Citroen C4 arrives
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14th October, 2011
Citroen has launched the all-new C4 in Australia with a new
style matched by aggressive pricing, lifting equipment levels and new features and technology to improve
safety and comfort.
The new Citroen C4 arrives with a manufacturer's list price from $22,990* for the 1.6 litre 88 kW
version with a standard automatic gearbox as well as the full range of safety features that delivery a five
star safety rating, along with the comfort and convenience of standard air conditioning, central locking,
front electric windows and cruise control.
Citroen have resisted the temptation to make the new car an evolution of the first generation C4 and the
French car maker has made the new car an all-new design in its own right. This policy has also been
followed inside with an all-new interior using new finishes and features.
The new Citroen C4 offers new safety features on particular versions such as blind-spot monitoring, new
environmental features such as the micro-Hybrid e-HDi system and new comfort features such as front
massaging seats and variable intensity air conditioning, while new engines and gearboxes mean that the C4 –
even in its top of the line, fully equipped version – can be using as little as 3.8 l/100 km of fuel.
“The original Citroën C4 was one of the most significant vehicles in the history of Citroën,”
says Miles Williams, General Manager of Citroën in Australia.
With sculpted lines; impressive build quality; and an array of original upmarket features and functions,
the new Citroën C4 is a confidence-inspiring and useful, convenient technologies.
Specifically designed to meet the needs of mid-size 5-door hatchback retail customers and business
users, new Citroen C4 is robust and versatile; driver-focused, yet impressively comfortable; and is charged
with a real ‘Positive Power’ - thanks to efficient Citroën engineering and an environmentally considerate
range of powertrains.
Like the new Citroën C5 in 2009, and the new Citroën C3 in 2010, new C4 is further evidence of Citroën’s
know-how and creativity in designing efficient, stylish, innovative and safe vehicles with ‘real world’
practicality.
New C4’s distinctive profile and balanced proportions give a clear impression of strength and stability.
Defined and flowing surfaces, such as the purposeful front end and rear spoiler, hint at the model’s
optimised aerodynamics. Chrome detailing combines with dynamic headlight styling and sculpted alloy wheels
for a sophisticated and impressive road presence.
Fractionally larger than its forerunner, new C4’s compact external dimensions - 4.33m (l), 1.79m (w),
1.49m (h) - conceal generous internal volumes with spacious accommodation for all occupants; built-in
versatility and practicality; and a class-leading boot volume of up to 380 litres VDA or 1,183 litres
with the rear seats folded.
The high quality of new C4’s interior finish is immediately apparent from the tactile soft-touch
material on the top of the one-piece dashboard and the generous amounts of chrome around the dials and
vents. This is a car made to deliver a supremely satisfying on-board experience as well as long-term
durability.
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Promising precise control and an accomplished drive, new C4’s driver-focused cockpit immediately
delivers a feeling of on-road comfort and confidence. Personal comfort can be tailored to individual
requirements, with users able to adjust the colour of the instrument display, select their own
‘polyphonic’ sound alerts and even set the intensity of the automatic air conditioning to one of three
different settings. For optimum levels of comfort, new C4 Exclusive is fitted as standard with massaging
front seats - the first time this has been offered in this sector of the market.
The new Citroen C4 is intelligently designed with a range of new convenient technologies, a number of
which are unique to the segment. There is a new blind-spot monitoring system, a cornering light function,
cruise control and speed-limiter with and favourite speed settings.
Selected models feature a new raised centre console - another first for the class - which houses a
cooled and illuminated storage area that can take four 0.5-litre bottles. Other available equipment
includes Bluetooth® and a USB socket and front and rear parking sensors.
Impressive acoustic comfort and the levels of soundproofing in the car - filtering out external road
noise and vibrations - have been benchmarked to the segment above.
The new C4 is powered by a choice of two powerplants co-developed by Peugeot/Citroen with BMW and a fuel
efficient HDi diesel unit with micro-hybrid tecnology. Power output ranges from 82 kW to 115 kW. All
variants are fitted with self shifting gearboxes, an adaptive unit for the 88 kW engine and, as befits the
top performance variants, a six speed EGS robotised manual for the 115 kW turbo charged engine and the HDi
Turbo Diesel. Manual gearboxes are also available on 88 kW petrol and 82 kW diesel variants.
With the 1.6 litre Turbocharged engine, the Citroen C4 takes 9.6 seconds for the 0-100 km/h run. The
combined fuel consumption is rated at 6.4 l/100 km.
An environmentally respectful car, the new C4 uses the latest Citroën technology to reduce its
ecological impact. Even the top version, the 115 kW C4 Exclusive offers a low CO2 emission benchmark of 148
g/km, while the HDi can boast a CO2 figure of just 114 g/km and an open road fuel figure of just 3.8 l/100
km.
The HDi is able to achieve this thanks to its micro-hybrid drivetrain that includes a combination of
several environmentally considerate technologies - including a second generation Stop & Start system with
regenerative braking – which help the HDi to improve fuel efficiency by up to 15% in city driving
conditions, with CO2 emissions reduced by around 5 g/km.
The HDi powertrain consists of a refined and efficient 1.6 HDi 82 kW diesel engine fitted with a Stop &
Start system featuring a second generation reversible alternator.
An e-booster system allows instantaneous and whisper silent engine restarts in just 400ms - twice as
fast as a manual key restart and 30% faster than with a reinforced starter. The electronically controlled
alternator uses regenerative braking to recover energy and the EGS gearbox features optimised gear ratios.
The system even stops the engine before the car comes to a complete halt - from 6 km/h during
deceleration.
The e-HDi system can improve fuel efficiency by up to 15% in urban environments and reduces CO2
emissions by around 5 g/km.
The use of 15% ‘eco-friendly’ materials add to the new C4’s environmental credentials.
One of the safest vehicles in its class, new C4 has been awarded the maximum 5-star Euro NCAP rating,
including a 97% score in the ‘Safety Assist’ category - the highest score for any vehicle of its type.
The new Citroen C4 arrives in Australia with a choice of four petrol and four diesel versions, with a
choice of three trim and equipment choices:
|
Version |
Engine |
Fuel |
Power |
Gearbox |
MLP* |
|
C4 Attraction |
1.6 litre |
Petrol |
88 kW |
Automatic |
$22,990* |
|
C4 Seduction |
1.6 litre |
Petrol |
88 kW |
6 Speed manual |
$22,990* |
|
C4 Seduction |
1.6 litre |
Petrol |
88 kW |
Automatic |
$24,990* |
|
C4 Seduction |
1.6 litre |
HDi |
82 kW |
6 Speed manual |
$26,990* |
|
C4 Seduction |
1.6 litre |
e-HDi |
82 kW |
6 Speed EGS |
$27,990* |
|
C4 Exclusive |
1.6 litre |
Turbo Petrol |
115 kW |
6 Speed EGS |
$31,990* |
|
C4 Exclusive |
1.6 litre |
HDi |
82 kW |
6 Speed manual |
$31,990* |
|
C4 Exclusive |
1.6 litre |
e-HDi |
82 kW |
6 Speed EGS |
$32,990* |
The key equipment features and the different trim and equipment differences for Attraction, Seduction and
Exclusive levels are summarised:
|
ATTRACTION |
SEDUCTION |
EXCLUSIVE |
|
ABS, EBA, ESP, Traction control |
Plus: |
Plus: |
|
Six airbags |
Automatic handbrake |
Blind Spot Monitoring |
|
Remote control central locking |
Fog lights with cornering function |
Guide me home headlights |
|
Auto rear wiper |
Dark tinted rear & rear side windows |
Folding door mirrors with LED lights |
|
Maintenance and oil level indicators |
Leather steering wheel |
LED reading lights |
|
Remote fuel flap |
Cruise control with memories |
Automatic wipers, lights, rear view mirror |
|
Black panel lighting |
Bluetooth connectivity |
Foot well lighting |
|
Air Conditioning |
Rear electric windows |
Massaging front seats |
|
Six speaker audio system with AUX socket |
|
Frost alert |
|
Power steering |
|
Customisable colour instruments,
Polyphonic sounds
|
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Cruise control with speed limiter |
|
Rechargeable boot torch |
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Front electric windows |
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Rear centre armrest/ski flap |
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Climate AirCon |
NOTE: * Manufacturer's List Price (MLP) excludes dealer delivery fees and the numerous statutory
charges (commonly known as on-road costs). Additionally, please note that all prices, fees and charges are
subject to change without notice, as are the specifications.
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