The C5 Airscape is a concept car from the old school. Citroen debuted its styling for the forthcoming C5 saloon at Frankfurt with this extraordinary show model.

Citroen C5 Airscape concept car

It’s said to be a fresh view on the world of executive cabriolets. If the next C5 emerges anything like as smart as the C5 Airscape, Citroen buyers are going to be queuing up for it.

It’s the front-end design that stands out. Bold new headlamps frame the chic double chevron Citroen-badged grilles, and the bonnet, with its neat feature lines, gives the C5 Airscape real sex appeal.

If this is a sign of Citroen’s future design direction, its rivals had better look to their mettle.