Test drive Citroen C4 hatchback since 2008 Hatchback

Test Drive Citroen C4: "Frame La Fam!"

In Russia, the new Citroen C4 is available with three motors of a 1.6 liter volume. An old 110-strong unit left for the base five-door version.
The Russian premiere of the updated Citroen C4 took place at the 2008 Moscow Motor Show. The C4 2009 model year flashes with a new hood, rear optics, modified design of 16- and 17-inch wheels and other bumpers that lengthen the car by 15 mm. In addition, a falseradiator grille has changed and three new body colors appeared.
At the expense of new bumpers Citroen C4 has become 15 mm longer. In addition, the hood has changed, a falseradiator grille and rear lights, new 16- and 17-inch wheels appeared, and the palette of body colors received three new shades
The stylistic image of the five-year successful combination of elongated forms, front headlamps and elegant rear lights with a rapid silhouette characterized by a pronounced French design. It seems to be all innovations concerning the appearance of Citroen C4. In general, the exterior has fun, has become a little more modern and urbariser, which is just suitable for a small city car, which is positioned C4.
Three-door is even easier and rapidly. The machine with feed, bevelled under an acute angle to the roof line, is very dynamic in profile. Silhouette clinophone is emphasized by the rear lamps, focusing on the original rear racks.
The stylistic image of the five-year successful combination of elongated forms, front headlamps and elegant rear lights with a rapid silhouette characterized by a pronounced French design.
The interior has new finishes, characterized by higher quality. Tachometer, previously located on the fixed part of the steering column, now moved to the instrument panel into the center of the front panel. Now to remove the speedometer and tachometer readings, just one glance is enough. But to use the buttons and regulators on the branded Citroen stationary hub uncomfortable: this ergonomic algorithm is much better worked in the new Citroen C5. Why not take it from there?
The appearance was noticeably entertained, the updated C4The is modern and urbanner, which is just suitable for a small urban car, which is positioned four.
The front armchairs in moderation are comfortable, with medium side support without complaints about sports, but also is not felt. In 2009, Citroen C4 will appear on the Russian market with a new MyWay navigation system equipped with a color 7-inch screen and Bluetooth protocol. This navigation is the budget version of the Navidrive system, which, however, has also been upgraded: a new screen with a large resolution, a USB connector, as well as a 30 GB hard drive, ten of which can be used to download music.
Updated Citroen C4 uses improved finishing materials. Front seats have moderate lateral support without a sportiness application. Use the buttons and regulators on the branded Citroen stationary hub is inconvenient: this ergonomic algorithm is much better worked in the new Citroen C5. The cotton and non-informative selector of the automaton makes constantly waving past the right mode.
In Russia, the new Citroen C4 is available with three motors of a 1.6 liter volume. An old 110-strong unit left for the base five-door version. But further and the main differences of the updated C4 are found. Now the Frenchman with a double chevron on the hood is equipped with a new engine with a volume of 1.6 liters, which was developed by the PSA Peugeot Citroen Alliance with a BMW concern. By the way, these motors have been installed on PEUGEOT cars for almost two years.
Now the Frenchman with a double chevron on the hood is equipped with a new engine with a volume of 1.6 liters, which was developed by the PSA Peugeot Citroen Alliance with a BMW concern.
But first things first. Now a new atmospheric four gives 120 hp. And it can be aggregated with a 5-speed mechanic or a 4-range automaton, which, by the way, moved to the updated Citroen C4 unchanged. Turbated modification gives 150 hp and equipped with a new 6-speed mechanical gearbox. The version with the machine is defined by 10 hp Due to the features of the old automatic transmission, which cannot digest the power of more than 140 hp
On the left side of the bright and contrasting screen, an eletical tachometer appeared, which moved from the steering column. To the left of it is a block of control lamps, on the right indicators of non-impressed safety belts and open doors. On the stationary hub, indicators of turn signals, distant light and fog lights remained.
 
We for a test drive got a five-door Citroen C4 with an atmospheric 120-strong engine and a 4-speed automatic machine. Motor is good. In mode, when the possibilities of the machine are departed into the background, the engine demonstrates good traction and good elasticity. In addition, the French clearly worked with noise insulation of the engine compartment now in the C4 cabin it was quieter and more comfortable. Obviously disappointed automatic box. The cotton neinformative selector makes constantly missing the right mode. The slow reactions are manifested and when starting from the place, and under overtakers. On the country track, you need to pre-lay a few unnecessary seconds that are spent first to choose the desired speed (although there are only four of them), and then the switch itself. Sometimes it seems that when starting from the spot, the torque seems to wander in the depths of the transmission, looking for the right output. It is a pity that the excellent potential of the new motor was ruined with an old non-historical machine. But they say that C4 with a new 6-speed mechanic leaves a very good impression.
The French clearly worked with noise insulation of the engine compartment now in the C4 cabin has become quieter and more comfortable.
On the road Citroen C4 without excitement reliable and calm. In French hatchback, I do not want to drive and arrange traffic lights. The suspension is configured to a comfortable way. Small pits and road joints C4 swallows imperceptibly for passengers. Despite the changes that the rear suspension has undergone during the restyling, irregularities are more serious accompanied by characteristic accumulations. Steering with an electric amplifier is great for urban crowd, but with an increase in speed, the ram is empty in the okolonulous zone, which requires constant girlfriends, especially if the road canvate is not characterized in quality. But the light bulk will appreciate the beautiful half of humanity, when it will be necessary to manipulate on close parking. If you play turns, the stabilization system will immediately come into account, which is not turned off at speeds above 50 km / h and always ready to adjust the actions of the driver.
Steering with an electric amplifier is great for urban crowd, but with an increase in speed, the ram is empty in the okolonulous zone, which requires constant girlfriends, especially if the road canvate is not characterized in quality.
Undoubtedly, restyling went Citroen C4 for the benefit. The Frenchman smoked and acquired more quality materials in the cabin, became quieter and more comfortable. But the main advantage was the emergence of new engines that will help companies impose a competitive combat classmates. That's just if it were not for the old automaton, the disadvantages of which with new engines became even more explicit so if you are going to start in your garage Citroen C4, then I would advise only the manual transmission, at least until the automatic transmission is refined upgraded .
Ruslan Galimov
 
 
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Excellent motor
Good noise insulation
Stylish design
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Slow ACPP
Uncomfortable buttons on the hub
 
  
Price of the tested car - 635,500 rubles
Complete set of tested car
Steering wheel with fixed hub and with adjustment in height and depth
Cruise control with speed limiter
On-board computer
Transparent instrument combination
Stressed starter and battery for starting cold time
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Electronic brake effort distribution system
Emergency braking system
Electronic Stabilization Stability System (ESP) + Aps (Anti Personal System)
Front seat belts with pyrotechnic pretensioner and with an effort limiter + 3 rear 3-point safety belts with coil
Fastening ISOFIX for a children's chair on the rear side seats
Front driver and passenger airbags
Front side pillows + safety curtains front and rear (installed when ordering heating front seats: seat package)
Electronic immobilizer
Automatic door lock at speed Over 10 km / h
Alarm + Central Castle Sauperclocking
Fog lights
Plaidwater washers
Mirrors with e-mail. + Heated
Front and rear headrests (2 + 3)
Driver seat adjustment in three directions / passenger seat adjustment in two directions
Air conditioning + cabin filter + cooled glove compartment
Dual-zone climate control
Aromatizer air
Audio preparation (antenna + wires + multifunctional display a)
Audio Package: Tuner Audio System with RDS Function, CD Player With MP3 Support, 6 Speakers + Steering Wheel Control)
Bed Communication Kit Hands FREE Bluetooth + Double Radiostener + Multifunction Display C
Parking sensors in the rear bumper
Front EL.Stellows with Anti-Clamp Function
Multilayer windshield, side and rear tempered
Lower front and rear bumpers in body color
Mirrors in body color (except holders)
Pads on the bumpers, holders of external mirrors, door knobs in body color
Stamped discs 16 Azzana
Alloy wheels 16 Olympie
Specifications
Body
Type of body hatchback
Number of seats 5.
Trunk volume, l 320/1023
Curb weight, kg 1273
Full weight, kg 1761
Length, mm 4275
Width, mm 1773
Height, mm 1458
Wheel base, mm 2608
Road clearance, mm 120
Engine
Type gasoline with direct fuel injection
Front location transversely
Location and number of cylinders 4 in a row
Working volume, cm 1598
Cylinder diameter / piston stroke, mm
Compression ratio
Number of valves for cylinder 4
Maximum power, hp / rpm 120/6000
Maximum torque, nm / rpm 160/4250
Transmission
Transmission automatic 4-speed gearbox
Drive front
Front suspension independent, spring racks, triangular transverse levers, transverse stability stabilizer
Rear suspension semi-dependent, longitudinal levers, associated torsion, spring, transverse stability stabilizer
Front brakes disc ventilated
Rear brakes disk
Tires 205/55 R16
Dynamics
Maximum speed, km / h 187
Acceleration time 0-100 km / h, from 11.9
Fuel consumption, l / 100 km
urban cycle 9.3.
country cycle 5.5
mixed cycle 6.9
Fuel tank capacity, L 60
Fuel gasoline AI-95

 

 
 
 
 

A source: Carclub.ru.