NEW C4 AND NEW Ë-C4 - 100% ËLECTRIC: CITROËN REINVENTS THE COMPACT HATCHBACK

04.  A NEW EXPRESSION OF CITROËN ADVANCED COMFORT®

    •    THE CITROËN ADVANCED COMFORT® PROGRAMME

A true Citroën hallmark that underpins the design and development its vehicles, the Citroën Advanced Comfort® programme is a modern and rational approach to comfort. New ë-C4 and New C4 offer concrete solutions on the four pillars of this programme to meet the multiple and global expectations of customers in terms of comfort.

    •    Driving comfort: to protect occupants from outside disturbance, in terms of both vibration and noise, so that sitting on-board feels like being in a cocoon.
    •    Travelling comfort: to make life easier, through generous space, practical storage compartments and a clever layout.
    •    Comfort of the mind: providing peace-of-mind to the driver, reducing their mental workload by organising and prioritising only the information needed. Creating a soothing interior atmosphere.
    •    Comfort of use: to improve the use of the car and its equipment with intuitive technology, useful everyday assistance features and digital continuity between the occupants and the car itself.

    •    SUSPENSION WITH PROGRESSIVE HYDRAULIC CUSHIONS®

New ë-C4 and New C4 are equipped, as standard, with the Citroën brand’s innovative suspension system featuring Progressive Hydraulic Cushions®, which was first introduced on C4 Cactus and C5 Aircross SUV. The suspension setup offers supreme comfort and a “magic carpet ride” effect – to promote on-board well-being for everyone.

This major innovation – exclusive to Citroën – aims to optimise the quality of the ride, which is so dear to the hearts of the brand's customers. It is the culmination of Citroën's expertise in the field of suspension technology: suspension comfort has been in the brand's genes for more than 100 years. 

Twenty patents were filed in the development of this suspension system. Its operating principle is simple. While conventional suspension systems have a shock absorber, spring and mechanical bump-stops at each corner, the Citroën Progressive Hydraulic Cushions® system adds two hydraulic stops – one for compression, the other for decompression. The suspension works in two stages depending on the stresses applied:

    •    For light compression and decompression, the spring and shock absorber control vertical movements together with no assistance required from the hydraulic stops. However, the presence of the hydraulic stops means the engineers have greater freedom to tune the setup to achieve the fabled “magic carpet ride” effect, which gives the impression that the car is gliding over uneven ground.

    •    With major impacts, the spring and shock absorber work together with the hydraulic compression or decompression stops, which gradually slow the movement to avoid jolts at the end of the range. Unlike a traditional mechanical stop, which absorbs energy, but then returns part of it as a shock, the hydraulic stop absorbs and dissipates this energy.

    •    ADVANCED COMFORT SEATS

The wide and welcoming seats in New ë-C4 and New C4 instantly invite passengers to climb inside. They provide a pleasant feeling of comfort, well-being and support, giving everyone on-board the impression that they are sitting in an armchair that is isolated from the road. Sitting higher than the competition – thanks to the raised ride height – all occupants can see further and can face the road with peace-of-mind.

Another innovation – also exclusive to Citroën – Advanced Comfort seats are available right across the range. They were introduced to the Citroën range on C4 Cactus and C5 Aircross SUV. They are available on New ë-C4 and New C4 as part of the Urban Grey, Metropolitan Grey, Metropolitan Blue, Hype Black and Hype Red ambiences.

Advanced Comfort seats work in four dimensions to offer the very best in terms of comfort:

    •    Visual comfort: immediately visible padding, an undeniable visual signature reinforced by stitching forming graphic elements typical of the brand's previous models, such as GS or BX.

    •    Welcoming comfort: the special foam on the surface of the seat, thickened by 15 mm, offers softness and support from the first contact.

    •    Dynamic comfort: the new high-density foam at the core of the seats holds the occupants in place during long journeys, guaranteeing optimum comfort over time by avoiding any settling effect after long hours of driving and preventing the seats from ageing after several years of use.

    •    Postural comfort: the design of the seats contributes to optimum driving comfort, with wide seats and backrests, reinforced support, lumbar and height adjustment of the front seats, electric front seat adjustment, plus wide and comfortable side and central armrests at the front and in the rear.

To enhance the feeling of well-being on-board, the front seats can be heated and fitted with a massage function.

•    CLEVER STORAGE FOR EVERYONE

Special attention has been paid to storage, everywhere around the car. The vehicle's design has freed up as many storage spaces as possible. No less than 16 open or closed storage compartments provide a total volume of 39-litres of storage compartments for greater practicality on a daily basis. This innovative and practical equipment meets the ever-increasing expectations of passengers, both front and rear.

Unique storage and equipment for the front passenger:

• Smart Pad Support Citroën™ is a World Premiere on New ë-C4 and New C4. It is a retractable system designed to hold a tablet computer. It is solid, functional and directly built into the dashboard. It enables the front passenger to make the most of the time spent on-board.    

• The Dashboard tray is a large sliding drawer with a cushioned action, positioned in front of the front passenger. It has a special anti-slip surface to store personal items or hold a tablet in place in complete safety.

• A large glovebox under the Dashboard tray also has a soft action.
  The high and wide centre console has been designed to offer maximum storage space:

A large storage area in front of the console has an anti-slip dividing flap so that some objects are hidden and others can be kept within easy reach on top of the flap.

• An open wireless charging area for smartphones comes combined with two USB sockets, one of which is Type C.

• A storage slot in front of the gear lever for various small items.

• A large central storage compartment with sliding closure, concealing two cup holders.

• Ample storage space under the front centre sliding armrest.

For rear passengers:

• Cup holders and a storage space in the rear seat foldaway armrest for items such as pens.

• Map pockets on the back of the front seats.

All passengers also benefit from wide and deep front and rear door bins.

SPACIOUSNESS AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL

A compact hatchback must be a multi-purpose car, capable of doing everything. New ë-C4 and New C4 offer both compact exterior dimensions to maintain agility and generous interior space, thanks in particular to a wheelbase measuring 2,670 mm – one of the longest in the segment – that underpins the “Best in Class” knee room in the rear at 198 mm. The 1,800 mm exterior width easily accommodates three people in the rear – providing 1,380 mm of width at the shoulders and 1,440 mm at the elbows.

With a generous 380-litre boot and a low, flat loading sill (715 mm), New ë-C4 and New C4 are positioned at the heart of the segment and can be adapted to suit individual needs. For added convenience, a two-position floor allows the boot to be divided into compartments and provides a flat floor when the rear seating is folded down. For even more practicality in everyday life, hooks are present to hang bags, while a ski hatch allows particularly long objects to extend into the cabin.

A REAL COCOON INSULATED FROM THE OUTSIDE

Particular attention has been paid to acoustic insulation, with a focus on running and aerodynamic noise, providing passengers with exceptional sound insulation. Special attention has been paid to the insulation around the engine block. Inside New ë-C4 the silence is exceptional, with no vibrations to disturb the peace and quiet on-board.

The 18-inch diamond cut “Crosslight” alloy wheels on New ë-C4 have been specifically developed to enhance vibration comfort.

In addition to Arkamys digital sound processing, New ë-C4 and New C4 also offer an eight speaker Hi-Fi system. One speaker on top of the dashboard, woofers in the front and rear doors, tweeters in the windscreen pillars and a subwoofer under the boot floor – allowing music lovers to enjoy their music just as they do in their living room.

A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BATHED IN LIGHT

On-board light is one of the pillars of the Citroën Advanced Comfort® programme. Passengers are immersed in a tranquil and positive atmosphere thanks to a generous 4.3 m² glass area and warm materials. Light-coloured roof lining and interior pillar trim ensures clarity and warmth, while some interior ambiences feature brighter hues, which are unusual in the automotive environment, such as the Metropolitan Blue or the Hype Red ambiences.

In addition to the side windows and quarter-lights, New ë-C4 and New C4 also have a large electric panoramic sunroof, bathing the passenger compartment in light. Its design preserves headroom at the rear and comes complete with a sunblind to adjust the desired level of brightness in the cabin. The interior is light and comfortable, with the sunroof open or closed, so that every journey is an experience in itself.

At night the atmosphere is pleasant and reassuring, thanks in particular to the LED ambient lighting on the digital instrument panel, which is matched to the white backlighting of the driving and on-board comfort functions and the front and rear lights.

• Technologies to improve safety while driving

• Active Safety Brake: This system automatically brakes the vehicle if there is the risk of a collision, by detecting and analysing obstacles, whether fixed or moving, pedestrians, cyclists or vehicles, including at night.

• Collision Risk Alert and Post Collision Safety Brake: Warns the driver that the vehicle is in danger of colliding with the vehicle in front, from 19 mph (30 km/h) upwards. Post Collision Safety Brake activates automatically after a collision to avoid further movement.

• Blind Spot Monitoring System: Lights in the door mirrors warn the driver if there is a car in their blind spot.

• Active Lane Departure Warning System: The system alerts the driver and corrects the vehicle's trajectory as soon as it detects a risk of unintentional lane departure without the driver indicating. The driver can prevent this correction, if they hold the steering wheel firmly.

• Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go function: The system adapts to the speed of the vehicle in front by automatically maintaining the safe distance previously selected by the driver. If necessary, the system also has the ability to stop the vehicle and restart it automatically without the driver having to touch the brake or accelerator.

• Highway Driver Assist: This Level two semi-autonomous driving device combines Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go function and Active Lane Departure Warning. The driver can delegate driving partially to the vehicle, the only constraint being to keep concentrating on the road, with the driver’s hands on the wheel, according to the legislation in force. They can take over driving at any time.

• Coffee Break Alert: The driver is warned with an indicator on the dashboard that it is time to take a break after a two-hour drive at speeds above 43 mph (70 km/h).

• Driver Attention Alert: The system evaluates the driver's state of alertness by identifying deviations in trajectory from the road markings and warns them if their level of alertness is reduced.

• Extended traffic sign recognition and recommendation: This system displays the speed limit on the instrument panel, as well as certain other traffic signs (stop, one-way street, etc.). The desired speed is set with a single action by the driver.

• Intelligent beam headlights: The device allows automatic switching from main to dipped beam (and vice versa).

• Technologies to enhance comfort and tranquillity on-board

• Proximity keyless entry and start: Simply carry the key with you to unlock your vehicle when approaching it, and to start it and lock it again afterwards.

• Colour head-up display: The main driving information (speed, navigation etc.), is projected in colour, into the driver's direct field of vision, allowing them to focus on the road ahead.

• Automatic electric parking brake: This system automatically applies the parking brake when the engine is switched off, and releases it again as soon as the vehicle is set in motion. The driver can intervene at any time to apply or release the parking brake via the control on the centre console.

• Lateral parking sensors: This system provides information on the proximity of obstacles in the flanks of the manoeuvring vehicle by memorising the data collected by sensors located on the front and rear bumpers coupled to the vehicle's trajectory.

• Reversing camera with Top Rear vision: As soon as reverse gear is selected, a camera displays a rear view from the vehicle onto the touchscreen, with coloured markings according to the proximity of any obstacles. A 180° image of the area behind the vehicle is displayed, as viewed from above.

• 360° vision: Activated automatically when the vehicle is in reverse gear, or manually by the driver, this feature provides video assistance for all low-speed manoeuvres, providing a 360° view from the top of the car and its surroundings. The view is updated as the vehicle moves.

• Park Assist: This system is an active parking aid, for parallel parking (entry and exit) or parking spaces (entry), making manoeuvres smoother, easier and safer.

• Hill Start Assist: The system prevents unwanted vehicle movement to help with hill starts when the brake pedal is released. This function acts on slopes greater than 3% by stabilising the vehicle for two seconds.

• Static cornering light function: The right or left fog light comes on, in addition to the main headlight beams, to illuminate up to 75° to the right or left corner of the vehicle, depending on the angle of the steering wheel.

• Trailer Stability Control: This is a trailer stabiliser on vehicles equipped with a factory optional tow hitch device. It detects the trailer as soon as its electrical connector is attached to the vehicle and reduces swaying by means of individual and alternating braking actions on each wheel on the front axle. If there is more significant movement of the trailer, the system reduces engine torque and brakes the vehicle at all four wheels in order correct the speed as quickly as possible.