Test drive Citroën C4 Aircross 4WD, French SUV test – Road Test
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Citroën C4 Aircross 4WD French SUV Test – Road Test
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The Citroën C4 Aircross deserves more attention from the Italian public: there are quieter rivals on the tarmac and more technologically advanced, but very few spacious competitors that can combine a small displacement turbo diesel engine (1.6) with all-wheel drive.
La Citroen C4 Aircross - only one SUV Present in the list of the French company is a typical example of an automotive "melting pot". Equipped with a French passport but produced in Japan (by agreement with Mitsubishi), everything - except design - shares with the "cousin" ASX.
But that's not all: Double Chevron Sport Utility has the same floor as Alien and besides, it has a lot to do with ... Fiat Freemont (developed during a partnership between a Japanese brand and Chrysler).
In our road test we need to test a more luxurious option Citroen C4 Aircross: 4WD Exclusive... Let's find out together the strengths and weaknesses of one of the few Crossovers a four-wheel drive equipped with turbodiesel engine (1.6) so small.
city
La city this is not an ideal habitat Citroen C4 Aircross: suspensethe back reacts too harshly to the pits and engine Turbo diesel 1.6 HDi with 114 hp and 270 Nm of torque, despite the fact that it is very flexible, at traffic lights it is not lightning fast ("0-100" in 11,6 seconds).
However, in car parks SUV transalpina is doing well: thanks parktronic front and back, large glass surfaces and useful protezioni in raw plastic at the bottom of the body and around the wheel arches.
Outside the city
La Citroen C4 Aircross 4WD our road test very on comfort: engine The 1.6 diesel engine has limited displacement to save on OSAGO insurance, is ready to run at low revs and does not like - rightly - to frequent the red area of the tachometer and steering light is not conducive to racing.
The behavior in the corners is very encouraging and in off-road You can count on an all-wheel drive system with three adjustable modes via the handle: 2WD (front), 4WD (integral) e Castle (in case of loss of traction, the torque transmitted to the rear wheels increases). IN Speed on the other hand, the six-speed manual transmission has a lever that tends to get stuck when driving fun.
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Aerodynamic rustle at high speeds and a little extra rumble during acceleration: this is comfort acoustic that Citroen C4 Aircross blames the severity of the years (she was born in 2012, but ASX's "cousin" dates back to 2010). Comfortable on smooth surfaces, gives a sense of stability when changing directions.
Is different brakes which could be more powerful hasautonomy declared 1.200 km. In fact, in order to reach an altitude of 1.000, you need to ride with a very light foot.
Life on board
Force Citroen C4 Aircross 4WD our road test Undoubtedly, this is space: in the length of 4,34 meters, the designers managed to get many centimeters for the legs of the rear passengers. THE points too soft, however, can be annoying after so many kilometers.
La dashboard – outdated design – made with Plastics soft and trunk (442 liters, which becomes 1.193 with the rear seats folded down) is enough for a couple with a couple of children.
Price and costs
La Citroën C4 Aircross 4WD Exclusive our road test It has price in the medium category (30.150 euro) and one standard equipment very rich: door opening and keyless ignition, rear center armrest with ski transition, alloy wheels from 18", automatic climate control (unfortunately single zone), xenon headlights, fog lights, radio CD MP3 Bluetooth USB with 6 speakers, electrochromic interior rearview mirror, folding mirrors electrically, light sensor, Rain sensor, front parking sensors e rear e tinted rear windows.
Negative notes come from preservation of value (of SUV The French language does not have much success, and this will obviously affect quotes future) and from Warranty only two years with unlimited mileage (legal minimum, Mitsubishi ASX cousin answers in three years or 100.000 km). Chapter consumption: the Double Chevron brand claims a mileage of 20,0 km / l, in fact, with a moderate driving style, you can stay above 15.
safety
Alla Citroen C4 Aircross all the latest advances in technology are missing, but safety equipment includes everything you need: air bag front, side, curtain and knee pads, as well as stability and traction adjusters. Only braking could be more effective.
Safe even in corners shot at high speed and characterized by roll I am not exaggerating, it can boast of excellent visibility in all directions.
Our findings
Technique
| engine | turbodiesel, 4 cylinders in a row |
| bias | 1.560 см |
| Maximum power / rpm | 84 kW (114 HP) @ 3.600 weights |
| Maximum torque / revolutions | From 270 Nm to 1.750 inputs |
| conviction | Euro 6 |
| Exchange | 6-speed manual |
| Traction | front + rear plug-in |
Power
| Trunk | 442 / 1.193 liters |
| Tank | 60 liters |
Performance and consumption
| maximum speed | 180 km / h |
| Acc. 0-100 km / h | 11,6 with |
| Urb. / Ext. / Full Consumption | 17,9 / 21,3 / 20,0 km / l |
| Freedom | 1.200 km |
| CO2 emissions | 132 g / km |
Usage costs
Our findings
| 18-inch alloy wheels | serial |
| Cruise control | serial |
| Xenon headlights | serial |
| Fog lights | serial |
| Satellite navigator | 1.950 euro |
| Electr. Folding mirrors | serial |
| Light sensor | serial |
| Rain sensor | serial |
| Ant parking sensors. and publish. | serial |
| Metallic paint | 650 euro |
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