New Citroen C4: Performance, Features and Trims explained

Saudi Arabia: The new Citroën C4 is a compact family car that blends a fastback coupe-like silhouette with rugged crossover SUV styling. It features a sharpened facelift design, a 48V mild-hybrid or electric powertrain, and a comfort-focused interior. It runs on the 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 130 hp and 230 Nm, paired with an eight-speed automatic. It comes in two trim levels, YOU and MAX. The gap between them is wider than most trim levels, with a varied set of safety features rather than luxury.

Performance and efficiency

Specification	New Citroen C4
engine	1.2-litre turbocharged petrol
Power	130 hp
Torque	230 Nm
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Drive	Front-wheel drive (4x2)
Fuel economy	17.8 km/L
Fuel tank	50 litres
Length	4,350 mm
Height	1,525 mm
Doors	5
Seats	5
Boot	380 to 1,250 litres

YOU vs MAX Trim Comparison

Feature	YOU	MAX
Touchscreen	10-inch colour	10-inch colour
Instrument cluster	5-inch TFT	7-inch HD digital
Head-up display	No	Yes, colour
Navigation	No	3D navigation
Voice control	Basic voice command	"Hello Citroen" natural recognition
Interface	Standard	Customisable widgets, haptic controls
Speakers	6	Not specified
Wireless phone charger	No	Yes
Keyless entry and start	No	Passive entry, push-button start
Panoramic sunroof	No	electric, with blackout blind
exterior mirrors	electric demisting	electric folding and demisting, entry lights
Cruise control	With speed limiter	Adaptive with Stop and Go
Parking sensors	Rear only	Front, rear and flankguard
Camera	No	Rear camera with top-view vision
Airbags	4	6

Both trims share the same engine, the same eight-speed automatic, the same 17.8 km/L, the same Progressive Hydraulic Cushions suspension, the same Advanced Comfort seats, the same 10-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth.

Safety: The YOU Trim Has a Real Gap

This is the section that should decide your choice. The YOU trim has four airbags. The MAX has six. The YOU is listed without Active Safety Brake, which is Citroen's autonomous emergency braking system. It also goes without lane keeping, blind spot detection, traffic sign recognition, and driver attention monitoring.

The MAX adds the full package:

• Active Safety Brake (autonomous emergency braking)
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go
• Lane Keep Assist and Active Lane Departure Warning
• Blind Spot Detection
• Extended Traffic Sign Recognition
• High Beam Assist
• Driver Attention Alert
• Hill-start assistance
• Tyre under-inflation detection

Design and Practicality

The new front end carries chrome chevrons running outward into the LED headlamps, forming Citroen's V-shaped light signature. The headlamps use a double-height, three-module design with LED daytime running lights. LED fog lights sit below. The profile is an aerodynamic hatchback shape over a sculpted bonnet, on large wheels. At the rear, a matching V-shaped light signature sits above a rear spoiler. The MAX adds entry and exit lights built into the exterior mirrors. The boot goes from 380 litres to 1,250 litres with the rear seats folded. On the MAX, the electric panoramic sunroof comes with a blackout blind. 

Which Citroen C4 Should You Buy?

The C4 suits buyers who value ride comfort and fuel economy over outright performance, in a compact hatchback with a large and genuinely flexible boot.

Buy the MAX. It offers you the best occupant protection. With safety features including the Active Safety Brake, six airbags rather than four, blind spot detection, lane keeping and a reversing camera. The head-up display, 3D navigation, wireless charging, keyless entry and panoramic sunroof come along with it.

Buy the YOU only if you cannot stretch your budget. You still get the same 130 hp engine, the same eight-speed automatic, the same 17.8 km/L, the Progressive Hydraulic Cushions suspension, Advanced Comfort seats, the 10-inch touchscreen and Apple CarPlay.

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