REINVENTING THE SEDAN<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Two worlds, one car. \u201cThe new Citro\u00ebn C4 packs in all the best features of two different architectures: comfort typical of saloons, an aspect that is part of our brand\u2019s DNA, and the versatility of SUVs, with a dynamic look and a raised driving position that instils safety\u201d. Speaking from the brand\u2019s headquarters near Paris at the world launch, Citro\u00ebn\u2019s head of design Pierre Leclerq tells the story of the genesis of the new French crossover.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Anticipated style-wise by the 19_19 concept car created to celebrate the French brand\u2019s centenary, the C4 is a fully paid up member of the successful compact crossover segment (4.36 metres long). \u201cThe aesthetics had to reflect the infinite customisation and modularity potential of this model also from a propulsion point of view\u201d, says the Belgian designer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>A distinctive feature made possible by the use of the PSA group\u2019s CMP platform, since not many other cars in the segment have the option of petrol, diesel or zero-emission (\u00eb-C4) engines. The front end features the signature Double Chevron that this time stretches out in two parallel chrome-plated strips as far as the headlights, \u201csymbolising a greater road presence\u201d. The same theme is repeated in the rear where the lights are split and joined graphically by a black element positioned beneath the spoiler that traverses the full width of the C4.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Two worlds, one car. \u201cThe new Citro\u00ebn C4 packs in all the best features of two different architectures: comfort typical of saloons, an aspect that is part of our brand\u2019s DNA, and the versatility of SUVs, with a dynamic look and a raised driving position that instils safety\u201d. Speaking from the brand\u2019s headquarters near Paris at the world launch, Citro\u00ebn\u2019s head of design Pierre Leclerq tells the story of the genesis of the new French crossover.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
![](\"http:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2020080702_CitroenC4-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Anticipated style-wise by the 19_19 concept car created to celebrate the French brand\u2019s centenary, the C4 is a fully paid up member of the successful compact crossover segment (4.36 metres long). \u201cThe aesthetics had to reflect the infinite customisation and modularity potential of this model also from a propulsion point of view\u201d, says the Belgian designer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>A distinctive feature made possible by the use of the PSA group\u2019s CMP platform, since not many other cars in the segment have the option of petrol, diesel or zero-emission (\u00eb-C4) engines. The front end features the signature Double Chevron that this time stretches out in two parallel chrome-plated strips as far as the headlights, \u201csymbolising a greater road presence\u201d. The same theme is repeated in the rear where the lights are split and joined graphically by a black element positioned beneath the spoiler that traverses the full width of the C4.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>