| Year
(of specifications) |
2011 |
| Engine(s) |
various
petrol and diesel options |
| Transmission |
6
speed manual or auto FWD |
| Max
speed |
- |
| 0-60 |
- |
| Horsepower |
110
hp - 200 hp |
| weight |
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Background
Citroen has been on a charge recently to take the brand more
upmarket. The new direction started out with the DS3,
and now the all-new DS4 is set to continue the trend.
The Citroen DS4 is larger than the DS3, and also a little more
grown up in its appearance. It's not an ugly car by any means,
but it's also not that exciting or groundbreaking.
Drivetrain
At launch the Citroen DS4 will be offered with a choice of five
different engines. The two HDi diesels - an HDi 110 (also available
as an e-HDi version) and an HDi 160 - are both equipped with
Citroën’s Diesel Particulate Filter System. The three
petrol powerplants - VTi 120, THP 155 and the new THP 200 -
were developed in partnership with BMW. The new THP 200 - based
on the 1.6-litre engine - delivers flexible power delivery and
performance thanks to its power output (200horsepower), plentiful
torque (275Nm at 1,700rpm) - with low CO2 emissions of just
149g/km.
For those who want to get the best fuel economy the e-HDi 110
diesel model is the one to go for. Citroen's micro-hybrid e-HDi
technology features a stop-start system which cuts emissions
and CO2 by as much as 15 percent in built up areas, an alternator
which recovers electrical energy during breaking, and an electronically
controlled gearbox which optimises gear changes for better fuel
economy.
Drivers who want something a little more entertaining might
want to consider the 200 hp THP 200 petrol option.
All the engine options are available with either a six-speed
manual or automatic transmission.
Suspension and Brakes
Citroen's always been pretty proud of the way they can make
a car handle - even when it doesn't. And they've often employed
some unusual tech to get the job done. But for the DS4, Citroen's
engineers have used pretty unremarkable and standard technology.
Up front are MacPherson struts, while at the rear is a a flexible
transverse beam setup.
Jeremie Maestracci, project manager for the DS4, said of the
car: "We really wanted drivers to feel like they have
the road at the tips of their fingers".
Depending on the trim level, the Citroen DS4 comes with large
340mm diameter ventilated disc brakes as standard. Electronic
braking aids include ABS (of course), Electronic Brakeforce
Distribution (EBD) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA). Basically
all these systems make sure that the driver can bring the car
to a halt as quickly as possible, without the car loosing its
balance or control.
Bodywork and Styling
As said before the Citroen DS4 isn't a revolutionary design
which will light up the world. But for the market it's aimed
at it's more than adequate. It's a good solid design, with a
few nice features including; a panoramic windscreen which extends
high into the roof, hidden rear door handles which give the
car a sleeker appearance, and stylish chrome trim elements.
Interior
The interior of the Citroen DS4 features a range of gadgets
- or as Citroen prefers to call it 'Creative Technologie'. Features
available include an advanced audio system with graphic equalizer
which offers high quality sound throughout the cabin. To keep
you comfortable and supple during long drives, massaging front
seats are available with electric lumbar adjustment in the front
passenger's and driver's seat backs.
Making the car a little more personal, drivers can also choose
their own on-board ambiance from four ranges of polyphonic sounds
- Classic, Crystal Symphony, Jungle Fantasy & Urban Rythmik
- for alerts and reminders; select from three air-conditioning
flow levels - soft, average & intense; and choose from an array
of colours for the instrument panel.
The Citroen DS4 is available with a choice of five leather combinations,
including two-tone options. High-spec models are also fitted
with a leather trimmed dashboard and door panels - complete
with an unusual 'Bracelet' design on the seats.
For an added touch of luxury, there is chrome detailing on the
air vent surrounds, instrument cluster, gear lever and parts
of the central console. Aluminium pedals, embossed leather door
handles and ambient lighting are also featured in the DS4
Similar and related vehicles:
Citroen DS3 Racing (2010)
Citroen C4 VTS (2004 - 2008)
Source: Citroen
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Official
Citroen DS4 press release:
The DS4 is the second model in Citroën’s distinctively-styled
DS line.
The Citroen DS4 brings an alluring mixture of premium design
codes and a bold approach to automotive styling, with an emphasis
on driving pleasure and advanced vehicle architecture. DS4 is
a model with a multitude of talents, effortlessly responding
to a broad range of owner needs, while enhancing the appeal
and vitality of the motoring experience.
DS4 combines sophistication and refinement with a dynamic coupé-like
body, creating exceptional versatility and day-to-day practicality
within a compact design - 4.27m (l), 1.81m (w) & 1.53m (h).
DS4 delivers a new “at-the-wheel” experience with unrivalled
driving sensations and outstanding agile on-road handling. With
its slightly raised stance and taut lines, DS4 is a unique and
eye-catching addition to the segment.
Finely crafted to convey a prestigious presence both inside
and out, DS4 offers meticulous detailing from carefully applied
chrome touches to premium cabin materials - such as the finest
quality leather seats. A large panoramic windscreen, offering
enhanced occupant visibility, illuminates the driver-focused
cockpit, creating a bright and welcoming environment.
Combining coupé style with 2+2 door practicality, DS4 offers
three full-sized rear seats, accessed by rear doors with hidden
handles that are seamlessly integrated into the body’s flowing
lines. DS4 also benefits from a capacious 370-litre boot and
a host of clever storage solutions.
The Citroen DS4 comes with a choice of five refined and efficient
engines - two HDi diesels and three petrol powerplants.
All engines deliver a combination of powerful performance –
including a new to Citroën 200hp petrol unit - and ecologically
sensitive motoring. Citroën’s new e-HDi drivetrains for example
deliver improved fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions.
UNIQUE STYLING
An example of truly creative design, DS4 boldly blends a mix
of the most desirable styling references to create an exciting
new automotive proposition. Marc Pinson, DS4’s chief stylist,
comments, “Reinterpreting cues opened up new possibilities,
bringing practical and surprising solutions to automotive mobility”.
Compact and muscular, the DS signature on the bonnet is complemented
by a striking LED light signature around the front fog lights.
The LEDs are illuminated both day and night. The eye-catching
profile, featuring a chrome-finished waistline surrounding dark
tinted windows, is enhanced by muscular wheel arches - that
emphasise the large wheels (up to 19”) - and is crowned by a
tautly drawn roofline with a spoiler for added vitality. The
lower part of the rear bumper is finished in chrome and the
horizontal detailing on the rear light clusters highlights their
innovative boomerang design.
TAILORED INTERIOR
As with its prestigious exterior, DS4’s cabin exudes power,
dynamism and refinement. The driving position is enveloping,
with chrome-surround dials focused directly towards the driver’s
eye-line. The characterful, sculptured dashboard also uses high
quality materials for a superior tactile feel.
DS4’s cabin is dominated by the large panoramic windscreen that
extends backwards into the roofline. Offering up to 45° of upward
vision, the panoramic glazed area combines with DS4’s slightly
raised stance, to provide optimised visibility for the driver,
with a bright yet intimate, airy cabin environment for passengers.
Allowing owners to personalise the interior, DS4 is available
with a choice of five leather combinations, including two-tone
options. Range-topping models are also equipped with high quality
leather on the dashboard and door panels - complete with a ‘Bracelet’
design on the seats, evoking the links of a watch strap.
For an added touch of luxury, there is chrome detailing on the
air vent surrounds, instrument cluster, gear lever and parts
of the central console. Aluminium pedals, embossed leather door
handles and ambient lighting are further evidence of DS4’s attention
to premium detail.
NATURALLY DYNAMIC & AGILE
With its high-set, taut and agile stance, the Citroen DS4 is
tuned for dynamic performance, appealing to drivers looking
for an involving motoring experience. “We really wanted drivers
to feel like they have the road at the tips of their fingers”,
says Jérémie Maestracci, DS4’s project manager.
On the road, DS4 exercises exemplary control, giving occupants
a reassuring sense of safety in all circumstances. Fitted with
a MacPherson type suspension assembly at the front, a flexible
transverse beam at the rear and hydraulic steering with an electric
pump unit, the platform is a tried and tested solution tailored
for the distinctive set-up of the car.
Depending on trim level, DS4 is fitted with large-diameter (340mm)
ventilated disc brakes and, as standard, with dedicated braking
control systems, including ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
(EBD) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA). Ensuring optimal vehicle
control in the most demanding driving situations, DS4 also features
intelligent traction control with ESP.
DS4 will be launched with a choice of five refined and highly
efficient Euro 5 engines. The two HDi diesels - an HDi 110 (also
available as an e-HDi version) and an HDi 160 - are both fitted
with Citroën’s Diesel Particulate Filter System. The three petrol
powerplants - VTi 120, THP 155 and the new THP 200 - were co-developed
with BMW. The new THP 200 - based on the 1.6-litre engine -
delivers flexible power delivery and performance thanks to its
power output (147kW), plentiful torque (275Nm at 1,700rpm) -
with low CO2 emissions of just 149g/km. All engines are available
with manual or EGS six-speed gearboxes.
Special attention has been given to the car’s internal acoustics,
retaining the refined atmosphere on-board by minimising engine
vibration, wind and road noise. This has been achieved by specifying
a laminated panoramic windscreen with damping film, fitting
additional sound absorbent material around the engine compartment
and enhanced sealing barriers on the body and doors.
EXPERTLY EFFICIENT
DS4 was designed from the start to have a reduced environmental
footprint - especially evident in its construction - by using
top-quality components, an ecologically focused manufacturing
process and the use of ‘green materials' - around 15% of the
200kg of plastic used in DS4 vehicle is derived from ‘green
materials.’
DS4 can be specified with Citroen’s micro-hybrid e-HDi technology,
which is available from launch on versions powered by the HDi
110 engine.
The e HDi system comprises of:
- an economical HDi Euro 5 diesel power plant
- a new generation Stop & Start system, which instantly cuts
out the engine when the car comes to a halt (red lights, traffic
jams).
- a second-generation reversible alternator and an e-booster
function that restarts the engine instantly (0.4 seconds)
- an electronically controlled alternator that recovers energy
during braking;
- an Electronic Gearbox System (EGS) with optimised gear changes.
All required features such as the radio, air-conditioning and
steering functions remain in operation when the engine is stopped
by the system. This innovative technology can reduce the fuel
consumption and CO2 emissions by as much as 15% in built-up
urban environments.
DAY-TO-DAY PLEASURE
The Citroen DS4's compact exterior belies a spacious and luxuriously
comfortable cabin, which can be easily accessed by the car’s
2+2 door layout. To make it easier to access the rear seats
- often seen as a weak point for some sporty models - DS4 features
seamlessly integrated rear doors with handles hidden in the
door frames.
Thanks to its optimised design, the front doors of DS4 have
been made narrower and lighter, making them easier to open and
close, promoting easy access at the front.
Another asset in terms of versatility and roominess is DS4’s
370-litre (VDA) boot, which is similar in volume to that of
many conventional saloons.
DS4 also has numerous storage compartments for extra travelling
comfort, including a large, well lit glove box; door pockets
big enough for 1.5-litre bottles; and even a drawer under the
front passenger seat. The intelligent architecture of the high-level
central console (available on models fitted with EGS) also provides
spacious storage areas. The largest of these - which is cooled,
illuminated and protected by a sliding cover - can hold up to
four 50-cl bottles and houses a connectivity area with an audio-jack,
a USB port and a 12-volt socket. The large compartment located
under the front armrest also features an additional power source.
CRÉATIVE TECHNOLOGIE ON-BOARD
Beyond its distinctive styling and dynamic performance, DS4’s
cabin overflows with ‘Créative Technologie’, providing equipment,
functionality and innovative features for first-class travelling
comfort and ultimate user convenience. Features available include
an advanced audio system with processing software for effective
soundscaping, delivering high quality, authentic sound evenly
throughout the cabin. For ultimate driving luxury, massaging
front seats are available with electric lumbar adjustment in
the front passenger’s and driver’s seat backs.
Another example of the tailored DS4 experience, drivers can
select their own on-board ambience from four ranges of polyphonic
sounds - Classic, Crystal Symphony, Jungle Fantasy & Urban Rythmik
-for alerts and reminders; select from three air-conditioning
flow levels - soft, average & intense; and choose from an array
of colours for the instrument panel - spanning from white to
blue.
Drivers can access all key driving and comfort controls - which
are clearly visible and even backlit for night-time use - without
taking their hands off the wheel.
For complete peace-of-mind, DS4 is also equipped with a range
of safety-enhancing technologies:
- The Citroën eTouch Assistance System automatically or manually
makes emergency or assistance calls, using a built-in SIM card,
for rapid intervention in the event of an accident or if the
car is immobilised.
- Front fog lamps with static cornering lights provide an extra
beam that increases visibility when turning - by up to 75° to
the left and right of the vehicle. The lights automatically
illuminate when the driver indicates or turns the wheel to an
angle of more than 60°.
- A blind-spot monitoring system - based on the same technology
as reversing parking sensors - the four ultrasound sensors alert
the driver if a vehicle is in their blind spot ( an area stretching
to around 5m behind the rear bumper and 3.5m from each side
of the car). The driver is alerted by means of a pictogram displayed
in the wing mirrors.
- Programmable cruise control with speed limiter also allows
drivers to pre-set cruising and top speeds for added safety
and convenience on the open road.
FIRST-CLASS SERVICE
When launched, the Citroen DS4 will be available with first-class
customer service. Citroën FreeDrive, first introduced with DS3,
is a distinctive package for DS4 owners, providingcomplete peace-of-mind
with an extensive range of services that can be personalised
to meet the specific needs of the customer. FreeDrive contracts
can be tailored to cover:
- scheduled and annual servicing
- periodic maintenance
- replacement of wear and tear items
- Citroën Assistance (Roadside/At Home/Recovery/Onward Travel/European
Cover)
- replacement vehicle during regular servicing, MOT Testing
- valet cleaning during servicing.
FreeDrive also offers optional tyre replacement cover, a ‘Pick-up’
service from the customer’s home or workplace, or a ‘Pick-up
& Delivery’ service.
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