Review
Citroen DS4 hatchback
Price £ 19,595 - £ 25,595
reviewed by CarBuyer
- quality interior
- premium, sporty look
- Generous standard equipment
- [1945041notopen] rear side windows
- cramped interior - especially in the back
- Dull drive sporty styling does not match
At a glance
- The greenest
- Elegance BlueHDi 0 S & S 6-speed 5dr £ 21,345
- lowest
- Elegance PureTech 130 S & S 6-speed 5dr £ 19,595
- The fastest [1945057Prestige] THP 210 S & S 6-speed 5dr £ 23,095
- Top of the range
- Prestige BlueHDi 180 S & S EAT6 auto 5dr £ 25,595
"The DS 4 is a good looking and stylish family sedan with a premium interior; although this style has a cost, since it is not so practical or good, as some competitors to drive. "
In an effort to make it exclusive and desirable to make the DS is now separated from Citroen as a whole, and the DS 4 hatchback is the brand Premium answer midsize family cars like the Volkswagen Golf and BMW 1 Series.
on behalf of DS decided hopes Citroen buyers of famous comfortable and technologically advanced DS model to remember that was produced from the fifties to the seventies. In truth DS has 4 is now not fit the car, which inspired its name, but can address its unique appearance and plush interior some style-conscious buyers.
The DS4 a slightly elevated ride height has been compared to the traditional family hatchbacks like the Audi A3 and Volvo V40, but it can not match the functionality or ease of access that buyers to compact SUVs like the Nissan Qashqai attracts. Because it spreads the family sedan and compact SUV classes, the DS 4 - inevitably - invites comparison to the two vehicle types. Unfortunately, it can not replicate all the driving experience of a Ford Focus or the usability of a renault kadjar.
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DS 4 Buyers can choose from three petrol select and three diesel engines -. The cheapest (and most efficient) Gasoline is the PureTech 130 that has a competition 0-62mph time of 9.9 seconds, but it manages 55.4mpg economy back and emits 119 g / km CO2 for an annual road tax bill of only £ 30 - impressive for a petrol engine.
At the other end of the scale gasoline is the powerful 208bhp THP 210, but that is more expensive to buy and taxes, and the decline in fuel consumption (47.9mpg there) isn 't through enough of an increase in output adjusted (it goes from 0 to 62 in 8.4 seconds) worth it to become.
a diesel engine DS 4 is more expensive to buy, but if you cover a lot of miles offers BlueHDi 150 an excellent blend of performance and economy. There is road tax free by low CO2 emissions and will return 72.4mpg, but it is able to go from 0-62mph in 8.8 seconds - more than enough to keep up with modern traffic. The less powerful BlueHDi 0 is slightly more economical, but it is a good deal slower than the BlueHDi 150 and not so much cheaper.
While the performance and efficiency of the DS 4 are impressive, his driving experience leaves a little more to be desired. The suspension is too harsh, poor road conditions and potholes mean what the car cause uncomfortable to crash and legs, while the steering does not provide enough feedback to driver enjoyment denting on.
The interior of the DS 4 can 't match the class and quality of a Volkswagen Golf, but it is a pleasant place to sit, thanks to a sophisticated design and some high-quality materials. Practicality is less impressive, but: the DS 4 feels a little tight - especially in the back - and the fact that the rear windows do not open many buyers off. While the deep windscreen extends into the roof line, giving a feeling of light and space, this may not make for the general lack of interior
Trim choices for the DS 4 are refreshingly simple. You can choose either of elegance or Premium versions. The entry Elegance is well equipped, with air conditioning, alloy wheels and cruise control, while the Prestige has bigger alloy wheels, bright xenon headlights and a reversing camera as standard.
There are some question marks over the reliability of the DS 4: Citroen as a brand that confirmed by an 20th place does not have a very good reputation in this field (of 32 manufacturers) driving current customer satisfaction survey in our lead, 2015. Before it simply as the DS 4 was announced 4 the Citroen DS has also badly in our drivers Power survey, get 123. 0 vehicles
Fortunately, there are no such concerns about the safety :. The DS 4 was the full five stars in its Euro NCAP crash tests, with a variety of airbags, ISOFIX child seat attachment points and standard electronic stability control given it helps to make a very safe car.
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MPG, Rates & CO2 runs
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diesel versions of the DS 4 are cheap to run but ultimately outclassed by rivals
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motors, drive & performance
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the DS 4 is a long way to the best in class for fun
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interior & comfort
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A stiff ride takes some of the luxurious DS 4 interior
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practicality & trunk
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access to the rear seat of the DS 4 is bad and the windows are fixed
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reliability and safety
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The DS 4 has been awarded five stars when it crashes Euro NCAP
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