- Citroën broadcasts updates to its C4, ë-C4, C4 X & ë-C4 X fashions.
- This contains the introduction of a brand new 48V Hybrid powertrain to PLUS & MAX variations of C4 & C4 X.
- A 54kWh and 156hp (115kW) powertrain is now accessible on MAX & ë-Series variations for each ë-C4 & ë-C4 X.
- New knowledge exhibits Citroën ë-C4 is the quickest electrical automobile to cowl 1,000 km in group testing by UTAC.
Citroën has introduced updates to its C4, ë-C4, C4 X and ë-C4 X fashions. Enhancements embrace a brand new 48V Hybrid powertrain on C4 and C4 X. The new Hybrid powertrain shall be accessible for the PLUS and MAX trim ranges for each automobiles. ë-C4 and ë-C4 X see the introduction of the 156hp (115kW) electrical motor and bigger 54kWh battery on MAX trim, offering drivers with a variety of as much as 260 miles (WLTP).
Based on the most recent compact and light-weight hybrid expertise, this new environment friendly Hybrid 136 powertrain includes a 48V battery pack coupled to a brand new 1.2-litre PureTech petrol engine. The new hybrid powertrain affords as much as 1km of electric-only vary for low-speed city cruising, improved gasoline financial system, and a 20% discount in CO2 of as much as 26g/km in comparison with the prevailing PureTech 130 EAT8 engine, which means fewer journeys to the pumps, a diminished price of Vehicle Excise Duty and a decrease price of Benefit-in-Kind Tax for firm automobile drivers. The new Hybrid engine shall be accessible on each PLUS and MAX trim ranges of each C4 and C4 X. The new engine shall be accessible alongside present PureTech powertrains, in addition to the ë-C4 and ë-C4 X electrical variants.
ë-C4 and ë-C4 X now have the choice of a brand new 156hp powertrain on MAX trim variants. Drivers now have the selection between a 50kWh battery and 136hp (100kW) electrical motor mixture or the brand new 54kWh and 156hp (115kW) powertrain. The 50kW variant is able to as much as 223 miles (WLTP) between expenses and is obtainable throughout all trim ranges. The 54kWh and 156hp powertrain is now accessible on each MAX and ë-Series trim variants and helps each ë-C4 and ë-C4 X obtain as much as 260 miles between expenses (WLTP). Both the 50kWh and 54kWh powertrains assist as much as 100kW DC fast charging, offering a 20% to 80% cost in as little as half-hour.
Recent analysis by impartial automotive validators UTAC, and commissioned by Citroën, discovered that by the environment friendly use of power and charging functionality, the ë-C4 was capable of cowl 1,000km (621 miles) within the shortest time versus competitor fashions regardless of having a smaller battery. ë-C4 emerged because the quickest to finish the 1,000km journey with a complete time, together with recharging, of 11 hours and 57 minutes. The opponents took between 14 and 67 minutes longer to cowl the identical distance. The outcomes, as indicated by UTAC’s measurements, are defined by decrease power consumption and optimised charging occasions, validating the technical selections made for ë-C4 and ë-C4 X.
This end result highlights the relevance of the alternatives made by Citroën for ë-C4 and ë-C4 X as a part of its electrification technique. The alternative to make use of a compact, lighter, and extra reasonably priced battery, a DC fast-charging capability of 100 kW with an environment friendly charging curve, an environment friendly electrical motor, and aerodynamic optimisations supplies the real-world effectivity prospects require whereas making certain that making the change to electrical stays accessible.
In addition to the powertrain updates, each C4, ë-C4, C4 X and ë-C4 X now profit from two new metallic paint colors. Okenite White is the brand new customary physique color throughout YOU!, PLUS, and MAX trim ranges whereas Eclipse Blue, which first debuted on C5 Aircross, is now accessible throughout C4, ë-C4, C4 X and ë-C4 X.
CITROËN C4 AND Ë-C4 MODEL RANGE & PRICING
|
TRIM LEVEL |
ENGINE |
CO2 g/km |
1st YEAR VED |
BIK RATE |
OTR MRRP |
|
YOU! |
PureTech 100 S&S 6-speed guide |
124 |
£210 |
29% |
£19,565 |
|
100kW Electric with 50kW battery |
0 |
£0 |
2% |
£32,265 |
|
|
PLUS |
PureTech 130 S&S 6-speed guide |
124 |
£210 |
29% |
£23,600 |
|
PureTech 130 S&S EAT8 8-speed auto |
133 |
£255 |
31% |
£25,005 |
|
|
Hybrid 136 e-DCS6 |
107 |
£175 |
26% |
£26,350 |
|
|
MAX |
PureTech 130 S&S 6-speed guide |
124 |
£210 |
29% |
£25,490 |
|
PureTech 130 S&S EAT8 8-speed auto |
133 |
£255 |
31% |
£26,890 |
|
|
Hybrid 136 e-DCS6 |
107 |
£175 |
26% |
£28,240 |
|
|
100kW Electric with 50kW battery |
0 |
£0 |
2% |
£35,205 |
|
|
115kW Electric with 54kW battery |
0 |
£0 |
2% |
£36,105 |
|
|
ë-Series |
100kW Electric with 50kW battery |
0 |
£0 |
2% |
£36,365 |
|
115kW Electric with 54kW battery |
0 |
£0 |
2% |
£37,265 |
CITROËN C4 X AND Ë-C4 X MODEL RANGE & PRICING
|
TRIM LEVEL |
ENGINE |
CO2 g/km |
1st YEAR VED |
BIK RATE |
OTR MRRP |
|
YOU! |
PureTech 100 S&S 6-speed guide |
123 |
£210 |
29% |
£19,565 |
|
100kW Electric with 50kW battery |
0 |
£0 |
2% |
£32,265 |
|
|
PLUS |
PureTech 130 S&S EAT8 8-speed auto |
132 |
£255 |
31% |
£25,005 |
|
Hybrid 136 e-DCS6 |
106 |
£175 |
26% |
£26,350 |
|
|
MAX |
PureTech 130 S&S EAT8 8-speed auto |
132 |
£255 |
31% |
£26,890 |
|
Hybrid 136 e-DCS6 |
106 |
£175 |
26% |
£28,240 |
|
|
100kW Electric with 50kW battery |
0 |
£0 |
2% |
£35,205 |
|
|
115kW Electric with 54kW battery |
0 |
£0 |
2% |
£36,105 |
|
|
ë-Series |
100kW Electric with 50kW battery |
0 |
£0 |
2% |
£36,365 |
|
115kW Electric with 54kW battery |
0 |
£0 |
2% |
£37,265 |