Is Versailles C5X A Hot Model? Or Will Be Hindered By Citroen’s Handling Of Jitter Issues

The Versailles C5X is really a very topical car. Attracting more than N consumers with a comprehensive cross-border mix and match model, the pre-launch booking reached 10,000+, with a starting price of 143,700 to fight the mid-level car market. November sales accounted for nearly half of Citroen’s total sales, and with technology Issues such as jitter caused by the upgrade...

This new car, which will only be launched in September 2021, will be full of surprises when you first see it. What kind of car is this? Comparing to mid-class sedan such as Teana and Regal, they have a fastback coupe style, especially two pairs of sports-style canard spoilers at the rear; the slender side looks like a travel MPV, but it has Not inferior to the minimum ground clearance of an urban SUV of 193mm... It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a mix and match of various styles, but it can perfectly combine its strengths and avoid weaknesses to form its own style. Very legal, very Versailles, isn't it? Such a design really gives consumers the impulse to buy from the top-they can go to the hall or go to the kitchen; urban driving is a fashionable and sporty coupe, and self-driving wild travel is an SUV that is not easily restricted.

From the adjustment of power and control, you can feel the compromise of French car companies on the Chinese market. It is equipped with a 360THP 1.6T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 129Kw and a peak torque of 250N·m; it is equipped with the Aisin 8-speed automatic manual transmission, which is more efficient in shifting gears and has improved fuel efficiency. More importantly, the legal system, which has always been known for its toughness, even sacrificed its own tradition and adjusted its preference for comfort. The chassis of the new car is still a front and rear torsion beam non-independent suspension, but the torsion beam of the Versailles C5X is a variable cross-section, which can be twisted within a certain range, while ensuring comfort while providing a certain sense of control. In addition, the suspension also uses PHC adaptive hydraulic stabilization technology, and hydraulic buffer systems are added to the upper and lower ends of the shock absorber, which can adapt different damping according to different road surfaces to ensure effective improvement of comfort performance.

This product adjustment is positive, but sometimes the result is not only good. According to statistics from the China Automobile Association, the monthly sales volume of Versailles C5X in November was 9,140. This achievement may be overlooked by most auto companies and industry insiders, but for China Citroen, which is already in a dilemma, it has already accounted for its sales. 46.13% of Versailles C5X’s market potential and explosive capacity are evident. Of course, there was a product crisis that followed—engine shaking at 4000 rpm: It is reported that a car reviewer started with the Versailles C5X, and then in daily driving and testing, it was found that the engine had a significant sense of shaking after the speed was increased to 4000 rpm. , And some other Vale racing owners also reported that they could feel a slight jitter around 4000 rpm. After the problem was reported to the car manufacturer, the manufacturer sent a technician to conduct a test and confirmed the vibration of the steering wheel and the central armrest box after 4000 rpm, and the vibration perception disappeared after releasing the accelerator. However, the manufacturer firmly denied that this was an abnormal jitter of the entire vehicle, and refused to acknowledge the product problem on the grounds that it did not affect normal use. According to the car critics before the same test drive of Versailles C5X, there was no jitter during intense driving. The author consulted with technical experts in the industry and said that there should be a problem with the gearbox program, which caused such problems in individual vehicles.