With the number of available crossovers and SUVs surging in recent years, it is easy to get lost in a sea of anonymity. Worry no more, as the new Citroën C4 seeks to challenge convention.
Aimed at the creative individual from the get-go, the C4 displays a bold new look from every angle. It takes the very best design elements from various body styles, and combines them to create a truly distinctive silhouette.
Avant-garde Design
The front profile is distinctly Citroën, with the double-stage headlights merging seamlessly with the chrome double-chevron logo cum grille. Its high-riding stance gives hints at its adventurous nature, daring you to give it a spin over the city streets and beyond. The signature “Airbump” cladding on the lower portion of the doors also help to accentuate the rugged nature of this hatchback.
We also love the fastback-like roofline, which sets it apart from the rest of the competition. It ties in well with the floating roof effect that Citroën is going for. From a visual standpoint, this is the quirky & stylish French automaker that we have come to love.
Sitting in the Clouds
We are also happy to report that the C4 comes with physical dials for the HVAC controls, which returns some much-needed tactility in an increasingly touchscreen-obsessed world. Better yet, rear occupants are provided with AC blowers, which is useful in a climate that ranges from hot to blazing hot.
Space for All
This French contender certainly wins big in the space department, with ample amounts of legroom and headroom for both rows of passengers. Over at the back, you can expect about 380 litres of available boot space, though that increases three-fold once the rear seats fold down completely. And like most other Citroëns, the C4 also comes with many a storage compartment around the cabin, making the car a mighty practical family runabout.
Expansive Entertainment
For the driver, the instrument cluster is fully-digital, with the option to toggle it to only show key driving information, thus keeping things simple and clean. Citroën has also helpfully installed a head-up display (available only for the Shine variant) for added driving convenience, so your eyes never deviate from the road.
Citroën has even gone the extra mile to provide better entertainment value for the front passenger. Built into the dashboard is a retractable tablet support system, named Citroën Smart Pad Support™. It allows occupants to watch desired content on the tablet, which is mounted securely on the dash.
Safety First
A Dream-like Ride
To whoosh you through efficiently is the 1.2 litre three-pot turbocharged engine. It pumps out 129 horsepower and 230Nm of torque, which is more than sufficient for driving around the streets of Singapore. Nought to 100 km/h takes about 10.4 seconds. More importantly, this compact engine brings it comfortably into the COE Category A class and VES A2 banding, the latter of which means you get S$15,000 in rebates.
Closing Remarks
This article was sponsored by Cycle & Carriage Citroën.
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