A month after the presentation Citroen DS He began his serial issue. Day of sale - November 7, 1955 - everyone celebrated in its own way. Parisians, for example, deposited dealer items Citroen. Even some shortcomings in the new design, due to the unpreparedness of the company's factories, more complicated, rather than Traction Avant, the cars did not affect the hype Ds.. Thanks to comfort and excellent chassis Citroen DS 19. Quickly gained respect for the consumer.
For increased secrecy in the end I had to pay. In the first days after the start of sales dealer centers Citroen experienced an acute information hunger. Sellers did not imagine how the car was arranged, the mechanics did not know how to approach her. In the meantime, the hydraulics of many DS desperately flowed, withdrawing all the systems of the car. Cars have begun in large quantities to accumulate on the service, and saved the situation only emergency decisions of the company's shipping directors of the documentation dealers. Later, problems with reliability were solved, and by the number of DS failures, it was not ahead of their more primitive classmates.
Competitors came from DS in shock. And it was why. A fully independent hydropneumatic suspension on bad roads gave the car a high-speed advantage over the flow into an incomprehensible 50 km / h, so no one stutter on it relatively sluggish acceleration. And the pits did not affect the rate stability of the DS that in a straight line, which is in turns. Extremely soft suspension Forced the car to swing up and down during acceleration and braking, so the headlights equipped the automatic corrector of the direction of the light beam.
At high speeds - and DS developed 140 km / h - thanks to the perfect aerodynamics of the body in the cabin stood silence. And DS braked perfectly: in front of him stood disk mechanisms, which appeared in 1951 on the Jaguar C-Type racing, but for the first time in the world they were rendered to the wheels. The driver managed the brakes not a pedal, but a large outdoor button. The clutch pedals were not at all - DS was equipped with a semi-automatic gearbox, the predecessor of the current "robots".
However, the main trump card remained the suspension. With a muffled Motor DS literally lay on Earth, and when started it was climbing to get more convenient to passengers. It remains only to guess what the impression was made by the car on those around those distant years! In move ground clearance It was possible to change in the range of 15 centimeters, so DS knew how to overcome such a relief with which only army all-terrain vehicles cope. In addition, the top position of the suspension made it possible to change the wheel without a jack - the car maintained stability and three.
Very soon Citroen DS I turned into the real object of the cult, turning attention to the eminent photographers, most of whom did not have any attitude towards the automotive world. For example, a happy second buyer of the car was Gina Lollobrigid his own person, who immediately went with his acquisition on shooting for the October Paris Match magazine. DS became the official car of the first film festival in Cannes, and later "starred" in hundreds of films and music clips, while remaining supermodic and superior even today. This car is the same symbol of France as the Eiffel Tower and the voice of Edith Piaf.
The success was so great that in 1956 the "economical" version appeared on the market - ID 19.. It was distinguished by the lack of windows in the rear doors, washers windshield And the twin seats in front - thanks to this, the ID version accommodated on one passenger more. Rear window on ID 19. Foresting from plexiglas. This car was also equipped with a hydropneumatic suspension, but without numerous amplifiers. He even got the nickname "dry ds".
In 1958, together with Body Atelier Chapron, the production of limousine DS Prestige. with a partition behind the front seats. In the same year at the 45th Paris Motor Show a presentation of the station wagon DS 19 Break From Heuliez - the fastest "shed" in Europe (158 km / h).
The wagon was produced in 5- and 7-seater versions (with three rows of seats ID BREAK accompanied 8 people). At its base, until 1976, ambulance carriages were made and other special machines.
1960. Paris, October, car dealership. Citroen presents DS 19 Cabriolet. - one of the most beautiful open cars century. In fairness, we note that the first with this model cut off the roof of Henri Chapron - from 1958 to 1960 its body factory has already released 25 convertibles. A two-door body did not have a safety arc, and the frame of the windshield was not one. Passive protection during tipping was absent at all, the rate was done on the fact that the car should not overturn due to the very low center of gravity, long base and front drive. The fundamentally "Shapronovskaya" and the factory version did not differ - direct confirmation that the first design was recognized as successful. But for collectors, it was more valuable that with the Chapron signboard, "116 cars were released.
Citroen stopped production open Ds. In 1971 at the 1365th Copy. Chapron also continued their release on an exclusive contract and after removing the basic model from production - until 1976.
Simultaneously with the release of Cabron's convertible engaged in the production of cars with a body coupe. The first 9 copies DS 19 "Le Paris" It was full-size 5-seater and had a large, compared to the cabriolet, the glazing surface.
In 1960, it was presented with a coupe 2 + 2 - DS 19 "Le Dandy" Without rear side windows. Total until 1974, Atelier has developed 4 versions of the coupe. Ds.. It is worth mentioning about two developments of Chapron designers - sedans DS 19 "Majestie" (1964-1969) and DS 21 "Lorraine" (1969-1974). Unlike serial models, they had a three-volume body. Donating the rear panoramic glass, the designers increased the volume of the luggage compartment and provided the best access to it. The versators of the three-volume version found a little - only 44 owners preferred it to the factory Ds.. But, like every machine of the work of CHAPRON tubers, these sedans are recognized great.
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Unusual car primarily on design. The elevation in combination with a high-ended panoramic glass and flow inclination gives a feeling of patency, power and rapidness. Two in one - crossover and hatch.
Inside everything is good, reliably and at hand. The quality of the material and the finishing execution is quite suitable (co-chic).
Safety quality is quite satisfying. Especially good pickup at the average speeds of 50-100 km / h what is in the city and necessary. I do not know how to 1.6 diesels, and with 2.0 cars flying. (on a flat road)
Very satisfied with the car!
Advantages of a car
Exterior design, interior, dynamics, reliability - all on good level respectively.
Excellent handling even on our roads. Economicity - mixed cycle 7.5 - 8 liters quite sufficient saturation options - there is everything you need.
Moorly tailored cars - neither crickets, nor creaks, nor outsided noises. Excellent noise insulation. Wonderful, very sensitive brakes. Excellent machine operation.
Disadvantages of a car
Limited overview of the right.
On our roads a few harsh suspension.
Lowest Front Ove - is not friends with our borders, preferably a regular front parking sensor.
There is not enough drive on the risks - it goes great, but accelerated in the mountain worse. The third passenger from behind in the middle is not comfortable.
Rigid plastic mudguards - when touched by a mudguard obstacle - there is a chance to damage the wing.
Citroen: reviews reviews about Citroen DS4 May 17, 2014
Chic, gloss, beauty compared to my former machines:
1. Hyundai Sportskoupe.
2. Hyundai Gallopher.
3. Ford Focus 2
4. Chevrolet Cruise LS
5. Toyota Camry 2.5 liters.
All cars bought new ones.
Advantages of a car
Very unusual design. It looks different from different sides. Very quickly gains speed. Really frozen, accelerates to 100 km, in Sport mode for 7 seconds. Great keeps the road at different speeds. Noise isolation, compared to my former, better, but I would like more. Very beautiful and comfortable chairs. Disks on 18, tires Michelin pilot Sport 3. then after 20,000 km.
Disadvantages of a car
Something Sheburyste in the rear door. I will go to the dealer to eliminate. There is no function in climate control automatic inclusion equal temperature. You have to turn control knobs each time to install the same level. The trunk has to be opened into the manual, the door itself does not rise. There is no intellectual access to the car without a key.
Citroen: reviews reviews about Citroen DS4 January 20, 2014
Among the comfort class of the model range of Citroen DS4, which have become sales leaders in 2013, the Citroen DS4 2014 is highlighted, officially sold in our country. Auto for the year of operation acquired both goodwires and non-earges. It is difficult to say that it was in the outgoing year - a hype or tribute to fashion, or maybe most motorists really found "their own car", but the first part of 60 cars in the domestic market was sold at a price of more than 1.2 million rubles, Twice the price of other cars of this model range. We offer to stay on the Citroen DS4 2014 models and consider the pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages, the problems of operation of the vehicle.
Car Citroen DS4 2014 and features of its operation. In order to evaluate technical specifications vehicle is just a network behind the wheel and make several circles on the roadbed with different type Coatings. In this regard, Citroen DS4 2014 cannot be called at 100% full universal, copier with full off-road, but, nevertheless, the reviews about it are positive and cargo of the car at the height.
Cars with a turbo capacity of 200 liters. from. It only goes with "Mechanics", and such cars, for all understandable reasons, in our country will buy units. But, as they say, taste and color ... What can not be said about 150? The strong version of Citroen DS4, which is equipped with a 6-step automatic machine. This item has already been marked by car owners and this model from the Di-Esok series is already in top-sales.
Citroen DS4 car suspension characteristics and its features. Auto CitroN DS4 is intended primarily for a dynamic ride, so many motorists note the fact that the suspension is more acute than in other models. It is for this reason that it is necessary to pay attention to the features of the operation of the car. So, at high speed on uneven roads, suspension failure is possible. Many take it to poor-quality materials in the configuration, but most likely we are talking about the overload of the vehicle during operation.
In order to eliminate the failure of the suspension of the opinion. Some suggest replacing it for not the original, others - replace silent blocks.
Features of the comfort of the cabin and ergonomics of the car. Outwardly, the car looks a coupe-shaped and rapid, on us really the developers tried to hide some outstanding parts to make it most comfortable as possible. For example, rear door handles are built into the rear racks for convenience and less aggressiveness of the model, for a more streamlined appearance.
Comfort and convenience of the cabin is one of the most important criteria that allows you to estimate the vehicle "from the inside". The first impression of most car enthusiasts is immediately positive. The leather salon is impressive and only then many begin to pay attention to some details to which can be attributed to: aluminum lining on pedals, for the convenience of control (the foot does not slide under adverse weather conditions), leather finishes on door handles and on the handle handle. Especially attentive car owners mark the fact that the leather seats are crosslied manually using a unique weaving, like a weaving style of expensive leather wristbands.
Cars of this model range are presented in five different versions salon finishes, which also celebrate car owners who love to compare vehicles Before making a final purchase decision. To improve the review, the developers somewhat modified the windshield. For this reason, it creates the appearance of a panoramic roof.
The steering wheel is equipped with an electric powerful, but, nevertheless, he creates a feeling of pleasant severity and provides feedback with wheels and allows you to maneuver on any trajectories of movement. A lightweight car makes motorists constantly monitor the speedometer. For this reason, many call it a "evil car", since they do not "be free to blink, like instead of 50-60 km. per hour already squeeze for all 100, "say many car owners.
Advantages of a car
The first thing that is noted by car owners is the bright design of the Citroen DS4 model and excellent handling on the road. Many admire the dynamics of the 200th-strong version, although they celebrate its high price.
The rich decoration of the salons in expensive vehicles, as well as increased ground clearance, also deserves attention. Externally cars are also attractive. Most of the car owners mark good optics of this model, as well as LED lights that make Citroen DS4 more noticeable in the urban stream. Lovers of the so-called "imaginary volume" mark a powerful fake-radiator lattice with a large number of chromium, which makes the car more overall. In order for the volume to be proportional to the developers added darkened 19-inch alloy wheels And somewhat increased the wheeled arches. The whole image of the hatchback is a big a roof with a panoramic view and a trunk designed for 370 liters.
Domestic motorists appreciated the "French", which means that they are Citroen DS4 models of their customers and in the domestic market.
Disadvantages of a car
They are not as much advantageous, but they are. The first is a high price. But it was always with new improved models. You can wait until the model "will" and buy it later, as they advise many dissatisfied price category of the vehicle.
Visible shortcomings can be attributed not to descending glass rear doors, which is not always convenient during long journey. In addition, the automatic machine of this model is available only for a 150-strong motor. To individual disadvantages, many include the need to adapt the suspension to Russia, which may worsen his handling, if something goes wrong.
With a careful inspection, most often after 3-4 months of operation, motorists celebrate some shortcomings in the accuracy of skin and some details, the "French" lacks the "German" pedanticity in trifles.
Are the disadvantages? If there is a big desire to improve something in the Citroen DS4 model, most prefers to contact car services, at least they are advised to numerous forums. Not small money laid out for cars do not stand in order to independently change something, and then pay for the elimination of shortcomings even more.
So, the adaptation of the suspension to our roads, according to the majority, should occur solely in terms of car service. As for the upholstery, then small shortcomings (shot down stitch or skip) The majority of motorists eliminate themselves, taken it into small trifles, which are often unworthy of much attention.
Citroen: reviews reviews about Citroen DS4 January 9, 2014
The overall impression came in the Citroen salon. Where I went without hope, because Already 2 months I was looking for a car that would like it, and the price is about 100,000 rubles. Full despair and impressions from different cars (Nissan, Mitsubishi, Kia, Honda, Hyundai, Hover, etc.). And so, not expecting anything interesting, the wife pulled in Citroen, although we just passed by. Entering the salon immediately noted 2 cars: Aircross and DS-4 (DS-5 was too "alien"). I took the test drive both cars, for myself noted the sensitivity of the control elements from the DS-4, which "understood" my actions and immediately reacted, getting 99% in the expected result (and this, provided that the box was automatic, not a mechanic ).
I liked everything on management, it remains to settle everything for other criteria. The selection criteria, by the way, from the wife of the wife were: capacity, style, parckarter, smooth movement. According to the criteria of his wife, Aircross passed more, but he has a design Mitsubishi ASX. Inside, which was previously rejected - it undoubtedly played me on hand :-) Since the design and internal and external DS-4, in my opinion, was great, compared with many competitors in this price range. Especially liked leather seats with massage stylized for sports and leather steering With a bunch of various "button". In general, I took it next week after watching.
Already 10,000, still rejoice. The grief brought a sore with antifreeze leaving from the system. As a result, warranty repairs cost 450r. - So much had to spend to buy antifreeze on the tank, until it was completely understood by the reason, a warranty replacement of the coolant level sensor, the engine temperature sensor and pump was performed. According to the mechanics, it happens in 4 out of 10 cars. There were no other problems anymore.
Advantages of a car
Excellent handling, both in winter and summer.
- High clearance.
- Beautiful interior.
- windshield, which allows you to see high-hanging pointers and traffic lights.
- plenty of space for transportation, if you fold the rear seats (for example, 2 mountain bike with removed front wheels, 2 backpack for 50 liters, and 2-seater tent folded - entered not straining)
- Useful electronics (bluetooth headset, for example, built-in parking sensors with sound from the approximation).
- Excellent climate system in automatic mode (automatic modes 3: noisy, medium, and not heard. - By the speed of cold or heating, the air ducts differ insignificantly, because the air ducts are even under the front seats; you can try to adjust on old memory, I tried it, because it is better than automatically on the previous car, but it works automatically better, although manual control Very flexible: "blowing out": legs, chest and ceiling. -All can be turned on and disconnected separately)
- a regular signal with volume sensors.
Disadvantages of a car
If you fold the rear seats - the shelf has nowhere to children (a trifle, but one could come up with a place in size)
- Hard suspension for country trips.
- There are famous diseases of some engines. (I described one, specifically my, by the way the engine is German, from Cooper-A, if I'm not mistaken).
- Rear doors are narrow, it is not convenient to get out. (I tried 1 time, I did not like it :-))
- Rear doors windows do not open. (Yes, in general; I discovered 2 months later, when asked "how?" :-))
Citroen: reviews reviews about Citroen DS4 May 21, 2013
Acquired a new car, with diesel engine, 5000 has already drove, twice checked the oil level as if the engine did not eat even on the running. I will say rightly the price corresponds to the quality, a very dynamic car, even with a diesel engine, I did not expect any test drive in the salon I did not.
An interesting sound of a motor with sport mode, somehow even 180 km was driving, I think it could be more, but our roads do not allow me to flow on average no more than 7.5 liters, but it's how to drown on it.
Advantages of a car
Now about good. A pleasant and very interesting design of the salon, but a little bit hard and soaps. I'll say right away that I chose between the proven German golf 7 and this DS4 I liked everything in the golf, but the Frenchman won the body design, and he still has a spacious salon, the engine is more powerful. And so the hedgehog on it, and I am glad to acquire.
Disadvantages of a car
In my opinion, he has such disadvantages: it is very thrown into the face forward, so it's better to avoid very sharp road lifts otherwise clings, a very bad side overview on the right side, on the second day after the purchase found that rear glasses Doors do not go out, in principle it can not be considered a disadvantage, the salon ventilation is well thought out and passengers on the rear seats once again Will not pull the windows and turn the face of the face. At the moment, no more bad things in it found.
Citroen: reviews reviews about Citroen DS4 February 19, 2013
Yesterday attended the test drive DS4. I decided to express my opinion on this car. In general, I have good impressions about it: convenient easily customized under your chairs, when tightly crapped, the skin has additionally been applied to the skin as an electrically regulating seat and memory, as well as a waist massage, which, unfortunately, did not work.
From more significant disadvantages, I found an uncomfortable landing for the rear seats (knees rest in the backrest of the front seats and the air duct was not carried out).
Plastic torpedoes are pleasant and soft to the touch. On the front racks and at the top of the doors plastic - Hard. The console between the front seats is equipped with two holes for the glasses, in one inserted ashtray, which can be removed if desired. But, in my opinion, these holes (holes) spoil general form Salon. The advantages can be called a large glove box and front door pockets.
The street was wet snow, the automatic janitors coped perfectly with their task. The suspension is sufficiently rigid, due to low-profile 18 inches rubber.
Speed \u200b\u200bis gaining pretty quickly. Döganya and nods were practically not. Although the route for which the test was passed - the drive was not always smooth, the pits met. In general, I liked the car.
Citroen: reviews reviews about Citroen DS4 February 08, 2013
In general, before it is becoming closer to his swallow, about Citroenah was quite negatively opinion and when choosing a new car, they did not consider them as candidates.
First I had Ford Focus (2009 release), leaving for a year on it, more precisely will even say, went, constant repairs in the dealer service, sold (glory to God).
The next my car was Opel Astra J (2010 release), everything satisfied, he loved him so far after the end of the 2-year warranty did not start rudge, it was necessary to part with him.
Next, I wanted to take Astra, but GTC is three-year, but I thought about the future and decided that for the family such a car would not suit. One day I went to the car dealership saw Citroen DS4, for the sake of interest signed up for a test - Drive. After his pass, I realized that I fell in love with this car at first sight, or rather the test drive. I wanted only from the manual transmission, I love to feel the car, but to my great upset the choice was only between 200 - strong (for 1200,000 rubles) and 150 - strong.
A week ago, the same whistle appeared when braking, and at the minimum speed, even though he and a quiet but not very pleasant. In the car service, they suggested that he got sand and offered to come off for 2500 rubles and cleaned, until he decided to go or not.
And today it happened in general from a number of outgoing: at temperature -3, two service messages were highlighted in auto: 1) reduced charge rechargeable battery; 2) Adjust the coolant level. I'm already afraid to imagine what will happen next. Winter is not far from around the corner.
Yes, and I almost forgot. I began to notice the vibration under the foot during the trip, first I thought that it seemed, but after reading a few reviews, I realized that not one who feels exactly such a vibration.
Acquisition is not very pleased. It would seem that new car, and already problems with brake pads, discs, battery. These are such problems.
In 2010, the Citroen DS4 model was presented during the automotive exhibition in Paris. Reviews of the first owners of the novelty characterized it as a very successful car premium-class with good running characteristics, which could boast a high level of comfort. It is not surprising that the demand for the car was appropriate. As a result, in 2014, French developers upgraded the model. Then the updates touched the maintenance predominantly. In February 2015, the car was restyled in the next, and so far last time. Motors line replenished with new aggregates. In addition, the car received updated appearance and equipment. About him and will be discussed in more detail below.
Exterior
In the appearance of Citroen DS4, the eye rushes, first of all, a rapid silhouette with bright design elements, as well as the prevailing muscular lines. In front of the front, an original lighting equipment is allocated, consisting of bi-xenon headlights and daytime led lights. She makes the "look" of the Machine Machine. In addition, it is impossible not to note the big air intake, which is bangible on a powerful bumper, and the logo of the manufacturer, made in the form of a double chevron. The back of the car looks monumental. Pretty original here you can call the design of exhaust pipes. In addition to them, the compact door rushes luggage compartment With a slight glazing and a complex LED lighting system.
Gabarits.
The length of the car is 4275 mm. At the same time, it accounts for a wheelbase 2612 mm. The parameters of the novelty in width and height are respectively 1810 and 1523 mm. As for clearance, the auto rises above the ground by 195 mm. Speaking of dimensions, it is impossible not to mark the original wheel disks Citroen DS4 that the dynamic appearance of the machine is completed by its appearance. Their diameter is in the range of 16 to 18 inches, depending on the configuration.
Interior
The design of the car's salon, as well as its ergonomics, is at a high level. On the diluted brilliant inserts with a massive steering wheel, which is located at the bottom (on the principle of sports car), there are many buttons for control. The central console is made in the usual style for French manufacturers. In particular, here you can see a seventh screen of the multimedia system, bizarre and competently condated climate control panels and music. Citroen DS4 also looks beautifully. Reviews of the owners of the machine, on the other hand, indicate far from the highest of their informativeness.
Comfort and free space
Finish indoor space The models fully corresponds to the class of the machine and is made of high quality materials. In particular, the salon uses pleasant to the touch elements from genuine leather and plastic. The front armchairs look just gorgeous. Moreover, numerous reviews indicate that their design provides an optimal landing to all people, regardless of their growth and physique. Thanks to their convenient profile with pronounced lateral support, the driver is not tired when traveling to long distances and comfortably feels in steep turns. As for the convenience of passengers behind the rear, then they will have to do with the small height of the transmission tunnel. In addition, the lasthest words deserve the local stock of space on all fronts. The only thing that might cause their complaint is the lack of its own windows and a narrocated doorway. Both of these nuances, according to representatives of the manufacturer, are associated with a very bizarre and unusual form of the rear doors of Citroen DS4.
Luggage compartment
The useful volume of the car trunk is 385 liters. At the same time, this indicator is not limit. The fact is that if you need a back rear seat You can fold. In this case, the free space of the luggage compartment increases to a level of 1021 liters. Whatever it was, it should be noted that the perfectly smooth place in this case does not work. The trunk is also located a subwoofer and spare wheel. Depending on the option of configuration, there may be either a complete "spare track" or "Single".
Configuration in Russia
For domestic buyers, several options for the configuration Citroen DS4 are envisaged. The technical characteristics of the simplest power unit (atmospheric four-cylinder 120-strong motor volume of 1.6 liters) allow you to overclock the machine to "hundreds" in 10.8 seconds. Maximum speed The car is 193 km / h. It functions such an engine in the complex with a mechanical gearbox for five steps. As for the size of the fuel consumption, its indicator in the mixed cycle is 6.2 liters per one hundred kilometers of the mileage.
An interesting and more productive modification of the mentioned installation is its forced version, equipped with a direct fuel injection system. Motor power equals 150 "horses". This version of the engine works in a pair with a six-band "machine". This combination allows you to overclock the machine to 212 km / h, while to achieve a mark of 100 km / h, it takes 9 seconds. According to the reviews of the owners of the car, for every hundred kilometers of travel in this embodiment, an average of 7.7 liters of fuel is necessary.
Elders petrol aggregate For Russia, the "four" volume of 1.6 liters became the highlight of which can be called a unprofitable education system fuel mixes. In addition, the engine can boast the presence of a two-channel turbine and system direct injection. The power of the unit reaches the mark of 200 horse power. This option is combined with a manual box for six steps. The maximum speed of the car is 235 km / h, and 7.9 seconds are required to "hundreds". With such impressive indicators, the size of fuel consumption can be called very modest - 6.4 liters per hundred kilometers.
Two-liter turbocharged diesel engine, developing 160 horsepower, crowned ruler power plantsprovided for domestic customers Citroen DS4. Characteristics this engine allow you to overclock the car to the mark at 100 km / h in 9.3 seconds. At the same time, its highest speed is limited by an indicator of 192 km / h. An impressive can be called an indicator of economy, because in a mixed cycle for each "hundred", only 5.7 liters of fuel goes on average.
Chassis
The car is built on the PSA PF2 platform. It should be noted that earlier it has already managed to prove it well in models and peugeot 3008. Front uses the McPherson type suspension, and the rear is a twisted beam. Regardless of the option of the configuration, all Citroen DS4 cars are front-wheel drive. According to the reviews of the owners of the car, at the high-speed arc, she very confidently holds road coveringand small irregularities are practically not felt. At the same time, many of them celebrate quite loud suspension work, especially if you compare noise with a similar indicator german cars From this class. Whatever it was, thanks to such relative simplicity, the "Frenchman" is much easier and cheaper.
Safety
Speaking about the safety of the Citroen DS4 model, it should be noted the fact that save the life of the driver, passengers, as well as third parties in emergency situations A number of programs are called up. Among them, it should be noted ESP, ABS, a system of assistance and brake force control, driving optimization unit in difficult circumstances and control of traction. In addition, the car is equipped with disk brake mechanisms The eighth generation on all wheels and airbags.
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conclusions
Summing up, the model should be called a bright example of a car, in which the developers managed to provide a practically perfect balance of reliability, ergonomics and comfort. Being easy to manage, the car has become an excellent solution for exploitation in conditions of domestic roads available for many average Russians.
Of course, the automotive titles of Europe, whatever they are, Russian buyers are not a decree. Moreover, when it comes to a group of people whose worldview, to put it mildly, is dispersed with generally accepted. In any case, the car preferences of the European sophisticated majority differ significantly from the landlined requirements of the majority of domestic motorists.
But when it comes to beauty, neither a pragmatic dacket, nor glamor stylist-fashion designer will be able to pass by the "fourth" creation, which is part of the Citroenov premium DS line. Once who, who, and designers of the Peugeot-Citroen concern know a lot about creating truly attractive carsEven if the machine is a banal hatchback "Golf" -Klassa.
Describe the muscular lines, the elegance of the submarines and the sophistication of each individual part, incredibly harmoniously assembled into a single image, is useless. It must be seen, and it is desirable to appear, and not in the photos. Calculate the title of handsome in the C-class with Citroen DS4 may, perhaps, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, whose debut is postponed on the Russian market.
Particularly spectacular among the French, it turned out the feeding part with bizarre rear doorswhere the handles are a continuation of the inclined wedge-shaped windows. Yes, that is, the rear windows in DS4 are not opening under any circumstances.
And all because the car is actually positioned by Citroen as a coupe with the "3 + 2" door formula. And trying to get into the second row of seats, and, especially, get out of it, you understand why that seems to be full of full, the rear flaps received the status "+2". If it still succeeds in grouping your body and penetrate the passenger compartment at the subsoil of the passenger compartment, then only after the back one will do part rear rack And wings.
However, passengers will change anger to mercy as soon as the door shut down, being on a comfortable sofa in a pleasant darkness created by the anthracite ceiling. The only thing that, most likely, will want the high inhabitants of the rear row, it is in the arms of the front armchairs.
As it should be a coupe, all its attention Citroen DS4 focused around the front sedimons. The front panel architecture stylistically repeats the interior of the usual C4, but it is flattered from high quality and more pleasant in the glance and touch of materials. Of course, this is not a premium, but not now. But the bucket chairs are misleading with their sports aesthetics: the side support rollers are soft, and the seats themselves are wide enough to make the body of the average of the human figure. But there is a massage (!), Let and simple: two artificial "fists" unobtrusively pushing the area of \u200b\u200bthe lower back. In a long road, even such a warm-up can be a pleasant addition.
In general, the level of equipment DS4 for such a class of cars is really exhaustive and not devoid of interesting options, like a proprietary panoramic windshield with leaving visors, or an almost completely digital instrument panel with eight color of the backlight colors. Moreover, confused in the management of all these "frills": the appointment of most buttons and levers will be intuitive, especially those who are at the wheel of the models of the Peugeot Citroen concern is not the first time. Addictive will require only the steering wheel connected by keys and wheels.
But in the menu of the multimedia system, you can get lost, especially if you do not know any of the European languages. In general, we not first note that the French from PSA is at all hurry to adapt information electronics for the requirements russian marketAlthough, it has already done almost all manufacturers, including competitors from Renault.
In DS4 on the Great and Mighty Translated Messages on-board computer. All other menus and submenu, causing the greatest questions, exclusively on the Bourgeois Move. Moreover, on the map of the regular navigation, for which in Citroen is asked more than 40,000 rubles, our immense homeland looks like a large black spot, on the border of which all roads from Europe end. The large interface screen itself, which all secondary information is displayed, chasing godlessly: to read information from it on a sunny day almost impossible. Especially when there are only a moment in motion, to distract from well-minded management.
The Citroen DS4 is based on a well-known and not a new PF2 platform, at which there were still first Citroen C4 and Peugeot 307. But the French engineers who were engaged in the convection of DS4, apparently, managed to squeeze the maximum opportunity from the design, imprisoned by improving the handling with Comfort. Moreover, each of the two concepts existence is separately perceived by one.
Driving a car is really nice. Tight, even at low speeds, the steering wheel is 100% informative. For each of his deviation, DS4 should go there, where he sent him - quickly, obediently and for sure. Moreover, "French" does this without any deviations from the trajectory and frightening rolls, even despite the fairly primitive, according to today's standards, half-dependent suspension design and increased center of gravity (DS4 clearance is 30 mm higher than that of C4). Plush the high-speed limit of turning over the premium Citroen is one pleasure.
Disclose the possibilities of the chassis is called by the only gasoline engine 1.6, but, in three options for forsing. The weakest 120-strong and most powerful 200-strong DS4 version is equipped exclusively. mechanical gearbox. We got to the test, potentially, most popular performance with a motor with a capacity of 150 horsepower and a Japanese six-speed "automatic" AISIN.
For most buyers, the defining criterion will be precisely automatic transmission. The classic hydrotransformer box works quite quickly and smoothly, and the turbocharged engine has a good reserve of elasticity, realizing a traction moment in the range from 1400 to 4000 revolutions. In fact, Citroen most responsible responds to pressing the accelerator pedal somewhere from 3000 rpm. The main thing is not to expect from the 150-strong Citroen DS4 anything supernatural. As Motorists Rolls-Roys would say, sufficient power. Actually, to make another stylish city "lighter" in Citroen and were not going, concentrating on comfort.
And this attention is felt from the very first minutes of staying in the cabin. Closing the door behind you, all the prosperity of the street sounds of the megalpolis remains outside the window. Noise isolation from DS4 Excellent: regardless of the speed of movement, there will be no engine that will not have a motor that operates at maximum turns, no tires absorbing asphalt at high speed. Moreover, Citroen is trying to protect the inhabitants of the cabin and from road adversity, passing the blows of only frankly large Colds.
Summing up the test, you can state the fact that Citroen, bringing to mind in all parameters of the usual C4, created an excellent car, which could not carefully argue with more famous classmates. Comfortable, well equipped, moderately dynamic, incredibly stylish and able to delight driving. Probably, this is the only case in my life when I agree with the opinion ... Well, you understand whose.
Citroen DS4 price
Citroen DS4 is available in Russia in three sets, with a motor in three power options, and with three gearboxes.
The basic version of Chic 1.6 5mt (120 hp) is offered for 757,000 rubles. Given the number of options included in regular equipment, and the set of driving advantages, such a price looks quite attractive. ABS C ESP, 6 Airbags, Air Conditioning, Full Electropapacing, Heated Front Seats, MP3 Magnetola, Onboard Laptop, Cruise Control, fog lights And alloy wheels - all this is already in the DS4.
Second equipment SO Chic is more expensive per 84,000 rubles and richer on dual-zone climate control, rear parking sensors, rain and light sensors, massage function in the front chairs, Bluetooth, USB connector, improved decorative interior decoration, the ability to order a set additional options and stylistic individualization of the car.
The most inexpensive 150-strong DS4 with a "machine" performed by the CHIC will cost 861,000 rubles. Participated in our DS4 1.6 6AT SO CIC test with additional options in the form of front parking sensors, control systems of "blind" zones, combined interior finish fabric / leather, regular navigation system And the painting "metallic" pulled at 1,029,500 rubles.
By selecting with the same engine and box for 1,027,000 rubles, the maximum performance of Sport Chic, pay extra for a fully leather interior, exterior packages, front parking sensors, the "blind" zone control system and the standard alarm will not have to be.
And the top 200-strong DS4 with a six-speed "mechanical" is available only in the performance of Sport Chic for 1,107,000 rubles.
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If you drop prejudice and objectively evaluate the work of the French, then the overestimated cost of DS4 looks quite adequate, especially if you remember about generous equipment.
The version with a 150-power engine and "machine" in the configuration of SO CIC, in our opinion, is a golden mean, which will not allow you to regret the lack of power of the base engine, or the absence of a "automaton" when 200 horsepower will be ruled into another urban jam .
Moreover, regular equipment is quite enough in order not to look into the list of additional options. For myself, we would have added a combined interior decoration (5000 rubles), the control system of "blind" zones with front parking sensors (15,000 rubles), Metallic color (14,000 rubles) and advanced HI-FI class tape recorder with 8 speakers, subwoofer and amplifier (22 000 rubles). Total: Million and one thousand rubles.
Citroen DS4: Business Case
As already mentioned, the DS4 is based on the Universal Platform of the PSA concern, on which many Citroen and Peugeot passenger models are built. The main disadvantage of this "trolley" is half-dependent rear suspension, representing a curly beam. Such a design is negative about the passage of medium and large irregularities, causing discomfort at the rear passengers. But, it is more reliable and cheaper in service than a multi-dimensional system.
An acquaintance in many models of the Peugeot-Citroen concern gasoline engine 1.6, developed by joint efforts with BMW, is at the atmospheric version (EP6) and the turbocharged (EP6DT). Despite the excellent characteristics, the loud names of the creators and the timing chain system, according to customer reviews, the engine turned out to be quite capricious. First of all, force aggregate Very referring to the quality of fuel: the candles do not always digest gasoline even from branded gas stations. In 90% of cases, for the same reason fails oxygen sensor graduation system. We systematically arise problems with the turbine. However, it is often in its malfunction to be to blame for themselves customers who ignore the recommendations of the dealers for installing turbo timers or a gentle operating regime.
But to the automatic six-speed transmission of AISIN, which came to shift not the most successful Banner Al4, claims neither by riding, nor technical features not yet.
The five-speed "mechanics", docked to a 120-strong motor, is quite reliable, but differs rather long and not the most clear moves of the lever, which may not like active drivers. But a manual box with six steps for the 200-strong engine of these shortcomings is devoid.
Service cost
Until recently, all the passenger models of Peugeot and Citroen with gasoline engines (except for models 107 and 4007) were serviced every 20,000 km or a year, which was a very profitable advantage, especially for those whose annual mileage It was above this value.
Now, reducing the possible warranty costs, the French manufacturer in voluntarily forced Russians to change oil and oil filter every 10,000 km, and all other regulations, as before, occur every 20,000 km. What spoiled the financial attractiveness of operating costs.
As noted above, the EP6 engine has a chain in the GRM drive, which automatically cancels its replacement, which in the belt systems is usually the most expensive regulatory. At 120,000 km of mileage or six years, as a rule, only tension rollers are replaced.
