With the Citroen DS4 navigate the French with a four-door Coupe based on the brand fans to, who want more individuality. The first drive in the Citroen DS4 explains what is behind the original concept of the body.
Of course it irritating the Citroen managers again and again to find Parallels between the DS series of once and today - this is not always easy. But with the Citroen DS3 the brand feel even more intensively to produce cars due to strong demand, meets.
The success of mini competitors, the Citroen to now build DS4, which is 28 May when the German merchants. So that is equally clear to the noble objectives, DS4 pursue the French with the compact car Citroen 4.27 metres long, they initially retained the small engine and basic equipment to. Therefore, the Citroen is now at DS4 THP 200 SportChic on lush 19-inch wheels to the first test drive.
A four Coupe would be the Citroen DS4, but please with the high seating position of the not really young clientele you want. A type of BMW X 6 so, only without all-wheel drive and one-third of its price.
Sympathetic: Self as very well equipped top model remains the Citroen DS4 below the 30,000 euro mark. No buyer's premium must be - paid for the noble for 18-inch alloy wheels, blind spot Assistant and two-color leather seats, be lederte dashboard and seats related quilted along the lines of watch bracelets, however, already: 2,000 euros. After this investment it is difficult DS4 however the inmates in the Citroen, immediately as Citroen to identify their vehicle. That already from the platform donor Citroen C4 known regular quality mixes now with an environment, where you can would be stuff like to sometimes a pipe or a whisky sour mix.
First give an overview in the cockpit
Or taking time and attempts to match their functions the numerous buttons, Progammed and rollers in the steering wheel and dashboard. The space available for such activities turns out satisfactory front, rear, however, as expected limited. Driver and passenger of the Citroen DS4 also enjoy a magnificent view through the standard panorama windshield.
But with the comfort is concluded, if the ignition key is turned. Then, the four cylinder gasoline engine developed in conjunction with BMW in the Citroen can DS4 his 200 PS let and put the turbocharger with twin scroll technology in readiness. He ensures that the upholstery pattern at 1,750 RPM maximum torque of 275 nm leaves an imprint in the back of the passengers and the sound membrane in the intake tract, thereby recognizing the heavy bass background music. Screw the front wheels of Citroen DS4 must now all profile grooves up, to turn the performance in traction, which well succeed due to their stately style and a cleverly programmed control electronics.
Manual fun, automatic not desired
For the appropriate gear change, the driver in the Citroen must secure DS4 itself, which it feels more fun than trouble thanks to the exact six-speed transmission with its short distances. An alternative not there already, while other run as the 156 HP strong gasoline on an automated manual transmission are forcibly fed.
At the end of a line that shows 16.1-1 something directly as in the C4 (16.2: 1) translated steering of Citroen DS4, what they're has: implement commands directly and also deny not the feedback. With dampers streamlined compared to the base by ten percent and 20 percent modified chassis to suppress excessive roll movements of later used body is meanwhile successful stronger stabilizers.
High level of comfort not left this however, especially Querfugen are simply ignored. But a Citroen must yet comfortable be or? No, first and foremost, it must bring individuality to the expression. Like the Citroen DS4.
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