2011 Citroen C4 on sale in Australia in Q3

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By Tim Beissmann | June 23rd, 2011

The all-new 2011 Citroen C4 will go on sale in Australia in the third quarter of this year bringing with it a stunning new design and a revised range of petrol and diesel engines.

The new Citroen C4, which made its global debut at the Paris Motor Show in September last year, is a considerably more premium offering than the vehicle it replaces.

Edward Rowe from Citroen’s Australian distributor, Ateco Automotive, confirmed the make-up of the new C4 range in Australia would be very similar to the outgoing one, with entry-level petrol and diesel options as well as a higher performance turbocharged petrol engine at the top of the range.

The 1.6-litre VTi petrol engine will produce 88kW of power and 160Nm of torque (up from 80kW and 147Nm). It will be teamed with either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. Combined cycle fuel consumption for the UK-spec vehicle is 6.9 litres/100km for the auto and 6.2 litres/100km for the manual.

The 1.6-litre HDi diesel will produce 82kW and 270Nm (up from 80kW/260Nm). It is teamed with a six-speed manual and six-speed ESG sequential transmission and in the UK achieves combined fuel figures of between 4.2 litres/100km and 4.7 litres/100km.

The top-spec 1.6-litre turbocharged THP petrol engine generates 115kW of power and 240Nm of torque. In the UK, it comes with just one transmission option, the six-speed ESG, although this may change when the vehicle is launched in Australia. Acceleration from 0-100km/h takes 8.7 seconds while combined cycle fuel consumption is tidy at 6.4 litres/100km.

At 4330mm long, 1790mm wide and 1490mm tall, the new C4 is 50mm longer, 20mm wider and 30mm taller than the outgoing model. The 408-litre boot with its practical, square dimensions promises to be one of the largest in its class.

Overseas, the entry-level C4 comes standard with stability control and six airbags, Hill Start Assist, cruise control with speed limiter, six-speaker CD player, multi-function steering wheel and 16-inch steel wheels.

Higher models in the range score larger alloy wheels, front fog lights, front and rear parking sensors, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, automatic headlights and wipers, leather steering wheel and upholstery, electric front seats with massage function and dual-zone climate control.

The new C4 has been awarded a five-star safety rating by Euro NCAP.

The outgoing Citroen C4 is priced from $26,990 to $33,990 before on-road costs, and the new model is expected to be available at a similar price point.

Full pricing and specification details of the 2011 Citroen C4 will be revealed closer to the car’s Australian launch in the third quarter of this year. Stay tuned.

Doctor

Finally a Citroen that’s styled nicely….. been quite a while.

A

For you maybe. Most people really loved the last C4, I think the last one looked much better than this one. I hate how droopy the backside on this one is.

Tom R

Totally agree, this is nice, but plain.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEH7PE-YV4c&feature=player_embedded jon_leong

WOW… 88kW of power with a four-speed automatic…
and a top spec model with 115kW of power…

I see they have some very innovative drive train there…

Y

I bet your good at maths. But maths is only 1 out of 100 subjects at school or uni

jon_leong

You’re*

And no. I am not good at maths, and it seems nor is Citroen. Hence making cars with yester-year Engine and drive train.

If you look closely, the 88KW is the same as 2007 Mini Coppers. In 2010, The Copper’s engine had been upgraded, and finally, the 2011 C4 receives the 2007 engine with a 4 speeder introduced in the year 1997.

And Citroen expect this to compete against a VW with 90KW 1.4 TSI with a 7 speed DSG. (I personally dislike the Gen6 Golf in many ways, but hay… these are the figures)

http://caradvice.com.au Dougie D

My 94 Lancer had 88kWs and I couldnt get 6.9lts out of it and it weighed half what this is.In the real world you will have it flat to the boards to get it to go so I cant see you getting these figures.

jon_leong

I don’t think you understand sarcasm do you.

pja

jon, the 115kw turbo motor is Engine of the Year for class for 5yrs running now…

you will be seriously impressed if you drove it. i own one. it makes 100kw from 4000rpm, and redlines at 6500rpm – so you’ve got 100-115kw on tap immediately (above 30km/h)

jon_leong

Same with the VW 1.4 TSI and the 2.0 TFSI.
2.0 winning Engine of the Year for class for 5yrs.
1.4 winning Engine of the Year for class for 6yrs.
(1.4 2006-2011, 2.0 2005-2009)
and the 2010,2011 title of class 2.0-2.5 going to the VW 2.5 Turbo of the TT-RS & RS3.

And yes I have driven one in a Copper S which has 135KW. I liked it, Great engine.
However, only the 115KW is fit in the Citroens isn’t it?

The point I am trying to make is, its that Citroen is a bottom feeder that gets Older and De-tuned BMW-PSA engines with rubbish Gearboxes.
pja

only the base model gets the 4spder though.

the 115kw will get the new PSA 6sp auto for sure (already used in the peugeot 308)

so the top spec C4′s are comparable with the VW 1.4.

i agree the 4spd is ridiculous, but i think the 115kw engine models are perfectly fine.

when you say detuned from 135kw… couldn’t you also argue the golf 1.4TSI is a detuned version of the polo GTI 1.4? why not complain about that?

Y

Nice car. But with such a small customer base, how difficult it would be to get replacement parts? Say you’ve got a cracked windscreen in country Aust at 10pm (knock on wood), how long and how much to get a replacement windscreen? Would Windcreens O’Brien even stock them?
A

This needs to be cheaper. It needs to start at $21,990 because apart from anything, the Golf is better.

KD

The Golf also starts at $21,990. I’d take the Golf, no matter how many toys Citroen threw at the C4

Alex

Precisely my point. I too would take the Golf, it’s a better car, so if the inferior Citroen wants any sales they at least need to be on price par with the competition, even if they can’t make a better car.

PhantomHamster

Looks a bit Audi A1 from the front ( not that its a bad thing…) and A how exactly do you know that the Golf is better, since this hasnt been released yet… or did you just step out of your TARDIS?

A

Umm, by reading reviews?

john

Some plastics company must have a special going on rear tail lights. There are a few car manufactures that are using similar shaped ones now.
pja

just to comment on the 115kw engine – it’s great!

it sounds weak, but you’d be totally wrong… it makes 240NM at 1400rpm+, thats more than the accord euro, and at much lower rpm.

you’ll get 100kW at just 4000rpm, compared to say a mazda 3, which gets 100kW at 6000rpm.

100-115kW at 4000-6500rpm in this engine makes the acceleration very smooth and relentless at any speed.

i’m commenting based on my experience in the peugeot (same engine as this citroen)
KD

“Stunning new design”
Are you serious? The old C4 was a “stunning new design” this is just Corolla bland and boring. No French flair to speak of!
anthony

I think it will once again be a flop in Australia…
Mr Gaspo

As Otto remarked when he opened the safe in a Fish Called Wanda… disappointed! The old C4 was much better, this new C4 is bland styling effort outside, no thanks.
m2m

I personally love Their new styling direction, especially the C5! Individuality doesn’t seem to work at this price point so they Probably just want to make a few dollars. Should be priced a little lower but I think it looks great.