Citroen C4 Aircons test drive since 2012 crossover
Citroen C4 Aircons. Hidden copy
Citroen conducted a test drive of its new C4 Aircons crossover on France roads. Actually, the main qualities of the novelty have long been familiar to everyone. However, this is just the case when we can say that a copy is better than the original.
Citroen C4 Aircons. Price: from 799,000 p. On sale: since May 2012
Andrey Mashnin, 49 years old, deputy. The editor -in -chief of the magazine, driving experience 13 years, personal car - Mitsubishi Galant.
In any conversation about C4 Aircons, his dad Mitsubishi ASX inevitably pops up, and then a comparison of the new Citroen news with a Japanese crossover follows. In parallel with the dad, I recall the brother of Peugeot 4008. In the end, it turns out that the new model is compared not with competitors, as usual, but almost with itself. That is, everything comes down to the search for ten differences.
In three quarters, the car looks great both in front and behind
Two years ago, by the way, when we tested Hokkaido just appeared ASX, everyone examined it exclusively against the background of the superstars of this class of Nissan Qashqai, the rest of the competitors were listed like this, for the box.
During the presentation of Aircross, in principle, we were also explained what it is better than a Japanese model. By the way, the project is one -time, or point, as the representative of Citroen said. At least, the release of Aircross is not considered as the beginning of a new era in relations with Mitsubishi.
Ahead of the expanse for both the driver and the passenger. Devices, buttons, glove compartment everything is convenient
So what, in fact, are the differences? And by and large only in appearance. The designers were given almost complete freedom, as a result of which the exterior was noticeably transformed. The main achievement is a pretty, harmonious, very Citroen front part. If you look from the side, then you immediately remember the ASX, which in itself is not bad. The view of the amateur: lights have a rather strange shape. The salon is spacious, comfortable, beautiful, without significant changes.
Devices like Mitsubishi ASX and Peugeot 4008 relatives
For the test, we took a two -liter all -wheel drive C4 with a variator and a 150 -liter engine. With. The route passed on a good road, partially on a non -extreme serpentine. On the way, it was quite heavy rain for some time, and a couple of times we moved off the track for filming. We drove all the way in 4WD mode.
There was no way to check the head lighting in the case, but in general it was done beautifully
The main thing that has attracted attention is that the car goes around the mountain, despite the fact that only two people are in the cabin almost without baggage. The motor on protracted lifts howls after 3,500 revolutions, and noise insulation does not save from this dull sound. Since the route had to climb the mountains for a long time, such musical accompaniment was frankly tired. As for the suspension, it was not possible to evaluate its comfort on minor road defects, the passage of bedridled police officers is harsh, the car is tapping on the humane serpentine, but within the rational. The dynamics of the car is not sports, frankly, it’s quite bourgeois. The steering and brakes are also normal for a calm ride, without extreme.
If you fold the hind backs, the trunk volume will reach almost 1200 liters
In addition to this version, we will sell the base 1.6 with mechanics and front -wheel drive, but sellers are more counting on a rich two -liter version. The calculation, of course, is correct, if only because in comparison with competitors and an expensive version of Aircons, almost 1.2 million rubles are not so expensive. (more than 100 thousand is cheaper than ASX in a comparable configuration), and all lovers of cheap crossovers have long languished in lines, waiting for the ordered Duster. In general, it is interesting to try the basic version, and in Russian conditions. So our acquaintance with the model will continue.
Our verdict
In the Trinity of the twins Mitsubishi ASX, Peugeot 4008 and Citroen C4 Aircross, Aircross looks most attractive in terms of design. And the price of rich configuration is lower than that of rivals. At the same time, the fate of the basic version 1.6, which in our market, may devour the hype of Renault Duster, is very vague.
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
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Beautiful design, convenience of the salon, comfortable suspension, relatively low price of maximum configuration.
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When climbing the mountain, the engine aches, unhurried acceleration, the lack of a diesel version for an unknown reason.
Driving
The car is very convenient in all respects, including driving. But not an athlete, of course.
Salon
Spacious and cozy. The situation will delight numerous representatives of the middle class.
Comfort
The level of comfort is sufficient to make the journey pleasant.
Safety
At the level of modern standards.
Price
The richest equipment is cheaper than the same for relatives.
We do not love
Adequately
Side mirrors are quite large, provide an excellent review.
Transparent
The glass roof is a pleasant thing, especially when it is not fogged, not icy and not dirty.
Technically
In 4WD Auto mode, the distribution of torque between the axes is carried out using electronic control.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 4340x1800x1625mm
Base 2670 mm
Equipped mass 1356 kg
Full weight 1870 kg
Clearance 168 mm
Trunk volume 416 l
The volume of the fuel tank is 63 liters
The engine is gasoline, 4-cylinder,
1998 cm3, 150/6000 hp/min-1
197/4200 Nm/min--1
Transmission variator
Dynamics 188 km/h, 10.9 s to 100 km/h
Fuel consumption 8.1 l/100 km in a mixed cycle
Competitors Mitsubishi ASX, Peugeot 4008, Nissan Qashqai
Source: Magazine 5 wheel [June 2012]
