New Citroen C4 - Should You Buy One in 2022?
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- Опубліковано 25 тра 2021
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This third generation C4 is a far more creditable offering for Citroen in the family hatchback sector. And, the French brand hopes, can play its part in rejuvenating this segment by integrating SUV style and the option of full electric power into traditional family hatch design. Plus there's a clever suspension system to make this contender feel really Citroen-esque.
Market and Model
Right, let's get to prices, which from the launch of this car were pitched in the £21,000 to £28,000 bracket for the combustion-engined models. You'll need a fair bit more for an equivalently-trimmed all-electric e-C4 of course; at the time of this test in Spring 2021, prospective customers for that variant were being asked to pay somewhere in the £31,000 to £32,500 bracket, following subtraction of the £2,500 Government Plug-in Car Grant. There's just a single five-door body shape (the first generation C4 could also be had as a 3-door Coupe) but there's plenty of spec choice. The feeblest combustion PureTech 100 petrol and BlueHDi 110 diesel engines can be had with an entry 'Sense' standard of trim but otherwise, both combustion and electric C4s are sold with a choice of four trim levels - 'Sense', 'Sense Plus', 'Shine' or top 'Shine Plus'.
Most will want the mid-range 'Sense Plus' or 'Shine' trim levels, which focus on the engines Citroen think most customers will want. The majority will be looking at the PureTech 130 petrol engine, with most likely to want to stump up the extra £1,400 the brand wants for the EAT8 8-speed automatic transmission that really suits this car, a gearbox you'll have to have if you want this petrol engine in the perkier 155hp form that's available with the top two levels of trim. Alternatives to PureTech petrol power cost more. Around £800 more if you want the BlueHDi 110hp manual model over a PureTech 130 manual. Or around £1,500 more if you want the BlueHDi 130 auto model over a PureTech 130 auto.
Cost of Ownership
So, petrol or electric? Of course, to make a proper judgement, you're going to need to peruse the combustion model efficiency figures - which are very class-competitive. The volume PureTech 130 EAT auto C4 variant returns up to 50.3mpg on the combined cycle and up to 130g/km of CO2 - or up to 54.7mpg and up to 120g/km in manual gearbox form. With the PureTech 155 auto model, the figures are up to 48.8mpg and up to 133g/km. As for the BlueHDi diesel versions, well to give you an idea, a plush 'Shine'-spec BlueHDi 130 EAT8 auto model manages up to 64.5mpg and up to 120g/km.
And electric? Well, the Department of Transport tells us that the average motorist in the UK covers 7,400 miles a year, which is the kind of mileage that would cost an e-C4 owner somewhere between £200 and £300 in added electricity charges, powering up from a typical 7.4kW garage wallbox on off peak rates, the variance depending on driving style and different electricity prices (we've assumed 11p per kWh). The same annual mileage in this PureTech petrol model would work out to somewhere between £750 and £820 - and you'd have to factor in more expensive annual garage servicing too.
Summary
All the ingredients for a strong showing are here as this third generation C4 nods to the two currently trending themes of crossover style and electrified power. Yet delivers them within a family hatchback package that traditional buyers in this segment can be comfortable with - quite literally, thanks to the Progressive Hydraulic Suspension set-up.
The French maker thinks this sector is 'right for changes' and this car delivers them without getting carried away with innovation, as its C4 Cactus predecessor rather did. And it's obviously significant that within the range lies the brand's first credible full-electric model. Ultimately though, what really matters is that what we have here is a proper Citroen - with all that means. Thank goodness for that.
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Would you buy the new Citroen C4?
Yes 🖖😊
we have! so comfy lovely style brilliant
Oui! 🙂
No.wet timing belt very bad idea needs a timing chain
I certainly would.
I drove one as a rental car in Spain. Great suspension. Has real road presence and looks futuristic. Very comfortable.
Brilliant to hear, Pavlo. 👍 Do you see yourself behind the wheel of one?
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply Yes, I can see myself behind the wheel of a C4. I've owned a wonderful DS5 for 4 years here in UK but as I'm planning to live abroad soon a left-hand drive C4 is at the top of the list.
Always great reviews guys.
Thanks for watching, Jay 👍
Great review, thankyou 👍
Thank you for watching, David! Are you interested in getting a Citroen C4?
One to consider for the future 👍
We have just ordered a new one in grey, fabulous car replacing our fabulous DS4
Great choice Sarah! What made you go with the C4 over other models?
I’m taking delivery on Friday a C4 1.2 155 Shine Plus EAT8 in the same red as you drove, will be coming from a 2019 C4 Cactus 1.2 110 Flair EAT6.
I would like to see a Cactus variant of this C4 at some stage, with a slightly raised ride height perhaps and the option of allgrip for us country folks.
That's great news, Lee. Enjoy your new car! What made you pick the C4 over other models?
That would be great to see 👍
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply I am a CItroën fanatic to be honest with you. Loved them since aged 10 when my late brother had a Brand New Saxo 1.6i SX Auto.
I had my first in 2005
05 C3 Exclusive Sensodrive
08 C2 VTR Sensodrive
11 C3 Exclusive Auto
14 C3 Picasso Exclusive EGS6
19 C4 Cactus Flair EAT6.
The Cactus lovely car as it is I am finding it difficult to get in and out now so Motability allowed me to change it early and the new C4 ticked all the boxes.
I was looking at upgrading from my 17 plate astra elite. Wanted something more economical that is also good second hand buy, with good kit as standard. Do like the styling, it's between this or a Peugeot 2008.
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I like the body and interior design but I don't like the puretech engines as they can be troublesome. For example, the cambelt runs in oil and can sometimes prematurely break (just like the Ford Ecoboost engine.) Citroen customer service is not always up to scratch either. Good review as always thanks.
Thank you for watching, Phil 👍 Are you looking for a new car at the moment?
I remember when I bought my Peugeot 405 1.6GR 93K I had to change the timing belt at 24k miles.
These puretech engines are reliable. Problem was with earlier 'Prince' engines that were developed together with BMW. They had timing chain issues just like in german VAG Tsi-engines. I would not buy a car with those engines or any car with DSG transmission. Puretechs are solid.
1:10 What a sight to behold
It's suspension actually works!
I have just ordered one of these, collecting it in march, im going from a 2020 honda civic to the C4 1.2 puretech 130 Sense PLS 6SP Ss
I have tried and failed to find a review on my one tho, every review seems to be regarding the highest or higher spec models, for example, i have gone with the urban grey cloth interior and the colour is caramel brown, it looks nice, felt comfortable but can someone give me a breakdown of what the difference will be between my Sense pls Ss model and say this one in the video?
Depends on the country... if you took the base model you dont get the radar, rear camera and sensors... other than that its the same
With citroen the different models mostly offer cosmetic differences and safety options (rear camera, sensors, radar)
This is why even when you look at the highest spec review, it also takes in what the base model has to offer ...
Again the difference is mainly in safety and not driving experience/feeling
@@RePlayBoy101 I appreciate the reply but unfortunately i cancelled my order, the salesmen (official citroen dealership) lied to me about when the car would arrive and about some of the technical specs, he'd told me that mine would have most of the top features but upon seeing one in that spec in person i noticed the differences were more than i was willing to pay for so i walked away because i'd hate to think what else he'd lied about.
Excellent review! Our 12 years old C5 X7 Hdi sedan was hit by a young Audi driver. Insurance company is supposed to call me soonish if its viable to repair it anymore. It seems unlikely as the rear axle was broken. The A4 rolled on the road and was pretty much totaled.
Its a shame as I would have wanted to keep driving our beloved C5. It was comfy and reliable cruiser. Fuel consumption of the 2-liter diesel was conservative and it had 70 liter tank. You could drive 1400 km with a full tank! I have been horrified of the ranges that EV's provide. Fuel prices are going up and it seems to get worse. Electricity will undoubtedly go up too and ranges seem very modest to my liking. I'm not sure what to do now.
I have been watching some car videos as I like to be informed of what's state of affairs in cars. This C4 is not the sedan I would prefer but seems otherwise perfect to me. C5 X seems kind of outlandish to me. 508 is more to my taste but I like C4 more because of its comfort, dampeners, seats, physical buttons.
World seems crazy right now and there's no way to know what future holds. Also, Full electric EV's with much better ranges should be coming in a couple of years. I miss my C5 but it seems I have to let it go. Let's see if I buy a car at all for the next couple of years.
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I ordered this car in July 2022, its now April 2023 and still hasn't arrived in the UK ! Be careful when ordering any vehicle from Stellantis / Citroën
Glad I avoided them their customer service was disgusting too. Did your car come??
I euthanised my beloved and brilliant 25 year old Citroen ZX 1.4i Avantage 18 months ago. Citroen would never have me back if I could afford another car :(
However this is the right design for me if I ever did, if it is not too wafty to drive - and this great review says it is not. It would suit my country walks, muddy / gravelly car parks and overnight touring lifestyle very well.
That's great to hear, thank you for watching. If you're ever in the market for a new Citroen, we're more than happy to get you behind the wheel of one. We supply every make and model in the UK 👍
I was impressed with the interior of a DS the other week. Comfy cars as well. Just wouldnt buy one, only because im not a fan of French cars in general.
je comprends elles sont super confortables jolies economiques et ne tombent jamais en panne ,et sont pour la plupart garanties 4 ou 5 ans maintenant je comprends elles sont francaises et pire!! 60 % boite de vitesse est fabriqué au pays de galles
vous avez raison il vaut mieux donner son argent a mme Merkel ou a des ouvriers coreens payés avec un lance pierre
Sucks
It sucks that other cars don't have a smooth ride like this C4