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2015 Citroen C4 Facelift Unveiled: Minor Styling Tweaks

While Citroen tries to figure out how to reposition its model range around Peugeot and the newly established DS brand, the C4 compact hatchback has received a new look and extra equipment in order to increase its competitiveness against its segment rivals.
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At first glance, the changes appear minor, but we said that about the Peugeot 508 sedan and we were wrong. When launched in 2014, the current C4 gained a more subtle look than its predecessor, which continues to be evident to this day. However, LED strips and U-shaped reflective surfaces in the headlights help it stand out more. The headlight cluster has also been darkened and the taillights have a 3D effect, thanks to the lessons learned from the award-winning 308.

Customers can choose from two new colors, Stone Gray and Platinum Grey, and a variety of alloy wheel designs in sizes of up to 18 inches. The boot is among the most spacious in the class at over 400 liters and there are two new upholstery choices on offer as well, Liberia Grey and Rayados Mistral.

Downsizing the engines

The engine range, predictably, has moved to Euro 6 units, with reduced fuel consumption. There's a new 3-cylinder PureTech turbo petrol engine that delivers a respectable 110 hp at 5,500 rpm and 205 Nm (151 lb-ft) at 1,750 rpm, despite its meager 1.2 liters of displacement. Coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox, this allows C4 to provide a fuel consumption of 4.7 l/100 km (60 mpg UK) with CO2 emissions of 110 g/km.

This new engine is available only with a manual and joins an existing unit, called the PureTech 130, that packs 130 HP (96 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 230 Nm (170 lb-ft) at 1,750 rpm.

Two diesels are also available, both familiar units. The base one is the BlueHDi 100 and is shared with the top versions of the new C4 Cactus. The upscale models have a 120 hp version with more torque as well, 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) of it. With a 6-speed manual gearbox, it delivers a combined cycle consumption of 3.6 l/100km (78.5 mpg) and CO2 emissions of 95g/km with ultra-low rolling resistance tires.

A couple of engines and some extra colors aren't going to make the C4 into an overnight success, but they will give Citroen a reason to keep it in production for a few more years. Since its launch in 2010, this compact hatch has managed to sell 450,000 units, which is far off the pace set by its rivals. Maybe getting rid of the funking floating steering wheel and the exuberant looks wasn't such a great idea.
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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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