French car firm applies mild cosmetic upgrades and new engines to C4 hatchbackCitroën’s C4 will receive nip and tuck upgrades, new cabin materials and updated engines when it goes on sale in spring next year.
The facelifted C4 hatchback features new three-cylinder petrol and diesel units from Peugeot-Citroën's PureTech engine range. The 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol PureTech 110 unit in six-speed manual form puts out 108bhp at 5500rpm and 151lb ft at 1750rpm. Combined fuel economy is said to be 60.1mpg while emitting 110g/km of CO2.
In BlueHDi 100 and 120 form, the 1.6-litre turbocharged diesel engine develops 98bhp at 3750rpm and 118bhp at 3500rpm respectively, with respective torque outputs of 187lb ft and 221lb ft, produced at 1750rpm in each case.
Mated with stop-start technology, Citroën says the BlueHDi 120 delivers combined fuel economy of 78.5mpg and CO2 emissions of 95g/km. All engines are Euro 6 compliant.
The C4's dimensions remain the same at 4330mm long, 1790mm wide and 1490mm high. Boot space remains the class-leader in its segment at 408 litres.
A choice of nine colours will be available on the new C4 range, with the exterior adorned with new headlights and LEDs, which add "expression” to the look, according to Citroën. There are also touches of chrome on the front and rear bumpers, and the updated C4 gets new 17-inch alloy wheels.
A new seven-inch touchscreen is the highlight of the interior, combining navigation, media, hands-free Bluetooth and vehicle settings functions. Soft leather on the dashboard and chrome inserts on the steering wheel controls, air vents and gear lever accentuate the updated interior touches.
Safety features on the facelifted C4 include keyless entry and start, hill start assist, lane departure warning system and a blind-spot monitoring system.
Pricing is yet to be confirmed on the 2015 Citroën C4, but will range from £14,700 up to £21,600, according to Citroën sources.
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