Test drive Citroen C4 hatchback since 2010 Hatchback
Citroen C4. And I love fishing ...
Withdrawal of a new car to the market a fascinating occupation, most of all resembling fishing Each movement of this or that automaker resembles the behavior of a fisherman who is ready to felt fish out of the reservoir: you first need to evaluate the weather on the market, then it is possible to explore, in what place is good Klevel, and only after that begin to prepare a high-quality balancing, which then should be carefully thrown in the intended place . The problem is that one and the same fishing technique will not work forever: the fish is tricky, constantly moves in search of what is more string. Therefore, the fisherman should act ingeniously. Some time ago, Citroie company looked around at his tactic and did not carefully wanted to change it. And the fish meanwhile fastened further and further
Fortunately, the French had enough courage to revise their concept. As a result, a whole brood of more friendly and less wiser machines came out: first C5, one smear replaced two models extravagant XM and Xantia, then C3, and in 2004 he debuted C4, replaced by a colorless car named XSARA (recently C4 was removed With production due to the release of the new generation model). The midview of the French brand is represented on the Russian market for a long time and all this time it officially sold domestic car dealerships, which means that the story of the fitting machine is easy to trace and this is a plus! The experience of operating these cars is consistent with considerable, and we will share them with pleasure.
They produced two types of C4: a pretty (five-door hatchback) and a beautiful (three-door, which the French called the coupe), the latter is quite often the roof is made of glass. By the way, C4 spawned a side branch of the CD-WEN & Picasso family.
One way or another, even today C4 one of the most recognizable golf class cars. No in this segment is a more saturated, juicy model. In general, the French have long been adapting to their cars with the help of design to distract attention from admitted flaws. So, C4 is not the most accurate assembly (early copies often encountered loose body parts). It is also worth noting that body parts for C4 are not suiced and restoring a broken car can pour out into a solid amount. True, in the case of this model, the accident is not a very common problem (C4 does not provoke on aggressive ride), as well as corrosion (the body is not bad protected from rust). But in the electrician there are failures, and the most different (built-with the C4 on the PEUGEOT 307 base, and there is enough concerns with its on-board network). In addition, thanks to the furious form of the stern, three hours may arise some completely natural difficulties with visibility.
The salon is externally quite good: the steering wheel with a fixed hub (it performs not only aesthetic function: in case of trouble, the pillow will always open in the same position), decent plastic, the original location of the instruments, and individual cars have even a regular flavoring agent. It is nice to look at the interior, but it's not very useful: the Ergonomics is average, the seats are not the most comfortable. In addition, many C4 on the go then and the case show crickets and creak. As compensation, the rich equipment of the majority of copies sold on the secondary market.
The driving quality of this model leaves much to be desired: on the relatively smooth road surface, the car is pleasantly riding to itself and goes, and on a broken canvas feel discomfort, increasing due to the noisy work of the suspension. The controllability will surely satisfy most of the owners, but the real connoisseur will be dissatisfied: it is somewhat sluggish, not to mention that at high speed the car behaves not as much as I would like. Overclocking dynamics is quite adequate: how many horsepower under the hood, so much acceleration is neither more nor less. At one time, the French have developed a line of engines, though not so incredibly extensive, as you used to do Volkswagen, but choose from what:
Weaker than all 1,4-liter motor with a capacity of 88 hp, it is also less likely to meet under the hood of this model;
The engine with a working volume of 1.6 L is presented in several variations: 109, 120 or 140 hp;
A gasoline 2-liter power unit can be both stuffed (143 hp), and is limited (180 hp);
exists (but rarely found in our market) a diesel engine of 1.6 liters (92110 hp);
Heads a 2-liter diesel list, developing 138 hp
The engines in this model are generally considered quite reliable, but rather demanding of service (the factory regulation at one time provided for inadequate dates for oil replacement times 20 thousand km, while this interval is better to reduce twice). Pretcheva, they are the quality of gasoline. Let's say, if you pour fuel on some nameless refueling, then the premature failure of a candle or oxygen sensor is not excluded (or worse than the appearance of nagar on the valves that interfere with it is tightly closed). Do not forget about the replacement of the timing belt (the factory regulation provides for this procedure every 90 thousand km).
French automatic boxes are famous for their unreliability in exactly the same extent, in which AISN transmission is known to incredible reliability. Many C4 owners were very complained about the automatic transmission, often refused among cars that did not exhaust the factory guarantee even half! In general, the diagnosis of this unit before buying is extremely desirable. The replacement of oil in the automatic transmission is not regulated, but some specialists are still advised to periodically refresh lubricant (about the same frequency with which the owners of old Honda change oil in the boxes of their cars, that is, once every 20 thousand km). Well, at least the manual transmission against the background of such disgrace is quite reliable.
Suspension Suppose and does not provide C4 incendiary handling or plush smoothness, but quite trouble-free: the main replacements occur, as a rule, after 100 thousand km of approximately so much (and even more) shock absorbers, ball supports relatively often have to change the racks of stabilizers and steering tips TAG: They and half the resource of the same shock absorbers do not serve. However, this is normal, because short-lived tips and stabilizer racks are common among machines operated in Russia. It's even a weak point to call it difficult. The life of the brake system of the brake system. Normal: pads and discs will have to change the stronger more often than other cars of this class.
Advantages and disadvantages of the model
Benefits
Recognizable appearance, stylish salon, good dynamics
disadvantages
Average handling, low level of driving comfort, unsuccessful ergonomics
Usually for the possession of a beautiful thing you have to pay, but not in this case. The reliability of Citroen C4 at a completely decent level, in addition, the cost of the main parts is not very high, which markedly the maintenance of the machine. Yes, there are nuances: if you take such a model, it is preferably with the manual transmission, and in addition you carefully choose refueling and strictly observe the distance with a passing car (however, the last two points perform almost any sane driver, despite the brand and model of your car). And you will be happy. Beautiful, air, french.
Characteristics
Type of body hatchback
Number of doors 3/5
Number of places 5
Length 4274/4260 mm
Width 1769/1773 mm
Height 1458 mm
Wheel base 2608 mm
Road clearance 150 mm
Type of suspension
front: independent, with MacPherson racks
rear: semi-dependent spring
Front Drive Type
Torkemose
front: Disk Ventilated
rear: disk
The volume of gas tank 60 l
Acceleration to 100 km / h * 13.4 s
Max. Speed \u200b\u200b* 187 km / h
Fuel consumption * Middle: 6.9 liters
* Data for a car with a 1.6-liter engine and automatic transmission.
