Electrified Citroën C4 Coming To Ireland In 2021

Citroën Ireland has announced details of the new Citroën C4, which is expected in Ireland in early 2021. The quirky French hatchback has evolved into a sporty looking SUV-coupé/hatchback and will be an exciting new entrant to the market. The 10th generation will also debut a new all electric version, the Citroën ë-C4. This will be sold alongside petrol and diesel versions.

The new Citroën C4 is a dramatic evolution of the brand’s mid size model., with highly individual and assertive styling for the French brand. The C4 will feature a bold grille and lighting signature at the front, while the unique roof line, combined with the sloping rear window and rear spoiler will be cause for a distinctive road presence. Customisation will be a feature with 31 colour combinations thanks to 7 exterior colours options and 5 exterior colour packs.

There are also 6 different interior choices. There is a clean, contemporary dashboard with plenty of soft touch materials promised. There will be seating for five and a competitive boot volume of 380 litres.

The new Citroën C4 will incorporate the Citroën Advanced Comfort® programme featuring suspension with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions and Advanced Comfort Seats to ensure the renowned Citroën driving comfort. The new C4 will be paired with a wide variety of engine options including three petrol variants: a PureTech 100 S&S 6-speed manual gearbox and a PureTech 130 S&S with a choice of 6-speed manual or EAT8 automatic gearbox. There will also be two diesel engines, the BlueHDi 110 S&S 6-speed manual and BlueHDi 130 S&S EAT8.

The new Citroën ë-C4 will offer a 100 kW (136 hp) engine with a WLTP range expected of 350 km. There will be 260 Nm of torque instantly available for clean, linear acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 9.7 seconds and a top speed of 150 km/h. The 50-kWh electric motor is high-voltage 400V Li-Ion battery and comes with an 8 year 160,000km warranty. The ë-C4 will also feature regenerative breaking and a mode selector on the centre console for Eco, Normal or Sport modes.

Pat Ryan, Managing Director of Citroën Ireland, said:

“The new C4 finally squares the circle in terms of finding a comfortable family hatchback that offers everyday practicality without compromising on style. The New C4 is compact on the outside but spacious on the inside. It’s also an elegant and sturdy vehicle that I believe will do extremely well here in Ireland. First models will arrive in January 2021 and we will be announcing our prices and specifications for this fantastic new compact hatch in September.”

The Citroën C4 concept first launched in 1928 as the French brand’s first compact vehicle. However, it is best known for the 2004 model, which sold 3 million units globally and was a great exhibit of the French brand’s bold design and technology.  According to Citroën, the new C4 will build on this legacy and offer the “elegance, fluidity and dynamism of a compact hatchback coupled with the strength, character and robustness of an SUV”.

In Ireland the brand currently offers a wide range, including passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Top models include the fun, colourful C3 supermini, C3 Aircross and the C5 Aircross family SUV. The brand’s first electrified model, the Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV (plug-in hybrid) is expected in Ireland before the end of the year.