The comfortable Citroen C4 drops the diesel, but maintains an offer of petrol, hybrid and electric engines. We have already given a thorough examination of this last energy. From now on, we comfortably see the most powerful thermal supply of the C4, its 136 hp hybrid version, still in the maximum finish.
While the C4 range now starts at €28,650. Compared to Phase 1, this version drops its price by €2000, a gap that also separates the C4 from its main competitors.
This engine of 136 HP does not cause any penalty, unlike the 130 HP without hybridization, sold 2000 € cheaper, but which has to pay a tax of 450 € on its CO2 emissions (scale of 2024, always It is in excitement when we stress us. Write these lines).
The C4 is eligible for new Citroen maintenance, covering the main mechanical parts of the car and up to eight years or 160,000 km if at maintenance (every 12 months or 25,000 km for the hybrid version). for) is followed. Network
Aesthetically, this hybrid version is faithful to the other C4. So it evolves towards a slightly more unified look with that comfort, with some elements simplified, including the grille and optics.
The interior benefits from good ergonomics and well-thought-out storage, but the presentation is a little underwhelming for a Citroen and the interfaces on the various screens aren’t state-of-the-art.
The equipment allocation is quite complete, although the C4 catalog lacks some options, such as heating or power adjustments.
The C4 always exhibits a very good level of comfort, but at the expense of dynamics. However, the smoothness of use of this hybrid version is hampered by some jerkiness, especially when the heat engine returns to its functions.
Yes, even though Stellants has opted for 48 V hybridization, its system is capable of stepping up to all-electric like a more classic HEV hybrid. The traction chain consists of a gasoline engine, the famous 1.2 Puretec, here released in its distribution chain version, and a 28 HP and 55 Nm electric motor placed in the E-DCS6 three clutches. Automatic gearbox with It doesn’t have a much better reputation for reliability than the 1.2 Puretec, but it’s done the job and Citroen promises to get rid of it.
This set produces 136 HP and 230 Nm of torque for a claimed 0 to 100 km/h time of just 8 seconds. This is much better than the 130 HP and 230 Nm of torque of the free petrol version, equipped with the EAT8 automatic transmission, which claims 1.4 s more for this exercise. Acceleration is actually quite noticeable thanks to the electric motor’s torque. The rolling stages that allow it to happen more frequently in the city without activating the petrol engine make it possible to reduce consumption. It is declared at just 4.7 L/100 km, compared to 5.9 L/100 km for the 130 HP petrol model. In real conditions, consumption should approach 6 L/100 km in the mixture, which is quite good given the performance.
Points Forts
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Extended warranty up to 8 years or 160,000 km.
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Good ergonomics.
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Multiple and well thought out storage.
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Appreciable relief
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Frank acceleration.
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Adequately controlled consumption.
Weak points
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An attractive bit of internal presentation.
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History on board technology.
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Some equipment differences for a higher version.
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An engine clearance that lacks smoothness.
The result

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The Citroen C4 is undoubtedly the most comfortable of the compact sedans. Too bad this hybrid engine slightly hinders the sweetness of its use, especially since it offers interesting performance in this 136 HP version, without any consumption flying, on the contrary.