2013 Citroen C4 Poweful GearBox

The new 2013 Citroen C4 goes even further in terms of comfort with the availability of a scented air freshenerL, styled to match the dashboard design. This scented air freshener contributes perfectly to the relaxed on-board atmosphere. The translucent instrument display in the centre of the dashboard displays information on a strip that lets the light through. The display contrast adjusts automatically to ambient light conditions to ensure a clear read out at all times. Thanks to specially designed light sensors the Citroen C4's electrochrome rear-view mirrorL darkens automatically to reduce the risk of dazzling from the headlights of cars behind. Whether manual or automatic, the air conditioning systemL has an advanced filter, and a recycling air feature controlled electronically either from the steering wheelL or the central fascia. On the automatic version dual-zone adjustment means the front passenger can have their own temperature setting.

The 2013 Citroen C4 goes even further in terms of comfort with the availability of a scented air freshenerL, styled to match the dashboard design. This scented air freshener contributes perfectly to the relaxed on-board atmosphere. The wide range of safety features on the Citroen C4 will impress you right from the start. These advanced safety features include state of the art Xenon dual function directional headlampsL. In addition, a combination of active safety features coupled with the exemplary roadholding inherent in Citroen suspension technology, guarantees the best possible control of the car in all driving conditions, even the most hazardous.

Research shows that many drivers fail to brake with full force in an emergency. Emergency Braking Assistance (EBA) compensates for this by automatically maximising application of the brakes when strong braking is initially detected. Additional reassurance comes from the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)L, which monitors the car’s progress through a bend and, if oversteer or understeer is detected, automatically modifies the engine’s torque and applies one or more of the brakes to maintain stability and control. The advanced Xenon dual function directional headlampsL, which work on both dipped and full beam, give a wide field of vision and follow the turn of the steering wheel. This increases visibility in the potentially dangerous dark areas on bends.

Automatic illumination of headlampsL as soon as the light fades or if it rains. Automatic rain-sensitive windscreen wipersL which adapt the wiping speed to the intensity of the rain. The Citroen C4's tyre pressure monitorL regularly checks the pressure of each tyre and warns the driver of any problem both visually and by sound a very important safety feature. If you decelerate rapidly, the hazard warning lights come on automatically to warn drivers behind you; they go off when you accelerate again or you can switch them off manually.

On the motorway, or other major roads at speeds above 50mph, the LDWSL  detects any crossing of a white line by means of infrared sensors built into the front of the vehicle and directed towards the ground. If the vehicle drifts outside its lane without an indicator being on, the driver is warned by one of the vibrating devices built into the left and right sides of the seat. The vibrations are set off on the side corresponding to the direction of drift. In this way the driver can immediately take the necessary corrective action.

The side window airbags built into the roof are activated in the event of a side impact to protect the heads of front and rear passengers. The front airbags are adaptive, ie. the power and speed of inflation of each airbag is controlled according to the severity of the impact. Moreover, thanks to the fixed centred controls steering wheel, the driver’s airbag always deploys at the right angle. Lateral airbags are built into the front seats and are activated in the event of a side impact so as to move the occupant towards the middle of the passenger cell - away from the maximum impact zone - and thus reduce the effect of the impact.

The side windows of the Citroen C4 are made of laminated acoustic glassL for improved security and excellent sound insulation. The Citroen C4's five seats all have 3-point inertia reel seat-belts. There is a seatbelt ‘unfastened’ warning light for each one that comes up, on the translucent instrument display. The integral electrical child-safety systemL allows the opening controls for the rear doors and windows to be activated or deactivated from the driver's seat. The Citroen C4's high-frequency remote control plip can lock and deadlock all the vehicle's doors. It also activates the volumetric (interior surveillance) and perimetric (door and window surveillance) alarmL. A ‘Guide me home’ function provides temporary illumination of the headlamps, eg. when parking in dark places.

Best of both worlds THE NEW EGS GEAR BOX The new Electronic Gearbox System (E.G.S) brings two gearboxes together into one, to give the best of both worlds. It gives a fast and precise manual gearbox controlled by paddles or a gear lever alongside a smooth and efficient
automatic transmission. The E.G.S gearbox has been developed as a completely new gearbox, cleverly designed to deliver the key benefits of a quick and smooth transmission, fuel efficiency and a reduction in emissions. There is a choice of 6 petrol versions and 5 diesel:

• The 90hp 1.4i petrol engine or 1.6HDi 92hp diesel for comfort and low fuel consumption in town use.

• The 110hp 1.6i petrol (manual or automatic) and 1.6HDi 110hp diesel, (manual or E.G.S), engines
for an optimum power/fuel consumption ratio, both in town and on the open road.

• The 143hp 2.0i petrol, 143hp 2.0i petrol automatic or 138hp 2.0HDi diesel, (manual or automatic)
engines where the priority is torque and acceleration over long distances. In particular, the
2.0HDi 138hp diesel engine performs especially well even in low gear and its 6-speed manual gearbox allows you to enjoy the dynamism of its 138 horse-power to the full. The gear ratios are near perfect and give a very precise drive with 100% effective immediate acceleration and power always in reserve. This remarkable flexibility gives you a hugely pleasurable yet comfortable
drive which will satisfy both the most demanding car lover and the driver looking primarily for calmness and safety in all conditions. And finally the dynamism of the 180hp 2.0i petrol engine provides exceptional performance for the sportier driver.

Elegant, seductive, high performing yes, but the Citroen C4 is also, and perhaps above all, practical and pleasant to be in. Its living space has been specially designed to offer the very best in travelling comfort. The remarkable amount of legroom for rear passengers being a particular feature, even when the front seats are pushed back as far as they will go. There is a huge number of storage spaces no less than 22L of them inside the car, plus a large boot which can be “compartmentalised”L Life on-board in to 4 sections.

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