The Citroën C4 looks like an original car and different from the others.
The Citroen C4the medium model of the French brand, has a strong relationship with the industry and the national market, since it was produced in our country and was a valid alternative in the medium segment.
But the trend of SUVs, initiated by brands and welcomed by users, has changed everything and the traditional bodies of this model have been unified into a crossroad from very impressive aspect.
The Citroën C4 relies almost everything on great ride comfort.
While the brand finishes defining when it will offer this new generation in our market, in Clarione We have already been able to prove this in an extensive test of over 1,500 kilometers on French soil.
Past with national weight
Since 2004 Citroën has used the name C4 to identify a mid-range vehicle. He was the model replaced the Xsara and that in our country began to be produced in 2007, first with the sedan silhouette and then also with the 5-door body, in the El Palomar plant.
In 2013 came the evolution, the C4 Lounge, which underwent a restyling in 2018, and in 2021 the national production of the medium size of the French brand was stopped.
The Citroën C4 combines a bit of an SUV with traces of a coupe.
This model had significant weight for the brand nationwide: it went from having marginal sales numbers to being within.
The possible arrival of the new C4 clearly won’t have the same importance since then it would come imported from Europe. And from there you will have to contend not only with more taxes (the 35% rate, to begin with) but also with the authorization of permits to get there.
A different “machine”
Made in Spain, this new vehicle appeared in the Old Continent a year ago with a risky proposal, typical of the French brand. Although its body does not draw a traditional silhouette like that of a sedan or sedan, Moreover, it has not completely entered the fashion of SUVs.
For this type of vehicle, Citroën proposes the C4 Cactus, a model that arrives imported from Brazil and that is a bit close to the style that is fashionable all over the world.
The lights of the Citroën C4 create a particular design.
The new C4, on the other hand, offers a figure in the middle where the characteristics of different types of vehicles can be recognized. It is what is called a crossroad in the automotive world.
There is a bit of an SUV, its rear is a bit reminiscent of a coupe (there is also a finish similar to that of the VTS, the sports version of the first generation of the C4) and the rest are very original proportions and lines.
The headlights, both front and rear, define the new light pattern of the company’s e cars generate a visual effect that you have to get used to.
Inside, the Citroën C4 is not as revolutionary as on the outside.
The presence of this C4 generates two sensations. The first is that it undoubtedly attracts attention; quickly stand out from the rest. It is a different model among many vehicles that look alike today.
The other has to do with the duration of the impact it generates. Such innovative cars don’t always age well and often seem out of time very quickly. We will have to wait to see how the evolution of this C4 will be.
a comfortable interior
Those outer shapes are a bit more conservative on the inside, even if it has some unusual details. For example, the dashboard is completely digital but with different characteristics compared to other similar ones.
The problem in this particular case is that the screen is very small (5 “), it provides the necessary information but not much more and has poor graphics quality.
On the passenger side, Citroën C4 has a tablet holder.
It is completed by upside-down display, a system that allows you to keep your eyes on the road and projects information onto a transparent plate that unfolds over the dashboard visor. Interestingly, it is always on and cannot be turned off.
The other surprising detail is a ingenious tablet holder passenger side that allows you to anchor the device safely and use it comfortably.
However, we do not know what the behavior of this element may be before the deployment of the airbag in the event of an accident.
The space in the rear seats of the Citroën C4 is comfortable for two adults.
The the center console is very well used with two floorsone with the base with the wireless charger for the mobile phone and another with a deeper hole to accommodate other objects.
The quality of the materials and finishes is good, but a model that will have an “extra zone” import price may require a little more.
In the rear seats, Citroën has managed to position the cushion a little higher than in a conventional car. to promote leg room and even so, don’t penalize the space at head height so much.
Efficient and efficient engine
The engine mounted on the tested unit was the 130 Pure Tech, a 1.2-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder petrol engine with 130 horsepower which, in this case, is combined with an 8-speed automatic gearbox.
It is an engine that responds very quickly and fits well with this model. At constant speed you don’t feel it but in the acceleration phases you can feel its work.
This engine with this combination with the 8-speed gearbox gives excellent results in terms of performance, with consumption of 7.2 L / 100 km in the city and 5.9 L / 100 km on the road.
This C4 is equipped with shock absorbers with hydraulic stopswhich further favor the comfort proposal that Citroën is relaunching for this model.
Conditions are not ideal for the Citroën C4, but the brand is considering taking it to the countryside.
The travel comfort it offers is permanent and constant. It is difficult to find moments in which an unpleasant reaction is transmitted inside the cabin.
Along the way at the time of quick folding it can have a body inclination typical of a model of its height. In other words, it will be appreciated more by those who appreciate ride comfort than those who prefer a sportier dynamic behavior.
While not 100% confirmed yet, this C4 has a good chance of reaching our market and it is very likely that it will be with this mechanic. Now, it will depend a lot on the context of the country and the situation for importing vehicles.
Data sheet
Length: 4,360 mm
Width: 1,800 mm
Height: 1,525 mm
Wheelbase: 2,670 mm
Weight: 1.353 kg
Trunk: 380 Dm3
Fuel tank: 50 liters
Engine: petrol
Displacement: 1,199 cm3
No. of cylinders: 3, in line
Power supply: direct injection. Turbo
Power: 130 hp at 5,500 rpm
Torque: 230 Nm at 1,750 rpm
Gearbox: automatic, 8 gears
Front-wheel drive
Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 9.4 seconds
Top speed: 210 km / h
Consumption in the city: 7.2 l / 100 km
On-road consumption: 5.9 L / 100 km
equipment
ABS brakes
Stability control
front airbags
Front side airbags
curtain airbags
Lane departure warning
Autonomous emergency brake
Hill start assistance
Driver attention monitoring
Tire pressure check
rear camera
upside-down display
wireless charger for cellphone
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