2022 Citroen C4 pricing and features for Australia

The all-new 2022 Citroen C4 has arrived in Australia – bringing the nameplate back into the brand’s line-up.

Following the recent loss of the C3 Aircross and C4 Cactus from its range, Citroen has high hopes for the new C4 – making great efforts to emphasise its focus on comfort, both on the inside and through its improved suspension.

The model will join the C3 and C5 Aircross on sale Down Under, with the C5 X due to join them from the third quarter of next year. An electrified C4 is also said to be under consideration for our market.

“The new C4 Shine is the perfect addition to our model line-up with its stand-out style, strong equipment list and, of course, its Citroen Advanced Comfort features broadening its appeal,” Citroen Australia’s General Manager Kate Gillis said.

"Its design is original and stunning, and coupled with its impressive versatility and unrivalled comfort, the C4 will really appeal to the discerning Australian small car buyer.”

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2022 Citroen C4 Australian pricing

The 2022 Citroen C4 is priced from $37,990 MLP (before on-road costs), with just one ‘Shine’ variant available from launch.

There are no costed optional extras, aside from a choice of six metallic paint colours at $690 and a sunroof priced at $1490.

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Design

The front-end, with its V-shaped LED signature lighting, incorporates Citroen's new aesthetic styling.

Influenced by the CXPerience, Ami One and 19_19 concept cars, the C4’s design uses Citroën's front-end signature with double-stage headlights and chrome chevrons stretched across the front of the car, extending upwards to the daytime running lights and down to the headlights.

A high, horizontal bonnet line gives the new C4 a more robust appearance than in previous generations, and is underscored by a front bumper using a matte black lower skirt for durability. The air intake grilles use the macro chevron pattern first seen on the Ami One and 19_19 concepts.

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Matte black wheel arches, linked to the front and rear bumper skirts and Airbump with coloured inserts, highlight the body shape – while also reportedly providing protection. The roofline, combined with the sloping rear window and prominent spoiler, also add to the new C4’s aerodynamics.

The rear end design is said to have been inspired by the 2004 C4 Coupe, while the V-shaped LED rear lighting signature has come from the Ami One and 19_19 concepts. Mirroring the frontal design, its tail-lights are linked by a glossy black strip.

The bumper skirt, matte black for protection and durability, has a gloss black trim surround for the chrome exhaust pipes – while two outer air scoops are connected by a styling line on the hatch.

The C4 also wears 18-inch Aeroblade alloy wheels shod in 195/60 R18 rubber.

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Features

The new C4 has a hype black interior with Siena leather, zephyr grey stitching and black leather-effect materials.

Citroen’s Advanced Comfort seats, initially introduced to the range on the C5 Aircross, also feature, made from 15mm of high-density foam to add softness and support for long journeys and to prevent the seats from ageing prematurely.

It’s also got a slush-moulded dashboard top, wrapped front door panel strips and soft armrest trim – with high-gloss black accents surrounding the air vents, steering wheel, instrument panel, air-conditioning fascia, infotainment controls and centre console.

The instrument panel is highlighted by white ‘mood lighting’, giving it a floating effect and is complemented by a large, colour head-up display showing essential driving information.

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The latest generation C4 still has physical controls for climate control functions – using a combination of chrome wheels and glossy black push buttons, which Citroen says are easier to adjust on-the-go and therefore are safer.

Though strangely it then opts for a new e-Toggle gear shifter, acquired from within the Stellantis family, which takes the place of a traditional lever for the eight-speed automatic transmission. Offering three positions for selection of reverse, neutral or drive, it also has two backlit push buttons – ‘P’ to activate parking mode and ‘M’ to select manual driving mode.

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Arriving with just one variant, there are few options available for the C4, however it has a healthy standard features list – which includes:

Polar white paint is the only standard colour, with six metallic choices – Iceland blue, pulse orange, elixir red, steel grey, platinum grey and obsidian black – all costing extra.

In addition to multiple pockets of space littered throughout the cabin, boot space is rated at 380L with the seats up, or 1250L with the second row folded down.

Rear seat elbow width is 1,440mm, shoulder width is 1,380mm and knee room is 198mm – the latter being something Citroen claims is class-leading.

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Engine, drivetrain, suspension and fuel economy

From launch there is initially only one variant – the top-spec Shine – which features the 1.2-litre turbo-petrol PureTech three-cylinder engine making 114kW of power and 240Nm of torque, also found in sister-brand Peugeot’s 2008 GT Sport, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

It is 4355mm long, 1800mm wide, 1525mm high and has a wheelbase measuring 2670mm, with a gross vehicle mass of 1765kg.

Fuel economy is rated at 6.1L/100km (combined).

The new C4 utilises Citroen’s ‘Progressive Hydraulic Cushions’ suspension system for added comfort.

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The suspension works in two stages, depending on load. Firstly, the spring and shock absorber control vertical movements together with no assistance from the eight hydraulic stops. These stops, however, gave engineers greater freedom in its clearance, providing a “magic carpet ride” effect to give the impression the car is gliding over any surface irregularities.

Then secondly, the spring and shock absorber work in conjunction with the hydraulic compression or rebound stops to gradually slow suspension movement, avoiding jolts at the end of travel.

Whereas a traditional mechanical stop releases part of its absorbed energy, the hydraulic stop absorbs and dissipates this energy, eliminating bouncing.

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Safety

The new C4 boasts a host of improved safety features compared to its predecessor, including:

The C4 has not yet been tested by ANCAP.

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Warranty and servicing

The Citroen C4 comes with the firm’s five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty, five-year roadside assistance and five-year Service Price Promise program.

Servicing for the new C4 starts at $429 for the first check at 12 months/15,000km, with the highest cost coming in at $598 for the 4th year/60,000km. The total price for the first five years is $2485.

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Availability

The 2022 Citroen C4 is on sale now.