While the power rating seem to stray behind the leading four-cylinder turbo, V6 and V8 engines, the car company revealed that the new diesel engine is, by far, the leading Citroen-produced engine in terms of power output. Apart from getting an additional 32HP, it is also more fuel efficient by 15%. This ranking can go up to 17% depending on how the diesel engine is applied.

The new set up will come with the existing C5 and C6 models which both received an average of 31mpg in the US combined cycle—that’s a 13% and 17% improvement for C5 and C6 respectively—as compared to its predecessor the 2.7HDi V6 208hp unit. The new engine comes with the Diesel Particulate Filter System (DPFS) that effectively traps particulate matter. Emissions for both models are down to 195g/km.

This new engine technology is combined with Citroen’s third generation common rail direct injection system. The new system ensures that the drivers will only get a pleasurable driving experience with the high-powered engine’s smooth performance.

Citroen’s new diesel engine will be available in the market later in the summer—a debut that will ready the consumers for the strict application of the 2011 Euro V emissions.

The build quality is awesome and contains quite a number of eye-catching features. People buy cars not just for their looks but also for its features and the Citroen combines them both in its C5 model. This particular model promises to put back the style that has been missing in the Citroen range for some time. One will be amazed with its fixed-hub steering wheel and the parking space management system which is also known popularly as the backseat driver makes this car a treat to own.

This is what people expect from Citroen and this is what has been provided to them. No car from Citroen is as sleek and sexy like this model and it seems that the manufacturers have set up a tough standard which might be difficult for them to improve upon. If you have not yet checked out the Citroen C5, it is high time you had a look at it.