bauvas8 жыл бұрын

    Bring Matt back!

  • @shanjanusman9974
    @shanjanusman99748 жыл бұрын

    i like DS but reservations over one thing: residual values over 3-5yrs. i bet by 2027 itll be worth £2000.

  • @XenoEXTornado
    @XenoEXTornado8 жыл бұрын

    Was he in the process of changing into a werewolf? Hairy hands AF 😲

  • @zontarr8812
    @zontarr88125 жыл бұрын

    Sure the Passat suspension is better is VAG is it? Not it isn’t better, you joking ?

  • @Dreadpirateflappy
    @Dreadpirateflappy8 жыл бұрын

    I have the older model, It is an ok car but has some major faults. No cupholders (well it has 2 but they can't hold anything bigger than a can and they cause the drinks to spill when closing the door) Awful economy on the 2 litre Diesel (35MPG after 3 years...) Awful rattles Tiny glovebox No postcode entry on satnav!!! The Citroen emergency button was useless, the emergency services had no way of entering my location that Citroen gave them. Looks amazing though.

  • @shirinsheykhli2549
    @shirinsheykhli25497 жыл бұрын

    mat Watson did the review better for the Citroën 5 yrs ago. I could recognize mat at the first glance.

  • @shoaibrohman4438
    @shoaibrohman44388 жыл бұрын

    Mat Watson new show Carwow... he left carbuyer..

  • @horjaalexiulian
    @horjaalexiulian8 жыл бұрын

    please change the host of the videos... please...

  • @eazizisaid
    @eazizisaid8 жыл бұрын

    Nice Omega... but you re showing it off man...

  • @miskec90
    @miskec908 жыл бұрын

    Where the hell is Mat?

  • @mipmipmipmipmip

    @mipmipmipmipmip

    8 жыл бұрын

    at carwow

  • @Diwi.
    @Diwi.8 жыл бұрын

    I prefer old version DS5, it's my next car.

  • @candyman3108
    @candyman31088 жыл бұрын

    hahahahahah this guy

  • @ahmetsokullu1866
    @ahmetsokullu18668 жыл бұрын

    I like the idea of Citroen creating a new DS brand. DS name symbolises such car magnificence but their current range is only harming the brand. Where is the innovation? Do we prefer DS over a Kia? Should we buy a DS just because they do just the same as any other brand? Where is the individuality? Why should I prefer a new DS over Prius? I think now Tesla is what original DS was.

  • @b3rtan
    @b3rtan8 жыл бұрын

    every video this guys in the dislikes make me laugh

  • @Nonamenever557
    @Nonamenever5578 жыл бұрын

    Prefer him to Matt. Like a younger Quentin Wilson

  • @BritishRacingGreen
    @BritishRacingGreen8 жыл бұрын

    I'm not going to unsubscribe, as I hope carbuyer will come good with a decent presenter. I have nothing about presenters being camp, but at least have some charm and personality. This chap is so bad, he's good.

  • @fphedman
    @fphedman8 жыл бұрын

    oh no. ..

  • @Jaykae_t
    @Jaykae_t8 жыл бұрын

    the old Citroën DS5 looked better.

  • @Stephenb033
    @Stephenb0338 жыл бұрын

    If you don't like what you see then why not unsubscribe OR start your own rival channel.

  • @mehrdaddxb
    @mehrdaddxb7 жыл бұрын

    i am prone of this car

  • @4039byrne
    @4039byrne8 жыл бұрын

    the one thing that annoys me abouy carbuyer is that they compare the car they are reviewing with another car which is better.... the boot space isnt as good a mondeo and the ride isnt a good as a passat. but its only one aspect from each car. so the passat might have a better ride but it costs another £3000 for a similar spec passat..... the mondeo has a better sized boot because its an extra 2ft long. so you cant really get a decent idea if this is an OVERALL better or worst car. compare it to the class leader so everyone has a car to properly compare it to. thats my opinion

  • @TheBullyBambi
    @TheBullyBambi8 жыл бұрын

    This guy again?? Im not against this guy or anything but there's a lot of complaining and nobody in the producer team care? Wow... I like Mat Watson more because he's entertaining to watch and this guy is just... "Flat" Bring back Watson plz. So we "subsciber" can enjoy new vid

  • @jumboqk

    @jumboqk

    8 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree

  • @NN-wd2vi

    @NN-wd2vi

    8 жыл бұрын

    +TheBullyBambi just stfu

  • @boy638

    @boy638

    8 жыл бұрын

    +TheBullyBambi Nobody in the production team cares because he is doing a good job as a Reviewer. All the hate is simply for this guy's voice or looks apparently.

  • @jamesgordon783

    @jamesgordon783

    8 жыл бұрын

    Too late. Mat Watson left Carbuyer for a company called carwow. I think the Carbuyer crew get the impression that us viewers don't particularly like James Batchelor so they've uploaded prerecorded reviews from Matt before he left

  • @MrSpeedy99

    @MrSpeedy99

    8 жыл бұрын

    +TheBullyBambi This guy is a lot more informative and unbiased, Mat tended to be biased

  • @JSJ07
    @JSJ078 жыл бұрын

    This looks like Mat's camp evil brother. Follow: CARWOW (Mat's new channel)

  • @pb5x5
    @pb5x58 жыл бұрын

    Give a me Citroen Xantia any day over this clumsily styled bloated tank.

  • @xomoc8
    @xomoc88 жыл бұрын

    Did this guy just say "rival cars like the BMW 3er..." (4:23)? rival ˈrʌɪv(ə)l/ verb; be or seem to be equal or comparable to. Really now?

  • @richardibanga3401
    @richardibanga34018 жыл бұрын

    give him a break guys! He is never gonna be matt but he is good in his own way. he reminds me of a female rebecca. His style is growning on me :)

  • @googlereviewer1944
    @googlereviewer19448 жыл бұрын

    BRING BACK MATT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Putting aside any comments about the guy personally, the review is absolutely hopeless in terms of telling you anything useful about the car.

  • @ThanAWarmTrombone

    @ThanAWarmTrombone

    8 жыл бұрын

    I believe Mat has left Carbuyer and will be reviewing cars on a new channel called Carwow.

  • @birilol
    @birilol8 жыл бұрын

    looks claustrophobic

  • @tombarron8741
    @tombarron87416 жыл бұрын

    I reckon DS ruined this car with the facelift. the old one looked amazing.

  • @cagrkocaslan5783

    @cagrkocaslan5783

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tom Barron ikr? This front grill is horrible now

  • @jennyshields323
    @jennyshields32323 күн бұрын

    What a load of rubbish . I bought one and it’s fantastic . Responsive great detail including the clock . Style comfort safety . Review after having 3 Renaults . Loved the heating in my back during a 12 hr drive it helped tremendously. As for pot holes which we have a lot in Australia . No jarring and fuel efficiency is great compared to Hyundai Voloster . So folks they are fab my husband is now thinking of buying the same car

  • @brzutt
    @brzutt8 жыл бұрын

    How is this car is rival to mondeo or a passat !!

  • @elliotcrosby6210
    @elliotcrosby62108 жыл бұрын

    This guy is really good at reviewing cars and one day you guys will probably be like "where's James who's New this idiot! I'm unsubscribing" so give the poor bloke a chance and to be honest Rebecca had an annoying voice and no one gave her any stick did they

  • @Matticitt
    @Matticitt8 жыл бұрын

    Meh. The previous DS5 looked so much better.

  • @Dreadpirateflappy

    @Dreadpirateflappy

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Mateusz Wojtkiewicz I have one, looks pretty much the same.

  • @cagrkocaslan5783

    @cagrkocaslan5783

    6 жыл бұрын

    Steve Nugent not actually front grill area much better at previous version which is the biggest change

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