Citroën C4

The Citroën C4 went on sale in the UK in late 2004 with a fairly comprehensive range of 3 and 5 door hatchbacks. Engines were 1.4, 1.6, and 2.0 petrols (including a 180 bhp one in the 3dr VTS). Diesels engines were 1.6 HDI (92 & 110 BHP) and 2.0 HDI (138 BHP). Trim levels were LX, SX, VTR+, Exclusive and VTS I think. Automatic gearboxes are available with the 1.6 and 2.0 petrol engines in the 5 door, and more recently a semi-automatic 'box was introduced as an option with the 1.6 HDI (110) diesel engine. I have driven one of these, and it seems to work very well.

Generally, this is a very good car. It handles well, and the ride is particularly smooth for a car of this size and price. It has some interesting standard features such as the steering wheel with the fixed hub, which also has stereo controls and cruise control/speed limiter on it. The car has an digital centre speedometer, and personal experience tells me that the lower powered 1.6 HDI diesel is particularly economical.

On the down side, this is a typical Citroen. In other words it doesn't feel wonderfully well put together, and if you don't like rattles it certainly isn't a car worth considering. The reliability of the electrical items isn't what it might be either.

The MPVs based on the C4 have now launched in the UK - 5 and 7 seater C4 Picasso. I believe that there is a 4 door saloon version that is either on sale, or will be going on sale before too long, in selected European markets. I don't believe there are any plans for an estate, though I may be wrong on this point.

See Wikicars' comprehensive Citroën C4 Review.

Recent Changes

 * As early as June 01, 2010, Citroen has released images and information of the second generation Citroen C4 on the internet, well ahead of its 2010 Paris Motor Show debut. Based on the DS High Rider concept, the new car is longer (4330 mm), wider (1790 mm) and higher (1490 mm) with a cargo capacity of 408 litres (up 82 litres). It will also be the first car to feature Peugeot-Citroen's e-HDi diesel-electric hybrid system, among a mix of diesel and naturally aspirated / turbocharged petrol units found on the current C4. Inside, styling is also heavily borrowed from the DS High Rider; gone are the previous car's fixed steering wheel hub and centrally mounted LCD instrument panel. It will only be available in 5-door hatch configuration as the High Rider will replace the C4 Coupe as the DS4.

Styles and Major Options
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Pricing
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Gas Mileage
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Engine and Transmission
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Performance
Acceleration

0-60 km/h: 5.0 seconds

0-80 km/h: 8.2 seconds

0-100 km/h: 11.8 seconds

Braking

25.3 metres from 80 km/h

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Reliability
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Safety
| Euro NCAP results

Adult= Rating= 5/5 score= Front: 15 Side: 16

Small child= Rating=4/5 Score 42

Pedestrian= Rating =4/5 Score 22

Colors

 * [[Image:Polar white.jpg]] Polar white
 * [[Image:Admiral blue.jpg]] Admiral blue
 * [[Image:Recif blue.jpg]] Recif blue
 * [[Image:Arctic_steel.jpg]] Arctic steel
 * [[Image:Thorium Grey.jpg]] Thorium Grey
 * [[Image:Bourrasque Blue.jpg]] Bourrasque blue
 * [[Image:Black.jpg]] Black
 * [[Image:Wicked_red.jpg]] Wicked red

Main Competitors

 * Peugeot 307
 * Ford Focus
 * Seat Leon
 * Fiat Stilo
 * Vauxhall/Opel Astra

Hybrid Models
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Unique Attributes
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Interior
The C4 continues Citroën's creative interpretations so this lead to widely spread digital displays, readouts and switches that require familiarisation for normal people. The space-age cabin is carried through as part of the creative interpretations.

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Criticisms
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Generations
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Worldwide

 * The C4 sedan is sold in the Chinese market as the Citroën C-Triomphe. In 2010, along with a facelift of the entire China-market C4 range, the name C-Triomphe moniker has been dropped in favor of Citroën C-Quatre.

Design quirks and oddities
The speedo is housed in a translucent digital instrument display panel that is as clear as day even in the brightest daylight.

Fixed centred controls steering wheel which stays upright even when the steering wheel is turned. Looks very cool, but is functional as it ensures that the driver’s airbag always deploys at the correct angle, which is a world first. It features a square-shaped driver's airbag.

The Citroën C4 has been named for 2004's Most Beautiful Small-Medium Car in the World.

Awards

 * The C4 won the 2006 World Car Design of the Year.
 * The C4 was named the Best Overall Design in the 2005 Wheels Magazine Automotive Design Awards.