C5 Suspension Identification

[Guest Rod&Hod]

Can someone please advise how the different suspension systems on the C5 are identified. There seems no distinction between Hydro-active and conventional on the Citreon site, neither on second hand car details. Also what does the initials 'VTR' stand for.

 

Has anyone experienced both and which is preferred?

[myglaren]

There are only two variants if you discount the most recent release of C5s.

Hydractive 3 = bog standard.

Hydractive 3+ = the good stuff.

 

As for VTR! Haven't a clue.

[CE08LDB]

Citroen has used VTR and VTS for their Sporty Models since the Saxo was launched in 1996

[72dudes]

Can someone please advise how the different suspension systems on the C5 are identified. There seems no distinction between Hydro-active and conventional on the Citreon site, neither on second hand car details. Also what does the initials 'VTR' stand for.

 

Has anyone experienced both and which is preferred?

 

I think you are referring to the new C5:

SX and VTR trim have standard suspension, the Exclusive models have Hydractive 3+. (but a VTR can be ordered with Hydractive 3+ I think.)

 

Not driven either but based on the various magazine tests:

 

Hydractive 3+ better on motorways and A roads. Standard suspension a little more compliant around town.

 

VTR = middle trim level, doesn't mean anything, Exclusive = all bells and whistles like laminated side windows.

 

As an approximation, VTR trim equals:

Zetec Mondeo

SE Peugeot 407

Exclusiv Insignia

Dynamique Laguna

SR Avensis

 

etc etc.

[paul.h]

On our mark 1 VTR there is a sport setting on the suspension which stiffens it up. I use this when it is windy, sometimes when pulling the caravan, if there are a lot of bends - just helps stop the car rolling about as much.

[sidewalker77]

There used to be four trim levels on the C5. Sx,VTR,VTR+, and exclusive. Now on 08 onwards there is VTR, VTR+ and exclusive. Two types of suspension - Hydro 3+ and standard springs. Ususally 2.2 hdi and exclusive come with Hydro 3+ and 6 speed box.

[Johndouglas]

what does the initials 'VTR' stand for.

 

 

 

It's been a Citroen thing for a lot of years to use letter groups to identify different levels of trim. During the 80's AXs used TZX; RD and TRD. In the 90's BXs used RD; TGD; TZD and TRD --- but UK models were rebranded DTR (They thought TRD looked too much like TuRD) Xantias and XMs followed the same pattern.

[Guest digitalinkjetman]

The Hydroactive 3+ has a SPORT button between the raise and lower buttons.