DR Automobiles has made important changes to the range of one of its most relevant SUVs. The new DR 5.0 2023 already has prices and is for sale in Spain. The Italian SUV enriches its mechanical offer with a turbo engine associated with an automatic gearbox.
DR Automobiles continues to work at full capacity in the process of renewing and expanding its range of models. A product offensive that runs parallel to the introduction of new brands that allow the Italian company to cover and enter new segments. After the arrival of the new DR 6.0 to the Spanish market, the manufacturer now puts the DR 5.0 in its sights.
The new 2023 range of the DR 5.0 already has prices in Spain and it arrives loaded with very important novelties. Some novelties that focus especially on the mechanical section. The affordable Italian SUV is ready to face the coming months.
The equipment of the new DR 5.0 2023
The structure of the range has not changed. DR Automobiles continues to offer the DR 5.0 in a single trim level. Something that a priori may seem like a handicap, however, the reality is quite different. One of the determining keys of this model is its relationship between equipment and price. We then review the highlights of standard equipment:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- Headlights with follow me home function
- Instrument panel with 7-inch LCD screen
- Taillights with 3D effect
- Keyless entry and start system
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Wireless charger for compatible mobile phones
- 360º view camera
- tire pressure sensor
- Hill Start Assist
- ABS, EBD and TCS
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Electrically adjustable driver’s seat
- Leather upholstery with openwork details
The engines of the new DR 5.0 2023
It is in the mechanical section where the most relevant changes have been made with the arrival of the new range. Those interested in acquiring the DR 5.0 in the Spanish market now have at their disposal a new 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine. A block that develops a power of 154 hp and 210 Nm of maximum torque.
It is exclusively associated with CVT type automatic gearbox and a front-wheel drive system. Thanks to this motorization, the DR 5.0 can reach a top speed of 185 km/h. It declares an average fuel consumption of 7.8 liters per 100 kilometers and CO2 emissions of 175 g/km according to the WLTP cycle.
DR Automobiles also offers a bifuel version of said engine with adaptation to the LPG (Petroleum liquid gas). In this case, it declares a power of 149 CV. Equip a gas tank with 44 liters of effective capacity. Average gas consumption is 9.6 l/100 km and CO2 emissions are reduced to 160 g/km. And just as importantly, being able to use LPG as fuel, the DR 5.0 sports the ECO environmental label from the DGT (General Directorate of Traffic) with all the mobility advantages that this entails.
DR 5.0 2023 prices in Spain
Prices valid from July / 2022 without including discounts or other promotions
The 1.5-litre Acteco four-cylinder petrol engine with 116 hp and 136 Nm of maximum torque is still available. An engine associated with a five-speed manual gearbox and a front-wheel drive system. It is also available in a bifuel version to run on LPG.