{"id":20,"date":"2026-07-08T15:44:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T15:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2026-07-27T22:33:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T22:33:56","slug":"animus-evo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/?page_id=20","title":{"rendered":"ANIMUS EVO"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-22-\u0438\u044e\u043b\u044f-2026-\u0433.-18_16_59-2-e1785182800584.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-22-\u0438\u044e\u043b\u044f-2026-\u0433.-18_16_59-2-e1785182800584.png 1260w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-22-\u0438\u044e\u043b\u044f-2026-\u0433.-18_16_59-2-e1785182800584-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-22-\u0438\u044e\u043b\u044f-2026-\u0433.-18_16_59-2-e1785182800584-1024x579.png 1024w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-22-\u0438\u044e\u043b\u044f-2026-\u0433.-18_16_59-2-e1785182800584-768x435.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1260px) 100vw, 1260px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c5-panel has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b93d5a8aa8488988a650079ba43f89c5\"><em><strong>A non-invasive textured vinyl protection kit for the Citro\u00ebn C5 X7 CrossTourer<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/animus_evo_logo_transparent-1024x144.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/animus_evo_logo_transparent-1024x144.png 1024w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/animus_evo_logo_transparent-300x42.png 300w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/animus_evo_logo_transparent-768x108.png 768w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/animus_evo_logo_transparent-1536x216.png 1536w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/animus_evo_logo_transparent-2048x288.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ac032710c96d340b40fa39abeccac5e5 wp-block-paragraph\">Animus Evo is a protective design kit for the Citro\u00ebn C5 CrossTourer, made from thick textured protective vinyl. It visually strengthens the wheel arches, side sills, front bumper and rear bumper, creating one continuous protective belt around the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-92680fa9a638b8d16db2712021045e2b wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Watch a walk around video:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1280\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 720 \/ 1280;\" width=\"720\" controls src=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/vidssave.com-Citroen-c5-CrossTourer-with-ANIMUS-EVO-protective-design-kit-720P.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4cc67ab86750bba8e1875a320a0c7f28 wp-block-paragraph\">This is not a traditional plastic body kit. The kit does not require drilling, replacing body parts or making permanent changes to the car. It is installed over the existing body surfaces and can be removed if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1a417c4e8607341ebdcf26baee5d30b1 wp-block-paragraph\">Animus Evo makes the Citro\u00ebn C5 CrossTourer look more complete, more modern and better protected, while keeping the original elegance of the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Express interest<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c5-panel has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f1d3eaf11dfcbfc5e54ab1716e2c295c\">What the owner receives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dc68346f19cc263ed3b497d6d62c3a5a wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>A prepared kit for installation on the car<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-020c709c15f6a73295d102afdc0deaf3 wp-block-paragraph\">Animus Evo can be produced individually for the owner of a Citro\u00ebn C5 X7 CrossTourer. The customer receives not just an idea or a visualization, but a prepared set of elements ready for installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-30a9ac491e8674bfc15b62af3543bb7c wp-block-paragraph\">Each Animus Evo kit will receive its own individual serial number. In this way, the project becomes a limited small-series design project for the Citro\u00ebn C5 CrossTourer \u2014 a car that is no longer in production, but still lives in the hands of enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-19.59.58.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-19.59.58.png 890w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-19.59.58-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-19.59.58-768x520.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d7899ba1645c9d3f39558c7960a36d26 wp-block-paragraph\">This is not a mass-market accessory and not a universal decorative sticker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dd09d9c484fcabfe2573e6d7ba8f467b wp-block-paragraph\">Animus Evo is a small-series protective design kit developed specifically around the body lines of the C5 CrossTourer. It combines precision-cut elements, positioning templates and protective film material that is trimmed directly on the car during installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c1bc1c964a69f8b3d4cc3439a06e442a wp-block-paragraph\">The kit includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-92c89a454b4f886d3cc98f197590bbba wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 plotter-cut protective film elements for all four wheel arches<br>\u2713 adhesive positioning templates for the wheel arch elements, aligned with the original CrossTourer plastic arch trims<br>\u2713 textured protective vinyl supplied with extra material for the front bumper, rear bumper and lower door sections<br>\u2713 adhesive cutting templates for shaping the bumper and lower body elements directly on the car<br>\u2713 additional adhesive for difficult curves, edges and high-stress areas<br>\u2713 detailed installation instructions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8b34906bb0ae3628654f0f40b5323377 wp-block-paragraph\">The wheel arch elements are supplied as finished plotter-cut parts and are positioned using the supplied adhesive templates. Their placement is based on the lines of the original CrossTourer plastic arch trims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"507\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-23.02.33.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-23.02.33.png 507w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-23.02.33-300x190.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4f2265b8fa189ad5e3f9efe3a49e78bd wp-block-paragraph\">Other areas are installed from oversized protective film pieces and then trimmed on the car using the supplied adhesive templates as cutting guides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ab6b778847e93f4d5039ca9099c92e4 wp-block-paragraph\">Professional installation is strongly recommended. The installer should have experience with protective film or car wrapping and be able to perform precise hand-cutting with a vinyl knife.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 c5-panel\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><em>Send a request to discuss a numbered Animus Evo kit for your Citro\u00ebn C5 CrossTourer.<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c5-panel has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9c30ad8d7455deb202a76fe7e3a6918d\"> Not a plastic body kit, but protective body graphics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3f186c8c68639b094f36207d81cbd07c wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Protection without changing the car\u2019s structure<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-395e2ceb12932e92e4c538a5d74cac54 wp-block-paragraph\">Animus Evo is a reversible protective body kit made from textured vinyl. It gives the car a stronger allroad look without drilling. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.04.27.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-417\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3214e22f9a14edb5a7ec274d26d35aa3 wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Animus Evo was created as an alternative to heavy plastic arch extensions and rough decorative add-on parts. Its purpose is not to replace body panels, but to carefully strengthen the existing shape of the Citro\u00ebn C5 CrossTourer.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot_20260724_003821_Gallery-e1785179436154-1024x532.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot_20260724_003821_Gallery-e1785179436154-1024x532.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot_20260724_003821_Gallery-e1785179436154-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot_20260724_003821_Gallery-e1785179436154-768x399.jpg 768w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot_20260724_003821_Gallery-e1785179436154.jpg 1438w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cccdfed2ed090dcd6cd34bccb895b1a0 wp-block-paragraph\">The thick textured vinyl works in two ways. First, it protects the paint in the most vulnerable areas: wheel arches, side sills and the lower parts of the bumpers. Second, it changes how the car is perceived, making it look more stable, more complete and more modern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9414d8db7a47f6121a646c3c81c7e4ff wp-block-paragraph\">The result stays elegant because it does not fight against the original C5 design. The kit does not look like random tuning added later. It continues the existing body lines and strengthens the CrossTourer character.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c5-panel has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-763db3c02c088bc0d7aec9d834321e88\"> Main design idea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dbadc28e8b54bd722697de2ac17a6411 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Improving the visual proportions of the Citro\u00ebn C5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2e1b222f63c09ad0380f57a2e9eee001 wp-block-paragraph\">The Citro\u00ebn C5 X7 is a long car with a clean and elegant side profile. This length gives the car a noble shape, but it also creates a visual issue: the lower part of the body can look a little empty, especially from the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5740fdd1358859c9195a3079069b6aeb wp-block-paragraph\">Animus Evo solves this with a dark protective belt. It connects the front and rear arches, continues through the side sills and visually brings the lower part of the car together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a6566b42f33352bb75dc547c015c6a1c wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, it was important not to make the car look heavy. If the protective belt were too high, it would damage the light and elegant character of the C5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fd6f6dbae055029760692b38c6486f18 wp-block-paragraph\">The reference point was the factory line under the chrome door mouldings. Several height options were tested on the real car: up to the middle of the moulding, along its upper edge, and several positions in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e5b05b47ff0aa028f8b1f1b14ad28e74 wp-block-paragraph\">The final line was placed about four millimetres above the lower edge of the factory mouldings. It is visible enough to change the look of the car, but it does not make the side profile feel heavy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1195\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260723_211250-scaled-e1785179668353.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-401\" style=\"width:599px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260723_211250-scaled-e1785179668353.jpg 1195w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260723_211250-scaled-e1785179668353-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260723_211250-scaled-e1785179668353-1024x716.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260723_211250-scaled-e1785179668353-768x537.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1195px) 100vw, 1195px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c5-panel has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d3d4b2241f526eec6ba6ea8d6d9a5273\">Why the arches have this shape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-84ec73d944c58e7cd4ddb64901d05451 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>A shape that continues the character of the body<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c50e53fc9c99b572930b6399073deb6a wp-block-paragraph\">The wheel arches of the Citro\u00ebn C5 have a special visual tension. Their shape can be seen as an arc whose ends are fixed and trying to straighten. This gives the side of the car a collected and athletic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"846\" src=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-22-\u0432-23.59.07-e1785179814299-1024x846.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-22-\u0432-23.59.07-e1785179814299-1024x846.png 1024w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-22-\u0432-23.59.07-e1785179814299-300x248.png 300w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-22-\u0432-23.59.07-e1785179814299-768x635.png 768w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-22-\u0432-23.59.07-e1785179814299.png 1077w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-00c7a0dfcab3cfb392972285b59208af wp-block-paragraph\">When developing Animus Evo, it was important not to lose this quality. The arches should not become heavy add-on parts that look like they are hanging on the body or resting heavily on the sills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a9a718b7e6e549b389edfe75e06cff64 wp-block-paragraph\">For this reason, the arch shape was not created by simply enlarging the factory wheel opening. It was designed as a separate line that keeps the visual tension of the original body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9d97a1b0d6966b98de777cdabad378cd wp-block-paragraph\">Animus Evo does not try to turn the C5 into a utility SUV. It strengthens the character that the CrossTourer already has: a long silhouette, clean side surfaces, elegant body shape and the feeling of a confident road car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"808\" src=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.19.08-1024x808.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.19.08-1024x808.png 1024w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.19.08-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.19.08-768x606.png 768w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.19.08-1536x1212.png 1536w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.19.08.png 1854w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-06ba60ab35174af4c81347a828783a25 wp-block-paragraph\">.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c5-panel has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-273790be599606f5b7c9aafe71677399\"> Why this arch width was chosen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-71f077f2d6e9bf58155ca4ac70cbedaa wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Balance between presence and elegance<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1f0cef5c16d02a23f4d581c6e4c46fb2 wp-block-paragraph\">Because Animus Evo is made from protective vinyl, it does not create physical volume like a plastic arch extension. The feeling of a wider arch comes from two things: the graphic width of the dark element and the original curved shape of the Citro\u00ebn C5 wing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2b5254ee2e62aa98f48ef5687a6acee8 wp-block-paragraph\">The arch width was chosen so that the arches are visible and expressive, but not too heavy or artificially drawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"887\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.23.26.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.23.26.png 887w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.23.26-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.23.26-768x580.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-41f601793145fffae17ab32e2f631993 wp-block-paragraph\">If the protective part is narrower, the visual widening almost disappears. If it is wider, the graphic starts to fight with the shape of the wing and pushes the car toward a rougher, more utilitarian look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-562885333d13d0e12b447e1c16c4f042 wp-block-paragraph\">The chosen version became a balance between real protection, the factory body shape and visual strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--10\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"845\" src=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260723_211746-scaled-e1785180314564-1024x845.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260723_211746-scaled-e1785180314564-1024x845.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260723_211746-scaled-e1785180314564-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260723_211746-scaled-e1785180314564-768x634.jpg 768w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260723_211746-scaled-e1785180314564.jpg 1195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1415c928209f664aeb6901f411e401f4 wp-block-paragraph\">The shape and width were also checked with different wheel sizes. Even with the original 17-inch wheels, the kit keeps the correct proportions: the arches do not look too large and the wheels do not look too small for the body.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-93bce5c405dbd3827ae0a662cc721a35 wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c5-panel has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d411bc5d44549cb3c94af263d3083d13\">Front bumper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bbc5d5129b986b1c8dc6c37308da579d wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A more integrated protective shape<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-39f1dc0f0b3299701851ae9ba1418d36 wp-block-paragraph\">On the factory Citro\u00ebn C5 CrossTourer, the lower elements of the front and rear bumpers can feel like separate add-on parts placed on standard bumpers. They add an allroad accent, but they do not always look like a fully integrated protective design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-efb6402641e40516fdeadd15a3aadacc wp-block-paragraph\">With Animus Evo, I wanted to change that impression. The protective vinyl partly covers both the painted bumper surface and the lower diffuser area, connecting them into one more complete form. It creates a graphic \u201ccollar\u201d that links the painted bumper with the lower protective element.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--11\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"898\" height=\"815\" src=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.27.52.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.27.52.png 898w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.27.52-300x272.png 300w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.27.52-768x697.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 898px) 100vw, 898px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-675b67f5de62dbae0d6db3a7c8702366 wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, the raised sections of the diffuser remain visible and still read as separate three-dimensional details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ebd360d32d2c7501880cc1ab172beae9 wp-block-paragraph\">As a result, the front bumper no longer looks like a standard bumper with an extra part attached. It looks more like one integrated protective structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-548f61471091a6bc9743210c6a87c530 wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"998\" src=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260723_212931-scaled-e1785180573118-1024x998.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260723_212931-scaled-e1785180573118-1024x998.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260723_212931-scaled-e1785180573118-300x292.jpg 300w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260723_212931-scaled-e1785180573118-768x749.jpg 768w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260723_212931-scaled-e1785180573118.jpg 1195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-93bce5c405dbd3827ae0a662cc721a35 wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c5-panel has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c8b3b07904c9a991afeb3d0e68e91992\">Rear bumper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d31d00ba7442933a982caf7b420a500d wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Proportions and real protection<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-85497ca567fbcc689742a2c378595a7e wp-block-paragraph\">In its standard form, the lower part of the Citro\u00ebn C5 rear bumper has a large painted surface. On a long estate car, this area can look visually empty and not very structured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--13\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1016\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-22.39.18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-22.39.18.png 1016w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-22.39.18-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-22.39.18-768x495.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7ee900951cf02f3e29915fea7b441014 wp-block-paragraph\">The rear Animus Evo element reduces the visual height of the painted area, makes the rear of the car look more complete and modern, and connects the bumper with the sills and wheel arches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--14\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.38.04.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.38.04.png 833w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.38.04-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.38.04-768x504.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f91a7a96015f903092e7cf05b06a9675 wp-block-paragraph\">This part of the kit also has a practical purpose. The lower area of the rear bumper is especially vulnerable to scratches during loading, daily use and trailer hitch use. The thick protective vinyl covers the most vulnerable area and helps protect the paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-89836fbcf64492c5e5c0126c44f853c4 wp-block-paragraph\">So the rear part of Animus Evo solves two tasks at the same time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7ac3d7a7c08b78d4bad0a23f80fc2256 wp-block-paragraph\"><br>\u2713 improves the rear proportions of the car<br>\u2713 protects the bumper in real everyday use<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c5-panel has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2b04bc7b17742587fc14c7abe963a2a6\">Non-invasive and reversible installation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f851e7607b32a959c184eeebf28359a7 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Improve the car without permanent changes<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9034be47d51c671aa26f1e3064d154fd wp-block-paragraph\">One of the main advantages of Animus Evo is its non-invasive installation. The kit does not require drilling, replacing factory parts, installing plastic arch extensions or changing the structure of the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-260dbd45752b29008054ba0ea8026e85 wp-block-paragraph\">The textured protective vinyl elements are installed on the existing body surfaces. When installed correctly, they follow the shape of the car closely, look like part of the design and still remain reversible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--15\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"903\" src=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260723_210635-scaled-e1785181323666-1024x903.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260723_210635-scaled-e1785181323666-1024x903.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260723_210635-scaled-e1785181323666-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260723_210635-scaled-e1785181323666-768x677.jpg 768w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260723_210635-scaled-e1785181323666.jpg 1195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2fc37faf98a983c575a3da0cbfe1cb64 wp-block-paragraph\">This is especially important for Citro\u00ebn C5 owners who want to protect the car and make it look more expressive, but do not want to turn it into a heavily modified project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f34d706ffa794dc84fd8beba965c48fc wp-block-paragraph\">Animus Evo can be seen as a careful layer of protection and design. It adds character to the car without destroying its original architecture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c5-panel has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4eb5e9874a3add19b0687f8cc00d3fe5\">Developed by hand on a real car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-224114c616f63af8fe918d3bcce3dba6 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Why this kit could not simply be drawn on a screen<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6d5aca0ad0544e53eba953d56a9a3b1b wp-block-paragraph\">Animus Evo was developed by hand directly on a real Citro\u00ebn C5 X7 CrossTourer. This work required millimetre-level precision and constant checking on the actual body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8b766f1a5c1eec8ae95c12d05c6a0c5c wp-block-paragraph\">The front and rear wings of the C5 are not flat. They have a clear curved shape, so a line that looks correct on paper or on a computer screen can look completely different once it is placed on the real car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5cfd9e8f434543d69f58bdef1057cee6 wp-block-paragraph\">It is relatively easy to draw a tense arc on a flat surface. It is much harder to make that arc keep the same visual tension on a real three-dimensional body panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-870ec2860a0129d2f205884c28a58ccf wp-block-paragraph\">At first, the most obvious solution was tested: simply following the factory wheel opening with a parallel line. But the result looked too mechanical and heavy. The line copied the geometry, but it did not support the character of the C5 body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3334ded784e2dba7e1311fa8f152d593 wp-block-paragraph\">That is why the arches needed a real redesign, not just an enlarged factory contour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--16\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.47.03-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.47.03-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.47.03-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.47.03-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.47.03.png 1362w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9f64ce4e5870d84683838e9365e7c59b wp-block-paragraph\">During development, many scans, test templates, plotter-cut test pieces and trial installations were made. The contours were corrected many times after being tested on the car. Sometimes a change of only a few millimetres completely changed how the line looked on the curved wing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9eb585c09b38d3f6597e5fc9d32799ab wp-block-paragraph\">This was not one final file created in a graphic program. It was a long process of finding the right shape through real fitting, corrections and many iterations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.48.44-1024x537.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.48.44-1024x537.png 1024w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.48.44-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.48.44-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.48.44-1536x805.png 1536w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.48.44-2048x1073.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2013a9d2ac783fa9e90192cce21b0392 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Development stages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-95431f38a4bb7d141736a3087293cc56\">creating the shape directly on the curved wing surface;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6c140bd4065423c0762dc015b23c3e37\">transferring the templates from the car into a flat format;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f8bdd73433fa31484037d366ae2df4f6\">multiple scans and geometry checks;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4dfb327e1db39e85de370acb81b29f80\">vectorizing the contours;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-88fe754aedc6e945bea181b232f3dc4d\">multiple plotter-cut test pieces;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-53951f532bbfb259a9ba733825fca6dc\">installing test elements on the car;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9f3db25e8d1e802772f51d9cc09640cb\">checking the result from different distances and angles;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0b496a234488702ffaa39aa4449de355\">many corrections to the contours;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e356a08f639b26696a25bf71a46ad601\">preparing the final production files.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fdef5c11912ef55e05b754f3ae3bc9c4 wp-block-paragraph\">The final shape is the result of many manual checks and a careful search for the line that works not only on a drawing, but on the real Citro\u00ebn C5 CrossTourer body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--17\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"895\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.51.16.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.51.16.png 895w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.51.16-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/c5retrofit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u0421\u043d\u0438\u043c\u043e\u043a-\u044d\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0430-\u2014-2026-07-27-\u0432-21.51.16-768x517.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 895px) 100vw, 895px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c5-panel has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f855e5eb8d964e485fe52459a9b3e79c\"> Material<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e3eb822385187342550775fce29eb69d wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Thick textured protective vinyl<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c01ec7b52079ee4e1266d84dc4aba008 wp-block-paragraph\">Animus Evo is made from thick textured protective vinyl. The material was chosen not only for its appearance, but also for its real function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8b86b7bccc4a46db96cba83f37cc3a2c wp-block-paragraph\">The material selection took time. During development, different options were tested, including glossy vinyl and standard matte vinyl. Both options turned out to be less suitable for this project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e862264e0c60c3ed6b835405fdd6060d wp-block-paragraph\">Glossy vinyl looked too modern and too decorative. I also wanted to keep the project historically believable: when the Citro\u00ebn C5 CrossTourer was designed and produced, cars like this did not usually use glossy black elements to express protection. Gloss could look foreign and too modern compared to the original design of the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8b57e3f4b2f56ef0bc1e9e8cdc93a3ca wp-block-paragraph\">Standard matte vinyl also did not give the right result. It could create a visual effect, but it did not feel like a real protective lower layer of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6ce0f60c7666e1d734e88e27258235ae wp-block-paragraph\">For Animus Evo, textured protective material was chosen because it honestly shows the purpose of the kit. It is not fake protection and not just decoration. It is a real lower protective layer for the body, and it should look and feel like protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4d10c0061c489290c01420250a723d9 wp-block-paragraph\">The material is highly resistant to damage. In normal use, it is very difficult to scratch compared with the painted body surface. This is why Animus Evo works not only as design graphics, but also as real protection for vulnerable parts of the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d4653b7d8e32889ff9c6b5dbec1c5fab wp-block-paragraph\">The texture also makes the elements visually closer to the factory CrossTourer protective parts and helps them fit naturally into the car\u2019s design. At the same time, the material works as an additional protective layer for the paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6e576fe6019e20c1677cd44f60f72db0 wp-block-paragraph\">It is especially useful in the lower areas of the car, where damage is more common: dirt, sand, road debris, everyday use, loading and trailer hitch use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d5db807bd54c0485ede58b4489035a16 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In short:<\/strong><br>\u2713 textured surface<br>\u2713 thick protective material<br>\u2713 carefully selected and tested<br>\u2713 no glossy or standard matte vinyl<br>\u2713 visual connection with the factory CrossTourer elements<br>\u2713 historically believable look<br>\u2713 protection for painted body areas<br>\u2713 clean appearance without heavy plastic parts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7534683d05bca4a97cc4d4645481bd90 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For dark-coloured cars:<\/strong><br>If your Citro\u00ebn C5 CrossTourer has a dark body colour, we can discuss a graphite material option. This can help the arches, sills and lower protective elements remain visible against the paint and keep the intended contrast and shape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n    <div \r\n    class=\"align wp-block-lbb-lightbox\"        id=\"lbbLightBox-18\"\r\n        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data-content-indexs=\"[]\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n        \r\n             \r\n         \n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c5-panel has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1a49a3320828c7d02f836a627d78830d\"><strong>Who this kit is for<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fbece1271337c938115818bdedd0df5e wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>For C5 owners who want more protection without rough tuning<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6dd4e9e362e59ba3826b7afe868a67e5 wp-block-paragraph\">Animus Evo was created for Citro\u00ebn C5 X7 CrossTourer owners who like the original design of the car, but want it to look more expressive and better protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1c00f02f17e1a6034cb80cc6c66e645f wp-block-paragraph\">This kit is for people who want to:<br>\u2713 protect vulnerable body areas;<br>\u2713 strengthen the CrossTourer allroad character;<br>\u2713 keep the factory elegance of the car;<br>\u2713 avoid rough plastic tuning;<br>\u2713 get a reversible solution with no body modification;<br>\u2713 make the C5 look more modern and individual;<br>\u2713 get real lower-body protection, not just decorative imitation;<br>\u2713 own a numbered kit from a small C5 Retrofit design series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ea7c37181820ebb8d720f9c540d860c7 wp-block-paragraph\">Animus Evo does not turn the car into something else. It brings out the potential that was already present in the CrossTourer version.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c5-panel has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9992ab2edadc79e6e5a221009e3b6f07\">Important installation information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-38255913c6d389d0fcb78e836c6bb9ae wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Professional installation is recommended<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c09289442682fbf7acaefea42176effe wp-block-paragraph\">The Animus Evo kit is supplied as pre-cut textured protective vinyl elements, together with installation templates and instructions. However, for a high-quality result, the surface must be prepared correctly, the elements must be positioned precisely and the vinyl must be installed carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-62eb73a4d8fe9545267b2f9158066fb5 wp-block-paragraph\">Experience with vinyl installation is recommended. If you do not have this experience, it is better to contact a car wrapping specialist or a professional wrap studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f150bef9ac987730924a50b049d8f097 wp-block-paragraph\">This is especially important in areas with complex geometry: wheel arches, bumper transitions and curved body sections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. C5 Retrofit author project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Developed specifically for the Citro\u00ebn C5 CrossTourer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Animus Evo is a C5 Retrofit author project created specifically for the Citro\u00ebn C5 X7 CrossTourer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every line of the kit was developed for a reason. The height of the protective belt, the width of the arches, the bumper transitions, the material choice and the connection with the factory CrossTourer elements were all tested on a real car over several months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each produced kit will receive an individual serial number. Because of this, Animus Evo is not just a protective kit. It becomes a limited small-series author project for a model that is no longer produced by the factory, but remains important to owners and enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is to make the C5 CrossTourer visually stronger and better protected, without destroying its original character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This solution is for people who appreciate the design of the Citro\u00ebn C5 and want to develop it carefully, thoughtfully and reversibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Request section<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Would you like this kit for your C5?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Animus Evo can be produced individually for your Citro\u00ebn C5 X7 CrossTourer. Send a request to discuss your car, specification, body colour, material, production details, installation and possible timing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For dark-coloured cars, we can also discuss a graphite material option, so the protective belt remains visible and does not disappear against the body colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each produced kit receives its own serial number and becomes part of the Animus Evo small-series project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Button:<\/strong><br>[Express interest]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Small text:<\/strong><br>Sending a request does not mean you must buy the kit. It is simply a way to contact me and discuss possible individual production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. \u201cExpress interest\u201d form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Express interest in Animus Evo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Form fields:<\/strong><br>Name<br>Email<br>Phone \/ WhatsApp \/ Telegram<br>Country and city<br>Car: Citro\u00ebn C5 X7 \/ CrossTourer \/ year<br>Body colour<br>What are you interested in: full kit \/ separate elements \/ consultation<br>Material: standard textured \/ I would like to discuss graphite material for a dark car<br>Do you have vinyl installation experience: yes \/ no \/ I plan to use a specialist<br>Comment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Text before sending:<\/strong><br>Tell me briefly about your car and which version of the kit interests you. I will reply personally and discuss the details with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Button:<\/strong><br>[Send request]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Message after sending:<\/strong><br>Thank you. Your request has been sent. I will contact you to discuss the details of the Animus Evo project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. Final section<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Animus Evo \u2014 protection built into the character of the car<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Citro\u00ebn C5 CrossTourer already has a special design: a long silhouette, clean side surfaces and quiet French elegance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Animus Evo does not change this character. It strengthens it. The kit makes the car look more complete, protects vulnerable body areas and gives the CrossTourer a more modern allroad appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is an elegant, non-invasive and reversible solution for owners who want more protection and individuality without rough modification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main idea behind Animus Evo is honesty. This is not fake off-road styling and not decorative pseudo-protection. It is a real lower protective layer for the body, made from a material chosen for this exact purpose: to protect, to look appropriate and to keep the character of the Citro\u00ebn C5 CrossTourer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each kit receives an individual serial number and becomes part of a small author series created after the end of factory production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Final button:<\/strong><br>[Express interest]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to place here:<\/strong><br>The best full photo of the car after installation. A front 3\/4 or rear 3\/4 view on a calm background would work well, with the arches, sills and bumpers clearly visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20. SEO for the page<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SEO Title:<\/strong><br>Animus Evo \u2014 numbered protective vinyl kit for Citro\u00ebn C5 CrossTourer | C5 Retrofit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SEO Description:<\/strong><br>Animus Evo is an author-designed, non-invasive protective kit made from thick textured vinyl for the Citro\u00ebn C5 X7 CrossTourer. Plotter-cut elements protect the arches, sills and bumpers while strengthening the allroad character of the car. Each kit receives an individual serial number and becomes part of a limited C5 Retrofit small series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Short project card text:<\/strong><br>A numbered, non-invasive protective kit made from thick textured vinyl for the Citro\u00ebn C5 X7 CrossTourer. The arches, sills and bumpers are connected into one visual protective belt that protects the body and makes the car look more complete. 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