The C8, Citroën's executive people-carrier, has sold almost 80,000 units since its launch in June 2002.The five stars obtained in EuroNCAP crash tests confirm its high standards of passenger protection.
With its attractive styling, sliding side doors, equipment and impeccable road manners, it ranks among the MPVs setting the standards for comfort and safety.
To provide drivers with all the information and assistance necessary for relaxed driving, the C8 has gained several new features: a speed limiter coupled with cruise control, a tyre under-inflation detector showing the wheel concerned, and parking assistance with the vehicle silhouette and detection areas displayed on the multifunction screen. History
Citroën C8 is the benchmark in the executive MPV sector, establishing new standards in style, life on-board, driving experience and safety. Take a look at the C8 and the unique blend of personality and distinctive design is evident. A vast 2 square metre panoramic windscreen - the largest fitted on any mainstream passenger vehicle - offers unrivalled visibility. It combines with the plunging bonnet to convey a stylish fluidity of line and form that you just won't find amongst the rest. With the introduction of the six-speed manual gearbox at no extra cost on 2.2HDi models, the C8 will give you an even more relaxed and refined drive. The new transmission also helps improve fuel economy, with almost 39mpg possible on the combined cycle, and CO2 emissions, which fall to 195g/km. The award-winning, 5-star EuroNCAP-rated C8 range is both safe and secure, with six airbags, ABS with EBD and EBA, ESP and an alarm all standard on most models. The flexible seating system accommodates up to eight adults, or adapts to provide a massive 3,000 litres of load space, while tri-zone digital air conditioning, automatic wipers and headlamps, leather upholstery and rear parking sensors are also available and will make any journey the best you will ever expect.
These large cars don't feel too big behind the wheel, which is a bonus in town. Manoeuvrability and visibility are good, but the petrol units are not that efficient, and can struggle. The diesels are torquey, with the 2.2 being more refined. All gearchanges are very poor, sloppy and slack - and handling isn't the sharpest, although ride quality and refinement are great. Thanks to the space-age dashboard and multitude of standard kit, the interiors are excellent.
Luxury diesels are the most sought-after across all three ranges, and these command an ever-widening premium over their petrol counterparts.