Citroen DS4: specifications, description and reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

In 2010, during the automobile exhibition in Paris, the Citroen DS4 model was presented to the general public. The reviews of the first owners of the novelty characterized it as a very successful premium car with good driving characteristics, which could boast a high level of comfort. Not surprisingly, the demand for the car was corresponding. As a result, in 2014 the French developers upgraded the model. Then the updates affected mainly the technical part. In February 2015, the car was restyled for the next, and so far for the last time. The range of engines has been replenished with new units. In addition, the car received an updated appearance and equipment. It will be discussed in more detail later.

Exterior

In the appearance of the Citroen DS4, first of all, the swift silhouette with bright design elements, as well as the prevailing muscular lines, catches the eye. At the front, the original lighting technology stands out, consisting of bi-xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights. It doesThe "look" of the car is gloomy. In addition, it is impossible not to note the large air intake, which flaunts on a powerful bumper, and the manufacturer's logo, made in the form of a double chevron. The back of the car looks monumental. Quite original here can be called the design of the exhaust pipes. In addition to them, a compact tailgate with small glazing and a sophisticated LED lighting system catches the eye.

Dimensions

The length of the car is 4275 mm. At the same time, the wheelbase accounts for 2612 mm. The parameters of the novelty in width and height, respectively, are 1810 and 1523 mm. As for the clearance, the car rises 195 mm above the ground. Speaking of dimensions, it is impossible not to mention the original Citroen DS4 rims, which complete the dynamic look of the car with their appearance. Their diameter ranges from 16 to 18 inches, depending on the configuration.

Interior

The design of the car interior, as well as its ergonomics, is at a high level. On the massive steering wheel diluted with shiny inserts, which is located in the lower part (according to the principle of sports cars), there are many buttons for control. The center console is made in the style familiar to French manufacturers. In particular, here you can see a seven-inch screen of the multimedia system, bizarre ventilation deflectors and well-arranged climate control and music control panels. The Citroen DS4 instruments also look beautiful. Feedback from car owners, on the other hand,testify to their far from the highest information content.

Comfort and space

Finishing the interior of the model is fully consistent with the class of the machine and is made of high quality materials. In particular, the interior uses pleasant-to-touch elements made of genuine leather and plastic. The front seats look just gorgeous. What's more, numerous testimonials indicate that their design provides an optimal fit for all people, regardless of their height and build. Thanks to their comfortable profile with pronounced lateral support, the driver does not get tired when traveling long distances and feels comfortable in tight turns. As for the convenience of rear passengers, they will like the low height of the transmission tunnel. In addition, the local supply of space on all fronts deserves flattering words. The only thing that can cause them to complain is the lack of their own power windows and a narrow doorway. Both of these nuances, according to representatives of the manufacturer, are associated with a very bizarre and unusual shape of the rear doors of the Citroen DS4.

Luggage compartment

Useful trunk volume of the car is 385 liters. However, this indicator is not limiting. The fact is that if necessary, the rear seat backs can be folded. In this case, the free space of the luggage compartment increases to a mark of 1021 liters. Be that as it may, it should be noted thatIn this case, a perfectly flat area does not work. The trunk also houses a subwoofer and a spare tire. Depending on the configuration option, there may be either a full-fledged “reserve” or a “stowaway”.

Specifications in Russia

For domestic buyers, there are several options for completing the Citroen DS4. The technical characteristics of the simplest power unit (atmospheric four-cylinder 120-horsepower engine with a volume of 1.6 liters) allow you to accelerate the car to “hundreds” in 10.8 seconds. The maximum speed of the car, in this case, is 193 km / h. Such an engine functions in combination with a five-speed manual gearbox. As for the size of fuel consumption, its rate in the combined cycle is 6.2 liters for every hundred kilometers.

An interesting and more productive modification of the mentioned installation is its forced version, equipped with a direct fuel injection system. Motor power is equal to 150 "horses". This version of the engine is paired with a six-band "automatic". This combination allows you to accelerate the car to the mark of 212 km / h, while it takes 9 seconds to reach the mark of 100 km / h. According to the reviews of car owners, for every hundred kilometers of travel in this option, an average of 7.7 liters of fuel is needed.

The “four” with a volume of 1.6 liters, the highlight of which can be called a throttle-free education system, has become the senior gasoline unit for Russiafuel mixture. In addition, the engine boasts a dual-channel turbine and direct injection system. The power of the unit reaches the mark of 200 horsepower. This version of the car configuration is assembled with a six-speed manual gearbox. The maximum speed of the car is 235 km / h, and it takes 7.9 seconds to accelerate to “hundreds”. With such impressive figures, the amount of fuel consumption can be called very modest - 6.4 liters per hundred kilometers.

A two-liter turbocharged diesel engine developing 160 horsepower crowns the line of power plants provided for domestic buyers of the Citroen DS4. The characteristics of this engine allow you to accelerate the car to 100 km / h in 9.3 seconds. At the same time, its highest speed is limited to 192 km / h. The efficiency indicator can also be called impressive, because in the combined cycle for every "hundred" it takes an average of only 5.7 liters of fuel.

Chassis

The car is built on the PSA PF2 platform. It should be noted that earlier it had already proved itself well in the Citroen C4 and Peugeot 3008 models. The MacPherson type suspension is used in front, and a torsion beam in the back. Regardless of the configuration option, all Citroen DS4 cars are front-wheel drive. According to the reviews of the owners of the car, on a high-speed arc, it holds the road surface very confidently, and small irregularities are practically not felt. Along with this, manysome of them note rather loud suspension work, especially when compared with that of German cars from this class. Be that as it may, due to such relative simplicity, serving the “Frenchman” is much easier and cheaper.

Safety

Speaking about the safety of the Citroen DS4 model, it should be noted that a number of programs are designed to save the life of the driver, passengers, and third parties in emergency situations. Among them, ESP, ABS, brake force assistance and control, a driving optimization unit in difficult circumstances and traction control should be noted. In addition, the car is equipped with eighth generation disc brakes on all wheels and airbags.

Cost

As for the cost of the Citroen DS4, the price of a car in the showrooms of domestic dealers depends on the configuration. The simplest version of the model will cost 1.149 million rubles. In this case, the standard set includes an on-board computer, cruise control, an electronic immobilizer, a pair of front airbags, heated front seats, two-zone climate control, as well as many other systems that have become familiar to modern motorists. For a modification equipped with a diesel engine, potential buyers will have to pay almost one and a half million rubles. In the maximum performance, the cost of the car can reach 1.594 million rubles. In this case, the equipment includes 18-inch branded wheels, a rear-view camera for parking assistance,leather upholstery and striking aluminum pedal caps.

Conclusions

Summing up, the model should be called a vivid example of a car in which the developers managed to provide an almost perfect balance of reliability, ergonomics and comfort. Being easy to drive, the car has become an excellent solution for operation in the conditions of domestic roads, affordable for many average Russians.