| Citroën C4 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Citroën[a] |
| Production | 2004–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Small family car/Compact car (2004–2022) Subcompact crossover SUV (2020–present) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Citroën Xsara |
| Successor | DS 4 (for C4 Coupé) |
TheCitroën C4 is a car produced byCitroën, part ofStellantis. It was positioned to be the successor to theCitroën Xsara. The first generation production started in September 2004. For its first two generations, the C4 was acompact car/small family car, but it has been redesigned as asubcompact crossover SUV for its third generation.
In June 2020, the third-generation C4 was released in the form ofcoupe SUV, abandoning the traditional C-segment hatchback/saloon body style.[1][2]
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Citroën C-Triomphe Citroën C-Quatrè |
| Production | 2004–2010 2007–2015 (Argentina) |
| Assembly | France:Mulhouse (PSA Mulhouse Plant) China:Wuhan (DPCA) Argentina:El Palomar |
| Designer | Donato Coco[3] Domagoj Đukec (coupe)[4] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-doorcoupé 5-doorhatchback 4-doorsaloon 5-doorMPV (C4 Picasso) |
| Platform | PSA PF2 platform |
| Related | Citroën C4 Picasso Citroën DS4 Peugeot 307 Peugeot 308 Peugeot 3008 Peugeot 5008 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Petrol: 1.4 LET3I4 1.6 LTU5 I4 1.6 LEP6 VTi I4 1.6 LEP6DT THP I4 2.0 LEW10A I4 2.0 LEW10J4 I4 2.0 LEW10J4S I4 Diesel: 1.6 LDV6 HDi I4 2.0 LDW10 HDi I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speedmanual 6-speedmanual 4-speedautomatic 6-speedautomated manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,608 mm (102.7 in) 2,710 mm (106.7 in) (saloon) |
| Length | 4,274 mm (168.3 in) (coupé) 4,260 mm (167.7 in) (hatchback) 4,588 mm (180.6 in) (saloon SWB) 4,770 mm (187.8 in) (saloon) |
| Width | 1,769 mm (69.6 in) |
| Height | 1,458 mm (57.4 in) 1,510 mm (59.4 in) (saloon) |
| Curb weight | 2,315 lb (1,050 kg) |
To cope with the market,Citroën was dedicated and committed to building a new model that would appeal to many customers. At theGeneva Motor Show in 2004, a concept from the Citroën line's definitive made-bodiedcoupé revealed the willingness of the French company to employ it in competition. The car was finally unveiled at the2004 Paris Motor Show, after being officially launched to retail on September 2, 2004. However, that version was a more domesticatedhatchback coupé or five-door.
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The C4's design was created by a team that includedDonato Coco,Jean Pierre Ploué and Bertrand Rapatel.[5][failed verification] Building on the floor of its cousin, thePeugeot 307, the C4 was immediately made available in two body variants: five-door hatchback and three-door coupé. The front is common to both versions, with thegrille formed from virtual extensions of the central crest. Thesaloon is much more rounded and features softer shapes, so they can boast a Cd of just 0.28, while the coupe is more angular, with a rear split into two parts, including lights.
The rear window of the coupé is reminiscent of the olderHonda CR-X from the early 1990s, as well as the last three-doorMazda 323C. These two versions of theC4 Picasso are more detached, taking over the grille of the saloon and coupe, but the cut of the headlamps are different, aesthetically combining corners and curves. The rear lights incorporate the design as in those of the saloon but were adapted to the different shape of the body. Internally, the dashboard features a central instrument panel that centralizes all heating and cooling controls, audio, and a satellite navigation screen. The instrument panel contains digital andanalog displays of the speedometer, petrol levels, and other gauges. Lighting can be customized to change color from white to blue.
The revolution, however, is placed incanonical position, behind the wheel. The latter is multifunctional and characterized by having a fixed hub. The cabin is equipped with numerous storage compartments and the luggage compartment is regular in shape, with a capacity of 352 liters, increasing to 1,200 after lowering the rear seat backrest. The load threshold is quite high, hitting loads of heavy objects. There are laminated side windows and exterior mirrors, with a casing specially designed to prevent wind noise and improve the comfort inside.
Thesaloon version is manufactured inArgentina, where it is sold alongside the five-door and the imported three-door version. The C4 Saloon is exported from there to Brazil and Hungary as theC4 Pallas and to Spain, Turkey, and Greece as theC4 Sedan. A longer four-door saloon version with a different rear end is also built and sold in China as theCitroën C-Triomphe. Apanel van based on the coupé bodyshell is available in some markets, including Ireland.
A major selling point of the C4 was its extensive use of technology. For example, the car features the "lane departure warning system" (only in the top-of-the-range "exclusive" model), which alerts the driver if he or she crosses a road marking without using the turn signals;directional headlights; perfume dispenser integrated into the ventilation system; translucent dashboard; transparent glass roof;electronic stability program (ESP), and a fixed steering wheel hub, which lets the driver operate several functions of the car without removing their hands from the wheel.
The fixed hub also allows for the first production use of a "shaped" driverairbag. Because the hub maintains a constant position, the airbag can be optimally shaped to spread the load across the greatest possible area of the driver's body in a collision, thus reducing the chances of serious injury. In addition, the car features an innovative centrally mounted translucentLCD speedometer display that remains clearly visible in all lighting conditions.
The car'sin-car entertainment, integrated into the car's information system viaVAN bus, is notDigital audio broadcasting (DAB) ready.MP3 playback is supported by the entry level audio system and high-end audio, with double-layer sound-insulated windows and integrated navigation system available as extras. In September 2007, a USB box accessory[6] (Ref: 9702.EZ) was released to enable fulliPod connectivity with the standard RD4 radio.
The C4 does not feature Citroën'sHydractive suspension, which is reserved for higher class models, such as theC5 andC6. The Picasso version can feature a pneumatic rear suspension. The C4 breaks with the past on other fronts, in particular by removing the rear autodirezionale solution, used up to that time on theXsara andZX. The suspension is the usual typeMacPherson strut front suspension with coil springs, while the rear has interconnected wheels withtorsion beam andtorsion bars. The braking system includesventilated discs on the front, and rear solid discs withABS andESP (not standard versions with basic fittings). The steering israck and pinion withelectro-hydraulic power steering.
At the 2008Moscow International Automobile Salon, Citroën presented a facelifted Citroën C4.[7] Both hatchback and coupé were subject to a slight cosmetic makeover that involved the front end,[8] which now sported a "mouth" and largertrapezoid shape. The grille was redesigned, making it slightly curved. There were also minor updates at the back. The redesign led to a slight lengthening of the car body, and was the occasion for more news: from the mechanical point of view was the arrival of the1.6 Prince, withvariable valve timing and aspiration, andturbocharged and direct injection, already mounted on thePeugeot 207 and308, as well as theMini. Ride comfort was improved, and the more simplified saloon and the coupe were offered for the same price. In addition, thediesel versions were available withAirdream pack, which allowed for slightly reduced emissions and consumption.
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The saloon version was introduced as theCitroën C-Triomphe, amid-size saloon automobile produced from April 2006 for theChinese market byDongfeng Peugeot-Citroën Automobile,[9][10] ajoint venture between theFrenchPSA Group (Peugeot-Citroën) and the Chinese manufacturerDongfeng.
This new model range was designed to supplement other Chinese models, such as theFukang and theElysée, rather than being a direct replacement.
In April 2007, Citroën announced that the four-door C4 would be built in Argentina. The Argentinian and Brazilian versions are sold as theC4 Pallas andC4 Sedan in some South American and European markets.
The car is anotchback saloon version of the European C4 model, since the Chinese market prefers traditionalthree-box saloons over hatchbacks. It did not keep the designation, however, because in Chinese, the number "4" is unlucky. The saloon is much larger than the hatchback: its length is 4,770 mm (187.8 in) over the hatchback's 4,260 mm (167.7 in) and itswheelbase measures 2,710 mm (106.7 in) against 2,610 mm (102.8 in) of the hatchback. This caused the C-Triomphe saloon to be classified in thelarge family car class. The C-Triomphe has a number of unique features, such as an integratedair freshener, which allows the driver to choose the scent of the interior.
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In 2009, in China, the C-Triomphe was accompanied by theCitroën C-Quatre,[11][12] a smaller (length 4,588 mm (180.6 in), wheelbase 2,608 mm (102.7 in)), cheaper, and more fashionably styled saloon version of the C4. A hatchback C-Quatre was also manufactured et sold locally. Late 2011, the hatchback got an offroad-looked variant called C4 Cross. In 2012, Citroën unveiled a new facelift version[13] of the whole C-Quatre range at theShanghai Motor Show.
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In China, a saloon version simply called Citroën C4 (or by its full name, Dongfeng Citroën C4 Sega, sometimes transcribed C4 Shijia)[14] was available from 2015 to 2019. The Citroen C4 was based on the original Citroen C-Quatre (which it quickly replaced), with the same old platforms and the same wheelbase, and both cars also share the 1.6-liter base engine. Unlike the C-Quatre, the C4 was a failure in China, with 102,597 vehicles manufactured during its whole career.[15] More 4-door C-Quatre were sold during the year 2012 alone.[16]
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The C4 Picasso is theMPV version of the C4 range. It has been made available since 2006 in two versions: 5-seater C4 Picasso and 7-seater C4 Grand Picasso. The C4 Picasso received a facelift in 2010, with updated engine, headlights, and mechanics. The engine range is composed largely of the same version of the engine as used on the hatchback and coupé, plus the petrol 1.8, and was also available inbi-fuel (natural gas orLPG) in many markets.
The car's advanced technology was the focus of a well-known television advertising campaign showing the car transforming into a giant dancingTransformer, accompanied by the song "Jacques Your Body (Make Me Sweat)" byLes Rythmes Digitales. At the end of the sequence, the robot transforms back into a car, over the slogan "Alive With Technology". The dance moves were based on the concept of a Transformers break dance routine, developed from moves recorded by the agents fromJustin Timberlake's choreographerMarty Kudelka. Although the advertisement was produced by a music group from Canada, and the scenery was downtown Vancouver, the car is not available in North America.[17] The entire sequence and scenery were digitally created.AppleShake was used to digitally generate visual effects. This commercial has since been credited toDistrict 9 directorNeill Blomkamp.[18]
The follow-up ad featured a similar transformer robot ice skating at high speed across a frozen lake, dodging around obstacles and executing ahockey stop in front of a group of engineers before transforming back into a car. It featured the song "Walking Away (Tocadisco Remix)" byThe Egg.
The third ad broadcasting shows a third transformer robot sprinting along a road, changing to car form and back to robot form during the run. It features the song "Hungarian Dances" byBrahms. It is not on the Citroën C4 website.
The fourth ad featuring yet another transforming robot is being aired in Europe for the revamped C4. The robot struts through town showing off, accompanied by a cover version of theBee Gees song "Stayin' Alive" byMC Lita.
In July 2007, filming began inSão Paulo, Brazil, for a commercial for South America, starring North American actorKiefer Sutherland and Argentine actressAraceli González.[19] One month early, a controversial advertisement announcing the collision of an asteroid with planet Earth, given the appearance of real news, was used in Brazil to promote the release of C4 Pallas, and there is anasteroid named2 Pallas.
A video game titledCitroën C4 Robot was developed byIstanbul-based developer 2GEN Studio and released on April 21, 2008. It is a freeracingadvergame in which the player can either create an account and try to beat another player's record or can play offline.[20]
| Model | Body Style | Years | Engine | Displ. | Fueling system | Power | Torque | Transmission | Curb wt. | Top speed | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Fuel cons. (L/100 km) | CO2 emission (g/km) |
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| C4 1.4 16v |
| 2004–2010 | ET3 | 1360 cc | MPI | 88 PS (65 kW; 87 hp) at 5,250 rpm | 133 N⋅m (98 lbf⋅ft) at 3,250 rpm | 5-speed manual | 1,182 kg (2,606 lb) | 182 km/h (113 mph) | 12.8 s | 6.4 | 153 |
| C4 1.6 16v | 2004–2008 | TU5JP4 | 1587 cc | 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) at 5,750 rpm | 147 N⋅m (108 lbf⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm | 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) | 194 km/h (121 mph) | 10.6 s | 7.1 | 169 | |||
| C4 1.6 16v VTi | hatch | 2008–2010 | EP6 | 1598 cc | 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 160 N⋅m (118 lbf⋅ft) at 4,250 rpm | 1,220 kg (2,690 lb) | 195 km/h (121 mph) | 11.4 s | 6.7 | 159 | ||
| coupé | 2008–2010 | 1,217 kg (2,683 lb) | 10 s | ||||||||||
| C4 1.6 16v THP | hatch | 2008–2010 | EP6DT | turbo/GDI | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 5,800 rpm | 240 N⋅m (177 lbf⋅ft) at 1,400-5,000 rpm | 6-speed manual | 1,276 kg (2,813 lb) | 195 km/h (121 mph) | 9.2 s | 6.9 | 164 | |
| coupé | 2008–2010 | 1,271 kg (2,802 lb) | 8.4 s | ||||||||||
| C4 2.0 16v |
| 2004–2005 | EW10J4 | 1997 cc | MPI | 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 190 N⋅m (140 lbf⋅ft) at 4,100 rpm | 5-speed manual | 1,262 kg (2,782 lb) | 207 km/h (129 mph) | 9.2 s | 7.8 | 186 |
| C4 2.0 16v | hatch | 2004–2008 | EW10A | 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 200 N⋅m (148 lbf⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm | 4-speed automatic | 1,292 kg (2,848 lb) | 206 km/h (128 mph) | 10.1 s | 8.1 | 193 | ||
| C4 2.0 16v VTS | coupé | 2004–2008 | EW10J4S | 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) at 7,000 rpm | 202 N⋅m (149 lbf⋅ft) at 4,750 rpm | 5-speed manual | 1,337 kg (2,948 lb) | 227 km/h (141 mph) | 8.3 s | 8.4 | 200 |
| Model | Body Style | Years | Engine | Displ. | Fueling system | Power | Torque | Transmission | Curb wt. | Top speed | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Fuel cons. (L/100 km) | CO2 emission (g/km) |
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| C4 1.6 16vHDi |
| 2004–2008 | DV6ATED4 | 1560 cc |
| 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 215 N⋅m (159 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm | 5-speed manual | 1,257 kg (2,771 lb) | 180 km/h (112 mph) | 12.5 s | 4.7 | 125 |
| C4 1.6 16v HDi Airdream | 2008–2010 | 13.9 s | 4.5 | 119 | |||||||||
| C4 1.6 16v HDi (110CV) | 2004–2008 | DV6TED4 | 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 240 N⋅m (177 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm | 1,280 kg (2,822 lb) | 192 km/h (119 mph) | 11.2 s | 4.7 | 125 | ||||
| C4 1.6 16v HDi Airdream (110CV) | 2008–2010 | 260 N⋅m (192 lbf⋅ft) at 1,500 rpm | 12.4 s | 4.5 | 119 | ||||||||
| C4 1.6 16v HDi CMP-6 | 2006–2011 | 240 N⋅m (177 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm | 6-speed automated manual. | 11.2 s | 120 | ||||||||
| C4 2.0 16v HDi | 2004–2008 | DW10B | 1997 cc | 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 320 N⋅m (236 lbf⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm | 6-speed manual | 1,381 kg (3,045 lb) | 207 km/h (129 mph) | 9.7 s | 5.4 | 142 | ||
| C4 2.0 16v HDi Airdream | hatch | 2008–2010 | 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 340 N⋅m (251 lbf⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm | 10.5 s | 5.3 | 139 |
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Model code | B7 |
| Production | 2010–2018 2010–2020 (C4L and C4, China) 2012–2021 (C4 Lounge, Argentina) 2014–2022 (C4 Sedan, Russia) |
| Assembly | France:Mulhouse (PSA Mulhouse Plant) China:Wuhan (DPCA) Argentina:El Palomar Russia:Kaluga (PCMA Rus) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-doorsaloon 5-doorhatchback |
| Platform | PSA PF2 platform |
| Related | Citroën DS4 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed automated manual 6 speed automatic EAT6 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,608 mm (102.7 in) (hatchback) 2,710 mm (106.7 in) (saloon)[21] |
| Length | 4,329 mm (170.4 in) (hatchback) 4,621 mm (181.9 in) (saloon)[21] |
| Width | 1,789 mm (70.4 in) |
| Height | 1,491 mm (58.7 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Citroën C4 Cactus |
The second-generation Citroën C4 made its debut at the 2010Paris Salon before it was launched in September.[22] After its launch, it debuted at theParis Motor Show in October 2010 and went on sale in Europe under theCitroën brand one month later. The new model was slightly bigger than the last and was only available with five doors. A three-door version was omitted by the French company because of the low sales of the previous generation three-door, and to avoid the risk of cannibalizing theDS3 sales. The derived first-generationDS4 (B75) was offered as a more stylish and luxurious alternative.
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Compared to the outgoing model, the average new design of the French line is less eccentric. In general, the lines are less rounded, the front is characterized by large clusters with aggressive design "cut" on the top and a "step" on the underside. Clearly visible in the front grille is the Citroën, formed by extensions of the central logo. The engine hood is made more aggressive by two longitudinal ribs, while the bumper, which is also aggressive, has a rather large mouth, flanked by two air intakes and two slots for thefog lights.
The side view shows two longitudinal ribs, one just above the line of door handles and the other at the bottom. The tail is characterized by clusters that penetrate partially into the side and partly in theboot lid. The large bumper appears massive from the rearview but at the same time, it raises the threshold for overload. The dashboard of the second C4 series is characterized by blue-lit instrumentation in different shades, combining analog and digital technology. The dashboard, with the now ever-present display, is also modern in styling, and has some ribs, especially at the top, which complement the external lines of the bodywork. The steering wheel doesn't have a fixed hub like the first generation. The seats have a sporty design, with padded side panels, but offer little lateral support. The sofa is divisible according to the now familiar pattern 60–40, but it is not tilting. The luggage compartment offers up to 408 liters for the standard, expandable up to 1,183, by lowering the rear seat backrest.
The second-generation C4 received a facelift in 2015. The hatchback stayed in production until early 2018.[23]
The second series of C4 is provided with specific tires with low rolling resistance, and out of the 200 kg of polymer used in each sample, about 30 are environmentally friendly.
The structure of the Mk2 C4, and C4-II, is derived from that of the first series: even the wheelbase was unchanged, but there are some new features in this case. To make the car more comfortable, suspension geometry was slightly modified, and new bushes are used, albeit stillMacPherson struts in front andtorsion beam at the rear. The brakes are disc all around, the front ones being ventilated, withABS andESP standard across the range. Therack and pinion steering with electro-hydraulic power steering is carried over from the previous C4. The engine range includes three petrol and four diesel engines:
The e-HDi engine, which debuted on the C4 (and simultaneously on the C4 Picasso based on the first series), is mated to a 6-speed automaticgearbox, as well as the 1.6 engine THP. The other engines are available with a manual 5-speed (1.4 VTi, 1.6 VTi and 1.6 HDi 92 hp) or 6-speed (1.6 HDi112 hp and 2.0 HDi). The 1.6 VTi is also available with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
At the end of 2012, Citroën unveiled the saloon version called "C4L".[24] The saloon version was designed by the new PSA Style Centre inShanghai. It is produced for the Chinese market in theWuhan plant, and for the Russian market in theKaluga plant.[25]
The platform is the same as the C4 hatchback, with the wheelbase increased by 102 mm (4.0 in). The engine range was composed of the 1.6 VTI Prince THP from 155 to 170 hp (114 to 125 kW), and the new 1.8 VTI with 135 hp (99 kW) only for the Chinese market. All models are equipped withstop-start system.
The C4 saloon is manufactured inEl Palomar, Argentina, and was planned for launch in the Latin American market in late 2013.[26] In 2013, it contained 62% of regionally-made parts.[27]
The name of the vehicle is C4L in China, C4 Lounge in South America and C4 Sedan in Russia.
It was facelifted in 2016 for China and Russia, and in 2017 for South America. The design of the three versions has been standardized on the occasion of this facelift.
In 2019, the Chinese model received a new interior.[28]
In China, the C4L was discontinued in 2020. The C4 Lounge was also discontinued in Brazil late 2020, but stayed manufactured in Argentina to sold in local market until 2021.[29][30] The Russian market C4 Sedan was assembled up to 2022.[31]
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| Third generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Model code | C41 |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Assembly | Spain:Villaverde, Madrid (Stellantis Madrid Plant) |
| Designer | Sylvain Henry (C4 X, exterior)[32] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | |
| Platform | PSA EMP1 platform |
| Related | Peugeot 2008 Peugeot 208 DS 3 Crossback Opel Mokka Opel Corsa |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Electric motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (ë-C4) |
| Power output | List
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual (2020-2025) 8-speedEAT8 automatic 6-speedDual-Clutch Semi Automatic 1-speeddirect-drive (ë-C4) |
| Battery | 50 kWh 54 kWh |
| Electric range | 350–415 km (217–258 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105.1 in) |
| Length |
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| Width | 1,834 mm (72.2 in) |
| Height | 1,525 mm (60.0 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Citroën C4 Cactus Citroën DS4 Citroën C4L/C4 Lounge/C4 Sedan (for C4X) |
The third-generation C4 (C41) was revealed on 16 June 2020 with acoupe SUV styling. The interior receives a significant upgrade, as there are more upmarket materials and a larger, wider touchscreen.[33] The new C4 and ë-C4 are larger and based on an all-newEMP1 platform shared with theDS 3 Crossback,Opel Mokka,Opel Corsa,Peugeot 2008 andPeugeot 208.[34]
A four-door fastback-stylingsaloon version called theC4 X was unveiled in June 2022.
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Theelectric drive version, named theë-C4, features a 100 kW (134 hp) electric motor and a 50 kWh battery, capable of 350 km (217 mi) of range under theWLTP test.
A longer variation of the C4 with a saloon body style, called theC4 X, was unveiled in June 2022. It is the first Citroën to be designed under Pierre Leclercq supervision.[35] According to Citroën, the C4 X merges the elements of afastback, a 4-door saloon and anSUV.[36]
The C4 and the C4 X have the same wheelbase.[35] Using the traditional saloon-style boot opening, the cargo capacity has been increased from 380 L (84 imp gal) in the C4 to 510 L (110 imp gal) in the C4 X.[37]
An electric version, called ë-C4 X, is also available. It is the only version offered in many countries (UK,Benelux, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Nordic countries) where theICE C4 X was not sold. However, due to customer demand the ICE C4 X was made available in the UK in June 2023.[38][36]
At the2024 Paris Motor Show, Citroën unveiled the facelifted models of both the C4 and C4 X which are inspired from the Oli concept car previewed in 2022. Both models have a redesigned front fascia with the inclusion of latest brand logo and the C4 received a redesigned rear fascia with new LED taillights. Inside, there are new Advanced Comfort seats with thicker foam padding, a new 7" digital instrument cluster and the touchscreen infotainment system receives updated software. Other changes include new mild hybrid engines and the manual transmission option has been discontinued.[39][40]
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| Model | Year | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | 0–100 mph (0–161 km/h) | Top speed | Transmission | CO2 emission (g/km) |
| 1.2 Puretech | 2020-2025 | I3 | 1199 cc | 74 kW; 99 hp (100 PS) at 5,500 rpm | 205 N⋅m (151 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm | 10.8 (C4) 11.6 (C4X) | 114 mph (183 km/h) | 6-speed manual | 122-136 (C4) 123-136 (C4X) |
| 1.2 Puretech | 2020–present | I3 | 1199 cc | 96 kW; 130 hp (130 PS) at 5,550 rpm | 230 N⋅m (170 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm | 8.9 (C4 Manual) 9.4 (C4 EAT8) 10.3 (C4X) | 124 mph (200 km/h) | 6-speed manual (C4) (2020-2025) 8-speed automatic | 119-135 (C4 Manual) 131-142 (C4 EAT8, C4X) |
| 1.2 Puretech Turbo | 2020-2022 | I3 | 1199 cc | 114 kW; 153 hp (155 PS) at 5500 rpm | 250 N⋅m (180 lbf⋅ft) at 1750 rpm | 8.5 | 129 mph (208 km/h) | 8-speed automatic (C4) | 135 |
| 1.2 Puretech Turbo | 2024-present | I3 | 1199 cc | 74 kW; 99 hp (100 PS) at 5500 rpm | 205 N⋅m (151 lbf⋅ft) at 1750 rpm | 10.7 | 119 mph (192 km/h) | 6-speed dual clutch automatic (C4) | 107-125 |
| 1.2 Puretech Turbo | 2024-present | I3 | 1199 cc | 100 kW; 134 hp (136 PS) at 5500 rpm | 230 N⋅m (170 lbf⋅ft) at 1750 rpm | 8.0 (C4) 8.1 (C4X) | 128 mph (206 km/h) | 6-speed dual clutch automatic | 106-125 (C4) 107-125 (C4X) |
| Diesel engines | |||||||||
| 1.5 BlueHDiTurbo | 2020-2024 | I4 | 1499 cc | 96 kW; 130 hp (130 PS) at 3750 rpm | 300 N⋅m (220 lbf⋅ft) at 1750 rpm | 10.6 | 128 mph (206 km/h) | 8-speed automatic | 120-123 |
| Test | Points | % |
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| Overall: |   | |
| Adult occupant: | 30.5 | 80% |
| Child occupant: | 40.9 | 83% |
| Pedestrian: | 30.9 | 57% |
| Safety assist: | 10.2 | 63% |
The Citroën C4 Aircross is acompact SUV based on theMitsubishi ASX and thePeugeot 4008. It was featured at the2012 Geneva Motor Show. A four-wheel drive version of the Aircross is also available.[42][43]
The C4 Cactus is asubcompact crossover produced in PSA's Villaverde factory in Madrid, Spain since the first quarter of 2014. Sales commenced in France in June 2014. Although branded as the C4 Cactus, it is based on the smallerPF1 platform that underpins theC3 and theDS 3. In Europe, it was succeeded by the third generation C4, dropping the "Cactus" suffix.
| Year | Worldwide Production | Worldwide sales | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | TBA | 216,900[44] | |
| 2010 | TBA | 235,000[44] | |
| 2011 | 401,402[22] | 286,171[22] | Total production reaches 2,512,111 units.[22] |
| 2012 | 261,700[45] | 263,800[45] | Total production reaches 2,855,000 units.[45] |
| 2013 | 278,600[46] | 283,300[46] |
A much-anticipated C4World Rally Car, intended to replace the multipleWorld Rally Championship-winningCitroën Xsara WRC, was first sighted in2004 with testing duties assigned to double world rally championCarlos Sainz. Having once been earmarked for a late2005 competitive debut, the decision by the controlling PSA Group to withdraw bothCitroën and stablemates Peugeot from works participation at the end of the 2005 season led to the momentary abandonment of the project.
Since then, however, themarque etched in a comeback for the2007 season, during which a revived C4 WRC was scheduled for its official debut, with the then-thrice world championSébastien Loeb as the official first driver, andDani Sordo, the 2005Junior World Rally Champion, later confirmed alongside him after an impressive2006 season for the Spaniard. In their official debut at the2007 Monte Carlo Rally, the two C4 WRCs finished 1–2, with Loeb winning ahead of Sordo. Loeb has subsequently secured the2007,2008, and2009drivers' titles, with Citroën claiming the 2008 and 2009manufacturers' championships.
In the 2009 season, Citroën's satellite team,Citroën Junior Team, ran a C4 WRC forEvgeny Novikov,Conrad Rautenbach, and the 2008 junior world championSébastien Ogier. For the2010 season, the team ran a C4 WRC for Ogier and the2007Formula Oneworld championKimi Räikkönen. The 2003 world rally championPetter Solberg competes in a C4 WRC for his private team. The C4 WRC was replaced by theDS3 WRC for the2011 WRC season.[47]
Citroën also unveiled ahybrid concept WRC car at the2008 Paris Motor Show. The Citroën C4 WRC Hymotion4 uses aKERS system similar to that in thePeugeot 908 HY.[48]
The first generation C4 scored second place at the 2005European Car of the Year awards. It won the 2006World Car Design of the Year,[49] as well as theAutosport Rally Car of the Year in 2010
The second generation C4 (from 2010 onwards) was awarded aEuro NCAP Advanced Award for its eTouch Emergency & Assistance System.[50]
In 2023, the Citroën ë-C4 won the category of the 'Best Used Small Electric Car' at the Carbuyer Best Used Car Awards.[51]
The C4 Coupe has been produced byMajorette,Norev, andSolido, and the hatchback has been produced byNorev, and NewRay. The Citroën C4 WRC has been produced byHot Wheels.
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