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Boomerangs are not returned

Which side does not look at it, the outlines of the ancient fetown gun of the boomeranga will hide from the eye.

Characteristic breaks are read in the headlights and rear lights, in the design of the radiator lattice and bumpers. Even the roof line has some sickness, not to mention the wheels. Hardly appearing in Europe, Citroen-C4 boomerangs fly to Russia very soon. Official sales are about to begin in winter from the starting price of 13,500 euros.
Under the dictation of gears
Boomerangs on C4 appeared not by chance. This is a designer move, variations on the official logo of the Citroen brand in the form of a double chevron of those the most gears, from the production of which Andre Citroen began his work. So the C4 boomerangs are not historically related to the gun of Australian Aborigines. But they are surprisingly organically fit into the appearance of the car.
The coupe, besides the fact that it has three doors against five at hatchback, it has a dynamic back circuit. It is based on a coupe that is being prepared by combat Citroen for participation in the world rally championship, he will come to the change of Xara, which brought the world title in 2004.
When looking at the coupe and hatchback, it seems like two completely different cars in front of you, although the external dimensions and proportions match completely. The only difference is that due to the form of the rear bumper coupe by 13 mm longer.
Sizes and interior design are identical. Both body provide full-fledged places for five passengers.
And still he spins

However, there are a lot of surprises inside the driver, the main of which is the steering wheel with a fixed hub. She allowed us to concentrate in one place almost all controls. Look at the scheme (p. 40): everything is very functional. Involuntarily, I wonder how convenient it will be for the driver. But barely tried, you forget about the fears as if all my life was twisted only this irregular steering wheel.
On the track, I liked to set the speed of the cruise control keys. The digital value is highlighted in the lower right corner of the central display. We barely touch the gas or brake pedals, the car transmits speed control to the driver. But by pressing the memory key, restore the lost speed. In this case, you can remove legs with pedals and cross them.
Now I can't say that I liked the steering wheel of a new car. It is more correct to say that I liked the hub. After all, unlike all other steels, Citroenovsky spins around its axis, and not with the axis. And yet ... he is spinning. And this is the main thing. So, the era of car joysticks has not yet come.
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

In France, where the acquaintance with the Citroenovian novelty was held, outside the vehicle speed limited to us 90 km / h. In general, I am quite legitraged and try not to abuse hospitality. But the 90 km permitted me will not be given to anyone. And imagine: when rebuilding on this, quite safe for a modern car speed, the seat under me unexpectedly jerked and trembled. It turns out that the device warns about the intersection of the markup line. Just a little late to submit a rebuilding signal ... and literally received one place. That's about, do not get distracted and be attentive to yourself and other participants in the movement! Very useful thing.
This Citrock One is truly cared for sitting at the wheel and will save a lot of lives. It will be especially useful if the driver falls asleep that most often happens at high speeds and monotonous long-distance trails. That is why the threshold of the seats of the seat is 80 km / h. It is noteworthy that if you turned on the flashing before the intersection, the device will not work. Well, if they forgot the buzzer remind you from the same side of the seat with which you crossed the separation.
The adultering device immediately caused a lot of jokes. Someone painted his crime and punishment, someone offered to recover from machine owners equipped with such a controller, an additional penalty for violations of traffic rules, was warned!
However, the owner of the device in any case is doomed to additional costs: the Citroenovsky markup intersection controller is an option, and for additional safety, naturally, you need to pay.
Feeling of the coming

I had a chance to travel on three Citroen Fours: a red double-liter gasoline compartment and hatchbacks with gasoline and diesel engines with a volume of 1.6 liters. Of course, cars are characterized by temperament: a two-liter 180-strong motor cutting less than powerful fellow. Cars with leather upholstery of the cabin look solid. But if we summarize the impressions, then the main thing is the feeling of the future to which you touch, sowing behind the steering wheel C4. You are the driver of the car, ahead of time.
However, do not too much nose and do not go off from the realities of life. C4 creature is quite earthly. The car inherited Peugeot 307 suspension, his classmate from the model range of the parallel brand of the concern of PSA. Moreover: the production of C4 is located on the same factory facilities in Sosho in the south-east of France, where they make the 307th. C4 became the first of Citroen, which invaded Peugeot's possession after acquiring a double chevron brand.
That is why in motion he behaves the same way as peugeot 307, no longer yielding to him in art to keep the road. However, in turns, as it seemed to me, a futuristic car could be faster. However, the bulk of dating was under the rain. And the dry and wet asphalt concepts are different.

Comparing the diesel and gasoline engines 1.6 liters, I sincerely regretted that you will not supply diesel engines to Russia. Take a look at the characteristics after all, on a torque, diesel is unconditionally ahead, and if it is added to it low noise and economy (it consumes a third less fuel), it will become clear that the Russians are time to move to wide propaganda of diesel fuel across the country. Otherwise, scientific and technological progress will bypass us again.
For the first time on C4 Citroen introduced the concept of fragrant design, placing the right of the central ventilation deflector. Little container with air freshener. Nine offered flavors should naturally fit into the style of the car. Imagine studies proved that the smells are able to raise mood, cause a concentration of attention and vice versa. Citroen gave clearly to understand that the car, as a demanding lady, becomes challenged not only to appearance, but also to cosmetics and perfumery.
And since we were talking about the smells, the unrealized dream of a Russian motorist should at least smell the diesel felon, on one tank of which C4 is able to drive 1500 km.
And about boomerangs
As you know, boomerang Wooden throwing cloth in the Australians, the peoples of Southeast Asia, Ancient Egypt and Mexico has a feature without reaching the goal, describe the curve and return to the thrower. With C4 boomerangs, it seems that this will not happen. Engineers and designers of double Chevron reached the target: they turned out interesting, original and, most importantly, comfortable, safe car.