EUROPEAN car leasing expert’s globalCARS are offering the New Citroen DS5 Diesel Hybrid on the 2012 leasing fleet in Europe. A diesel Electric Hybrid that combines luxurious, spacious accommodation for up to 5 people and their luggage.

The DS5 features the finest Citroën technology, including intelligent traction control, a second-generation lane departure warning system, automatic activation of the high-beam function depending on surrounding traffic, head-up display in colour on a blade, and a reverse parking camera. The Citroën DS5 will also be the brand's first model available with Hybrid4 full-hybrid diesel technology.

The car uses a 163 hp 2.0 HDi diesel engine to power the front wheels and a battery-powered 37 hp (28 kW) electric motor to drive the rear wheels and also sends the power to all four wheels as it is needed. As with all hybrids, the latter helps boost fuel economy and even allows for a spot of short-distance EV-only cruising.  The DS5 will have CO2 emissions of just 99g/km, but Citroen is keeping quiet on the car's fuel economy. We expect the DS5 will return somewhere in the region of 74mpg (3.17 L / 100km), very close to the Toyota Prius.

Like the Citroën DS3 and DS4, the DS5 offers a dynamic yet serene drive in all circumstances. The car's unique road feel gives drivers the feeling that the wheels are at their fingertips. The sleek, compact body (4.52 m long, 1.85 m wide) and driving position worthy of a Gran Turismo coupé and a roomy boot (up to 465 litres VDA) reminiscent of a Sportwagon. The Citroën DS5 experience is about fully embracing the pleasure of driving an outstanding vehicle.
 
Now you can experience the temporary owner ship of this superb vehicle on the DriveEurope Program. 
 Early Bird Deals are now available on over 37 models (many with GPS), with rates including full insurance with Zero excess, a choice of petrol or diesel and 24-hour road assistance.

globalCARS is also offering up to 12 free days and a 50 per cent reduction on pick-up and return fees at more than 12 locations throughout Europe.  globalCARS are also the only fully licensed Australian-owned wholesaler marketing Citroen, Renault and Peugeot. These deals end 31 March 2012 for travel in 2012