Classy new Citroën DS 5 moves up the gears

It is entirely right and proper that France’s most revered automotive brand, Citroën, should refocus itself on securing a slice of the luxury car market.

Given the company’s stellar history as a design and engineering innovator, it is undoubtedly in a better place than either of its fellow French manufacturers, Renault or Peugeot, to try and muscle in on the exclusive end of a segment dominated by German and British brands.

Since its inception, Citroën has dared to be different and followed a stubbornly individualistic path which has earned it both the undying love of many fans, and the complete opprobrium of many more who simply don’t get or could not be bothered by the firm’s steadfast uniqueness.