What will the next Citroën C4 look like? Discover the upcoming innovations!

In a world where electric vehicles are desperately trying to replace the beloved gasoline models of the past, one honestly wonders if we are completely losing our minds. Who would have thought that the future of the automobile would revolve around compact sedans that compete not only with Netflix series but also with our childhood memories on the road? Ah, but here it is, the Citroën C4 is about to make its grand return. Given all this, what will the next iteration of the C4 look like? Spoiler alert: it promises to be anything but boring!

A design inspired by the past, but with eyes turned to the future

The Citroën C4, which is no stranger to the dance floor, returns with a modernized style. Nothing like a bit of nostalgia with a touch of modernity. Remembering the C4 from 1928 – yes, the one that made all sedans of the time green with envy with its modest 30 hp –, the new version also takes inspiration from the famous Oli concept car of 2022. The latter features a futuristic design suggesting that the C4 is not going to settle for merely an evolution. If we take a peek at what Citroën is preparing, we can expect curves that will turn heads, despite the fact that we don't want another SUV.

• Lighting signature: standardized to evoke the Oli concept, but with horizontal segments, because why not?
• A massive and aggressive front, as if to say 'Look at me!'.
• A 'fastback' swooping roof that will tell you: 'Speed is my middle name'.

That said, the platform of this new Citroën C4, the famous Smart Car, will be quite ingenious to allow for varied engines, whether thermal or electric. An approach that, hopefully, will also save us from the exorbitant prices generally associated with such equipment.

An intelligent platform for all tastes

Ah, the magic of modular platforms. Citroën, in its obsession to be both affordable and innovative, has decided to dip into its toolbox and use the Smart Car platform. In the Stellantis universe, this could well serve as a little witch conjuring up increasingly lower prices. Like a good magician, Citroën aims to give us the C4 we want, without making us shell out an arm (or half of our soul) to get it.

• Hybrid engines of 110 hp and 145 hp available.
• Electric with 113 hp for the base model, and 156 hp for the more demanding.
• Starting at €26,000 for the hybrid version, €30,000 for the electric – an excellent deal for a style that attracts glances.

This model, which aims to be both practical and aesthetic, could rival heavyweights such as the Peugeot 308 or the Volkswagen Golf. A real surprise from the chef in the compact world, which could even shake the valiant Renault Mégane!

Originality in the spotlight

The bets are on: with its look imbued with influences from the Oli concept, the C4 will leave a trail in the compact sedan segment. Its fastback profile will embrace the more angular and modern shapes of the body, a little madness in the traditionally less risky compact market. But here it is, the C4 is not here to play a supporting role!

• A style inspired by a time when cars actually had two doors and rumbling engines.
• Visual impact: every corner of this car evokes a masterpiece, not a run-of-the-mill twilight model.
• Longevity in the market assured with a freshly chrome facelift, to continue to attract for two years, and even more!

Citroën has taken its time, but the least we can say is that they are not here to just string beads. The new C4 is likely to capture the imagination of the clientele, even the most skeptical. Will it turn the tide in favor of the brand with the chevrons? Only the future will tell.

A promising future for the C4

Finally, to conclude this early review of what the Citroën C4 will be, we can only applaud Citroën's boldness in venturing down the path of a sedan seeking to eclipse the norm. In short, this car could well be a reflection of our time, mixing, I dare hope, origins and modernity. With these new proposals, Citroën is not only making us drive, but also pushing us to reflect on what we really want in a car.

All that’s left is to see if the C4 will manage to assert itself against other brands like Volkswagen, Peugeot, Renault, or even the innovative Toyota. To be continued!

Source: www.caradisiac.com

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