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Citroen returns originality
CO represents a new rubric. Unlike experts from specialized automotive magazines over our tests, hundreds of automotive tests will not communicate, they rely exclusively on their own sensations and feelings. And make a virtual choice would I buy this car or did not buy? We are planning to recruit test pilots in companies from a wide range of business areas. Let's start with yourself: the taste and color of the journalists are trying Citroen C4.
Against the background of cheerful cars like C2 and C3, Citroen could not afford to release a gray and amorphous golf class model. So it happened: to replace a small XSARA (so far she was given the originality of only the victory of Sebastian Loéba in the World Rally Championship) Cracked bright Citroen C4.
The car was introduced in the fall at the Motor Show in Paris, and in February its sales began in Russia. Citroenovskaya Four is sold in two versions: in the form of three-door and five-door hatchbacks. Three-door (the French prefer to call his coupe) drown on the rally manner. Such a car is enough to put on low-profile rubber, plane the sponsors' logos, apply a combat coloring, and from three steps to distinguish C4 from the rally car can only be able to. Especially bizarre and stylishly looks curved in the form of an anti-cycle glass of the third (rear) door. More practical five-year and looks quieter. However, from the road stream its rounded silhouette can be allocated immediately.
Interior C4 competes in originality with the exterior. Speedometer readings (in the form of large numbers), fuel and oil, total and daily run, some other parameters are displayed on a liquid crystal display located in the dashboard center. The backlight brightness varies automatically depending on the level of illumination. Only a digital tachometer with an electronic scale is located in front of the driver right on the steering column.
One of the most spectacular parts of the cabin is the steering wheel. His hub with a stitched airbag when turning remains still! The French believe that it is more convenient to use the buttons located on the steering wheel (with their help, the auxiliary systems are controlled), and Airbag in the case of which will reveal exactly in the target.
Typically, the French row to the basic package of C4 includes three variants of flavors. Smells are sprayed through the dispenser built into the ventilation deflectors.
Citroen C4 is created on the Peugeot 307 platform, therefore, according to the characteristics of motors and manageability, these cars are very similar. But in the ideology of placement of the driver and passengers, the model differ markedly. In C4, landing is low with the legs stretched forward, and in the 307th fawn sitting more high, as in mini-Wen.
The first hero of the heading taste and color is five-door C4 with an engine of 1.6 liters (110 hp) and an automatic transmission (with the possibility of manual switching). The car has a rich configuration, which includes: bonus-control and anti-slip system, double-zone climate control, 8 airbags, parking sensors, rain sensor and automatic headlights, stereo system with the ability to connect a mobile phone with Bluetooth system, stamped discs. This version of the car is offered by the official Citroen dealer Auto Excese for 18,000 euros. The basic version of C4 with a 1.6 motor and automatt costs 16,750 euros.
Journalists of KO expressed their opinion on the new Citroen C4 model, responding to 10 standard questions:
1. Citroen C4 beautiful car?
2. Is it convenient to sit at the wheel of C4?
3. Is it convenient to be a passenger C4?
4. Do you have enough power C4 motor?
5. Suspension C4 for you too:
- soft,
- tough,
- exactly what is needed
6. Are you comfortable to manage C4?
7. What did you like this in this car?
8. What is you frankly annoying in this car?
9. Citroen C4 is a female or male car?
10. If you choose a golf class car, would you buy Citroen C4?
Elena Sitnikova, journal chef under a degree. Rides on Ford Focus
1. The car, indeed, stands out in the roadflow. In any case, the drivers turned their heads to see it. I would define the appearance of C4 with two words cute machine. It was not necessary to get used to pedals and other bodies of the Office. I liked the shape of the rift of the steering wheel, its size, but did not like the material from which he was made.
2. Driving is quite comfortable behind the wheel, but it's not too convenient to go to C4.
3. Adult passengers C4 in the rear places will not turn around, but for children there is enough space.
4. For urban motion, the motor power is enough. It seems to me that C4 is a 100 percent urban car for a student.
5. The C4 suspension seemed unnecessarily tough, especially if you compare it with my Ford Focus.
6. Drive the car sufficiently comfortable thanks to the final effort on the steering wheel (it is not too heavy and not too light). C4 is sharp enough, but not a jerk car.
7. Liked: Steering wheel, hook for handbag, cabin air flavoring, comfortable driver seat, good handling.
8. It seems to me that too much plastic in the interior decoration, frankly brake automatic, you need to get used to his thoughtfulness.
9. I would say, C4 girly car.
10. $ 23,000 for this car Frankly bust. However, the design is also worth an expensive.
Elmar Murtazayev, chef editor of the magazine company, travels to Opel Vectra:
1. The car stands out in the roadflow with its futuristic appearance, but I miss the rapidness in its outlines, it is too round.
2. Having worked for pedals and other management bodies did not have to. It is very convenient to use the control buttons departed on the steering column.
3. Troy adults on the rear sofa closely.
4. If you use the manual gear mode, the motor potential is enough for active driving style.
5. The suspension seemed tough, but I had such sports settings to my shower.
6. This car for the capital. Not only convenient to manage, but very catchy, attracting attention.
7. Liked the interior design, classic (low with elongated feet) driver landing.
8. Irritate sound when the central door lock is triggered.
9. It is equally suitable for men and for women.
10. Almost $ 23,000 for this car is a bit too much. However, I would agree to a cheaper C4 version with a mechanical gearbox.
Igor Komarov, car browser magazine company, travels to Opel Corsa.
1. Beautiful, especially on the background of the model, which C4 came to shift. It is not only a stylish, but also quite a functional car.
2. Chairs compared to the French models of the past years have become tougher and have a good profile. The back does not get tired.
3. Sit down in deep chairs on the rear row of seats is not very convenient.
4. In order to ride dynamically, it has to turn the motor all the time. To this, however, you quickly get used to, especially the engine even at high speeds does not make noise.
5. At high speeds, the C4 suspension behaves quite adequately the car tightly holds the road, but in the mode of calm urban traffic, Citroen seemed unnecessary hard.
6. Controls and information systems of the car, despite all their unusual, turned out to be quite functional and comfortable.
7. Designer sizes and a rich level of configuration, wipers, cleaning almost all windshield, and do not freeze in the cold.
8. Too rigid steering wheel plastic.
9. For the design of female. By manageability, male.
10. $ 23,000 quite adequate price for such a bright and richly equipped car. But in order to buy it, you need to fall in love with the design of C4. I just liked it.
Paul Sukhov, magazine browser company, chooses a car for purchase.
1. Especially beautiful the car looks FAQ: attracts attention to the elegant form of exterior mirrors of the rear view and the unusual design of the steering column. The quality of the separation materials of the cabin at the level of German cars.
2. Places for the driver is enough. Behind the wheel of C4 you feel quite free.
3. I believe that only the front passenger can feel absolutely comfortable in this car. For people in the rise above the average on the rear seats the place will not be enough.
4. It seemed that the car slowly reacts to pressing the gas pedal. Perhaps this is due to the feature of the gearbox. For a relaxed ride in the city of the motor, it is enough.
5. For urban car, the suspension could be softer.
6. The car has a good overview and predictable behavior on the road. True, it is not very convenient that the steering knobs are attached to the ram too low. The location of the tachometer and speedometer at different height requires addiction.
7. Design, especially the shape of the grille and headlights.
8. Excessive amount of information panels.
9. Rather female.
10. It is unlikely.
 
Igor Komarov
 

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