Hood? With spectacular "ribs" adding aggression. Headlights? Separate boomerang their turns are emphasized. Side? Scribed to texture afterwards. The windows chrome line is completed with an elegant bend. And of course, where without branded concave rear windows in the S5 and C6 style. But C4 Sedan is not a model from the premium-artistic line DS, but a product designed for a mass consumer. Here they are French Charm and Citroen Breed without discounts on positioning! For me, so the sedan turned out to be more interesting than the hatchback and much more proportionately and harmonious than his blood "brother" Peugeot 408. By the way, having received an invitation to Test Citroen to the Pskov region, I had a great desire to come there by 408 to immediately, "without departing from the cash register ", Identify all the differences and similarities of two promotional cars. But the organizers were adamant: "You are! No competitors, especially Peugeot! " By the way, about how Peugeot 408 fought with three competitors. Interesting, and employees of Russian representative offices of two French brands greet each other, working in the same building? Be that as it may, but "four hundred eighth" still "attended" on the test: I kept him in mind every time I approached the new Citroen.
The first thing I want to mention is the Citroen C4 sedan in size turned out less. With the same wheelbase (2708 mm), it is 82 mm in short, 26 mm is already 9 mm below Peugeot. However, on the space inside the car, it practically did not affect the places in C4 more than enough. But there is differences. In 408, due to the vertically posed back of the sofa, there is an opportunity to sit, throwing his leg to the leg, but academic, like a first-grader at the desk. In C4, the slope made more: places to the front chairs have slightly decreased, but you can take more relaxed, half the position. The last variant in the far distance is preferable. As in 408, no rear armrest, nor the Citroen's rear passengers are not supposed in any version.
But on the size of the trunk, a sedan with two chevron is greatly inferior to his "lion's relative". Volume of cargo compartment in Citroen 440 liters versus 560 Peugeot. In addition, in C4, the lid of the trunk - on classic loops, eating a part of the useful space, while 408 is an original fastening on the external levers. Difference in power plants Between the two "French" solely quantitative. And not in favor of Citroen, which brought only one gasoline engine 1.6 in the atmospheric and turbocharged version.
I got the first option with a 115-strong engine and mechanical gearbox. Tandem is well acquainted and rided on various models of the PSA concern. In this configuration, Citroen C4 sedan is the most optimal choice from the point of view of the dynamic possibilities of the car and the price. The engine allowsever by anyone who is not particularly lagging behind, confidently feel in the city, and on the highway to go to reduced transmission only with sharp overtakers or from the speeds forbidden in Russia. The box itself is a little inferior to German competitors for switching gear, and the clutch pedal has too long.
The version with the "automatic" was represented only with a 150 horsepower turbo engine. No questions arise for this "couple" at all - the benefit and the box is a modern six-speed, and a power unit with a good reserve in power and pull. What to say, this engine without much difficulty throws a heavy C5. And on C4 Sedan almost disappears the need to calculate the roundabout path - simply press the accelerator and go faster than everyone. By the way, the main virtue of the motor is not so much the dynamics as elasticity. Citroen and with idle, and with medium revolutions accelerates assertively, but smoothly. Without fuss and nervousness.
Behavior on the road is that it is almost the main difference between Citroen C4 Sedan from Peugeot 408 with a fully identical design scheme. Apparently, the specialists of one concern had a lot of technical prescription. "Four hundred eighth" gained clearance of already in 178 mm and suspension, impenetrable at any cords. But due to the increased center of gravity and omnivorous shock absorbers, Peugeot on the Curve began to swear; In the blisters appeared, albeit minor, but rolls; On transverse road waves - not straining, but noticeable routing.
C4 perfectly keeps even for the broken Pskov roads and turns into the turns in one breath. At the same time, the suspension commemorately copes with small and medium codbins. But a little quietly low - there are no rear shock absorbers, and there is no, and they will be closed on the back. A good addition to the picture is also a classic electro-hydraulic amplifier, which fills the steering wheel with decent informativeness, in contrast to the new-water, fully electrical systems. During the test of claims to the road clearance of the Citroen C4, I did not have. But the call to the dealer of the brand was embarrassed: I (I submitted to the usual buyer) said that the clearance is 155 mm! Already after the publication of this material, the Russian representative office of Citroen in Russia was contacted with a request to adjust the data. It turns out that the lumen of the four-door C4 is almost not inferior to peugeot 408 and is 176 mm.
Citroen C4 Sedan noise insulation on the average level is not worse and no better than major competitors. Mainly solo tires to which insignificant sound accompaniment from the incoming air is added after 100 km / h. The subconscious comparison of the two French sedans led to an unexpected conclusion. Built on the same platform, with the same suspension scheme, with the same in the same gasoline engines and almost the same price, cars turned out to be very different. Peugeot made 408 in many respects compromise, but fully relevant to the requirements of the mass Russian consumer: a large, spacious and high sedan. But Citroen remained faithful to himself. C4 Sedan First of all, a stylish car with thoroughbred riding haggles, where pragmatic features are free supplement. That's just the average motorist in our country more admires the size of the trunk and the road lumen, rather than the grace of forms and verified behavior on the road ...
Brief specifications Citroen C4 Sedan
C4 updated its design to a calmer one. Presented for our public in May, interested in many customers with their value. And not in vain. After all, the equipment of the car, its technical characteristics are quite worthy of attention for the minimum price. And in the car dealers of Paris it could be found back since the autumn of 2012. In Russia in 2012, Citroen C4, Hatchback, acquired about 13 thousand drivers. And in 2013, Citroen C4 - sedan came to replace.
From the side of Russians, this model has a huge location. The car has become more attractive, more suitable and more suitable for Russian roads. In the next review of Citroen C4, you will learn why this is.
Silhouette of the Citroen C4 car has an oblong elongated shape, with underlined lateral shapes and concave rear windows. Behind the spoiler completes the picture, lightly sweeping up. LED light lights flashed behind and in front, precasting. French designers made Citroen C4, sedan on an elongated platform, more than 10 cm. Designing it for russian market, increased the ground clearance to 17 cm. The sedan looks much more lifted, and the release on the side areas is added in the sidelines.
More than the size of the trunk than the previous fellow, and the wheelbase was stretched, increasing the freedom of action for passengers in the rear seats. The volume of the trunk Citroen C4 is 440 liters. The back of the design plan does not particularly stand out, has a funny look. The trunk, having a good capacity, did not cope with due fixation of the lid.
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Continuing C4, focus on the description of the cabin. A solid design that does not cause sense of savings is quite spacious. The chic part is the roof of the cabin, has five different positions.
Soft plastic covers the top of the Citroen C4 panel. The windshield has full heating. Beautifully arranged devices of various indicators that change their color from white on blue. Settings can be picked up completely at your discretion.
The convenient location of the driver's seat in the car, although a bit sublime, but its position can be adjusted. Performs a massage function and fits the driver on the road well. The same can be said about the neighboring seat, however, such an exaltation gives an additional space in, in principle, and so grabs.
The sofa with an increased tilt of the back, making a trip more comfortable for passengers, if not noticing the lack of a central armrest. The company emphasizes the quality of the rear placement in the Citroen C4 car with Luxury style, which means luxury. Winter promises to be warmer due to air ducts in the legs that have become more. Despite the fact that behind the car is pretty freely can afford to accommodate two passengers, they are better not too high.
Citroen C4 car has excellent handling quality - this is a smooth course. Engineers worked new. Now it functions with softness and is provided for high speed driving at any road coating. When checking the sedan on a bumpy Russian road, it turned out that various pits to him are not.
The volume of the engine Citroen C4 It is 1.6 liters, and it starts by pressing one button. Gasoline, with turbocharged, develops 150 liters. from. With this power of the car Citroen C4, at the start of why it is felt by some severity on acceleration. Acceleration up to 100 km occurs in 10 seconds. I would like to expect more from such "horses." But the six-speed automatic works simply and clearly, the brakes are responsible perfectly. In addition, engines with the same volume, but with a capacity of 115 and 120 liters, are stolen in the ruler. from. The youngest motor motor has a mechanical transmission, five-speed. On the "mechanics" sometimes when switching, you can feel vibratory waves. But the electro-hydraulic amplifier smoothes difficulties in managing.
Citon C4 has an average degree in comparison with competitive models. Not too high, but not low. ABS, AFU and REF systems take care of the security of passengers and the driver, as well as the system of course stability. The car passed many test tests, including in harsh conditions, and successfully coped with them.
Let us summarize the description of the more specific technical characteristics of the Citroen C4 model - the Sedana THP.
| Car model: | Citroen C4 1.6 THP |
| Producing country: | Russia |
| Body type: | sedan |
| Number of places: | 5 |
| Number of doors: | 4 |
| Engine volume, cube. cm: | 1598 |
| Power, l. p. / about. Min.: | 150/110/6000 |
| Maximum speed, km / h: | 200 |
| Acceleration up to 100 km / h, with: | 9,6 |
| Type of drive: | front |
| PPC: | 6 ACPP, 5MCP |
| Fuel Type: | gasoline AI-95, AI 98 |
| Consumption per 100 km: | city, automatic 11.3; Mixed, automatic 7.9; Country, automatic 6.0 |
| Length, mm: | 4621 |
| Width, mm: | 1789 |
| Height, mm: | 1496 |
| Clearance, mm: | 176 |
| Tire size: | 215 / 55R16; 215 / 50R17 |
| Outline weight, kg: | 1390 |
| Full weight, kg: | 1835 |
| The volume of the fuel tank: | 60 |
Pros Citroen C4:
- elegant car design;
- pleasant backlight;
- high clearance;
- a huge trunk, with a small height for the lifting of your cargo. For convenience, a diode lantern is provided, which can be taken with you. Pleases the presence of various niches, holes for any items;
- good noise insulation in the car;
- smoothness suspension;
- economic fuel;
- comfortable chairs.
Citroen C4:
- no dynamics. A car for a calm impulse trip;
- no device indicating the heat heating temperature;
- pretty long antenna;
- uncomfortable car navigation;
- severe turns;
- sharp brakes, but even effective;
- low ceiling behind the sofa.
Here, of course, the question is largely dependent on individual perception. For someone - disadvantages, and someone will not notice such details in the car.
Price range
Four sets of Citroen C4 represent any combination of motor and gearboxes to choose from. Completion of a car in 579,000 rubles includes two airbags, rear air ducts, heated mirrors, electric drive, and spare parts. If there are 115 liters. from. and with five-speed mechanics. If you dream about air conditioner, please add up to 32,000 rubles. For 647,000 rubles you will receive 120 liters. from. All complete sets are heated windshield, especially for the Russian climate.
For variation of Citroen C4, the model is suitable for the model, equipped with a navigation system, a color display of an on-board computer, USB and Bluetooth, a system of access without a key to the cabin and other additional options. The maximum price of Citroen C4 will be 853,000 rubles. Having spent this amount, you will become a capacity of 150 liters. from. With a 6-speed "automatic". The French generously provide for any buyer.
Therefore, in Kaluga from April, a successful production of Citroen is held, the car received the Russian localization of 34%. Russians are hospitable, as long ago fell in love with French charisma.
Auditality: Summary
We will reduce the overall impression of Citroe C4, sedan, in a short summary. The car has undergone great work masters in order to be adapted for Russian roads. Increased Citroen C4 clearance, a pleasant suspension support comfort. For small trips around the city, to work and rest, he spends only 9 liters per 100 km.
Will not pull big expenses. Many motorists emphasize their attention on this brand among the similar class. She meets the needs of both the driver and the first time the sex newcomer behind the wheel. "Perestroika" Citroen pulled positive changes. This also applies to the design of the cabin, which was worked out by French experts, its space and internal equipment, and additional options To the car.
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Best of all the Citroen C4 car is suitable for those who hold the way on direct roads without unnecessary winding turns, along more or less smooth coatings and does not particularly strive to get involved. Then enjoy all the advantages of the car can be fully fully.
Compare with Citroen C4 (Citroen C4) of the second generation took from the old version all the best, which was added to optimized aerodynamics, chrome body elements, new headlights and much more. The car is 5 cm longer than its predecessor, 2 cm wider than it and 3 cm above.
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Citroen C4 - detailed overview of an attractive car
If you look at the all-Russian picture of sales of new foreign cars with a certain fraction of analysts, you can find a very interesting pattern. It turns out that there are a number of large and serious automakers, whose commercial triumph on the expanses of our vast Motherland is based, to a large extent, on sale only one maximum successful model.
Want examples? You are welcome: Ford Focus - This is not only a bestseller among all foreign cars presented in Russia, but also 53.4% \u200b\u200bof the total sales of the brand in 2007. A similar "intracorporate" situation has developed at Renault (model Logan - 67.8%), Mazda (Mazda3 - 58.3%), Daewoo (Nexia - 53.7%), Mitsubishi (Lancer - 72.2%), Hyundai ( Accent - 39%), Opel (ASTRA - 43.8%). Noticed that all the above players represent about the same segment? That and it. 
It appears in this incomplete list and the French brand Citroen, which has not yet been able to close to competitors in terms of stunning sales indicators, but which deserves the most worthy consumer attention to themselves. Of the 10580 Russian dealers implemented in 2007, the "double chevrons" 5470 fell to the fraction of the hits C4. Recently, followers of the case of the Great Andre Citroen updated this model, and it appeared from domestic dealers. Technical innovations - there is a slightly funny exterior - as it should be, the price tag is quite acceptable. What is called, successful sales!
Solomono solution
"Blessing" me on the autumn "autoprogulk" at the last rays already weakly heating Sunny, Nikolai Solovyov, specialist dealer Center Citroen, drew attention to the sound of the test "hatch" motor. Like, look, the guy, and listen as "sings" a real engine!
Leaving on the road contributing to the dynamic movement, I did not fail to "drown" the pedal of the accelerator to the floor, and immediately remembered the words of the farewell. The sound from under the hood turned out to be so loud and male that doubts were rapidly regarding the litter of the power unit. Surely a motor volume of only 1.6 liters can roar like a large harbor fellow? Maybe here "nonladudi" with sound insulation? But, sorry, in the salon as a whole quietly, and not such a "lipstone" work in Citroen to "pierce" on such an obvious thing!
Indeed, "strangle" the roar of the engine, with the current technological capabilities, is not a great problem. And maybe the French, on the contrary, set the goal to emphasize the merits of the new motor? After all, he, as it turned out, is completely special, half "BMWish".
For many decades, Citroen Motorists "wound hand" in the creation of diesel engines. Their motors faithfully work under the hoods of many "Fords", "Mitsubishi", etc. But in the gasoline sector, the situation has emerged somewhat different. Thinking, "Citroenovets" decided to resort to support for Bavarian motor-building builders. The PSA Peugeot Citroen and BMWGroup agreement provides for the development and production at the factory in France of the family of motors of 1.4 liters to 2 liters. Taking into account the tightening of fuel consumption requirements and environmental purity, it was decided to abandon traditional design decisions, and use innovative ideas that would bring this family on the edge of progress.
The firstborn of the family was the "Atmospheric" of 1.6 liters, which develops 120 hp and characterized by a number of decisions inherent in modern designs. For the first time in this segment, a system of unprotected mixture was used, which is called Valvetronic in the "BMWSCH".
Instead of throttle in the new motor used inlet valve. Their move 
varies from 0.2 mm to 9.5 mm, providing an air engine in the widest range of revolutions (from idle move). At the same time, the used phase adjustment system of gas distribution on the inlet and the release of VTI makes the nature of the unit more balanced in the entire range of revolutions.
All these know-how came, what is called, "in the topic": the sound on acceleration became velvety-bass, and the responses to the "gas" - instantaneous. Assess the advantages of French-German cooperation during the test, it turned out to be a thing of uncomplicated. A young man, with a smug view of the Honda Accord Type-S steering wheel, felt my mute challenge on the fluid level and started sharply on the next strip from the traffic light. Initially, I understood that my 120-strong C4 is meaningless to my 120-strong C4, but, sorry, not to retreat after the figure "glove was thrown after the figure" glove.
Let I be behind the sports "Honda", but relatively lightweight (a little more than 1200 kg) "French" willingly succumbed to my sprint venture and in a matter of seconds "overlined" electronic digits of maximum speed on the LCD monitor. This, then I learned that compared to the former, 110-strong version, the new 1.6-liter engine began to accelerate to the "hundreds" for a whole second with the "tail" faster. At the same time, we note separately that the fuel consumption was less than almost on a liter - here it is real help of the Bavarian dock.
More than 90% of the maximum engine power develops in the range from 2,500 to 5,750 rpm. At the same time, 160 Nm of torque is achieved by 4250 rpm (for the previous motor, the moment indicator was below 147 nm).
The current 120 forces of the new aggregate in their characteristics can be equated to 127 "horses" of a more voluminous 1,8-liter unit installed on the dorestayling generation Citroen C4. Thus, addressing the car by half the Bavarian motor, the French made not two former motor - 1.8-liter (127 hp) and a 1.6-liter (127 hp) and a 1.6-liter, who squeezed "on the mountain" 110 forces. It turned out a sort of golden middle. Solomon solution.
By the way, to completely abandon the 110-strong aggregate "Citroenovtsy" did not become. They are still equipped with hatchback, and coupe. But the cars equipped with the old motor are now offered on more "delicious" prices, which makes the acquisition of the updated "Tse-Four" attractive. After all, 475,000 rubles for the "five-door" with air conditioning is comparable to the price similar to the Ford Focus 1.6 of the domestic assembly.
Where without a good "automaton"?!
I will not pick up exclusively only one engine. As - in no way, in the design of any car everything is interconnected. Consequently, they have a motor at least the most ideal settings, but if there is no "linking link" capable of transmitting his torque without losses, it will not be very much a sense. "Tse-Fourth" in this regard was lucky - slightly upgraded automatic box Works with him in unison.
It is possible that the moments of blocking torque converters underwent certain refinement. As you know, to ensure smooth start on the 1st gear, the torque converter is not blocked - this process takes place only on the 2nd gear, and it is not immediately - somewhere at a speed of 35 km / h. Only then the system begins to work as a closed grip, without loss transmitting torque. A new engine creates such an impression that the blocking is carried out somewhat earlier: the moment is not lost from the very first meters of movement.
On the 2nd gear I accelerate almost 100 km / h, while the engine is unwound. Elasticity and soft speed switching - at level. The responsiveness of the gas pedal at the new engine is much better than the former fellow, with a throttle. So, connoisseurs relative to the dynamic ride, this version of the updated Citroen C4 will seem quite suitable option. 
Against the background of competitors
Rides updated Citroen C4 quite well. Turns passes without serious rolls, the road keeps confidently, turnover - too. A lightweight wheel in incomplete 3 turns responds perfectly, the brake pedal grasps reliably and confidently. Another point is that with extreme in behavior it is not necessary to play, because far from any C4 is mounted eSP systemcapable of insteining you.
Before you offer the updated C4 to buyers, specialists checked a novice at the Dmitrov Polygon. To do this, "Matters" are arranged together with direct competitors - Opel Astra, Honda Civic., Peugeot 308. In terms of handling, the new Citroen has manifested himself well, which was noted by experts. As for the dynamic capabilities of C4, they were among the best in the segment. But here we have the right to remember about, perhaps, the best overall mass of our hero, at the expense of which it turned out the desired separation from rivals in the fractions of seconds.
Stylish cosmetics
It already turned out that from the very beginning of the story I unwittingly uploaded the reader with an abundance of technical information. Sorry, but this, saying the state language, was a "forced measure." Now - about the beautiful. After all, the Citroen brand is far from today the image of the creator of "intelligent", beautiful and stylish cars has developed.
In terms of design at C4 full order. Let's recall those prizes who got the model in the near-past past: "The most beautiful car" according to the Italian Union of Avtogurnistists, "The Best Automobile Design 2005" (auto-show in Los Angeles), "Car Design 2006" from Midway GROUP (Auto-show in New York) ... continue? ...
But who said that after several years after the debut, C4 looks not nice and not original? Citroen was rightly judged that the design was and remains the strongest location of the model, and therefore did not look for good from good.
Changes in the exterior were not as significant, rather - cosmetic. From the nuances of the work carried out, we note, first of all, a slightly changed decoration of the hood cover. Its lines became softer, the central edge disappeared. Strips of the company Chevron have lost their previous parallelism, having received the characteristic direction "in Range." Other decoration is now the fog headlights and bumper.
With the last and the story turned out at all. If at the dorestayling version of Citroen C4 on the form of the front bumper, it was possible to absolutely clearly determine what in front of you: the hatchback (the rounded features prevail) or the coupe (aggressive "fins"), now it will be not easy. And all because both body modifications are endowed with one version of the bumper. Good or bad, judge you.
Behind the hatchback has not changed, but there is a small innovation from the "jewelry" option: chopped lanterns received a transparent insert, which, in our opinion, added a "stern" of some ease and airiness of perception. The color design of the fair Citroen C4 consists of 10 color options. Moreover, 4 colors are completely new. Finally, we note the three previously inaccessible variants of cast drives - R16 Olympier17 Ribalta (coupe) and R17 Volubilis (Hatchback). An interesting nuance: "Sixteenth" wheels in the obligatory case, those machines that use automatic transmission are completed. (coupe and hatchback).
Domestic breaks
I can not say that our test C4 in the averaged configuration of the Comfort was distinguished by the mass of "Prijasbas". There are no excesses in such a car, but everything necessary for comfortable movement in the city, as a female and even family vehicle, is present.
Heated seats and outer mirrors, headlight washer, fog, separate climate control, rear sensor Parking, rain and light sensor, alloy wheels, automatic "anti-rig" mode of glass, remotely blocking locks of the rear side doors, etc., and a progressive engine and a "automatic" for all this equipment are asked about 600,000 rubles. You can dream about additional comfort, but you can only look at the list of options offered by the dealer and it is trite to order them for an additional fee. In this case, your C4 "dreshes" into the glass roof, and simultaneously get the navigation system with a color screen and a bunch of useful functions.
As for innovations inside the cabin, they are not in a huge amount, but still present. So, for example, new finishing materials appeared, in particular, high-quality Volute plastic (as in C4 Picasso). He can, less brilliant, but but more pleasant to the touch. A slightly different layout acquired a dashboard. The tachometer, previously placed above the hub (by the way, the same - fixed) steering wheel, from now on "registered" in a multifunctional display in the central part of the front panel.
In the same way, you can easily learn the "old-kind" C4, with its advantages and minuses. Among the latter, I will not pay the best overview through small "leaf-shaped" mirrors, perhaps the grated diameter of the steering wheel, and not quite comfortable, in my opinion, control the climate system that occupied the lowest place on the central console. However, I do not pretend to descend your view.
Story with continuation
It's time to summarize our acquaintance with a novelty from Citroen. Still a beautiful exterior, two body versions, a good list of basic and additional equipment, Elastic "Automatic" and the progressive Motor "A la BMW". Although the icon of the Bavarian brand on C4 is still not worth it, however, raid high technologies already felt. That is, he is a fresh "tse-fourth", taking into battle.
It is not by chance that Citroen is calculated by the end of the year to sell at least 4,000 copies of C4. After all, you need to prepare for the market for another representative of the C4 family - sedan with an elongated base. Initially, this version of the car was intended for the Chinese market, but the "Citroenovtsy" suddenly realized that the sedan would be successful in Europe. The most interesting is that the production of Citroen C4 in the factory under Kaluga. So, the story has its own logical continuation ...
Citroen C4 New: Test Drive Family Auto
In August, the world premiere of the new Citroen C4 was held at the Moscow Motor Show. In September, the first cars were entered into dealers' dealerships, and a little later, the Quartet appeared in the Press Park of Peugeot-Citroen Rus representation and were given to the study of autoslahurnists.
During the premiere at the Motor Show, it caused bewilderment why the updated C4 is so loud called the "world premierable". Indeed, in the restyled version, there is not so much new - regardless of the type of body. It turned out to be simple - a slightly bursting model was shown for the first time in Moscow and since Citroen is not for sale at all, the Moscow premiere automatically turned into "European" and in the "world".
So what appeared in C4? Can a novelty be able to fix the situation with sales that in Russia from year to year in Russia? Of course, not as fast as sales Alfa Romeo, but still noticeable.
With the exterior decided not to wise
The debut of the first generation C4, who came to the change of XSARA model in 2004, was perceived with enthusiasm. In 2006, the car even received an honorary premium for the best design. The appearance of a three-door coupe has appeared to many new words in Avtodizain. The five-door hatchback was more cooled and the sale of two types of the "four" bodies were distributed in the ratio of 80 to 20 in favor of the coupe. You can see the evidence by watching the stream of cars on the streets of Moscow. The coupe radiates some kind of sports aggression, which he gives a glazed shortened feed, and Hatch looks like a balanced friendly family man.
The design of the exterior in 2008 was decided not to change dramatically. Looking at the car on the side, you can hardly distinguish the car new from a four-year-old car. But the front has become different. And the most important change is the place under the license plate, finally, took its usual for Russians and traditional position - in the center of the bumper. So the license plate is now not dangling quite low by the road, like Peugeot 308 and more chances to keep it safe and safety during parking. The shape of the hood, front wings, optics has changed. The air intake increased in the dimensions and the front of C4 began to be very reminded the elder brother - model C5. The rear part of the body did not change at all, only three-door appeared a transparent central section.
Inside the cabin changes even less. The main raisins of the interior are preserved, there remained a fixed steering wheel hub and a digital speedometer in the center of the top of the torpedo. The tachometer from the scene over the steering column was transferred to the liquid crystal panel next to the speedometer. Little improved the quality of finishing materials, but there are manual adjustments of chairs, 4 pillows, low-functional and incomprehensible under that created pull-out drawers with velvet inserts on the front of the torpedo. All as before. Unlike crossover C-Crosser, here the electrical buttons for opening the windows and adjustment of the mirrors were highlighted. The steering wheel is adjustable in height and departure. Chairs are hard, some incomprehensible form. Nevertheless, quite comfortable, they do not tire on the road.
Not the most pleasant "surprises"
Prepared constructors and a couple of "surprises", not always pleasant. The first surprise was called - "Try to find!" and refer to the button that unlock the doors. I could not find it in the usual places, I had to carefully study the instructions to find out what was hidden this button for the right-hand drive switch to the left of the board of the onboard computer. Why was it necessary to shove it there - it is not clear, the location is very uncomfortable, reach, not taped the twin switch, almost impossible. 
Did not add a positive emotion to the car refueling process. The gas tank cover is closed on the key. Remove the key from the lid by opening it, it is impossible. The lid itself is not attached to the machine body. So I have to open the gas tank, drag on payment at the cashier with keys and lid in your hand. Look and you feel a complete asshole. Similarly, the benzobac and the Citroen C5 business sedan is open, and it is unforgivable in general.
Side computer controlled with unaccustomed is not easy, not that in Audi or VW. The display in the center above the receiver shows a kilometer on the remaining fuel, the current consumption and the mysterious icon similar to the flag, which make the finish hatch on races. After certain manipulations on the display, capable of expressing almost in any European language, besides Russian, it is possible to display the readings of the daily run, the average fuel consumption and mid speed For positions 1 and 2. on zero, as sometimes it happens, these indicators are not discharged by themselves. Just below - two-zone climate control and audio system buttons with microscopic inscriptions - without a magnifying glass. And the very "finishing checkbox" is needed to set the distance from 100 to 3000 km. Specify the distance, and the countdown begins, the numbers appear next to the flag, showing how many kilometers left to this very finish. Well, tell me when and who may need it? But this thing is also worth the money!
On the steering column of the buttons a lot. On the right cruise control, on the left - the sound and settings of the stations. Here there are also "surprises" buttons. Moreover, in contrast to the "flag", very useful. One button with a logo in the form of a rhombus at night is quenched by the backlight of all devices in the cabin, leaving only the numbers on the speedometer visible. SAB is something similar. The second is called "DARK". It performs almost the same function, but leaves the indicators of the tachometer, mileage, temperature overboard. The receiver scoreboard goes out. The feature is interesting and probably useful in terms of security. It seemed to me that in the cabin it becomes unusual dark, I want to sleep.
Engines from BMW.
Look under the hood. What is new here appeared in the "world premiere"? Of course, engines. In total, their seven, but Russia is once again set to the position of "poor relative" and diesel engines in 92 hp, in 110 hp and in 138 hp (as in C5) "Four" will not yet receive. Also not get 2-liter engines in 143 hp and 180 hp (turbo). Called a 1,4-liter unit in the fly. So, we will have to be content with new 1598-cubic engines, developed with BMW engineers (the same and on Mini Cooper, and on Peugeot 308). This is a 120 hp atmospheric engine. and turbocharged - 150 hp
We have a 5-door car on an automatic with a 120-strong engine on the test. In general, for a car weighing 1348 kg for measured ride in the city of its power, it is enough. The engine has good elasticity and provides a decent dynamics. But the machine is still stupid and the Kick-Down mode does not perceive at all (only with a nutritional roar). The suspension cannot be called perfect. It is harsh for paving or gravel and sinning breakdowns on any serious irregularity. The steering wheel has a good feedback. Brakes are informative, but the pedal still seemed too soft. So in the stream - a typical urban middling, which is not even trying to provoke the driver to aggressive ride. Fuel consumption is also quite adequate to engine characteristics. We at the test, it was 9.5 - 10.6 liters per 100 km of way. 
Citroen C4 prices are sparing, especially since the new year there are substantial discounts. Price of car B. basic configuration It starts from 475,000 rubles. For 560 610 thousand you can get a decent complete set. For the leather interior will make you pay 63,000 rubles. Xenon headlights are 30 thousand, and the glass roof will cost 27 thousand rubles. Coloring "Metallic" - 10,000, alloy wheels - 22 000 rubles.
Detailed review of Citroen C4 New (Disadvantages and Benefits, Operating Recommendations)
So, in two past years, this is the 3rd car, and I want to believe that we finally found what you need. For a full review, it is still early - mileage 500 km., Therefore, we voice only the first impressions.
Defending five months Hyundai Solaris. (succumbed), we never got your car. I imagine how many such spaces as we crawled one Samara car dealership, collecting 100 thousand prepayments from each and throwing (as we assume) money at interest. I can not believe that Soliki in such a terrible deficit, that even for cash and with dopami, not to buy them! Apparently, we were not destiny ... And on June 2, we accidentally looked at the presentation of the new Citroen C4. Until that day, Mark Citroen was not considered at all, but only because they knew little about her, we didn't like the old C4, and C5 is already expensive. The face of the new C4 led us to delight at first glance :) I'm sinister and at the same time noble. Reviews, many of whom have poured French cars, but were also positive. We decided that all the Russians were not worse than the Russians - ordered. Two weeks later call - take away!
TENDANCE, MCPP, 1.6 120 liters. from. + AUTO package and metallic color, Michelin tires. I will not list that it enters it, it is in the internet, just say that there is everything, right up to cruise control. Installed in the cabin signals with autorun, because it was already used to the winter to sit in a warm car, parking sensors, rugs. Everything else is defense, shrinkles, mudguards and naturally factory tape recorders. Mileage 12 km. 
Leaving from the salon - the shower is terrible, nor ZGI does not see, water on the bumper! So immediately check out the automatic wipers. Surrounded by water flows and evening traffic jams rushed to look for refueling, because BC painted scary digits of consumption 19 l / 100 km., And the gasoline in the salon is never climbing.
Moicing to the entrance of our house, which washed the waves of dirty water, we refused to really good clearance of the car. Adaptation for Russia is 170 mm. clearance in the lowest place. And the sideways from the Earth are 190 mm., In the photo of the Pemolux Bank, just such a height, easily entered.
The first, probably, notes in the cabin, are excellent seats with high side support. Sitting very convenient, no sharp turn of you will not throw out of them. Adjusting the seats in the 3rd and steering wheel in 2 planes sets the driver's seat, as it should. Soft torpedo, looking like leather. Very large cooling gloves (more than the shniiva!). Under the front seats, the boxes for small things, cool and practical. The instruments on the panel are convenient, dormitory, do not need to mow your eyes to find information. The double-zone climate cools the car standing on the sun in 2 minutes. Places inside as much as in any hatch from class - anywhere you do not get drunk with an increase from 176 to 190 cm. (My husband and our friends). The trunk is also not bad with a bunch of hooks, rubber bands, compartments for things. Well, it can go to any interior and look first, in short, we like it.
Although I will say about the sound - great and clean! 6 Speakers nowhere will not rattling on any volume and any equalizer settings!
Cons in the cabin.
Armrest Even when extending forward, it does not allow me to put a hand on him, but the husband moves the chair further and it is comfortable.
Pretty lever boxes are quite long. For the lack of different, comparable to Solaris, in which they also went, and where the lever, and the truth, like the joystick toy. There is no. But nothing terrible, also conveniently and gently goes.
There is no exit for a flash drive in the radio, you will have to connect an adapter via AUX.
Pretched with her husband over fonts when drove into the garage. At speeds of up to 40 km / h, they (with neighbor enabled) light up in turn depending on where the steering wheel turn, a highlighting the turn, unless of course they were not included in advance (then burning constantly). They looked under the hood after weekly shower and dubbed dirty water on the streets, no dirt drops found.
The wipers will remove the FIG on the standing car. It is necessary immediately after the movement of the engine to turn on, they will be frozen in the open form, then Oterbay. Excessive wisdom.
There are no conclusions about the speed of overclocking, we go slowly, run through. Mileage 500 km. The engine is not audible. When gas, slightly urchit. Stones in the wheeled arches is also not heard. If you close the windows, then in the cabin, at least wondering - outside you will not be heard too :))
Sharp turns holds with a bang, will not get drowned. But rear suspension harsh. Although it is better to let your ass walk on each bar.
1 and 5 speeds on acceleration are stupid, let's see how it will be after running, if you throw more coal in the furnace. The rest is excellent.
The hydropower makes the steering wheel heavy at speed. Under this, I especially missed, sneaking on the shniva with a simple gur after the seven, and feeling how at a speed of 120 km the steering wheel wakes and pulls out of his hands :(
The brakes are beautiful, it is worth pressing the stronger and fly through the windshield, the car stops so clearly. Still I can't get used to it.
After 200 km run, the flow fell to 8.8-9 l / 100 km around the city with kondeem and traffic jams, which deserves our particularly stormy joy, and at first we were shocked.
The first one after 20,000 km, but we can change the oil in 2-5 thousand, and then it is sturdy - always heard that the factory after running is to merge.
I want to add my review after 3 months of operation and 7800 mileage. During this time, we traveled around the city, went out to the Northern Urals, and in our area for mushrooms, and sometimes we choose to the cottage.
First, I want to confirm (or refute) those impressions that were immediately after purchase. 
1. The average fuel consumption on the BC for the entire mileage of the machine - 7.5 l / 100 km. And regularly zeroable shows 8.2 l / 100 km. For the last 700 km. Mileage mainly in the city. There are only 95, because the difference in price with the 92nd is meager.
2. The sound from the speakers is still going great, the bounce has not yet been detected. True Magnitol Not every pirate disk agrees to play, the best thing is that those are written in person personally.
3. After running, they have become more active on gas, but the first speed remained short, it is not flourished far on it, it is necessary to turn on the second. Therefore, on traffic lights, even viburnum go faster than us :) But we are not fans, I don't like to start a motor with a motor, we catch up with all problems for 2-3 transmissions.
4. Brakes save clarity. True, once in the shower, I pressed on them, and it seems that it seems to be on the inflated ball - they put on the foot back, they do not allow to slow down. Whether it was ABS, or the glitch - I had no abs, I don't know how it works. But I didn't really like it. But the stability is cool when you fly into the puddles at a speed of 70 km! :)) I do not pull anywhere, they crash as if in the foam rubber, and then on, as usual. I didn't feel like such confidence on the seven nor on the shniv.
5. Magnetol (and generally all electronics: headlights and so on.) After 30 minutes. Works after the engine jogging is disconnected due to the battery savings mode. How to turn off it, we did not understand, so you have to run to turn on the music again. Also, the accident turns off after 10 minutes. Work without engine.
During the trip to the Urals (1300 km in one direction), they were not tired, tired in turn, rested, putting their legs on the soft panel. You can take a break - you will not roll away from the armchair on turns, good side support. The cabin is very quiet. The only one, perhaps, is minus throughout the journey - it sweat the hard suspension on the fifth point. But but there are no rolls, routing, the handling is excellent. This particularly pleases during overtaking, when they overestimate your capabilities and at the last moment you have time to fly back to your strip at high speed, and the car gets into place clearly and smoothly.
Conveniently salon mirror, which is self-impact, when the lovers of xenon are attached from behind. The cooled Bardachek was also useful, but much there will not fit, a pair of 1.5 liter bottles. Salon filter Not bad - if you do not open the windows, dust on the doors (and there it is usually most of all) is not at all.
A couple of times I had to use the heated seats: at 1 level just right, on the 3rd already soulfully stretches the back :)) The nose of the machine with ribbon was saved on the road, very comfortable, we get sidier together with flies, road bitumen and other mugs. The main thing is not to buy a white painting, but a special yellow tape that leaves no traces.
There was one unpleasant moment on the road. On the track, the cork, and some kind of goat overtook it on the side of the road (there are geeks in the world). His speed had a decent, from under the wheels flew bunches of rubble, mainly in the body. But suddenly we, as in a slow motion, we watch the flight of a stone with a small walnut just in the middle of our windshield. There was a characteristic crackle, and we all got cold inside: first, it's a shame, secondly, to achieve insurance payments, wait for a new glass - Well how much hemorrhoids. Parked, got out, washed away from the muched glass of glass, but they did not see any cracks or scratches. Since then, 2 months have passed, sometimes check, suddenly it will appear later, but nothing. Apparently, the glass in England can do.
In the car, it does not rattle anything and does not whistle, it does not blow anywhere, everything works fine, all fluids under the hood at the same level (pah-pah-pah), only the oil is a little darkened. After winter I will write another report.
A small addition. Mileage 11,000.
It seems that our cars break often, but in a little bit, and foreign cars are rare, but thoroughly. Everything was excellent until frosts began in December. At first a couple of days stubbornly worked fans - constantly on the engineered machine, and some time after joining. We seemed to see that something is wrong, but the mistakes in the panel did not burn, and we went. Well, one day the machine dramatically sawmed, zamigala engine errors and stalled. Husband just went to work in thin trousers, almost chalked while standing with her. Call a tow truck from the Citroen-Center although for free, but through Moscow. Uploaded, lucky to the service. A man from the tow truck tells that in a couple of weeks, the 8th Citroen takes himself. The service found out that this was broken by plastic French thermostat, did not stand the temperature difference. And since we are not the first, there are no thermostats, waited a week until they brought from Moscow. A week later, the day was departed, and again she saw and stalled, it would not start, well that near the house under the window. The husband climbs under the hood - and there there is no antifreeze at all in the tank, all the output. Again, a call to Moscow, with a mat, again, the tow truck is the same man comes: -d three more days renovated, then they give out the machine back with apologies, explaining that the first time the intern put the thermostat, the pair worked ... we have been in the car Dress up just as warm as in the tram - FIG knows what to wait from it.
And the second frequently repeated glitch in winter - it freezes the rear left door, and not only immediately after washing, but also a long time later, despite the insurgent and the castle with a warm fan. Either it opens outside, and no longer closes, you have to close the signalku with an open door, then clap, open the signaling again ... Either it does not open outside, but only from the inside. I read the Internet, it turns out that very many owners of new C4 in winter are involuntarily driving in a compartment. With the front doors, but there is no problem at all.
From breakdowns everything.
A couple of small accidents happened to us: first they struck plastic protection and the iron was brought over, taking off to a pressed icy snowdrift, then we tear off the left mirror when the car was parked on the sidelines. It seems like garbage, but spare parts seems to be on Citroen in nature there is no! Protection ordered from the office. Dealer a month ago, the mirror is waiting for 18 days, and it doesn't seem to be waiting soon. In Moscow, no, apparently driven from France. And without a mirror is convenient only in a close plug, and so somehow not very ...
Well, a significant drawback, of course, the fact that like any light foreign car, this machine for winter Samara roads is not suitable, too low, constantly hear a rustling of a bottom or nose when you ride the liner or in the yard.
So we gradually began to lean to the thought that the choice was made wrong again, but it was necessary for us to stay on the shnill, the truth with Kondeem. Citroen is of course comfortable, but half of his electronic rims we do not use, but it is devoid of interesting opportunities to climb or on a sandy slope. Simple ride on urban asphalt plot personally me in longing. Well, what to do, you will not try - you do not know. And relatives, of course, laugh loudly, but we probably will come back in the summer back to the Niva. There is no money on the jeep.
With the end of winter, our Bzik passed on the fact that we do not like the car. And we invent, a great car :) In addition to the thermostat, there was no longer a breakdown, I didn't get sick during the winter, did not beat and did not flow. After another sink, the quality of paint check out the quality of paint compared to the one that was on the shnill, namely, almost no "rice" from wiping with a cloth, polishing. We look at the sun - both there was a smooth varnish and there. Consumption all winter with autorun was 9.5 liters. I liked that it does not freeze the holes of the windows makers at all, for on the shniv, we picked up all winter in them. Miraculously rides on any city snow and the courtyard, never stuck, maybe at the expense of large wheels (they stand Gislaved Nord Frost 5, 205/16), by the way, the short 1 transfer was immediately useful, played the role of reduced. In general, the machine has become much faster, so minus with the stupidity of overclocking can be detected.
But a new minus appeared, in the design of the driver's rug. It has holes for fastening to the floor to special. Pins near the seating, and in the winter we climb into the car with snowy legs, accumulates and flows into the area of \u200b\u200bthese fasteners water, seeps and absorbed into the carpet. I had to put a rag under my feet and regularly wipe water. It was possible to throw at the top of the thread not a holey rug, like a seven, but the hands did not reach.
So selling a typewriter, as we jerked in the fall, we dramatically changed my mind, such a cow is needed.
But the official service of Citroen is definitely not a matter of joy. About how they changed the thermostat, I wrote. Then they forgot to be offended by us the panel of the instruments after missing the box, having folded the spare parts in the niche of the spare parts that had to be screwed to themselves. Then we ordered a new plastic defense, waited for a couple of weeks, called to clarify when they brought, and we were answered that she had long been in stock, and they decided that we changed her mind to pick up, I didn't come again (although nobody called us, and We paid for protection in advance). Finally, we ordered the mirror, waited for 3 weeks, then they called, invited to the installation. The husband came, gave the car, they disassembled the door, removed the broken and began to put a new mirror ... And then they found out that it was not suitable, because from the old brand C4! And to see this upon receipt was not destiny. Well, then again the waiting of the mirror ... In short, in the best traditions of the vase.
When choosing a new car, most potential buyers in the showroom are first suitable for the most beautiful model. Regardless of what class it refers, what characteristics does and how much costs. Yes, and we stop our final choice on that car, which, with other things, it seems more nice to us. So we are arranged.
We suspect most people will simply manage them as a complete car and live with an eccentricity or manually switching transmissions. In mitigating, the problem becomes less noticeable when the car is controlled by a slight drive of the throttle damper, so it may be exacerbated by our heavy right legs. Refusal of diesel fuel in a 2-liter three-cylinder gasoline version was revelation. More power and smaller torque forced us to ask us how to compare these two cars.
There was also a question about 35 kg less weight in a gasoline model. As soon as we accelerated, we knew that we prefer the five-speed mechanical gasoline model. The engine grows with a spirit and quickly absorbs. When we moved away from bitumen on the loose dirt road, we had to slow down to slow down to keep control. The front part pushed wide angles, the tail slid widely, and although everything was quite easily controlled, it would be scary at higher speeds. Exactly speaking, at the start there was no mention of the protection of the bottom, road lumen or off-road abilities.
French automakers of this state of affairs are only happy. Citroenovtsy, for example, note that the main percentage of buyers who found themselves in the auto show came precisely behind the style. And the new Citroen C4 Sedan definitely justifies expectations. The car turned out really very attractive. The design of C4 Sedan "from the nose to the tail" is saturated with elegant lines and solutions.
Cactus is the final "soft road". But it is unlikely to interfere with sales, at least because it is so damn cute. To date, almost 60% of previously ordered cacti were configured from personalization. Most options can be installed on site before shipping, but if you specify an unusual combination, you can wait up to three months to deliver.
Useful, attractive and customizable, this graphic function improves the design of the car and protects the body. Fully digital, intuitive interface and simple, connected driving with control elements grouped by 7-inch touchscreen, standardly equipped with wide sofas front passenger airbag transferred to a roof, exclusive that creates more space and storage space for the front passenger; and an additional panoramic glazed roof with improved heat shield. In the standard version, the models of exclusive gasoline engines will be presented.
Hood? With spectacular "ribs" adding aggression. Headlights? Separate boomerang their turns are emphasized. Side? Scribed to texture afterwards. The windows chrome line is completed with an elegant bend. And of course, where without branded concave rear windows in the S5 and C6 style. But C4 Sedan is not a model from the premium-artistic line DS, but a product designed for a mass consumer. Here they are French Charm and Citroen Breed without discounts on positioning!
Exclusive diesel models will be equipped with the following exclusive gasoline engines. External colors. Color shades. Interior color. Black and gray fabric, purple and gray fabric, brown and black fabric, semi-black fabric with gray skin, semi-black fabric with gray skin; and black fabric with brown skin. Mirror shells.
Rails for the roof. The black; and white. . Wheels. Free price from a local dealer. No preference black blue brown golden green orange red silver yellow yellow. No Preferences Beige Black Blue Gray Green Other Red White.
For me, so the sedan turned out to be more interesting than hatchback and much more proportionately and harmoniously of his blood "brother" Peugeot 408.
By the way, having received an invitation to Test Citroen to the Pskov region, I had a great desire to come there by 408, so that at once, "without departing from the cash register", to identify all the differences and similarities of two promotorm cars. But the organizers were adamant: "You are! No competitors, especially Peugeot! "
Within 48 hours within a week within two weeks within a month more than a month. In the era, when you can find on your friendly local dealership lot, it is difficult to imagine that you like something about six horsepower and just over half the maximum speed.
A few words about the engine
Unlike most crossovers, it does not look like a high wagon on steroids. Cactus is a low-roof hatchback, which is high on short wheels and tires, with industrial-gorgeous style and large rubber cushions on the body. The drive for all wheels is not even proposed as an option.
But in the context of cars and crossovers, which are becoming increasingly harder and more difficult with each generation, there is a spiritual connection between them. It cost half the cost A, and was half the engine - air cooled flat twin - under its curved hood and driving front wheels.
By the way, about how Peugeot 408 fought with three competitors. Interesting, and employees of Russian representative offices of two French brands greet each other, working in the same building?
Be that as it may, but "four hundred eighth" still "attended" on the test: I kept him in mind every time I approached the new Citroen.
Among key design parameters was a place for four adults and 110 pounds of products and that it could carry the eggs to the basket through a plowed field without any of them. According to modern standards, Cactus light. It's just with rear axis Torsion, rear brakes of drum and rear windows, which open, and do not fall into the door.
And in the trick there is also a mind.
Technology also saves the interior simple. The instrument panel is a small digital screen that shows a slightly more speed and fuel level. Steering wheel controls process audio, telephone and cruise settings.
The first thing I want to mention is the Citroen C4 sedan in size turned out less. With the same wheelbase (2708 mm), it is 82 mm in short, 26 mm is already 9 mm below Peugeot. However, on the space inside the car, it practically did not affect the places in C4 more than enough. But there is differences.
In 408, due to the vertically posed back of the sofa, there is an opportunity to sit, throwing his leg to the leg, but academic, like a first-grader at the desk. In C4, the slope made more: places to the front chairs have slightly decreased, but you can take more relaxed, half the position. The last variant in the far distance is preferable. As in 408, no rear armrest, nor the Citroen's rear passengers are not supposed in any version.
This, of course, is not a hot hatch in winding bits; You are not a barrel in the corners, hold down the steering wheel and do not change the right leg, internal rear wheelHighering in the air as the rear leg FIDO, in the fire hydrant. Steering The electric drive is easy, accurate and fairly tangible in order for you to feel how these high side walls bended with increasing load on turns. The ratios in the five-speed gearbox are well distributed to use the engine torque characteristics, and the sluggish primary trip goes into the soft movement of the roll on the corner input.
The front part of the C4 Sedan indoor decoration is exactly copied by the hatchback interior with the exception of the seats heating adjustment wheels, which are located here at the bottom of the central console. The driver's seat with the necessary number of adjustments, but non-optimal in shape - would like more pronounced support from the sides and in the loan area.
Once by settling, the cactus is correctly monitored by turning, regardless of how severe is the road surface. And since it is relatively bright with a relatively low center of gravity, and the speed of the suspension roll is so well controlled, it does not become too flip-floppy when it is asked to change the direction in the hurry.
There are things that can be improved. The rearmost for the legs is not very large. Colleagues, which manage the automatic version with one clutch, report painfully slow shifts. It has a fad and character, and this is a more perfect and convenient drive than on paper. There also have slots and 20 mm more road lumen than you get into the usual hatchback, but do not expect to see any of these cars outside the road.
The quality of finishing materials in Citroen is no worse than in the class vehicles above. Front panel murdling, fitting details at level. Keys that on the panel that on the steering wheel, large, with understandable destination and quick identification.
The car will be parked both in perpendicular and in parallel points, and autoxstral braking will help prevent low-speed rear collisions. You also receive assistance in maintaining tracks, monitor blind heels and automatic lights.
The instrument shield from the discharge "beautiful, but not informative." Clearly and quickly read only the digital reading of the speedometer. But the variable backlight has eight colors.
Unlike the Peugeot 408, in which the multimedia complex is a Chinese Phantom with a "touchscreen", covered with the original frame, in the Citroen C4 Sedan entertainment system with navigation, though not sensory, but it is regular, French. Supplement for it - 40,000 rubles.
There is no sports pretense, just the wide seats for all five passengers and a beautiful two-color leather finish theme. With 410 liters of luggage compartment with rear seats on site, deep door pockets and folded folding rear seat, active urbanists should be able to customize their bikes, kayaks and antique furniture without any problems. The information and entertainment system is processed by a seventhuminum central touch screen, and the drivers are processed on the display with head, displaying speed and navigation information.
But on the size of the trunk, a sedan with two chevron is greatly inferior to his "lion's relative". Volume of cargo compartment in Citroen 440 liters versus 560 Peugeot. In addition, in C4, the lid of the trunk - on classic loops, eating a part of the useful space, while 408 is an original fastening on the external levers.
You can check it in the video below. The design has something more than just a designer who wants to put a car. Another intelligent thing that most people will never notice, or hope it does not need that the airbag is built into the roof of the cactus. The idea was that it would help reduce the dashboard thickness, and this will happen. By installing the airbag on the roof of the cactus, the volume of airbag increased to 120 liters, which made it possible to cover the dashboard touch panel and effectively act as a curtain.
The difference in power plants between the two "French" is exceptionally quantified. And not in favor of Citroen, which brought only one gasoline engine 1.6 in the atmospheric and turbocharged version.
I got the first option with a 115th power engine and mechanical gearbox. Tandem is well acquainted and rided on various models of the PSA concern. In this configuration, Citroen C4 sedan is the most optimal choice from the point of view of the dynamic possibilities of the car and the price.
This means more efficient use of fluid, allowing the tank to be a half of the usual size, and the window is cleaned better with fewer bands. Yes, as cactus looks like, directly related to the functionality of things. From the moment of start, there is a pretty little turbo delay, and you really are trying to give a thing enough right legs so as not to stumble and not so much that you make a sighty takeoff.
This did not help the spongy feeling or throttle, or the clutch pedals, which will require a rather little familiarization, so as not to feel uncomfortable. Transmission of gear itself is quite simple, since the transfer gate is easily moved, and the shift is relatively short and positive. The steering is a variable of an electric power system, which means that the speed of the help varies depending on the speed, therefore, the slower you become the easier steering and so on.
The engine allowsever by anyone who is not particularly lagging behind, confidently feel in the city, and on the highway to go to reduced transmission only with sharp overtakers or from the speeds forbidden in Russia. The box itself is a little inferior to German competitors for switching gear, and the clutch pedal has too long.
As a throttle pedal and clutch pedals, brake pedal is a bit dead and spongy, which can be difficult to modulate brakes without excessive or insufficient use. But this feeling settles after you spend more and more time driving. Cactus can run discs from the front and drums from behind, but its light weight and, thus, brakes will process common use just perfectly.
The control panel is minimal according to its design, most controls are included in the tablet touch screen, and it is good and bad. See that all controls for such things like "airflow" in the "human interface", simply rotate the airflow fan or change the temperature to a slightly more complex level.
The version with the "automatic" was represented only with a 150 horsepower turbo engine. No questions arise for this "couple" at all - the benefit and the box is a modern six-speed, and a power unit with a good reserve in power and pull.
What to say, this engine without much difficulty throws a heavy C5. And on C4 Sedan almost disappears the need to calculate the roundabout path - simply press the accelerator and go faster than everyone. By the way, the main virtue of the motor is not so much the dynamics as elasticity. Citroen and with idle, and with medium revolutions accelerates assertively, but smoothly. Without fuss and nervousness.
Behavior on the road is that it is almost the main difference between Citroen C4 Sedan from Peugeot 408 with a fully identical design scheme. Apparently, the specialists of one concern had a lot of technical prescription.
"Four hundred eighth" gained clearance of already in 178 mm and suspension, impenetrable at any cords. But due to the increased center of gravity and omnivorous shock absorbers, Peugeot on the Curve began to swear; In the blisters appeared, albeit minor, but rolls; On transverse road waves - not straining, but noticeable routing.
C4 perfectly keeps even for the broken Pskov roads and turns into the turns in one breath. At the same time, the suspension commemorately copes with small and medium codbins. But a little quietly low - there are no rear shock absorbers, and there is no, and they will be closed on the back.
A good addition to the picture is also a classic electro-hydraulic amplifier, which fills the steering wheel with decent informativeness, in contrast to the new-water, fully electrical systems.
During the test of claims to the road clearance of the Citroen C4, I did not have. But the call to the dealer of the brand was embarrassed: I (I submitted to the usual buyer) said that the clearance is 155 mm! Already after the publication of this material, the Russian representative office of Citroen in Russia was contacted with a request to adjust the data. It turns out that the lumen of the four-door C4 is almost not inferior to peugeot 408 and is 176 mm.
Citroen C4 Sedan noise insulation on the average level is not worse and no better than major competitors. Mainly solo tires to which insignificant sound accompaniment from the incoming air is added after 100 km / h.
The subconscious comparison of the two French sedans led to an unexpected conclusion. Built on the same platform, with the same suspension scheme, with the same in the same gasoline engines and almost the same price, cars turned out to be very different.
Peugeot made 408 in many respects compromise, but fully relevant to the requirements of the mass Russian consumer: a large, spacious and high sedan. But Citroen remained faithful to himself. C4 Sedan First of all, a stylish car with thoroughbred riding haggles, where pragmatic features are free supplement.
Cost Citroen C4 Sedan on the Russian market
The new French sedan comes to Russia with one gasoline engine 1.6 in different powers of the forcing: 115, 120 and 150 horsepower. An atmospheric motor is laid either five-speed "mechanics" or a four-stage "automatic". Turbowness is equipped only with automatic AISIN transmission with six steps.
Basic equipment Dynamique 1.6 MT for 579,000 rubles Related and includes ABS, two front airbags, front electric windows, central locking with Du, electric and heated mirrors. 32 000 rubles will have to pay extra for air conditioning. 13 000 and 11,000 rubles will be asked for the staffing MP3 radio and the color of metallic, respectively. Also execution with a four-stage "automatic" costs 647 000 rubles But the air conditioner is already included in the equipment.
Second equipment TENDANCE 1.6 MT for 648,000 rubles Already has four airbags, and air conditioning, and magnetic. Plus to this: on-board computer, full electric car, heated front seats, fog lights and cruise control. From options: Alloy wheels for 17,000 rubles, Bluetooth for 10,000, metal color for 11,000 rubles and automatic transmission for 35,000 rubles.
Execution EXCLUSIVE 1.6 MT will cost 710,000 rubles . Among other things, C4 Sedan will be equipped with a parking sensor, two-zone climate control, rain and light sensor, front chairs with a massage (!), Dead Zone Control System and Mount Harness Assistance System. In addition to the "automaton", you can additionally order adaptive xenon headlights for 34,000 rubles, a leather cabin with electric seats for 50,000 rubles and a navigation system for 40,000 rubles.
Top version EXCLUSIVE + 1.6 MT worth 795 000 rubles It differs only by the fact that it is supplied exclusively with automatic gearbox, and the optional equipment of the previous configuration is already included in the price (with the exception of the leather interior).
Turbated Citroen C4 Sedan 1.6 THP with a six-speed "machine" offered In the performances of Tendance, Exclusive and Exclusive + at a price of 763,000, 818,000 and 853,000 rubles, respectively.
Citroen C4 Sedan competitors in the Russian market
The novelty from Citroen in Russia will have to be very disadvantaged. Not only is a fellow from Peugeot gets cheaper, there are almost twenty competitors on the market. And among them, too, a lot of bright and attractive exhibits.
PEUGEOT 408.
The ratilant model was noticeably larger than the dimensions and the volume of the trunk. Add here even huge clien's passenger measures, omnivorous suspension and attractive prices. In addition, on the side of the Peugeot of the whole four engines, including diesel, with which 408 turned out to be the most advantageous offer among classmates in heavily fuel. Price: from 549,000 to 789,000 rubles.
Mazda3.
Until recently, the dream of any girl just gained right. Today Troika has grilled and its former popularity, and its temperament, but remained very obedient and interesting in managing the car. Price: from 654,000 to 907,000 rubles.
New Citroen C4 sedan is a beautiful avant-garde car. This review will tell you about what this car is capable of, about all its advantages and disadvantages. We will try to not compare it with the closest competitors, but to show the car as it appeared before us.
The PSA concern released Citroen C4 on the market as a hatchback body and sedan. Someone more like one body type, someone else. In this article we will talk, mainly about the sedan.
Exterior of a beautiful car
Citroen C4 Sedan 2014 - Exterior, Front View, White Color
In the car exterior there is a large number of parts of complex shape. Headlights and grille of the radiator is confirmation. The relief of the hood is also not quite common.
The rear window is concave, like most representatives of the classroom, although this car does not apply to them.
Maybe the appearance of Citroen C4 Sedan and cannot be called very beautiful or accurate, but against the background of many and many cars in the stream, it, it definitely looks a mansion and attracts views.
Dimensions Citroen C4 Sedan:
- Length -4621 mm
- Width -1789 mm
- Height - 1496 mm
Hardware Citroen C4 sedan:
- Dynamique.
- Tendance.
- Optimum
- Exclusive
- EXCLUSIVE +.
- Lounge.
Color gamma Citroen C4 sedan
Interior of the car
Citroen C4 Sedan - Salon, Front Panel
Of the advantages available in the version for Russia, it is possible to note the heating of the entire surface of the windshield, greater than usual the volume of the glasswater tank and the crankcase protection.
The front panel with its 8th backlight options resembles a sterelet, as, however, and.
But this does not mean that everything is convenient and ergonomically there. As always, it does not happen without minuses, and Citroen C4 sedan is not an exception. The machine has several problems of which you need to know seeing this car for purchase.
On the front seat there are several negative points:
- Not the perfect seating profile
- Lack of lumbar seating adjustment
- Weak side support
All together it creates some discomfort when driving, especially for long-term distances.
The chair, next to the driver, is highlighted highly, which prevents the rosal passengers to feel comfortable.
To the general state of the interior trim, Citroen C4 sedan, there are no complaints. It is made of high-quality materials and is well assembled. All details are carefully seen one to the other.
The trunk Citroen C4 sedan does not have a large volume, it is noticeably less than that of competitors in the class, only 440 liters.
In an expensive configuration of Exclusive +, a good audio system is installed in the salon, with a 7-inch screen, navigation and also, double-zone climate control.
Not an athlete - dynamics and specifications
Citroen C4 Sedan - in motion
Although the engine installed in this car is a relative engine that participated in the rally, but this relationship does not appear.
Some of the dynamics of the motor shows only on the first two gears, and then behaves - not straining. But this refers to the engine, which is predicted as the most popular in Russia - 115 strong, the volume of 1600.
In the configuration, the engines are even more accurate, and 150 strong motor, although it will not make a car athlete, but quickly overtaken ahead traveling car, you can easily.
Here is the table of power units installed on the Citroen C4 sedan in Russia.
115 Strong motor is aggregated with MCPP, the other two, more powerful, the engine is supplied with automatic transmission. The strongest motor shows a good dynamics, it is able to overclock the machine of graft 1.8 tons to 100 km / h in 9.6 seconds.
Clearance Citroen C4 sedan is 145 mm, which is suitable only for urban roads, although with a share of good luck and skill, with such a traffic clearance you can move around the city.
The advantage of this car is its excellent handling and superbly tuned brakes. This fact significantly improves safety.
According to the reviews of the owners of Citroen C4 sedan, noise insulation is also at a high level, foreign noises do not come to the salon. Of course, a gravel trip will not pass in silence, but the usual movement on the highway will be quite comfortable for your ears.
The suspension is quite gently, most obstacles the car passes unnoticed, for people sitting in the cabin.
Citroen C4 Sedan Test Drive Video
Everything is reliable here
No wonder European cars are considered safe. And this sedan is no exception.
According to the European Safety Checking System - EURONCAP, Citroen C4 sedan received, maximum 5 stars.
Citroen C4 Sedan - Rear View
The list of security systems is quite impressive:
- ABS - anti-block brakes
- ESP - Stabilization System
- ASR - Anti-Pork System
- 4 airbags
- Control blind areas
- ISOFIX - Fastening for Children's Seat
- Help at the beginning of the movement on the lifting
- Parktronic
Security by Euroncap
Total safety assessment
Security adults
Safety of children
Safety pedestrians
Auxiliary systems
Crash Test Citroen C4 sedan (hatchback and sedan have the same safety indicators)
We can say that Citroen C4 Sedan is a good family carwhich is budgetary, at the same time is well made, comfortable and stand out out of the stream.
Where he became the receiver of the old XSARA model. At that time, the newly minted hatchback managed to hit many of his sports and dynamic appearance, as well as a wide range of power units. For all the years of its existence, it was produced only in two body modifications - 5 and 3-door hatchback.
However, according to the reviews, "Citroen C4" hatchback three-door did not differ from his 5-door fellow. Moreover, similarities were viewed not only in design, but also in the moves. In today's review we will try to figure out all the features of the French "Citroen C4" hatchback: specifications, design and interior.
External appearance car
As we have noted earlier, the machine is produced in several bodies variations. At the same time, the three-door model of the French characterized as a "coupe." The design of the car repeats almost all forms and curves of its prototype "Citroen Sport" - unusual optics, attaching roof and original slope rear rack. It looks like a hatchback very aggressively, especially it concerns his back, where the designers placed a small spoiler.
The front "Citroen C4" clearly shows us the strict optics of the angular shape, which stretches to the hood up. A huge bumper with a wide "mouth" and chrome-furnished in the form of two bands towering in the center - so the manufacturer symbolizes the brand of his car. At the same time, designers managed to preserve the corporate traits "Citroen", as a result of which the hatchback remains easily recognizable on the road. On the sides are visible massive and embossed doors, which, in combination with a rounded roof, make a model even more sports. "Muscular" wheel arches in front give a car athletic and tightened appearance. In general, according to the reviews, "Citroen C4" -Hatchbeck has a very unusual design and at the same time does not look like "ugly duckling".
Interior
The inner part of the 3-door version of Citroen is absolutely no different from the 5-door. Here, designers decided not to adhere to modest standard solutions and went to originality. So, instead of classic arrows and scales, on the dashboard in Citroen C4, digital electronic displays are bangled. By the way, with regard to the location of the instrument panel, then the French decided to "refine". Now she is located in the center of Torpeda - this is the chip of the new Citroen C4 car (hatchback).
Owners also note the presence of various security systems, among which it should be noted EBD, ESP, anti-locking wheel system, built-in speed program limiter, tire pressure control sensor, and a complete set of airbags. In addition, the program can prevent the driver about the visiting vehicle with the correct trajectory.
But on this car safety does not end. In addition to various programs, Citroen C4 is supplied with special side windows, which are pre-coated with film to prevent the separation of fragments when hitting. According to the manufacturer, such a decision contributes not only to the safety of the driver and passengers, but also significantly improves sound insulation. What is especially noteworthy is the thickness of the side windows. Instead of the usual 3 millimeters, there are 3.82-millimeter glass on the car, and in addition, there are double seals on the doors, which also reduce the level of noisiness in the Citroen C4 car. - Hatchback.
Reviews of owners about specifications
Caristors note an extensive range of power plants, in which both gasoline and diesel units are present. The youngest of them is a 90-strong injection engine with a 1.4 liter working volume. The buyer also provides 110 and 138-strong gasoline units with the same volume (1.4 liters). But the most rummed, powerful and dynamic of the entire lineups 18-liter engine with a capacity of 180 horsepower.
Diesel power plants are also present. Total buyer can choose one of the three turbodiesel units. Among them are two in 1.6 liters with a capacity of 92 and 110 horsepower, respectively. In addition, in the line of power plants there is a 138-strong unit of 1.8 liters.
Each of all the above engines is supplied with a "Common Ryle" injection system, which contributes to very low fuel consumption. Thus, gasoline modifications are absorbed from 8.7 to 11.7 liters per 100 kilometers of run, depending on the type and power of the installed engine. As noted by feedback, "Citroen C4" (TDI hatchback) has a very low "appetite" of engines - from 6 to 7 liters in mixed mode.
"Citroen" after restyling
Its first restyling "French" has undergone in 2008. The fact that the novelty has acquired the minimum number of new forms and options, has evidenced by the non-participating popularity of the car in the world market - in fact, the car has already become a real bestseller. Thus, this restyling was made only to raise the interest of the public to Hatchback.
"Citroen C4" (hatchback) - photo and design review
The appearance of the car has practically not changed. After restyling, the car acquired a new hood with more embossed forms, bumper with chrome rims of fog (in luxury modifications), other rear optics and radiator grille. By the way, the latter was borrowed from Citroen C5.
Among the new options and additional equipment, it should be noted the presence of three types of alloy disks with a diameter of 16 and 17 inches, as well as new body coloring options. Here it is necessary to highlight blue, two gray shades and one color of the ivory. Thanks to these changes, the C4 model has slightly smoothed outwardly. By the way, restyling the French cost 50 million euros.
Compared with the previous version, the novelty recovered in dimensions. Thus, the total body length is 4 m 27.5 cm in a 3-door hatchback and 4 m 28.8 cm in the 5-door version of the "coupe". According to reviews, "Citroen C4" -Hatchbeck after this update has practically not changed in behavior. C4 - still maneuverable and smart car. Pay attention to Citroen C4 clearance: hatchback, as before, is very small - only 13 centimeters. Under such conditions, it is very dangerous to leave even on a dry darkest road.
Salon updated car
No significant changes occurred in the interior. The tachometer moved to the left corner of the instrument panel, and thanks to the large glazing area in the cabin, it became much more spacious and cozy. Still the C4th pleases the presence of a large amount of plastic and high-quality finishing material.
Driver and passenger seats, as before, very ergonomic. By the way, in more expensive equipment, the salon (namely the seats) is trimmed with velor or skin. The latter has a gray shade color.
Engine
The new "Citroen C4" -Hatchbeck acquired two 1.6-liter gasoline units in their own line of engines. Of these, the first gives 120 horsepower forces of power, and the second - as much as 150. At the same time, both modifications have moderate fuel consumption - in the region of 7-8 liters on the "hundred". Depending on the configuration, the machine can be equipped with both a manual transmission on 5 steps and "automata" for 4 speeds. As the Test Drive "Citroen C4" showed, the hatchback is very confident and dynamically behaves on the road, and in combination with the automatic transmission of this "monster" there are no analogues among other golf class models.
To date, the buyer can be offered one of the 4 gasoline and 3 diesel power plants. It is worth noting that most of the power units "moved" to the new "Citroen" with previous models. The smallest in the line has a volume of 1.4 liters and develops power up to 96 horsepower. They are equipped with the basic versions of Citroen. The average unit with a volume of 1.4 liters has at its disposal of 120 horsepower power. The top engine at a working volume of 1.6 liters develops the power of 156 horsepower.
As for diesel installations, two 1.6-liter aggregates with a capacity of 92 and 112 liters should be selected here. with., as well as one two-liter unit for 150 "horses". According to the manufacturer, this line of power plants fully complies with the norms of the ecological standard "Euro 5".
All engines are completed four to the choice of transmissions. Among them there are two mechanical ones for 5 or 6 velocities, as well as two "automaton" on 4 or 6 steps.
Chassis
Suspension from "Citroen" - multi-dimensional, such as MacPherson. Front - independent, rear - half-dependent. Brakes on all axes disc (on the front ventilated).
Price
A pleasant news for many Russians was the opening of the plant for assembling Citroen cars in Kaluga, where the C4 model is still produced. As of 2014, the initial cost of restyled hatchback in the basic configuration is 660 thousand rubles. Citroen C4 in the luxury version can be purchased at a price of 900 thousand rubles.
So, we found out what "Citroen C4" -Shtchbeck the characteristics of the engines, and also learned its cost and features of the appearance. You can go to the salon. Successful purchase!
When choosing a new car, most potential buyers in the showroom are first suitable for the most beautiful model. Regardless of what class it refers, what characteristics does and how much costs. Yes, and we stop our final choice on that car, which, with other things, it seems more nice to us. So we are arranged.
French automakers of this state of affairs are only happy. Citroenovtsy, for example, note that the main percentage of buyers who found themselves in the auto show came precisely behind the style. And the new Citroen C4 Sedan definitely justifies expectations. The car turned out really very attractive. The design of C4 Sedan "from the nose to the tail" is saturated with elegant lines and solutions.
Hood? With spectacular "ribs" adding aggression. Headlights? Separate boomerang their turns are emphasized. Side? Scribed to texture afterwards. The windows chrome line is completed with an elegant bend. And of course, where without branded concave rear windows in the S5 and C6 style. But C4 Sedan is not a model from the premium-artistic line DS, but a product designed for a mass consumer. Here they are French Charm and Citroen Breed without discounts on positioning! For me, so the sedan turned out to be more interesting than the hatchback and much more proportionately and harmonious than his blood "brother" Peugeot 408. By the way, having received an invitation to Test Citroen to the Pskov region, I had a great desire to come there by 408 to immediately, "without departing from the cash register ", Identify all the differences and similarities of two promotional cars. But the organizers were adamant: "You are! No competitors, especially Peugeot! " By the way, about how Peugeot 408 fought with three competitors. Interesting, and employees of Russian representative offices of two French brands greet each other, working in the same building? Be that as it may, but "four hundred eighth" still "attended" on the test: I kept him in mind every time I approached the new Citroen.
The first thing I want to mention is the Citroen C4 sedan in size turned out less. With the same wheelbase (2708 mm), it is 82 mm in short, 26 mm is already 9 mm below Peugeot. However, on the space inside the car, it practically did not affect the places in C4 more than enough. But there is differences. In 408, due to the vertically posed back of the sofa, there is an opportunity to sit, throwing his leg to the leg, but academic, like a first-grader at the desk. In C4, the slope made more: places to the front chairs have slightly decreased, but you can take more relaxed, half the position. The last variant in the far distance is preferable. As in 408, no rear armrest, nor the Citroen's rear passengers are not supposed in any version.
The front part of the C4 Sedan indoor decoration is exactly copied by the hatchback interior with the exception of the seats heating adjustment wheels, which are located here at the bottom of the central console. The driver's seat with the necessary number of adjustments, but non-optimal in shape - would like more pronounced support from the sides and in the loan area.
The quality of finishing materials in Citroen is no worse than in the class vehicles above. Front panel murdling, fitting details at level. Keys that on the panel that on the steering wheel, large, with understandable destination and quick identification.
The instrument shield from the discharge "beautiful, but not informative." Clearly and quickly read only the digital reading of the speedometer. But the variable backlight has eight colors.
Unlike the Peugeot 408, in which the multimedia complex is a Chinese Phantom with a "touchscreen", covered with the original frame, in the Citroen C4 Sedan entertainment system with navigation, though not sensory, but it is regular, French. Supplement for it - 40,000 rubles.
But on the size of the trunk, a sedan with two chevron is greatly inferior to his "lion's relative". Volume of cargo compartment in Citroen 440 liters versus 560 Peugeot. In addition, in C4, the lid of the trunk - on classic loops, eating a part of the useful space, while 408 is an original fastening on the external levers. The difference in power plants between the two "French" is exceptionally quantified. And not in favor of Citroen, which brought only one gasoline engine 1.6 in the atmospheric and turbocharged version.
I got the first option with a 115th power engine and mechanical gearbox. Tandem is well acquainted and rided on various models of the PSA concern. In this configuration, Citroen C4 sedan is the most optimal choice from the point of view of the dynamic possibilities of the car and the price. The engine allowsever by anyone who is not particularly lagging behind, confidently feel in the city, and on the highway to go to reduced transmission only with sharp overtakers or from the speeds forbidden in Russia. The box itself is a little inferior to German competitors for switching gear, and the clutch pedal has too long.
The version with the "automatic" was represented only with a 150 horsepower turbo engine. No questions arise for this "couple" at all - the benefit and the box is a modern six-speed, and a power unit with a good reserve in power and pull. What to say, this engine without much difficulty throws a heavy C5. And on C4 Sedan almost disappears the need to calculate the roundabout path - simply press the accelerator and go faster than everyone. By the way, the main virtue of the motor is not so much the dynamics as elasticity. Citroen and with idle, and with medium revolutions accelerates assertively, but smoothly. Without fuss and nervousness.
Behavior on the road is that it is almost the main difference between Citroen C4 Sedan from Peugeot 408 with a fully identical design scheme. Apparently, the specialists of one concern had a lot of technical prescription. "Four hundred eighth" gained clearance of already in 178 mm and suspension, impenetrable at any cords. But due to the increased center of gravity and omnivorous shock absorbers, Peugeot on the Curve began to swear; In the blisters appeared, albeit minor, but rolls; On transverse road waves - not straining, but noticeable routing.
C4 perfectly keeps even for the broken Pskov roads and turns into the turns in one breath. At the same time, the suspension commemorately copes with small and medium codbins. But a little quietly low - there are no rear shock absorbers, and there is no, and they will be closed on the back. A good addition to the picture is also a classic electro-hydraulic amplifier, which fills the steering wheel with decent informativeness, in contrast to the new-water, fully electrical systems. During the test of claims to the road clearance of the Citroen C4, I did not have. But the call to the dealer of the brand was embarrassed: I (I submitted to the usual buyer) said that the clearance is 155 mm! Already after the publication of this material, the Russian representative office of Citroen in Russia was contacted with a request to adjust the data. It turns out that the lumen of the four-door C4 is almost not inferior to peugeot 408 and is 176 mm.
Citroen C4 Sedan noise insulation on the average level is not worse and no better than major competitors. Mainly solo tires to which insignificant sound accompaniment from the incoming air is added after 100 km / h. The subconscious comparison of the two French sedans led to an unexpected conclusion. Built on the same platform, with the same suspension scheme, with the same in the same gasoline engines and almost the same price, cars turned out to be very different. Peugeot made 408 in many respects compromise, but fully relevant to the requirements of the mass Russian consumer: a large, spacious and high sedan. But Citroen remained faithful to himself. C4 Sedan First of all, a stylish car with thoroughbred riding haggles, where pragmatic features are free supplement. That's just the average motorist in our country more admires the size of the trunk and the road lumen, rather than the grace of forms and verified behavior on the road ...
Brief specifications Citroen C4 Sedan
Cost Citroen C4 Sedan on the Russian market
The new French sedan comes to Russia with one gasoline engine 1.6 in different powers of the forcing: 115, 120 and 150 horsepower. An atmospheric motor is laid either five-speed "mechanics" or a four-stage "automatic". Turbowness is equipped only with automatic AISIN transmission with six steps. Basic equipment Dynamique 1.6 MT for 579,000 rubles Related and includes ABS, two front airbags, front electric windows, central locking with Du, electric and heated mirrors. 32 000 rubles will have to pay extra for air conditioning. 13 000 and 11,000 rubles will be asked for the staffing MP3 radio and the color of metallic, respectively. Also execution with a four-stage "automatic" costs 647 000 rubles But the air conditioner is already included in the equipment. Second equipment TENDANCE 1.6 MT for 648,000 rubles Already has four airbags, and air conditioning, and magnetic. Plus to this: on-board computer, full electric car, heated front seats, fog lights and cruise control. From options: Alloy wheels for 17,000 rubles, Bluetooth for 10,000, metal color for 11,000 rubles and automatic transmission for 35,000 rubles. Execution EXCLUSIVE 1.6 MT will cost 710,000 rubles . Among other things, C4 Sedan will be equipped with a parking sensor, two-zone climate control, rain and light sensor, front chairs with a massage (!), Dead Zone Control System and Mount Harness Assistance System. In addition to the "automaton", you can additionally order adaptive xenon headlights for 34,000 rubles, a leather cabin with electric seats for 50,000 rubles and a navigation system for 40,000 rubles. Top version EXCLUSIVE + 1.6 MT worth 795 000 rubles It differs only by the fact that it is supplied exclusively with automatic gearbox, and the optional equipment of the previous configuration is already included in the price (with the exception of the leather interior). Turbated Citroen C4 Sedan 1.6 THP with a six-speed "machine" offered In the performances of Tendance, Exclusive and Exclusive + at a price of 763,000, 818,000 and 853,000 rubles, respectively.
But a representative with a very bright and uncommittent appearance. Remember Pushkin? "... first Madame went behind him, then Monsieur changed her. The child was cut, but Mil. Monsieur L "Abbe, the Frenchman Lucky ..." - Damn it, well, you can also! Here they were supposed to be some words about something French, beautiful and with parallels in the work of Alexander Sergeevich, but for some reason, from all the work of "our It was all these lines to be clung to the head, when we get rolled in Pushkin places in a novelty of the French car industry. And this is despite the fact that what, and the "wretched" new product cannot be called in any way. Colleagues who have time to try it " Native brother "- Peugeot 408, noted that with the proximity of these cars of these Citroen cars does not look a" Chinese "car, although it is intended primarily for the markets of China and Russia. And if you compare it with other products of Western automakers for emerging markets, Citroenovskoe The brainchild does not look apart from the Barskoy table, which threw the consumers of the third world under the Schildick of the prestigious Western brand.
Body C4 sedan is designed on the basis of the Citroen C4 two-block. To comply with our realities, the design has undergone significant changes, "aimed at improving comfort and practicality." Thus, an increase in 10 cm a wheelbase (up to 2708 mm) made it possible to provide a large space for the rear - so they love in China - passengers and bring the volume of the trunk to 440 liters.
Road clearance of 176 mm and metal crankcase protection is an important plus for buyers in the province.
But the first of all this utilitarian component, but the appearance of a novice, is rushed. And she he is very bright - which is one rear window of an unusual concave form. FAQ C4 Sedan looks very fashionable thanks to the "Chevron", shining chrome, and an abundance of ribbed surfaces. Everything is bright, extravagant, maybe a little with excess. Let the novelty and a little resembles a portrait transit, out of savings of gold only in front, but this sewing is made without losing taste, which is often sinned by Asian manufacturers.
On the first day I had the version of Citroen C4 sedan with the engine VTI 115 hp and manual gearbox. In the "base" such a car is offered for 579,000 rubles. Motor Nothing outstanding does not promise. All that can offer this two-walled 115-strong aggregate the volume of 1.6 liters, with a torque of 150 nm at 4000 revolutions, is overclocking to "hundreds" in 10.9 seconds at a maximum speed of 189 km / h. Twenty years ago, these indicators would look very worthy, but now there are no emotions such tth. Or maybe it's not necessary to desire the impossible - the car has other tasks.
Of course, for those who want a car quickly, there is a version with the engine VTI 120. It goes very adequate, and just on it and are going to make the main rate of Citroenovets. And for those who love to drive, there is a version with the engine THP 150 hp C. tWIN SCROLL type turbocharger and automatic 6-speed transmission. This is a completely serious unit that develops full capacity at 6000 rpm with a maximum torque of 240 nm on the "shelf" from 1,400 to 4000 rpm, and the indicator 156 nm is already reached at the speed of rotation of 1000 revolutions. True, for the base for such a configuration, the TENDANCE version will be asked for 763,000 rubles.
In practice, it turned out that for the provincial roads of something more than a 115-strong variant of the sedan, and is not required. The car was not bad in overtaking on the third gear, quite confidently walked at a speed of 100 km / h and did not cause any desire to put records. Especially since the mirrors began to point around in the region of 100-110, and the wicked noises were forced to unscrew the audio handle of the audio system clockwise. Therefore, moving on the C4 sedan, I preferred in the "family" mode, enjoying a sharp "European" steering wheel, excellent work of the suspension adapted for our roads, and a fairly comfortable salon, which turned out to be very decent soft plastic and wool text cloth.
By the way about the adaptation mentioned above, which, given 34% of components coming from Russia, can be partly considered to localization. In addition to the increased up to 176 mm of the road lumen, the adaptation package includes: built-in heating of the entire windshield; heating nozzles and an enlarged capacity of the washer tank; reinforced starter and battery; Metal crankcase protection. In favor of Russian realities, calibration of the power unit and automatic transmission, allowing the motor longer to hold high revolutions And later the switching "automatic" with the third to the fourth gear.
Suspension C4 sedan perfectly worked on the primer.
Some ruffles of the ergonomic plan revealed already along the test drive. The pedal node was very narrow. Even in the summer shoes when working, the clutch pedal is often the side of the shoe taking the brake pedal. Let not so much so that there is a sharp braking, but enough to spoil shoes in a couple of months. I don't even imagine what it was like people with a wide foot and a large size.
I have already met the "originality" in the execution of the management authorities on other models of the French car industry and waited for something like C4. And he did not let down. In an attempt to adjust the climate in the salon, we discovered with a colleague that the positions of the "foot-head" at the checkpoint of the control veneer. Later, Citroenovtsy, who have long convinced us that such a regime, of course, have revealed the mystery - it turns out, it is necessary to put the climate "crowd" in an intermediate position. And nothing that there is no risk or pictogram there ...
From the smallest things you can learn the armrest, it turned out to be too low and was very short. Sense from it - zero. The will of designers owners C4 sedan doomed to live with not the most good radio, to replace which on their own acquired, more functional and qualitative not that it will not be possible, but pretty to suffer. Although in our time, thanks to the craftsmen from the PRC, everything is possible and for sure it will be possible to find a more functional option from the Chinese manufacturer with a suitable design of the header panel.
But much more serious and directly affecting the safety of the disadvantage is the unsuccessful setting of windshield washer and janitors. The miserness with which the washer nozzles spray the liquid, would like to face and the French gobsek, and the Russian Plushhina - this is wherever nothing went, but here the wipers leave the monstrous width of the "dead" zone that eats up 10-12 supervisory centimeters on each side. In combination with a wide resistant in the "dead" zone, a pedestrian and decent sizes of the car may be.
The extreme position of the janitor. The crude zone is quite large
By the end of the day, the claimed consumption of 7.1 liters per 100 km was very close to what was shown by our car in practice, and the balance of impressions was still in favor of Citroen. The car rather pleased with it. This also applies to appearance that the French see one of the key factors for their target audience, and to ride qualities.
Later in the evening, when Citroen representatives were interested in the opinion of the car, almost unanimously colleagues and i confirmed that the creators of C4 Sedan managed appearance. Designers did so that the car designed to conquer the buyer of the budget target audience looks much more expensive. And considering that his Buyer Citroen sees in the "Men under 40, valued in the vehicles", the hit happened one hundred percent. I was convinced of this by passing through the hotel parking by the string of our cars. There, married couple with undisguised interest looked at our sedans. Seeing the Citroenovsky Badzhik, the head of the family - a powerful man in the measure of intelligent outdoor, just about 40 years old, was inquired about 40 years old, Delivito asked: "Does it have a hydraulic drill?" Having heard a negative answer, he sighed with regret: "It's a pity, otherwise we ride both around the city, and she would just come to the cottage so that it was even higher to raise when necessary." On the question of why not to look at crossovers, the interlocutor dismissed - "the fascinating all this, and they ugly, and in general - the car should be a sedan, they are beautiful." The opinion, of course, is controversial, but since it exists, it means that the chances of such a car as Citroen C4 sedan, in our country is very thorough. Especially since the road clearance of the Citroenovsky novice is rather big.
The most junior representative of the French company Citroën Compact Hatchback of the European A-Class C1 survived the facelifting and got to the Russian and Ukrainian vendors of the brand. The official premiere of the updated Citroen C1 2012-2013 of the model year was held within the framework of the Brussels Motor Show in January 12th. Dorestayling, old Citroen C1 has been produced since 2005 and managed to conquer the hearts of more than 620 thousand car owners around the world.
Recall that the model C1 is joint development Japanese Toyota and French Concern PSA Peugeot Citroën, and has two platform brothers - Toyota Aigo and Peugeot 107. Models are available in the three- and five-door execution of the Hatchback body. For the European Trinity Market, it is produced at a joint venture of Toyota Peugeot Citroen Automobile Czech in Colin, Czech Republic.
Body design and sizes
The new Citroen C1 2012-2013 model year is a compact hatchback, received a completely modified bumper of the "adult" size with a huge two-level air intake.
The top level is stylish framed by a chrome frame, and a powerful separation bar, as if dividing the "mouth" of the air duct to the multiple segments (which is clearly visible in the photo), serves as a place for a license plate. The lower air intake provides a tide of the air to the engine cooling system and is carefully protected by an openwork grid.
On the sides of the bumper with smooth floods, large inserts made of unscreed plastic, which serve as a platform for vertical columns of LEDs (daytime running lights) and neat "peeks" of fog. An overview of C1 Citroen emblem on a black insert, which is located on the border of the hood and bumper is complemented. A characteristic rubber "lip" along the lower edge is designed to protect the paintwork when parking and optimize the air flow under the bottom of the French kid. The rest of the designers decided not to change the appearance of the new Citroen C1, looking at the road with large headlight headlights. Successful exterior appearance Auto demonstrates a compact body with the rational use of each millimeter of external dimensions.
Fully wide doorways (by class standards), a high roof with a hint of domesticity, minimal front and rear skes, placed around the perimeter of the wheel body. Detailed photos C1 sample 2012-2013 demonstrate that this kid from the French turned out to be cute and pretty, simple and functional for use in urban conditions.
Overall dimensions Citroen C1 increased in a length of several millimeters compared with the dorestayling model due to the bumper of the new form and make up:
- Length - 3440 mm, width - 1630 mm, height - 1465 mm, wheelbase - 2340 mm.
- Clearance (Road clearance) Models with a new bumper - 130 mm.
- For restyling version C1, alloy wheels R 14 are offered with a new Rift design. In the database, the car is equipped with tires on metal disks 155/65 R14. It is possible to independently install the wheels 175/50 R15 - 175/50 R16, the arches dimensions allow.
Interior: Filling and build quality
Inside the new compact C1 has not changed and offers its four passengers large (can compete with a car of higher classes) and a bright salon with excellent visibility.
The front seats are convenient and functional, easily and comfortably allow to accommodate the driver and passenger with growth under 190 cm. RULE - optimal size With adjustment in height, a large plate of the speedometer with a minimum set of control lamps, a stylish tachometer on the "leg" is possible for the extra charge.
Torpedo is distinguished by simplicity and asceticism - the mass of open shelves instead of gloves, the original air conditioning control unit and the ventilation system.
The rear row is striking the number above the head and for the feet of passengers. Rear will free two passengers of basketball growth.
It is interesting to solve the finish of door cards, the doors from the inside are partially closed with plastic, and the rest of the surface is metallic in the body color. The side windows of the rear row are devoid of lowering mechanisms, but are able to open on a small angle.
Trunk. Citroen C 1 accommodates only 139 liters of cargo, the door of the luggage compartment is made in the form of a lifting glass on one support. For the transport of major seats of the second row, it can be folded, significantly increasing the volume of the cargo compartment.
Fitting and price 2012-2013
For Russian buyers, the new C1 2012-2013 is offered in three configurations: Dynamigue, Tendance, Exclusive. In the initial configuration, Citroen Dynamigue has frontal security pillows for the driver and passenger, ABS, REF (distribution of braking effort), a trajectory control system during turns, radio preparation. For the electric power and adjustment of the steering wheel, air conditioning, a radio tape recorder with CD, power windows required to pay extra.
Citroen C 1 TENDANCE includes all the options provided for in the initial configuration of Dynamigue, but for music you have to pay extra. The most saturated C1 EXCLUSIVE options can boast by electric power, tachometer, front and side safety pillows for front passengers, fog and daytime running lights with LEDs, music CD mp3 USB Bluetooth, cast drives R14 Rift, leather wheel braid and steering switches for robotic box Transmissions, air conditioning, central locking.
In Ukraine, sets of new Citroen C1 two: Attraction and Tendance. The initial set of Attraction for the updated model for filling is similar to the Russian version of Dynamigue. The more saturated Tendance is similar to the C1 Tendance version for Russia, but the cost of the air conditioner is not included in the price of the car.
