It just so happened that the updated C4 Sedan was given almost all the responsibility for the future. Citroen brand in Russia. Therefore, they approached the update thoughtfully and, we must pay tribute, unexpectedly productive.
In Russia, any newcomer is greeted “by clothes”. A breakthrough was expected from the updated C4, but the French did not radically change their appearance. The new image, which switched to the Kaluga “si-fourth” from the Chinese C6, only pulls on a “facelift”.
The car received an updated muzzle, namely the head light, chrome edging foglights and elegant bumper. Although some design decisions are bold and unusual. For example, the radiator grille crawled its edges to the corners of the eyes and turned into a single element with them. You will not find anything like this among the stiff Germans.
At the back, everything is much more prosaic: an upturned emblem, curly lights and a chrome trim between them.
In interior decoration also did without a revolution. Everywhere soft and pleasant to the touch materials. Kaluga assembly does not give itself away and sometimes turns out to be better than French and Spanish. The details, joints, seams and joints are in perfect order.
There is more logic in the location of the buttons on the center console, and the automatic transmission handle has ceased to pose as a ballerina dancing on a long bare leg. Now she does not have to jump within the jagged slot in the floor like Subaru did. The selector stroke is straight, the effort is adequate, and the handle is dressed in a stylish leather skirt.
Cloth chairs of budget configurations remained the same. But they are comfortable due to the long cushion and delight with well-tailored multi-colored trim. The steering wheel is upholstered in soft leather. The tidy is the same, and a tiny armrest is at hand. That's all the innovations.
But in the line power units there is an innovation. The French said goodbye to the old gasoline "dinosaur" and presented the C4 with three interesting engines with improved environmental and economic characteristics. The atmospheric 1.6-liter petrol engine develops 116 hp. with., and its turbocharged relative of the same displacement produces 150 liters. With. Acceleration to “hundreds” takes him 8.1 seconds.
The top turbo engine is fun and exciting. But the urban fuel consumption of 10 liters of the 95th and a certain harshness, not so much aggressive as nervous, makes the “gasoline” give way to the engine on “heavy” fuel. And this is now at the disposal of the brand. It is a 1.6-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 114 horsepower and a thrust of 270 Nm that is the most interesting and expensive toy for the Citroen C4 Sedan.
But that's not all. A simple mechanical "five-step" remained only in the basic, most budgetary configuration of Live, which, according to the brand's marketers, will occupy only a small segment in total sales. The vast majority of expensive Citroen C4 Sedan should be sold in Russia with a six-speed manual or with the new six-band "automatic" Aisin AT6 III.
To warm up the engine, you have to drive through the streets for about 20 minutes. In the parking lot until operating temperature he will not get: too low heat dissipation.
But in the cabin it gets warmer faster than on the gasoline versions of the "Frenchman". In the bowels of the central panel there is an electric "hair dryer", which begins to blow immediately after the engine and generator are started. This fundamentally changes the winter operation cars.
Two different pendants
One of the most important (if not generally key) features of the predecessor was an impenetrable suspension, free from rolls and breakdowns. In the novelty, this undoubted plus was preserved. But the behavior in different configurations and on different tires differs markedly. So, the diesel version forgives a lot, and the maximum gasoline behaves stricter. The reason is different suspension settings and, of course, different tires. This factor should be taken into account when choosing a car. For connoisseurs of suburban areas, the settings of a diesel car are more suitable.
The car is still being driven. The steering wheel, despite the pleasant heaviness, is empty, and the realization of its connection with the wheels does not come immediately. Here you need to get used to the features of the electric amplifier and rail. The long base gives the sedan excellent directional stability. More dense than on the Peugeot 408, the suspension keeps the body level. There is no swaying or rattling. But the car is noisy, and various hums and sounds are heard not only from “mandatory” places like wheel arches or engine compartment but also from unexpected sources. So, for example, plastic joints creak in the cold.
But Citroen was and still is unusual car. Its colossal charm allows you to feel like the owner of something exceptional and join the world of high aesthetics. The extravagant design and good platform from the sister Peugeot 408 has a chance to attract people who value their individuality above all else. Although the practicality of the car is also not to occupy.
News and test drives › Test drive: Finding improvements in the updated Citroen C4 sedan
Take me three times. Firstly, before getting acquainted with the updated Citroen C4 sedan, I will have time to ride a dorestyle. Secondly, it will be possible to find and talk technical specialist, whose presence on a test drive in Kazan is not advertised. Thirdly, in my hands will be the key to the only diesel car at the presentation. If it didn’t happen three times luck, I could consider modernization a banal “facelift” and write a lie. Indeed, in fact, the reform affected both engines and gearboxes - from now on, the car is perceived differently. Better!
Let's start with the power units. The sedan is equipped with two gasoline "fours" 1.6 - atmospheric VTi (116 hp, 150 N m) and supercharged THP (150 hp, 240 N m) - yes HDi turbodiesel (114 hp, 240 N m ) of the same volume. That is, the 120-horsepower engine left the range, taking with it the problematic four-band “automatic”. The presence of two pedals in Citroen now means that the box here is a six-speed Aisin AT6 III, which shifts gears 40% faster than the AT6 II before restyling. The same six steps are now in the C4 with “mechanics”, with the exception of the basic modification, where there are still five of them.
Modified gasoline engines meet Euro-6 standards, although according to the documents they are still certified in Russia for Euro-5. In the "turbo" replaced the pump high pressure and a thermostat whose temperature sensor before, he shamelessly lied and drove to the service, since the engine simply did not start due to an error. As for the diesel engine, it is well known from the related Peugeot 408 model. In France, the C4 hatchback has not shunned diesel fuel for a long time, ours thought, doubted - but now they decided. The "mechanical" heavy-fuel sedan will get a Driver's Choice Award from me, but I'm starting with the "automatic" C4 THP. The engine is started by a button to the left of the steering wheel.
A partner of a dense physique grumbles - the entrance / exit is inconvenient, he needs a wider doorway. Something else worries me. It seems that the steering wheel is adjustable in height and reach, the range of settings for the soft seat is decent. However, with a height of 187 cm, I invariably rest my knee on the sharp edge of the center console (“mechanics” or “automatic” - it doesn’t matter). For a tall front passenger, such a problem will pass if the back row is uninhabited. Moved away to the fullest, and that's it. The front seat cushion is short, the back slightly pushes out, there is no lumbar support, lateral support for show. But there is no crime in ergonomics, you can live.
Before the update, the “automatic” hung in second gear during acceleration and generally worked slowly. The new Aisin is more agile, making the noisy Sport mode completely irrelevant. I pressed the right pedal - overtook, on the left - slowed down as much as I wanted (a slight wadding of the brake drive was preserved). Soundproofing has not lost its former advantages (suspension, tires, wind are barely audible, but mostly quiet), but it has not acquired new ones either - wheel arches are still noisy. The return of the turbo engine is enough for me always and everywhere, besides, 150 “horses” now accelerate the C4 to hundreds faster: 8.1 s is not 9.6 for you. The maximum speed increased from 200 to 207 km/h. Not a bad result for a facelift.
"Tse-fourth" was on the drive test three years ago. Then we delivered a verdict on steering, recognizing feedback modest (everything is the same with her), but the smoothness of the ride has since improved thanks to the new Spanish-made KYB shock absorbers, which have been mounted since November 2014. The suspension did not become impenetrable, but it works out all types of defects more gently. The pre-styling car in the MKAD ruts had to be caught hard, the updated one behaves calmly and does not require every second taxiing.
The sedan provokes, you willy-nilly go fast. It feels like 80 km / h, on the digital speedometer - over a hundred. On good roads Tatarstan, where we are starting to test the car, war has been declared on exceeding the limits: cameras calculate and average speed, there are many traffic police cars on duty. We see that the locals do not drive, we roll carefully, like they do. In neighboring Chuvashia, on the contrary, the attitude to restrictions is indifferent. On an empty country road, we overcome the mark of 170 km / h to make sure that it is comfortable to drive in a Citroen. Climbing off-road is reckless, but the organizers insist - they paved a patch of liquid earth. Ground clearance of 176 mm allows you to keep the front bumper.
We transfer to diesel car on the new six-speed "mechanics" and realize that this is, perhaps, best citroen C4. Mutual understanding (what is there - unity!) With a well-coordinated tandem of a turbo engine and a box, you find it instantly: it is impossible to stall at the start. Lever strokes are short, gears of “medium length” are switched effortlessly, no need to part. The car briskly accelerates both in the "fifth" and in the "sixth". At the same time, fuel consumption in our, almost 90% extra-urban cycle is about 6.5 l / 100 km (three liters less than that of a gasoline “turbo-four”). The fact that I underestimated the diesel on the Peugeot 408, I blame the old "five-step".
I summarize like this. The car unconditionally liked the balance of qualities. A rare occurrence these days. The updated one is much better than its predecessor. It is clear that during the crisis, which will last at least another couple of years, the French sedan will not be a bestseller in Russia. But after the test, only positive emotions remained, so I want the “fourth”, especially the turbodiesel, to be as lucky as me.
Entertaining reading: test drive the updated Citroen C4 sedan
Competitors benefited from more modern engines and transmissions, as well as equipment .... The lesson was learned, and unlike many automakers who turn restyling into a cosmetic procedure, Citroen decided on radical measures. How effective, we learned on the roads of Tatarstan and Chuvashia.
Take a look at this face...
Thanks to double chevrons stretched to the full face, new front optics against the backdrop of a fat bumper and obligatory DRL LEDs, updated sedan you will not confuse with anything else. Someone may not like such a radical emphasis on only one part of the body, but in my opinion, it was due to him that the car, which was very conditionally associated with a truly French product, gained its own style.
IN rear optics invested less. With the same configuration, the stuffing was shaken up in it, replacing it with a newfangled one with LEDs. The prefix 3-D, of course, will increase the status and significance of innovations, but for an inexperienced buyer. However, so be it. The lanterns look really beautiful and are perfectly visible both day and night.
If you omit the new design alloy rims, which only notorious aesthetes pay attention to - the issue with the exterior can be closed ... As well as with the interior, in which there are no visible changes. However, Citroen representatives convinced me that the C4 Sedan is a very entertaining book, new edition which is worthy of detailed study.
With a red-hot iron, even the memory of a 120-horsepower was burned out of it gasoline engine Prince and the antediluvian four-speed automatic transmission AL4. The role of the base engine is completely given to the older and more reliable aspirated 1.6 TU5 series, and it is available both with mechanics and with an updated six-speed “automatic”. On the steps above - a 150-horsepower Prince turbo version (also with a six-speed automatic transmission), as well as a six-speed manual diesel engine. We'll start with the last one.
Diesel
The 1.6-liter 114-horsepower HDi familiar from the Peugeot 408 is as simple and unpretentious to operate as possible for modern diesel engines. The fact that he is eight-valve is not known to many. But this simplicity, with the Euro-5 environmental standard, which has not been forgotten, eliminates additional costs. Urea for exhaust cleaning? Forget!
The gearbox is short-stroke, with excellent selectivity - the likelihood of misses in steps, even for a beginner, is minimized. But it's not only that. Of all the modifications, this one seemed to me the best in terms of exchange rate stability. Under the heaviest engine, the front suspension was reinforced with stiffer springs and shock absorbers. Take turns on a far from flat, wet road- pure pleasure. Mandatory now for all complete sets of ESP did not work even once.
Turbo
If the pages of our "book" with a turbodiesel and a six-speed manual transmission left the most positive impressions, then the more familiar ones, dedicated to the already well-known 150-horsepower engine with a new six-speed "automatic" did not cause such an unambiguous perception. Firstly, there is little trust in the turbocharged “direct” Prince: in operation, the engine showed an oily appetite and annoyed it with breakdowns in fuel equipment. They seemed to work with reliability, but "the sediment remained." Secondly, the “petrol” suspension setting, which differs from the “diesel”, especially in combination with 17-inch wheels, was much less liked in the pits. This disadvantage was strongly manifested on the Chuvash peripheral roads that were far from ideal.
Well, but with a powerful gasoline engine offered maximum equipment: rear view camera, multimedia system with a seven-inch Touchdrive screen, supplemented by Carplay and Mirror Link software for visualizing Apple and Android content, push-button engine start and keyless entry in the car - all this is wonderful.
Here a few words should be said about the box. The French call it the “new EAT6”, but in fact it is still the same Aisin Warner TF70SC, released by the Japanese in 2009 specifically for PSA models. This is a "relative" of the famous TF80SC, which stood on several dozen modern models from Alfa Romeo 159 to Volvo S80.
What is the essence of the update? It is not disclosed in all details, only talking about the transition to a less viscous oil, updated software and friction clutches. As a result, we get reduced consumption and better dynamics. Improvements, in principle, are quite in the spirit of the times - friction losses are reduced and the torque converter lockup is tightened. Well, in action I liked the result, the main thing is not to forget to change the oil more often, preferably at every second MOT.
Test Drive Citroen C 4
Video test–drive/ cover (Citroen C4)
H and we will be watching her. But first, a few words about the car. The new Citroen C4 replaced its avant-garde predecessor, along with receiving Russian residence permit. The car is assembled at a plant in Kaluga, which had a positive effect on prices. Has it affected the quality?
What a scarcity of choice these days! And where are the famous French diesels? It's good that you can choose a gearbox. Manual 5-speed, automatic - four. It was the second one that we got. But there was no need to experience the joy of this - the machine with this transmission is too leisurely. But you can not remember why the car has a third pedal. That is just what a girl needs!
Well, here is a typical day of a motorist. It starts. right - with the washer fluid running out windshield! The hood opening algorithm did not please Nastya very much. Citroen C4 cannot boast of gas stops. Therefore, it is necessary to fix the cover with an outdated and inconvenient "poker". But it is not always in an immaculately clean condition. But unlike many competing cars, pouring this very liquid into a Citroen is not difficult. The mouth of the plastic tube is large and convenient. The lid opens easily and no need to reach into the bowels engine compartment. What's more, the handset can be removed from the socket! You need to fill in pesticides in winter or water in summer in the area of \u200b\u200bthe right headlight.
The worst thing for a manicure is to fill the car with fuel. As we know, french cars in this regard - especially insidious. The thing is that before the gas tank cap was opened with a key! I can think of only one explanation for this decision. When you take out the ignition key and walk with it to the gas tank, your car will definitely not be stolen.
Well, by definition, you will not forget to turn off the engine. Everything, there are no more pluses! After all, having put the car on the alarm, the unfortunate owner will have to go to the cashier along with the notorious cover! It's uncomfortable and not glamorous! Toli business new Citroen C4! Borrowing the idea from Ford, the French radically solved the problem. Now only the door with a seal clogs the gas tank neck! No more caps and keys! Nastya obviously likes this solution!
Our heroine is always in a hurry somewhere, so she often has to apply makeup while driving. Is it convenient to do this in a Citroen? Quite. There are no problems with space, the mirror on the sun visor is large and convenient. And most importantly, the suspension is relatively comfortable, so you can use lipstick and a mascara brush within the face, and not behind them. By the way, Citroen has a MacPherson strut in front, but an outdated cross beam in the back. But while the shock absorbers are new, the car does not sway much, and Nastya can safely break the rules traffic. Dear women, look at the screen and never do that!
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To prevent this experiment from ending in an accident, we decided to change the subject and asked the girl to test Citroen for climbing talents. A typical urban obstacle - a curb - was chosen as an unevenness. Or a curb, as it is called in the cultural capital of Russia. At first everything went well, and our heroine was ready to carefully slide down in the traditional way - diagonally: first with one wheel, then with the other. But at the last moment, the red Citroen almost turned pale. Nastya decided that it would be much more exciting to overcome the curb with two wheels at once! And she was right!
At that moment, we realized what an ingenious invention - bumpers made of soft plastic! When the rear wheels crashed down onto the sinful asphalt, the long mudguards literally arched the bumper! And to him - at least that! Neither the paint nor the form was damaged. By the way, ground clearance new items are not striking - only 130 mm in European version and a little more - in Russian. But there is a steel crankcase protection, which, of course, will come in handy more than once during such exits from the curbs.
A day without shopping is a wasted day! Nastya is going to go to the store, and at the same time check how roomy the trunk of the red hatchback is? And not in vain! They say that Citroen C4 can put all competitors on both blades when it comes to trunk volume. 380 liters with spare wheel and 408 without it! Compare: the ancestor of the class, the VW Golf hatchback latest generation has only 350 liters, and the most evil rival - new ford Focus also in the hatchback body has a pathetic 277 liters! Another question - is it convenient to use such a spacious cellar? Well, the shape is not bad, the loading height also does not force you to buy a stepladder, the backrests are folded in proportions of 2/3 and 1/3. Of course with female point of view, it would not hurt to add a remote closing / opening of the fifth door here. But, alas, Citroen does not offer this.
Finally, the working day came to an end. But here's the bad luck: our heroine completely forgot about the date in the restaurant! Is it possible to change clothes on the back sofa of Citroen C4? Sorry. what am I talking about? Oh yes, the sofa! According to Anastasia, it is absolutely not intended for these purposes. It's quite crowded and there is not a single wardrobe for clothes! Well, I won’t argue with the second one, but as for the internal space, there is, as they say, data. For example, the height from the rear seat cushion to the ceiling is 680 mm, the interior width in the same area is 1451 mm. The numbers are not record-breaking, but if you use the C4 for its intended purpose, it will calmly transport four large adults. Although in technical specifications is the number five. But you should always be prepared for the fact that one of the passengers suddenly remembers about dinner and she urgently needs to change clothes!
Well, in general, with female point view of this car. good because red color. And rides smoothly. And it doesn't make much noise. Knows how to drive where you want. It doesn't look too cheap, although the girlfriends in Mercedes will turn up their noses again. Well, okay!
Text: Dmitry Biryukov, Alexander Ignatiev
More traditional estimates consumer qualities See "ce-fourth" in the remaining blocks. I will announce the overall score that this car received according to the AUTOTOTAL system: 68 points.
Test drive Citroen C4 2014
Every year to maintain its position in the Russian market budget cars becomes more and more difficult. Nevertheless, French automakers still have enough knack to remain in the leading positions in sales. And there are objective reasons for this. Built on the basis of a hatchback, the Citroen C4 sedan managed to win the hearts of thousands of motorists around the world in two years. High efficiency, unpretentiousness and good dynamic characteristics- this is just a part of those positive qualities that can characterize C4. Let's see what advantages and disadvantages this model has and what allows it to hold onto the Russian market of budget sedans so tightly.
Exterior Citroen C4 2014
The appearance of the French car was developed by Shanghai specialists together with Russian designers - perhaps that is why the C4 model is considered a car created exclusively for the Russian market. As you know, the developers faced by no means an easy task - it was necessary to make compact hatchback compact sedan. A cursory glance at the exterior of the car, you can determine that they succeeded. But let's take a deeper look. The front of the car is the most beautiful part of it: attractive headlights and a grille that seems to merge with the emblem, refined lines and a sporty design. Another characteristic feature of the sedan version for the Russian market is the increased number of chrome inserts. Moreover, they are made quite qualitatively and will not burst in severe frost.
In profile, the shape of the car clearly resembles a hatchback. It happened so because luggage compartment turned out to be quite short, and the angle of inclination rear pillars practically did not change. It seems that the developers simply attached the trunk to the hatchback, not particularly bothering about changing the body structure. And this is a big minus. But in general, the design of the car is made at a fairly high level. The wheels of the C4 sedan are standard, they do not create much contrast.
The rear of the car is not particularly massive and has nice smooth shapes. The headlights look especially good together with the chrome trunk insert.
The French sedan has the following dimensional characteristics: length - 4621 mm, width - 1789 mm, height - 1496 mm. For the Russian market, the clearance was increased, for the C4 it is 165 mm. Wheelbase auto is 2708 mm.
Interior Citroen C4 2014
The rear row of seats has its own characteristics. There is enough legroom, but there is one drawback - there is no armrest, which today is almost the main attribute comfortable ride for passengers.
In general, the interior of the Citroen C4 can be assessed positively. There are certain drawbacks, but do not forget that this is a budget sedan, which can be forgiven for them.
Specifications Citroen C4 2014
Citroen C4 holds the road perfectly, and the suspension works out well on bumps that are typical for Russian roads. The official dealer of the French company in Russia offers three modifications of power units for the C4 sedan. All engines are in-line fours, the volume of each is 1.6 liters, but their performance differs from each other depending on the level of pressure in the cylinders and the presence of a turbine. Here are the main characteristics of the C4 units:
1) VTi 115 manual transmission: fuel - gasoline, torque - 150 Nm, power - 116 horsepower, maximum speed- 189 km / h, acceleration to 100 km / h - 10.9 seconds, fuel consumption per 100 km - 7.1 liters, gas tank volume - 60 liters.
2) VTi 120 automatic transmission: fuel - gasoline, torque - 160 Nm, power - 120 horsepower, maximum speed - 181 km / h, acceleration to 100 km / h - 12.8 seconds, fuel consumption per 100 km - 7, 1 liter, gas tank volume - 60 liters - what is the meaning of this engine is unclear, because with an increase in power and torque, for some reason (rather because of the machine), the speed characteristics of the car deteriorate.
3) THP 150 automatic transmission-6: fuel - gasoline, torque - 240 Nm, power (excellent for budget sedan) - 150 horsepower, maximum speed - 200 km / h, acceleration to hundreds - 9.6 seconds, fuel consumption per 100 km - 7.9 liters, gas tank volume - 60 liters.
Price for Citroen C4 2014
On the site official dealer Citroen in Russia, the price of C4 starts from 609 thousand rubles.
Swing four hundred miles along the roads of Tatarstan and Chuvashia on the updated Citroen C4 Sedan? Of course we're going! First of all, to find out: will this car, due to restyling, be able to win back positions in the C + segment in our market, and at the same time stretch Russian sales brands in general.
The previous two years were a real failure for the “double chevrons” in Russia, however, as well as for partners from Peugeot. Both last year and the year before last, sales of the brand fell at a rate two to three times higher than the rate of decline in the market as a whole, and in 2015 the company sold only a fifth of the number of cars that it sold in the relatively successful 2013.
Lots of mistakes. Moreover, most of them are strategic, and they are in no way directly related to the cars of the brand. How are the French going to reverse the trend? So far, alas, not by changing the general development policy, but just by their own cars. In particular, the promotion of a relatively stable "commercial" line. In the passenger segment, the main shock unit of the company is called to be the updated C4 Sedan.
It is possible to distinguish the novelty from the pre-reform "four-door" of the same name, first of all, when viewed from the front. New headlights, bumper and radiator grille, between the two horizontal bars of which LED daytime running lights “hide” running lights, made the sedan more elegant: the previous one looked somewhat ponderous from some angles.
From now on, head optics can also be completely LED: of course, in the "senior" trim levels. But the rear lights with the so-called 3D effect are available even to buyers of inexpensive versions.
The interior design of the C4 Sedan has not changed as a result of restyling, so Citroen representatives during the presentation of the model turned Special attention to the spaciousness in the cabin: almost a record-breaking wheelbase length in the class (2708 mm - more than new Skoda Octavia and Hyundai Elantra) allowed, according to them, to gain extra space for all residents of the salon.
I willingly believe! By myself, with a height of 193 cm, I sit down with a decent margin: there is plenty of space both above my head and in front of my knees; and for the feet under the front seat there was a place. What is hard to believe is that the sled driver's seat as long as possible: behind the wheel, I did not get a perfect fit. I wanted to “drive off” a little further, because the legs were too bent and because of this, I had to “pull up” the steering wheel too much so as not to prop it up with my knee.
Traditionally, Citroen did not save on the quality of interior trim. Plastic is worthy of cars of a higher class: it’s not just a “soft touch” - under your fingers it is served almost like fresh bread. Moreover, it is soft not only on the instrument visor and over the glove compartment, but also where the driver's or front passenger's foot can touch the side parts of the center console. Bravo, Citroen!
They only overdid it with the instrument panel: the three “wells” look beautiful, but only the speed readings from the digital understudy of the speedometer can be considered at a glance. You need to peer into the rest of the scales, and the speedometer especially let us down, the arrow of which is barely visible to the eye. Otherwise, there are no complaints about ergonomics, and the “climate” control unit can be used as an example for other “Germans”.
The front seats received polar reviews among colleagues: someone categorically scolded them, someone enthusiastically praised them. At the same time, those who have back problems unconditionally liked them: you go, they say, and you rest. Potential buyers should take note of this and do not neglect the opportunity to take a test drive in dealer center. What everyone, without exception, appreciated was the upholstery material of the chairs: in long road under the oncoming sun, the back does not sweat.
Here the rear row of seats is comfortable without any special reservations: the optimal angle of inclination of the backrest, and the padding is good - not soft, but not too hard. It is a pity that the armrest did not appear.
According to the “passport”, the trunk of the C4 Sedan holds 440 liters, but visually (and in the process of loading things too) it seems that the French did something wrong and did not take into account a good fifty liters. In addition, they are pleased with the large opening, the successful shape of the cargo compartment, and the fact that the hinges are removed into special compartments, and the latter almost do not “eat up” the usable space.
In motion, the impression of the updated C4 Sedan is almost directly dependent on which of the three 1.6-liter engines works under the hood. The basic atmospheric VTi 115 does not cause any emotions: it pulls diligently, but nothing more. At peak power of 116 hp. With. the motor only goes to the limit - at 6000 rpm, and the maximum 150 Nm of torque is available at 4000 rpm.
Therefore, in order to drive dynamically, this engine must be constantly “turned” by the obligatory activation of the Sport mode in the automatic transmission. But in this case, the rule “Not sure - do not overtake!” should become the life credo of the owner of the C4 VTi 115: each maneuver has to be calculated very carefully.
To the “automatic” itself (EAT6 of the Japanese company Aisin of the new, third generation), no questions arose: the box quickly “sorts through” the gears, “tugging” the downshifted one in time when overtaking. Its active character is revealed especially brightly in tandem with the THP 150 turbo engine.
Thanks to a 40% reduction (compared to the previous version of the gearbox) shift speed, as well as a maximum torque of 240 Nm developed by the engine, available already at 1400 rpm, the 150-horsepower C4 Sedan easily and naturally follows the pedal. And the moments of switching are felt only by the change in the sound with which the motor works.
And I would be ready to recognize such an engine-box pair as almost ideal if my colleague and I didn’t get a diesel C4 Sedan with an HDi 115 engine and a 6-speed “mechanics” for dessert.
France has long been famous not only for wine and the Louvre collection, but also for heavy-fuel engines. However, in this case The French seem to have outdone themselves! With the same displacement, a 114-horsepower turbodiesel develops 30 Nm more than a 150-horsepower petrol turbo engine, and this is felt both when starting from a standstill and when accelerating from 80 km / h. There is always a reserve under the pedal, and it makes no sense to unscrew the motor into a ringing: it pulls perfectly already at 1000-1500 rpm, and reaches the peak of thrust at 1750 rpm.
Switching stages with a slightly long-stroke, but perfectly adjusted both in terms of effort and in terms of clarity of movement and gear shifting with a lever is a pleasure! I also liked the clutch: the effort on the pedal is a bit big, but it is informative and its travel is small.
The chassis of the updated C4 sedan is another striking advantage. Roads in the Republic of Tatarstan and neighboring Chuvashia are good only in major cities. Highways of local importance are replete with potholes as deep as an asphalt layer, and waves, in some places representing real springboards. At times, you even go like on a washboard.
On such roads, the new C4 Sedan rides very well - there is enough smoothness and energy intensity. Moreover, the installation of optional 17-inch rims has practically no effect on comfort: on “17” wheels, the car only collects various kinds of road “small things” in a little more detail and reacts a little more nervously to technological joints on bridges and overpasses. But in any case, it confidently smooths out pits with sharp edges, and in order to feel how the shock absorbers choose the compression stroke, you either need to miss a pit half a wheel deep, or drive over bumps quite mercilessly. By the way, shock absorbers for PSA concern Peugeot Citroen now produced by the eminent company Kayaba.
The updated C4 Sedan is not afraid of country roads: they gain a clearance of 176 mm under a metal crankcase, an energy-intensive suspension, and on cars with an “automatic” there is also a “winter” gearbox mode. The latter is designed not only for snowy roads, but also for slippery surfaces.
Handling of the updated C4 sedan is good regardless of modification. The car may not spur you on to “play hooligans”, but it does not oppose active driving either. The French sedan is stable on a straight line and tenaciously holds the trajectory in turns. And the steering is well balanced: the only thing you can find fault with is the lack of a clear "zero" position of the steering wheel. However, this does not interfere with the feel of the car: the steering wheel is moderately easy to move, does not require extra effort in the parking lot and is quite informative in turns. In general, Citroen found a very good balance of comfort and handling. Also, the brakes are great. It is not difficult to rein the car at least sharply, at least smoothly: the pedal is quite informative, and the car is stable when slowing down.
What is the bottom line?
By itself, the Citroen C4 Sedan is a car that has been able to, if not completely change the attitude of Russians towards the French car industry, then at least make the notorious “rule of three F” irrelevant. Interfered with, as they say, external factors - not the most developed dealer network, weak advertising activity, and most importantly - soaring prices, which, whatever one may say, were still superimposed on a certain biased attitude of buyers.
Restyling and had to correct Citroen, including the last factor. Don't say that updated price leaves no chance for reflection, however, in the current conditions, the price turned out to be at least adequate: 899,000 rubles for a “base” with ESP “mechanics”, air conditioning and full power accessories. The main question is: will it be possible to put the version with the "automatic", which is the most popular at the moment, into a psychological one million rubles?
In addition, if the French are able, as they promise, to increase the level of localization of the C4 sedan and, accordingly, maintain prices for a long time, competitors in the C + class of the Russian market will have to seriously reckon with such a strong rival. In general, the rudders of the Citroen boat are transferred “to the ascent”, but, as usual with the French, there are a lot of “ifs” along the way “up” ...
| Characteristics | Citroen C4 Sedan 1.6AT | Citroen C4 Sedan 1.6 THP AT | Citroen C4 Sedan 1.6 HDi |
| Specifications | |||
| Length, width, height in mm | 4644 x 1789 x 1518 | 4644 x 1789 x 1518 | 4644 x 1789 x 1518 |
| Curb weight, kg | 1365 | 1374 | 1357 |
| Trunk volume, l | 440 | 440 | 440 |
| Clearance, mm | 176 | 176 | 176 |
| Engine | |||
| Type | Petrol, 4R | Turbo petrol, 4R | Turbodiesel, 4R |
| Volume, see cube. | 1587 | 1598 | 1560 |
| Power, hp at rpm | 116/6050 | 150/6000 | 114/3600 |
| Torque, Nm at rpm | 150/1750 | 240/1400 | 270/1750 |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-speed | Automatic, 6-speed | Mechanical, 6-speed |
| Drive unit | Front | Front | Front |
| Driving parameters | |||
| Acceleration to 100 km/h, sec | 12.5 | 8,1 | 11,4 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 188 | 207 | 187 |
| Average fuel consumption, l | 6.6 | 6,5 | 4,8 |
Citroen C4 Sedan
Whole photo session
The only negative is the buildup on a wavy road. However, it does not reach threatening values and does not cause discomfort. At the same time, course stability is at a height. The sedan holds a straight line well. high speed and practically does not respond to rutting. The steering wheel is filled with a viscous, artificial effort, not sparkling with information content (as in the pre-styling version). Pretty in corners soft suspension does not allow "anneal". And it’s not necessary, Citroen C4 is bought for a calm and comfortable movement, and not necessarily on asphalt. A rather broken primer led to one of the points of the route, and a sedan with a 176-mm ground clearance, which some crossovers would envy, successfully reached its destination.
The most powerful, 150-horsepower version liked the torquey engine and timely work automatic box gears. Her suspension is a little denser, which makes it even better to take a hit on a broken road. And the steering wheel turned out to be not so heavy, and the effort on it became more natural - most likely due to the light front end (diesel weighs more) and tightened chassis settings. Such a modification also drives into corners better than the diesel version, although there is no talk of sporty behavior.
Well, the golden mean is a 116-horsepower gasoline version with an “automatic”. In terms of suspension, such a car is similar to a diesel modification, and in turns it behaves no worse than the 150-horsepower version. And the tandem of the engine with the gearbox is quite good. When trying to accelerate intensively, however, the motor “howls” quite loudly and strainedly at high speeds, but in most traffic situations it just doesn’t get to that, because the traction armament is more than enough. Compared to the previous 120-horsepower version, equipped with the old 4-band "automatic", the acceleration control of the new car is clearly better. In a word, in all respects, this modification is best option. It is not for nothing that up to 47% of demand is predicted for its share.
So, restyling benefited the Citroen C4 sedan. More modern appearance, new technical equipment, reduced price and advanced equipment (basic and optional) should certainly attract new buyers. And I would also recommend ordering LED headlights when buying - they shine just gorgeous!
Author Dmitry Zaitsev, columnist for the Avtopanorama magazine Edition Autopanorama №2 2017 Photo photo of the manufacturer
At a time when many French cars quietly and in English left the Russian market, the far from the most popular Citroen C4 sedan unexpectedly reminded of itself with restyling.
Even three years ago, when there was no smell of a crisis, few people undertook to give a forecast for a model that was originally released to the Celestial Empire market and later adapted for production and operation in Russia. A lot of virtues in the form of a clearance of 176 mm, a huge wheelbase of 2,708 mm for the C-class and, accordingly, spaciousness in the cabin, as well as a low price for those times, were not enough.
Competitors won due to more modern engines and transmissions, as well as equipment .... The lesson was learned, and unlike many automakers who turn restyling into a cosmetic procedure, Citroen decided to take drastic measures. How effective, we learned on the roads of Tatarstan and Chuvashia.
Take a look at this face...
Thanks to the double chevrons stretched to the full face, new front optics against the backdrop of a fat bumper and obligatory DRL LEDs, the updated sedan cannot be confused with anything else. Someone may not like such a radical emphasis on only one part of the body, but in my opinion, it was due to him that the car, which was very conditionally associated with a truly French product, gained its own style.
from 899 000 rubles
In the rear optics invested less. With the same configuration, the stuffing was shaken up in it, replacing it with a newfangled one with LEDs. The prefix 3-D, of course, will increase the status and significance of innovations, but for an inexperienced buyer. However, so be it. The lanterns look really beautiful and are perfectly visible both day and night.
If we omit the new design of alloy wheels, which only notorious aesthetes pay attention to, the issue with the exterior can be closed ... As well as with the interior, in which there are no visible changes. However, Citroen representatives convinced me that the C4 Sedan is a very entertaining book, the new edition of which is worthy of detailed study.
Even the memory of the 120-horsepower Prince gasoline engine and the antediluvian four-speed automatic transmission AL4 were burned out of it with a red-hot iron. The role of the base engine is completely given to the older and more reliable aspirated 1.6 TU5 series, and it is available both with mechanics and with an updated six-speed “automatic”. On the steps above - a 150-horsepower Prince turbo version (also with a six-speed automatic transmission), as well as a six-speed manual diesel engine. We'll start with the last one.
Citroen C4 sedan
Consumption per 100 km
Diesel
Fuel tank volume
The 1.6-liter 114-horsepower HDi, familiar from the Peugeot 408, is as simple and unpretentious to operate as modern diesels can be. The fact that he is eight-valve is not known to many. But this simplicity, with the Euro-5 environmental standard, which has not been forgotten, eliminates additional costs. Urea for exhaust cleaning? Forget!
On the move, such a car turned out to be frisky, although noisy and with noticeable vibrations. The tandem with a six-speed manual gearbox, which is offered for this engine, turned out to be very successful. Even according to calculations on-board computer 1,000 km on one 60-liter tank is a lot. And if you try, you can probably save another hundred kilometers.
The gearbox is short-stroke, with excellent selectivity - the likelihood of misses in steps, even for a beginner, is minimized. But it's not only that. Of all the modifications, this one seemed to me the best in terms of exchange rate stability. Under the heaviest engine, the front suspension was reinforced with stiffer springs and shock absorbers. Taking turns on a far from smooth, wet road is a pleasure. Mandatory now for all complete sets of ESP did not work even once.
Trunk volume
440 liters
Eh, a little more silence in the cabin and a good six-speed automatic transmission ... Alas, a turbodiesel in a car of this class is always a compromise, and the presence of an “automatic” will raise the price beyond consumer demand. However, to disclose prices, with the exception of 899,000 rubles for the base gasoline Citroen version as long as you don't rush...
Turbo
If the pages of our “book” with a turbodiesel and a six-speed manual gearbox left the most positive impressions, then the more familiar ones, dedicated to the already well-known 150-horsepower engine with a new six-speed “automatic”, did not cause such an unambiguous perception. Firstly, there is little trust in the turbocharged “direct” Prince: in operation, the engine showed an oily appetite and annoyed it with breakdowns in fuel equipment. They seemed to work with reliability, but "the sediment remained." Secondly, the “petrol” suspension setting, which differs from the “diesel”, especially in combination with 17-inch wheels, was much less liked in the pits. This disadvantage was strongly manifested on the Chuvash peripheral roads that were far from ideal.
Well, on the other hand, with a powerful gasoline engine, the maximum equipment is offered: a rear-view camera, a multimedia system with a seven-inch Touchdrive screen, supplemented by Carplay and Mirror Link software for visualizing Apple and Android content, push-button engine start and keyless access to the car - all this is amazing.
Yes, and the dynamics of such a car is not bad, the engine does not roar even beyond 3,000 rpm, the gears switch smoothly and quickly both up and down. But from a turbocharged engine, besides such power, you expect more, if not in numbers, but in sensations.
Here a few words should be said about the box. The French call it the “new EAT6”, but in fact it is still the same Aisin Warner TF70SC, released by the Japanese in 2009 specifically for PSA models. This is a "relative" of the famous TF80SC, which was on several dozen modern models from Alfa Romeo 159 to Volvo S80.
What is the essence of the update? It is not disclosed in all details, only talking about the transition to a less viscous oil, updated software and friction clutches. As a result, we get reduced consumption and better dynamics. Improvements, in principle, are quite in the spirit of the times - friction losses are reduced and the torque converter lockup is tightened. Well, in action I liked the result, the main thing is not to forget to change the oil more often, preferably at every second MOT.
Citroen C4 sedan
Brief specifications:
Dimensions, mm (L / W / H):
4644 x 1789 x 1518
Power, l. With.:
116VTi (150THP, 114HDi)
Maximum speed, km/h:
188 (AKP) (207, 187)
Acceleration, from 0-100 km/h:
12.5 (AKP) (8.1, 11.4)
Transmission:
five-speed manual, six-speed manual, six-speed automatic
Front
01 /3
Base
The last, slightly edited pages of the "book", which acquired a catchy cover, had to be opened with some apprehension. What impressions will a 116-horsepower aspirated engine make with the same updated six-speed? It's no secret that base motors, besides with the "automatic", for the most part weak and dull, like the current weather with endless, drizzling rain. Surprisingly, I was wrong. The well-deserved aspirated TU5, which was not put into consumption by someone's strong-willed decision, is extremely obedient, since the control unit has been finalized. It was not presented in combination with the old five-speed manual gearbox, but for automatic transmission motor performance was sufficient. Moreover, it is hardly much worse than the top-end Turbo Prince, and certainly significantly more reliable.
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Naturally, there is no talk of any “sport”, but the thrust is even, in almost the entire rev range, and even on the verge of a cutoff, the engine tries to gain a few extra kilometers per hour. He copes with the basic discipline of “overclocking” like a solid good rider. At least better than similar motors from many well-known manufacturers. Going to overtake at 80 km / h is also not scary. AKP quickly tucks downshift(the switching speed, according to the engineers, was increased by 40%), and if you need a special jerk, you push the kick-down step, and here it is ... But it’s better not to bring the engine to extreme, it’s not for that. But in normal modes, this version of the C4 sedan is the most comfortable.
The base suspension, combined with 16-inch tires, proved to be the most balanced, if not “impenetrable”, and at the same time not “oak”. And on all types of coverage. From licked asphalt to a muddy country road with a rut that few competitors in the C-class will put their hands on. Of course, a sedan is not an SUV, but the mentioned ground clearance of 176 mm is not superfluous in Russia, and the innovation in the form of a steel crankcase can only be applauded.
Under the new standard
All of the above is perhaps the necessary minimum that you should know and consider when buying this car. Other innovations, including air conditioning in the base, heated windshield in more expensive versions, Hill Assist systems to help when starting uphill and controlling “blind spots”, LED headlights, which, alas, without washers and in dirty weather, they will have to be constantly wiped, as well as many other little things, of course, are important. But the main purpose of the car is to drive without causing trouble to the driver and passengers, they, according to by and large, affect to a much lesser extent than engines, gearboxes and suspensions.
the site has covered more than 400 kilometers on the updated Citroen C4 sedan on the smooth asphalt of the Republic of Tatarstan and broken roads Chuvashia, in order to evaluate in practice the results of the modernization of all modifications of this "Russian" car.
Since the start of production and sales in Russia Citroen sedan C4 is less than two years old. So why did the company convene auto journalists for new test drive model, which, in fact, was not even upgraded? Oddly enough, the reason was the emergence of two new trim levels: Optimum and Lounge, which Citroen has special hopes for.
On April 2, PSMA Rus launched the production of the Citroën C4 sedan, designed for the Russian market, at its plant in the Kaluga region. It is clear that the word "designed" here should be politely changed to "modified", because the Citroën C4-based sedan appeared a few months ago in China, for the local market. Now, therefore, the area of its distribution is expanding to the countries of Latin America and Russia. For Citroen it is from now on main model in our market, replacing the C4 hatchback on the Kaluga conveyor. The latter will now be delivered to us from France: the expected fall in sales of the hatch makes its local production unprofitable.
Stories about road trips in a Citroen C4
For a correct perception, I strongly recommend that you first read the report on the first part of our trip. But it's up to you :). So, on Tuesday, July 23rd, we finally got to Montenegro, where, in fact, we followed, and by 11 pm that day, after a short wander, we found our apartment in the village of Becici. The owner's wife turned out to be Russian, she showed and explained everything to us, we paid her 295 euros for four days (a prepayment of 65 euros was sent from St. Petersburg via Western Union).
Still, autotravel is one of the types of addiction. I started planning this trip literally a week, maybe a little more, after I returned from Bulgaria last August. Almost a year has passed and here we are again moving towards adventures and new countries. I must also say that our last year's experience inspired many of my friends and acquaintances to travel independently, even my dad decided to take a short trip around Bulgaria in a rented car.
So, on the eve of the new year 2013 and the weekend following it, a dilemma arose: how to celebrate New Year's Eve and what to do during the ten days of January? Traditional options came to mind: rent a "house in the mountains" - a warm company - Olivier - a hangover. It is because of the traditional this option was rejected. I wanted something new. Closer to December 30, the plan finally matured. It was decided: we go by car to the Crimea along the “short” road (via a ferry crossing) for 5-7 days.
On dark winter evenings, when the snow was slowly circling outside the window, I dreamed of the warm sea, high mountains and southern colored houses, immersed in greenery on their slopes. In addition, memories of last year's trip spurred on new achievements. Decided! Let's go to Italy! And since I have long wanted to visit the Côte d'Azur and Provence, we will also visit there. The dates of the trip were guessed at the time of the flowering of lavender - the symbol of Provence.
