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Citroen C4 Seduction, DS3 DSport score extra features

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By Tim Beissmann
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Citroen Australia has added $3500 of extra features to the mid-spec Citroen C4 Seduction small hatch for no extra cost.

For a limited time, the $24,990 petrol automatic and $27,990 e-HDi diesel EGS variants of the C4 Seduction will come standard with dual zone climate control, automatic headlights and wipers, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, reverse parking sensors and electric folding side mirrors.

The $22,990 petrol manual and the $26,990 HDi diesel manual Citroen C4 Seduction variants are not included in the offer.

The extra features come on top of those already fitted as standard to the Seduction variants, including front foglights with cornering function, cruise control with speed limiter, leather-bound steering wheel, and a six-speaker audio system with USB input and Bluetooth phone connectivity.

Teamed with the four-speed automatic transmission, the 82kW/160Nm 1.6-litre petrol engine accelerates from 0-100km/h in 13.9 seconds and uses 6.9 litres of fuel per 100km.

The 82kW/270Nm 1.6-litre diesel with the single-clutch EGS (electronic gearbox system) automated manual transmission hits 100km/h from rest in 11.3 seconds and sips 4.2L/100km.

Citroen Australia has also announced Citroen DS3 DSport models ordered with two-tone exterior paint will come with two-tone leather interior upholstery for no extra cost for a limited time, saving customers up to $2000. The DS3 DSport is priced from $33,290 driveaway.

The DSport is powered by a 115kW/240Nm 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine that launches from 0-100km/h in 7.3 seconds and uses 6.7L/100km.

Sales of both model lines have increased significantly in Australia this year from modest figures in 2011, with the C4 up 75 per cent (from 185 to 324) and the DS3 up 89 per cent (from 63 to 119).


 

  • Adam

    Good savings and a good reason for the increase in sales. Note DS3 DSport 0-100 is 7.3sec

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=737660467 Kit Ho

    This needs 5dr and auto, otherwise they’ll only cater for a small niche…

    (I’m also looking at you Clio Sport)

  • Daniel

    The new C4 is a good car, but I liked the last one more. The last one reminded me of all the best Citroens, with it’s curvy shape, the steering wheel and the great big lounge chair seats. The new one is still very good, but it’s a bit too plain for my liking, not very quirky or interesting. And if a Citroen has no quirks and not much extra character to set it apart, what does it have? I love the brand, but I think they intentionally made the C4 a bit bland so that the DS4 would stand out more, and that is not the way to do things. I think the DS4 should have just been the C4.

  • VTS

    The new C4 lacks a lot of character of the last model, and that front end shot above looks like a stale Mitsubishi. Still love the brand though, especially the DS3. 
    If only they could remain consistent rather than hit and miss with models…

  • Chest Rockjaw

    I much preferred the previous model… A return to form for Citroen it was. This model is a bland box and is not worthy of the badge. Cut prices as much as you like ATECO I won’t be coming near this stinker especially given its ordinary drivetrains… Where are small capacity turbos and 6 speed autos all round? Merde!

  • very disappointed

    In March 2012 I purchased the 1.6HDI EGS Seduction, brand new, and it was the biggest mistake I have ever made. Firstly, it’s terrible to drive. The EGS gearbox is a disaster, it is plagued with issues, struggles to find the right gear, jumps gears and has constant programming problems (after several trips to the dealer they acknowledged the software that controls the robotic manual gearbox isn’t quite up to scratch). 
    Every now and then I would start the car and put it in A (drive/auto) and nothing would happen, the car would just roll as if it was in neutral, not even reverse would work. It happened intermittently so the dealer just raised his eyebrows at me and shrugged it off. 
    On top of that I was still charged servicing costs (nearly $600 every 6 months). 
    Not to mention resale value, barely a year later, just shy 20,000km, the car i purchased for 28,990, I listed on carsales for 22,000, reduced it to, 20k, then down to 19k, no interest at all. I ended up having to go round to car dealers to one that would take it. VW offered me 13k for it (to swap for a new golf), the best offer I had to settle for was 15k (from BMW) in the end. 
    I don’t want to think of how much money I spent/lost on this car I’m just happy its gone, and happy with my much more reliable and solid bmw X1. 

    My advice to anyone who is considering buying this car, just don’t. Buy anything else, buy something with more product support in Australia.