Please don't lie in these videos! I drove both the Passat and this new DS5 after each other and the suspension in the DS5 was miles better and gave you a smooth and soft ride against the bumpier Passat (not a sport spec car)! You get used to the buttons in any car after driving it a week.
I have the Citroen version from 2013 and I know they attempted to improve suspension but if it’s anything like mine it’ll still be awful. Worst riding car of its time. Awful.
I'm starting to like this guy, he does a good job presenting, in his own way, you bastards need to calm daphuc down an just watch the vid instead of giving the host a hard time.
Stop moaning! The amount of information in this review is more than good enough, and he isn't nearly as annoying as he used to be. Just accept it, he is making progress.
+thomas delobel Yes he is. Never seen the guy before he popped up here but he seems to have he's share of haters since before... He seems to like what he's doing and does it good so why spend time complain about nothing here...
I can accept complaints about anything on this car BUT the interior: “you can never find anything”? Possibly because you’re driving it for the first time? Every brand has their way of doing things, I can’t drive a Volkswagen my whole life and expect to get into a Citröen/DS for the first time and find everything in the same way as in the VW, that’s normal. Personally I’m in love with this cabin PRECISELY because it has buttons all around and a cockpit-like atmosphere to it. How cool is that!! It’s one of the very few brands that dare to be creative!
Firemarioflower so what? Its not like you're paying to watch these videos. You have no right to say whats wrong and whats right about their channel and / or business.
As for a reviewer I would advise that he should be truthful and if you don’t like people criticising you simple change your job. People look for a truthful review on cars or we wouldn’t look them up
Nice car and innovative design wise... I think it needs a bigger and stronger petrol engine to really shine and of course independent rear suspension with adaptive dampers. You can't really consider yourself rival to luxurious German brands with a 1.6 and 2 liter diesel and torsion beam in your flagship model...
The rear is spacious and interior is stunning ( brilliant car) I found it great to drive and thats the previous model with the firmer suspension which in my opinion is better
The only complaints I have for the car (I have a 2015 pre-facelift) is the ski flap is off-centre and the middle seat in the back is very uncomfortable.
Very good review, thank you Carbuyer and James (though please don't try to review sportcars like the BMW M2). As for the car, it has probably the most interesting design in its class but objectively there are cars which are better
i doesnt look too bad ont he outside but the dash and centre console is really cluttered for my liking... i still dont understand why people are giving this guy such a hard time... i prefer matt but he isnt bad... he is knowledgeable and informative...
2:22 That folding arm rest , any drink in those cup holders will spill at that angle, if that's how far it goes down.. like many french things it's style over substance...
+roblex63 Most cars, not all french cars, have cupholders like that. really annoying. Btw, that has nothing to do with style, it's just a common niggle on all new cars these days.
A lot of cars would fail that glove box test if you try to put the owners manual in that way! Most use a sideways orientation, but maybe you just wanted to make a point.
And you'll kick you feet together if you ever try pressing the clutch.... oh and the sat-nav is the most frustrating thing ive used in years source: having this heap as a hire car
People need to start thinking about how their comments can damage people. We're a few videos in now, and people are still wittering on about the presenter. If it's *really* annoying you that much, unsubscribe and go elsewhere. It isn't in Carbuyer's interests to listen to the whinging few.
yessssss. I was just thinking the same. And about that guy, he is alright. I like him. They don't really have problem with him. They just want Mat back....... In my opinion he is very good. Give him a chance!!
i like this new guy. Matt isnt the reason i choose to watch car buyer unlike top gear watch has been ruined due to presenter change. Stop moaning people
+irGuilty This guy is good, i don't see the problem. Covers all the important stuff, and has a joke or two sometimes. His accent sounds a bit smug, but that's who he is.
the one thing that annoys me abouy carbuyer is that they compare the car they are reviewing with another car which is better.... the boot space isnt as good a mondeo and the ride isnt a good as a passat. but its only one aspect from each car. so the passat might have a better ride but it costs another £3000 for a similar spec passat..... the mondeo has a better sized boot because its an extra 2ft long. so you cant really get a decent idea if this is an OVERALL better or worst car. compare it to the class leader so everyone has a car to properly compare it to. thats my opinion
BRING BACK MATT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Putting aside any comments about the guy personally, the review is absolutely hopeless in terms of telling you anything useful about the car.
This guy again?? Im not against this guy or anything but there's a lot of complaining and nobody in the producer team care? Wow... I like Mat Watson more because he's entertaining to watch and this guy is just... "Flat" Bring back Watson plz. So we "subsciber" can enjoy new vid
+TheBullyBambi Nobody in the production team cares because he is doing a good job as a Reviewer. All the hate is simply for this guy's voice or looks apparently.
Too late. Mat Watson left Carbuyer for a company called carwow. I think the Carbuyer crew get the impression that us viewers don't particularly like James Batchelor so they've uploaded prerecorded reviews from Matt before he left
I like the idea of Citroen creating a new DS brand. DS name symbolises such car magnificence but their current range is only harming the brand. Where is the innovation? Do we prefer DS over a Kia? Should we buy a DS just because they do just the same as any other brand? Where is the individuality? Why should I prefer a new DS over Prius? I think now Tesla is what original DS was.
I have the older model, It is an ok car but has some major faults. No cupholders (well it has 2 but they can't hold anything bigger than a can and they cause the drinks to spill when closing the door) Awful economy on the 2 litre Diesel (35MPG after 3 years...) Awful rattles Tiny glovebox No postcode entry on satnav!!! The Citroen emergency button was useless, the emergency services had no way of entering my location that Citroen gave them. Looks amazing though.
Car reviews are not news that no one will ever see after a week. They are here for years to come and you're ruining them with this guy. We don't care if he is getting better or not, this is not a new channel that needs to rise. It was already awesome and this is a massive downgrade.
What a load of rubbish . I bought one and it’s fantastic . Responsive great detail including the clock . Style comfort safety . Review after having 3 Renaults . Loved the heating in my back during a 12 hr drive it helped tremendously. As for pot holes which we have a lot in Australia . No jarring and fuel efficiency is great compared to Hyundai Voloster . So folks they are fab my husband is now thinking of buying the same car
Since when soft touch materials are bad to touch? If it were hard plastic would you be more happy? Clearly the car is not to your taste, but be so kindly open minded that other people might like it exactly beacuse it's quircky. And please bring Mat back, the presenter just is annoying to listen to.
I'm not going to unsubscribe, as I hope carbuyer will come good with a decent presenter. I have nothing about presenters being camp, but at least have some charm and personality. This chap is so bad, he's good.
oh dear god , its him! its very hard to concentrate on the review when hes doing it...i keep unsubscribing from the chanels hes on n keeps poping up here n there, bloody hell stay in one place will ya !
Karl Shaw the cars price is for what it is currently worth, based on the engines, technology and materials used. Not based on how much it will be worth in the future.
+Tawhid Ahmed didn't say it wasn't - but I doubt many people will buy into an upmarket Citroen that A. Will still be a Citroen. B. Will lose money rapidly and C. Will not be as good as a 3 Series
with Matt you look at the videos even if you are not directly interested in the car...with these "dude" even if you are interested you have to watch it in like 30sec episodes...
This guy is really good at reviewing cars and one day you guys will probably be like "where's James who's New this idiot! I'm unsubscribing" so give the poor bloke a chance and to be honest Rebecca had an annoying voice and no one gave her any stick did they
Please don't lie in these videos! I drove both the Passat and this new DS5 after each other and the suspension in the DS5 was miles better and gave you a smooth and soft ride against the bumpier Passat (not a sport spec car)! You get used to the buttons in any car after driving it a week.
yes, that's true
I have the Citroen version from 2013 and I know they attempted to improve suspension but if it’s anything like mine it’ll still be awful. Worst riding car of its time. Awful.
I would buy a DS 5 because it very pretty, much more interesting than a lot of its rivals.
Morgan Wright hahhaha what
I'm starting to like this guy, he does a good job presenting, in his own way, you bastards need to calm daphuc down an just watch the vid instead of giving the host a hard time.
Totally agree. He is really engaging to watch and listen too. Sounds a bit like Quentin Wilson from the (very) old top gear days.
+john smith But the review is shit.....
Gavin S mabye you just have shit in your eyes and ears? Why don't you clean them out for a change.
+john smith The review is still shit. And that's not even getting into how shit the presenter is....
+Gallopingclap spot on, sick of all the bitching about the presenters.
Stop moaning! The amount of information in this review is more than good enough, and he isn't nearly as annoying as he used to be. Just accept it, he is making progress.
Well said.
More people should be seeing this. I hope he hasnt been reading the comments because he is doing quite fine
he's quite good actually
+thomas delobel
Yes he is. Never seen the guy before he popped up here but he seems to have he's share of haters since before...
He seems to like what he's doing and does it good so why spend time complain about nothing here...
+ast5515 I have to agree, he kind of grows on you actually!
this DS 5 is a good used car because it is reliable and cheap after some years. It deserves more esteem.
I can accept complaints about anything on this car BUT the interior: “you can never find anything”? Possibly because you’re driving it for the first time? Every brand has their way of doing things, I can’t drive a Volkswagen my whole life and expect to get into a Citröen/DS for the first time and find everything in the same way as in the VW, that’s normal.
Personally I’m in love with this cabin PRECISELY because it has buttons all around and a cockpit-like atmosphere to it. How cool is that!! It’s one of the very few brands that dare to be creative!
instead of complaining why not you guys just unsubscribe. It'll be a win win. You don't have to seen him & the rest of us won't you anymore.
Firemarioflower so what? Its not like you're paying to watch these videos. You have no right to say whats wrong and whats right about their channel and / or business.
Nothing is wrong with this guy. Stop crying kitties.
As for a reviewer I would advise that he should be truthful and if you don’t like people criticising you simple change your job.
People look for a truthful review on cars or we wouldn’t look them up
The rear cup holders were at 30° what goods that?
Nice little review that. This car is like Marmite... Personally, I love it. Looks so quirky and definitely has lots of road presence
Nice car and innovative design wise... I think it needs a bigger and stronger petrol engine to really shine and of course independent rear suspension with adaptive dampers. You can't really consider yourself rival to luxurious German brands with a 1.6 and 2 liter diesel and torsion beam in your flagship model...
At 3:00 is that a version of nightcall by kavinsky or am i going crazy
The rear is spacious and interior is stunning ( brilliant car) I found it great to drive and thats the previous model with the firmer suspension which in my opinion is better
why the dislikes, he is good reviewer
Ohwell it might just be me who likes his presenting style and the car. Each to their own :)
The only complaints I have for the car (I have a 2015 pre-facelift) is the ski flap is off-centre and the middle seat in the back is very uncomfortable.
If you want to feel like you're driving a spaceship, this is the car for you :)
Very good review, thank you Carbuyer and James (though please don't try to review sportcars like the BMW M2). As for the car, it has probably the most interesting design in its class but objectively there are cars which are better
Jesus... I've unsubscribe the Auto express so I don't have to hear this guy, now he's here..... *bye guys.
Haha 👍.. He must be having some strong connections
+Macavellic Buy buy buy buy buy buy buy buy buy buy
+Macavellic bye
+Macavellic Au revoir!!
Antio.
Should make the hybrid an excellent 2nd hand buy?
Leave him alone he's a cutie😂
Haven't seen so many comments about the presenter rather than the car since that 5ft 4 and a half inch woman left.
+Anayatc hahhaha lmaoo
i doesnt look too bad ont he outside but the dash and centre console is really cluttered for my liking... i still dont understand why people are giving this guy such a hard time... i prefer matt but he isnt bad... he is knowledgeable and informative...
I drive a 2017 DS5 165 Turbo Automatic - lovely car.
3:44 is this in Welsh?
2:22 That folding arm rest , any drink in those cup holders will spill at that angle, if that's how far it goes down.. like many french things it's style over substance...
+roblex63 Most cars, not all french cars, have cupholders like that. really annoying. Btw, that has nothing to do with style, it's just a common niggle on all new cars these days.
Carbuyer, please be aware that many people now use tablet devices and smartphones to watch content, I CANNOT CLICK THE SCREEN!
they've said it many times before in their previous videos. if you are using phone or tablet tap on the links below in the description
What is it with big water bottles you guys
Excellant review. It really was quite informative. Could you please do a Hyundai i30? I'm really curious about the car.
A lot of cars would fail that glove box test if you try to put the owners manual in that way! Most use a sideways orientation, but maybe you just wanted to make a point.
+Calvin Chann The glovebox really is tiny though, it barely fits anything inside.
Typical for French cars though.
And you'll kick you feet together if you ever try pressing the clutch....
oh and the sat-nav is the most frustrating thing ive used in years
source: having this heap as a hire car
There is a little space for the manual under the drivers seat
People need to start thinking about how their comments can damage people. We're a few videos in now, and people are still wittering on about the presenter. If it's *really* annoying you that much, unsubscribe and go elsewhere. It isn't in Carbuyer's interests to listen to the whinging few.
yessssss. I was just thinking the same. And about that guy, he is alright. I like him. They don't really have problem with him. They just want Mat back....... In my opinion he is very good. Give him a chance!!
If people like mat so much then just watch carwow instead
When will carbuyer get the message...
How economical is the petrol?
imagine peoples disappointment when it will still be referred to as a Citroen
I’d never be disappointed for it being referred to as a Citroen!!
I have grown to like this bloke!
(1:45) WTF ???
which car does not have buttons by the door ???
Every time James is on the reviews you don't get alot of likes...just LIKE this video lol
i like this new guy. Matt isnt the reason i choose to watch car buyer unlike top gear watch has been ruined due to presenter change. Stop moaning people
Shahid Hussain what was your reason then
I drove it and found it amazing to drive ?
What a gentleman he suits this car very well or maybe that's because his jacket is the same colour?
yet what i dont understand ???? critics keep comparing this car against the BMWs engines an power yet they share the same diesels engine .?????
wonderful exterior with 2005's interior
He's doing a good job. Different style than Matt. Give him a chance :)
guys coming here and poshing this guy, are from the car buyer's PR agency
I like his enthusiasm. he does a good job presenting
Mat is presenting Carwow now.
I never liked this guy... till now! That was a really good review and presentation. Well done mate.
it s a very good car for used car. you can have one for cheap price.
Great video!
What's with the music ? I feel like I'm watching a Zoella vlog
Didn't realise Mat moved to Carwow
This looks like Mat's camp evil brother. Follow: CARWOW (Mat's new channel)
Did this guy just say "rival cars like the BMW 3er..." (4:23)?
rival
ˈrʌɪv(ə)l/
verb; be or seem to be equal or comparable to.
Really now?
Car buyer clearly don't care what the subscribers want
+irGuilty This guy is good, i don't see the problem. Covers all the important stuff, and has a joke or two sometimes.
His accent sounds a bit smug, but that's who he is.
If you don't like what you see then why not unsubscribe OR start your own rival channel.
OMG !!!! WTF why do you keep getting this guy
the one thing that annoys me abouy carbuyer is that they compare the car they are reviewing with another car which is better.... the boot space isnt as good a mondeo and the ride isnt a good as a passat. but its only one aspect from each car. so the passat might have a better ride but it costs another £3000 for a similar spec passat..... the mondeo has a better sized boot because its an extra 2ft long. so you cant really get a decent idea if this is an OVERALL better or worst car. compare it to the class leader so everyone has a car to properly compare it to. thats my opinion
DS4 and DS3 looks quite good but always hated how DS5 looks
BRING BACK MATT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Putting aside any comments about the guy personally, the review is absolutely hopeless in terms of telling you anything useful about the car.
I believe Mat has left Carbuyer and will be reviewing cars on a new channel called Carwow.
omg, why is there 3:2 like-dislike rate?
I prefer old version DS5, it's my next car.
This guy again?? Im not against this guy or anything but there's a lot of complaining and nobody in the producer team care? Wow...
I like Mat Watson more because he's entertaining to watch and this guy is just... "Flat"
Bring back Watson plz. So we "subsciber" can enjoy new vid
I totally agree
+TheBullyBambi just stfu
+TheBullyBambi Nobody in the production team cares because he is doing a good job as a Reviewer. All the hate is simply for this guy's voice or looks apparently.
Too late. Mat Watson left Carbuyer for a company called carwow. I think the Carbuyer crew get the impression that us viewers don't particularly like James Batchelor so they've uploaded prerecorded reviews from Matt before he left
+TheBullyBambi This guy is a lot more informative and unbiased, Mat tended to be biased
I like the idea of Citroen creating a new DS brand. DS name symbolises such car magnificence but their current range is only harming the brand. Where is the innovation? Do we prefer DS over a Kia? Should we buy a DS just because they do just the same as any other brand? Where is the individuality? Why should I prefer a new DS over Prius? I think now Tesla is what original DS was.
Very good review. Very enjoyable. I don't know what these assholes are whining about.
Keep up the good work !
I reckon DS ruined this car with the facelift. the old one looked amazing.
Tom Barron ikr? This front grill is horrible now
The 3 series is a competitor? Lol!
Was he in the process of changing into a werewolf?
Hairy hands AF 😲
I have the older model, It is an ok car but has some major faults.
No cupholders (well it has 2 but they can't hold anything bigger than a can and they cause the drinks to spill when closing the door)
Awful economy on the 2 litre Diesel (35MPG after 3 years...)
Awful rattles
Tiny glovebox
No postcode entry on satnav!!!
The Citroen emergency button was useless, the emergency services had no way of entering my location that Citroen gave them.
Looks amazing though.
i like DS but reservations over one thing: residual values over 3-5yrs. i bet by 2027 itll be worth £2000.
Can't be selling well... Rare i see this car in London
Sure the Passat suspension is better is VAG is it? Not it isn’t better, you joking ?
Car reviews are not news that no one will ever see after a week. They are here for years to come and you're ruining them with this guy.
We don't care if he is getting better or not, this is not a new channel that needs to rise. It was already awesome and this is a massive downgrade.
he's okay BUT not Fun-Funny aka he's not a car guy.
Is this car better than the Peugeot 508?
Give a me Citroen Xantia any day over this clumsily styled bloated tank.
What a load of rubbish . I bought one and it’s fantastic . Responsive great detail including the clock . Style comfort safety . Review after having 3 Renaults . Loved the heating in my back during a 12 hr drive it helped tremendously.
As for pot holes which we have a lot in Australia . No jarring and fuel efficiency is great compared to Hyundai Voloster .
So folks they are fab my husband is now thinking of buying the same car
Meh. The previous DS5 looked so much better.
+Mateusz Wojtkiewicz
I have one, looks pretty much the same.
Steve Nugent not actually front grill area much better at previous version which is the biggest change
the old Citroën DS5 looked better.
Since when soft touch materials are bad to touch? If it were hard plastic would you be more happy? Clearly the car is not to your taste, but be so kindly open minded that other people might like it exactly beacuse it's quircky. And please bring Mat back, the presenter just is annoying to listen to.
I'm not going to unsubscribe, as I hope carbuyer will come good with a decent presenter. I have nothing about presenters being camp, but at least have some charm and personality. This chap is so bad, he's good.
this guy appearance leads me automatically into unlike button
i feel u! hahahaha
Don't be such a troll,this guy is great presenter,he has positive appearance
give him a break guys! He is never gonna be matt but he is good in his own way. he reminds me of a female rebecca. His style is growning on me :)
mat Watson did the review better for the Citroën 5 yrs ago. I could recognize mat at the first glance.
How is this car is rival to mondeo or a passat !!
Where the hell is Mat?
Its gorgeous.
oh dear god , its him! its very hard to concentrate on the review when hes doing it...i keep unsubscribing from the chanels hes on n keeps poping up here n there, bloody hell stay in one place will ya !
Forget David Walliams. Is this really 3 series money????
+Karl Shaw if you have a look at the materials used for the interior, it certainly is worth the money.
+Tawhid Ahmed I'm sorry but the value will drop like a stone compared to a 3 Series
Karl Shaw True, sadly its because of citroens and peugeots past. But as a new car, for the quality of the interior and detail, it's worth the money.
Karl Shaw the cars price is for what it is currently worth, based on the engines, technology and materials used. Not based on how much it will be worth in the future.
+Tawhid Ahmed didn't say it wasn't - but I doubt many people will buy into an upmarket Citroen that A. Will still be a Citroen. B. Will lose money rapidly and C. Will not be as good as a 3 Series
Prefer him to Matt. Like a younger Quentin Wilson
with Matt you look at the videos even if you are not directly interested in the car...with these "dude" even if you are interested you have to watch it in like 30sec episodes...
I personally don't like the look of the DS 5, the smaller models such as the DS 3 are much better looking and also a lot more fun to drive
Like, like, like, like good video. I love this car, is my dream.
Bring Matt back!
It's Will from the Inbetweeners!
This guy is really good at reviewing cars and one day you guys will probably be like "where's James who's New this idiot! I'm unsubscribing" so give the poor bloke a chance and to be honest Rebecca had an annoying voice and no one gave her any stick did they
please change the host of the videos... please...
Mat Watson new show Carwow... he left carbuyer..
no