A conventional five-door hatchback has so many rivals with excellent features and to remain in the contest every single of them needs to offer something unique. Citroen C4 has the most peculiar feature of low price than other options in this class. Engine range consists of petrol and diesel engines that are perfect for fuel economy and low carbon emissions.
There are some models of this range that offers under 100g/km CO2 release while running. In this way it is a good choice not only for private buyers but also for company car users. Apart from entry-level engines, all the remaining has required pace.
Power variants are not to make these models swift as the most powerful is of 148bhp in diesel. The main attraction of the C4 is low price and cheap running cost so if you select it then you need to make a compromise on other features. Space is not ideal for rear seat passengers and interior is also plain.
Handling is not ideal and while cornering body roll is unavoidable. Usually, it remains comfortable but when put to a test of passing along obstacles riders may get unsettled. In this class, there are many other options superior to it but not cheap as it is. Car suspension has been engineered in a way to make it a car for traveling on city roads with great comfort.
The 2.0-litre diesel motor with maximum output of 148bhp gives you instant acceleration and flexibility. For a routine urban drive, entry-level Pure-Tech 110 petrol and 100 diesel are ideal because of maximum fuel saving. You may feel the want of punch but they are good for most of the times.
For best driving position you can adjust the seat as well as use the flexibility of the steering. This facility is available in the least expensive trim Touch. For lumbar support, next level trims can be availed. Soft plastic and touch of chrome on some parts will make interior settings quite lucrative. But hard stuff is also in abundance and it is not cased with cabins of most of the rivals.
The infotainment system is well placed on the dashboard and person on driving seat can easily manage the controls of the feature. Graphics and resolution are not as modern as they should have been. There is no unnecessary buttons so the look of the dashboard is very neat. Steering wheel buttons are too many that make it bigger for the interior.
Space of the cabin is looking good when you ask from the front row riders and boot space is also above average. That can be increased further by folding rear seats. But adults in this row feel cramped as legroom is not enough and no three passengers can travel without rubbing shoulders.
All these complaints are very much common with most of these size cars. Front door pockets are big and rear door pockets only suitable for 500ml bottles. Thus the area of practicality also needs to be upgraded.
