DS 4
Citroen DS 4
Overview
Manufacturer	Citroën (2010–2015) DS Automobiles (2015–2018)
Also called	Citroën DS4 (2010–2015)
Production	August 30, 2010–2018[1]
Assembly	France:Mulhouse (PSA Mulhouse Plant) Malaysia:Gurun (NAM)
Designer	Olivier Vincent[2]
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact executive car (C)
Body style	5-doorhatchback
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive orfour-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor	Citroën C4 Coupé
Successor	DS 4S DS 4 II (nowDS N°4) Citroën C4 (2020)

TheDS 4 is asubcompact hatchback, and it is the second model in theluxuryDS sub-brand created byCitroën, now an independent brand. Starting in 2021, it is currently in its second generation, which is based on an all-newEMP2 platform shared with theOpel Astra L andPeugeot 308 III. As of 2023^[update], it is currently slotted above theDS 3 and below theDS 7 Crossback.

Based upon theCitroën C4 II, the first generation was officially launched internationally in March 2011, but already on sale in some countries by the end of 2010.^[3] It features raised suspension to resemble acompact SUV and repositioned door handles to give it acoupé like silhouette.

The rear windows are fixed, and do not slide down or open outwards.^[4]

At launch, the petrol engines that powered the DS 4 were all a product of a collaboration betweenPSA andBMW, all being 1,598 cc four-cylinder, 16 valve units. The base VTi 120 was normally aspirated and put out 120 PS (88 kW). As its name implies it came with variable valve timing. The next engine up was the THP 155, essentially a turbocharged version of the VTi.

It put out 156 PS (115 kW) thanks to a twin-scroll turbocharger and dual overhead cams, and used a six-speed manual transmission. The most powerful engine option was the THP 200, a variation of the THP 155, but with an output of 200 PS (147 kW). Citroën initially offered two diesel engines in the DS 4 – the HDi 110, a 1,560 cc four-cylinder that put out 112 PS (82 kW) and the four-cylinder HDi 160 also found in the sedanCitroën C5. There was also a 2.0-litre diesel displacing 1,997 cc and producing 163 PS (120 kW).

The engine line up differs significantly. The DS 4 is available withStart&Stop technology and Citroën says that the battery has been optimised to withstand up to 600,000 starting cycles. The boot is 385 L (13.6 cu ft) and expand to 1,021 L (36.1 cu ft) with the back seats folded down. The DS 4's styling has been very well received by the international press.

It was electedMost Beautiful Car of the Year at the International Automobile Festival,^[5] beatingBMW’s newF10 5 Series andHonda's newCR-Zhybrid car. German magazineAuto Bild, and its partner magazines throughout Europe, have given it first prize for design, in its category in the contest Design Award.^[6] Production of the DS 4 ended in April 2018.

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  DS 4 Elegance
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  DS 4 Elegance

In August 2015, the facelifted DS 4 was announced by DS Automobiles, as part of their separation from Citroën to become a standalone brand. The revised model no longer featured Citroën badges, with the 'DS Wings' grille design. The facelift also introduces theDS 4 Crossback variation, fitted with large black wheels, wheel arch trims and roof bars.

The interior has been refined with door panels upholstered in Nappa leather while the seats are upholstered in semi-aniline leather featuring a signature 'watch-strap' design. The DS 4 also features a panoramic windscreen offering 45 degree upward vision for greater visibility while both the driver and passenger have rigid individual blinds and folding sun shields.^[7]

Petrol engines included a 96 kW (131 PS) and 230 Nm 1.2-litre engine mated to a 6-speed transmission which was available on the hatchback and Crossback versions and a 121 kW (165 PS) and 240 Nm 1,6-litre engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. There was also a 1.6-litre engine offering 155 kW (211 PS) and 285 Nm of torque, only be available for the DS4 hatchback. Diesel engines includes a 88 kW (120 PS) and 300 Nm 1.6-litre engine mated to either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission for both the hatchback and Crossback versions. There's also a 110 kW (150 PS) and 370 Nm 2.0-litre diesel engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission which is only available for the DS 4 hatchback. The diesel range is completed with a 2.0-litre diesel engine that offers 132 kW (179 PS) and 400 Nm of torque and is only available with a 6-speed automatic.

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  DS 4 Crossback
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  DS 4 Crossback

ANCAP test results
Citroen DS4 (2012)^[8]

Test	Score
Overall
Frontal offset	14.68/16
Side impact	16/16
Pole	2/2
Seat belt reminders	3/3
Whiplash protection	Good
Pedestrian protection	Marginal
Electronic stability control	Standard

Euro NCAP test results
Citroën DS 4 1.6 VTi base grade (LHD) (2011)^[9]

Test	Points	%
Overall:
Adult occupant:	32	90%
Child occupant:	39	80%
Pedestrian:	15	43%
Safety assist:	7	97%

TheEuropean New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) (Europe’s rough equivalent to the United States’sIIHS) gave the DS4 one five-star rating overall. ThePeugeot 508 was scored the same, with the only difference being a higher child occupant rating in the 508, and slightly higher pedestrian impact rating for the DS4.^[10]

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