updated image and lack of diesel engines in the lineup
The Paris Motor Show was the location chosen by the French firm to present the new Citroën C4 and C4. They are produced at the Stellantis Group plant in Villaverde in Madrid.
The Citroën C4 is also very relevant because it represents a significant sales volume for the manufacturer in Spain, since After the Citroën C3, this is the car that collects the most registrations in the range. so far this year. In particular, in the nine months of 2024, 9,217 units were sold. At European level, the Citroën C4 took second place in the first half of the sedan market in the mid-size C segment.
On the other hand, it cannot be denied that Citroën is going through a period of changeas the company revamped its commercial vehicle portfolio last year, refreshing the Citroën Berlingo and Citroën SpaceTourer, and radically changing the B-segment aesthetic with the new Citroën C3 and Citroën C3 Aircross.
Design and colors
Aesthetics is one of the aspects that attracts the most attention. Both Citroën C4 and Citroën C4. The new brand logo is located in the center of the updated radiator grille.
It is mounted on a skid plate that can be finished in Mercury color for the You and Plus variants or Chrome Silver for the Max variant. Meanwhile, color clips in Pure Black or Satin Gold are positioned vertically on the bumper grille.
The headlights are divided into three horizontal segments.which guarantee instant recognition even from a distance. The turn signals are LED and are integrated directly into the lower part of the light signature.
Side view of Citroën C4 and Citroën C4. In addition, the side guards also introduce a new look, with an aerodynamic design that helps visually lengthen the car’s silhouette.
Citroën C4 at the Paris Motor Show.
The rear lights of the Citroën C4 have been simplified with a new connection to the lower part of the C-pillar. which creates a more complex image. On the other hand, Citroën C4.
To customize both sedans The assortment has been expanded with two new colors.: Manhattan Green and Mercury Grey. They will be available alongside Eclipse Blue (newly released), Elixir Red, Okenite White and Perla Nera Black (pearl). Similarly, you can add a two-tone body option with a black roof.
Interior and technology
Inside new Advanced Comfort seats, reinforced with 15mm thick foam.. Postural comfort has also been improved with optimized support as well as lumbar and driver height adjustments.
These seats are combined with Citroën’s Advanced Comfort suspension, which uses progressive hydraulic struts to compensate for road imperfections, delivering the French firm’s signature on-board comfort.
From a technical point of view, both models are equipped new 7-inch digital instrument cluster linked to connected 3D navigationoptional in Plus and standard in Max. This is complemented by a color head-up display that displays important driving information as well as 10-inch multimedia screen.
The central screen integrates a modern infotainment system with the ability to customize using “widgets.” They offer a quick way to view apps and content on your car’s touchscreen. In addition, the interface also features natural voice recognition, a digital assistant that vehicle occupants can activate with the command “Hey Citroën.”
Engines
The Citroën C4 and Citroën C4 X are now only sold with electrified engines, eliminating diesel options from the range. On the one hand, there is Hybrid version 136. It is a 1,199 cc, 136 PS three-cylinder engine mated to a 48V micro-hybrid system and a six-speed automatic transmission.
On the other side, Hybrid version 100 It is created on the same technical basis, but with a power of 100 hp. This variant is powered by a new generation 1.2-litre petrol engine and includes 40% new components. In both cases we are talking about mechanics bearing the DGT eco-label.
As for the electric options, the same powertrains are still offered: one with 136 hp and a battery with a capacity of 50 kWh, providing a range of 360 kilometers.and one more with 156 hp and a battery with a capacity of 54 kWh, providing a range of 420 kilometers.. Charging is limited to 100 kW direct current (DC), with 80% capacity restored in less than 30 minutes.