Test Drive Citroen C4 hatchback since 2008 hatchback
Flowers and smells
Citroen C4. Price: from 475000 rub. On sale: since September 2008 Raised by avid florists and scolded along Randevo on classmates an expression that is impossible to reflect the essence of the novelties from the double chevron. Updated and sniffed to restyled Citroen C4 managed during a test drive in the vicinity of Paris
Test pilot
Dmitry Tyatyuchenko, 32 years old, car journalist, driving experience 14 years old, Personal car Jeep Wrangler
MSA! The same manger Pa Sis-in Okoloparizh air unexpectedly said the image of Kisos Vorobyaninov, who tried in the body of the body and gestures to submit an updated Citroen C4. Smiling conspiratorist, a hungry old man drove his hands along the place on the hood, where he had already recently been central to the hood, stroked the emblem on the ApDeith Falseradiatic array of A la C5 and wasxically silent by the bad cloud of the new front bumper. In the ridiculous gestures of the giant thought, it was barely catchy embarrassment: they say, changes in the design of the model, of course, a little. But the task was initially another: minimal means to maximize the rusticity of the family Citroen C4. What, in fact, tried to fulfill with the help of light aesthetic strokes. Well, in effect? Without waiting for an answer, the boy is a vision (who will say that this is a girl, let it be the first to throw a stone in me!) Disappeared.
The predecessor, it seems, also did not suffer from regionalism, so that the result of the design efforts, frankly, in the eyes it was not particularly climbing. But at the same time in the appearance of the car there was something attractively new. The awareness of the metamorphosis has come later, when the previous C4 is rolled by the previous C4: due to the insignificant, at first glance, the model has really become more elegant and emotional, while remaining the same stylish. As a secured provincial, a couple of years ago came to the metropolis to study at the PR manager, who had already safely lost all his place habits, changed the sign on Honor and prepared to close other liones in all fronts.
True, a full-scale offensive may not be very difficult to choose: in search of novelty in the cabin it took a lot of time. Yes, the quality of the finishing materials apparently increased: the factory plastic of the instrument and door panels became more pleasant in the eyes and to the touch. But everything else was the same: and a comfortable steering wheel with an original fixed hub, and comfortable seats with a decent set of adjustments and a low fit, and neat small side view mirrors with a disgusting overview, and even built-in air flavoring. However, the loss still found: a separate electronic tachometer from the steering column logically moved to the central dashboard, having ceased to be a threat to the development of squint from the driver. It turns out that the manufacturer does a big bet on additional equipment. Here are just a few options from the entire extensive list, pre-installed in the test car, which managed to try on yourself. The control system for the involuntary crossing of the road markup will quickly educate the negligent driver to use the turn signals vibrate the chair sharply and uncomfortable. The USB port will allow you to connect compatible devices a small flash drive with music or audiobooks to screens a multi-hour standing in traffic jams. The navigation system is clear, adaptive bi-xenon headlights are nice, ESP is safe.
But there are two a truly serious trump card from a model of the new 1,6-liter gasoline engines developed in conjunction with BMW. The coupe is installed a more powerful 150-strong motor, paired with a 6-speed mechanic. Less than the outstanding design of Hatchback got 120 forces and 5-speed MCP. With such an aggregate combination, this C4 remained faithful to his vocation: for a simple family car, he was quite well accelerated, but overtaking was given to him with great difficulty than the jewelery brother, and the KP lever wrapped around. The dynamics initially a more sports compartment is noticeably brighter. The car was easier and asserted with both scene and high speed, without the slightest Lenza reacting to pressing the accelerator. Almost the same exactly Citroen answered other driver's appeals. On a straight line and with high-speed rebuilding, a sharp steering wheel (less than 3 revolutions) with a clear zero zone without problems kept the car on a given trajectory. Only in turns required small adjustments due to insufficient information content of the steering.
But the terrain can be fought with a large share of informativeness. The Citroen C4 suspension at least underwent a small upgrade, retained the former college. But for a modern pace of life, it is rather plus, allowing you to keep yourself in constant tone. Driving
I liked the car and dynamics and behavior on the road. In the city, he feels like a fish in the water.
Salon
Materials are good, ergonomic solutions at height, the equipment is worthy.
Comfort
Small outer mirrors seem simply superfluous.
Safety
Standard set for this class: ABS, EBD, BA and 2 front airbag in the database.
Price
Held at the same level of honor and praise!
Advantages and disadvantages + Stylish design, comfortable salon, worthy equipment, acceptable price, good handling.
- mediocre overview of the coupe, harsh suspension.
Specifications
Brand and Model - Citroen C4
Dimensions - 4288x1769x1458 mm
Engine - gasoline, 1598 cm3, 150 hp / 5800 min-1
Transmission - Mechanical, 6-speed
Dynamics - Max 212 km / h; 8.4 s to 100 km / h
Competitors - Opel Astra, Peugeot 308
Our opinion
The title-timeller of the brand in Russia Citroen C4 was performed quite deservedly: his share accounts for over 50% of the total number of sales. The updated version has become more characteristic, gained interesting, primarily origin, engines, and its price remains the same. So the prerequisites for expanding the circle of the model of the model has become at least three more.
Posted by: Dmitry Tyatyuchenko
A source: Magazine 5 Wheel [November 2008]
