Citroen C4

France is famous for red wine, baked delicacies, perfume and stunning lingerie. With this reputation to uphold, the Citroen C4 joins these ranks well, with a little bit of the ooh-la-la factor. The Citroen C4 is a superbly comfortable car and has a commendable level of added extras.

The velour-trimmed interior of the Citroen C4 is beautifully comfortable. Standard features of even the fairly elementary level 1.4 Citroen C4 5-door hatch include humbler features such as scented air freshener and tinted windows and extend up to an auto-relocking security function, cruise control and 16" alloy wheels. Storage space even in the entry-level version is generous, with a special drawer provided under the driver's seat. Some may be disappointed at the lack of cupholders in the Citroen C4, but this is in keeping with the French lifestyle - good coffee should be appreciated at leisure, not swigged while driving.

The Citroen C4 also has that general air of classiness and je ne sais quoi about its exterior tailoring. Sweeping headlights and a smooth silhouette give an air of overall unruffled sophistication. In a quirky touch, the Citroen double chevron logo has been incorporated into the top and bottom lips of the hood, which are emphasised with a shiny trim. A tasteful variety of solid, metallic and pearlescent paint colours are available for the Citroen C4, depending on model and price.

Fire up the 1.6 litre engine in the smallest member of the Citroen C4 line-up and one notices that inside the cabin, engine noise is nicely muted, which gives an atmosphere of calm that is beautifully relaxing on long journeys -perfect for listening to your favourite CDs or holding a pleasant conversation. The speed-sensitive volume function of the sound system also contributes to this. The motor in the little 1.6 Citroen C4 is a frugal little workhorse, managing to return a respectable 7.5 litres per 100 kilometres on average. The nifty 1.6 litre petrol power plant offers 80 kW of power, and proves to be a delightfully responsive unit that can be swung through the entire rev range with very little fuss.  Slip into the petrol-powered Citroen C4 2.0 VTS Coupe and press your right foot down, and you will find a healthy 202 Nm of torque and an 8.7 second 0-100 km/h sprint time. The less powerful 2.0 litre petrol versions still offer brisk acceleration and a refined drive.   Added to the already fuel efficient petrol versions is the super thrifty Citroen C4, HDi.  This excellent diesel engine is refined, and returns wonderfully inexpensive fuel economy figures of 4.4 litres per 100 kilometres.  If more room is needed, Citroen has provided the larger C4 Picasso which will seat seven.  To make up for the bigger body, extra people and luggage weight Citroen has provided two engines.  There is a  2.0 litre petrol engine, and a thrusty 2.0 litre diesel packing a punchy 320 Nm.

If you spend any time in France, it is soon evident that the French love children and hold them in high esteem. Naturally, therefore, the Citroen C4 caters well for kids travelling in the rear seats. A child lock indicator, the Isofix system and three-point seatbelts for all three rear seats are standard. And room is superb in both the front and rear seats.

Standard safety features of the Citroen C4 include adaptive driver and front passenger airbags, front side airbags, side impact protection, pretensioned seatbelts in the front, force limiters in all seatbelts except the centre rear one and a passenger airbag deactivate switch. It is comforting to know that the bases are covered well in the unfortunate event of an accident. ABS and EBD systems in the brakes also contribute to safety.

Take the responsive Citroen C4 out onto the roads and the ride comfort of the suspension shines. The Citroen car manufacturers have always excelled in suspension design, so comfort is evident in the way the suspension package dampens any undulations with ease.

Even the humblest of the Citroen C4 range is a worthy vehicle. And as for the other end of the range? !

Current model series include:

• Citroen C4 Exclusive Saloon 2.0
• Citroen C4 HDi Saloon 1.6
• Citroen C4 SX Saloon 1.6
• Citroen C4 VTR Coupe 1.6
• Citroen C4 VTR Saloon 2.0
• Citroen C4 VTS Coupe 2.0

For any more information on the Citroen C4, or for that matter any other new car, contact one of our friendly consultants on 1300 303 181. If you'd like some fleet discount pricing (yes even for private buyers!), we can submit vehicle quotes requests out to our national network of Citroen dealers and come back with pricing within 24 hours. Private Fleet - car buying made easy!

 

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