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Citroen C4 Hatchback 1.2 PureTech [130] Sense Plus 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1199
Trim	Sense Plus
Price	£24,185
Engine Power - BHP	131
Acceleration	8.9
Top Speed	124 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	54.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	122
Length	4360 mm
Width	1800 mm
Height	1525 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1247 kg

Driver Convenience

5.5 inch backlit full TFT driver's instrument cluster with LED ambient lighting
Apple car play and Android auto
Citroen connect box emergency and assistance system
Citroen Smart Pad Support - integrated support for attaching a tablet computer for front passenger
Cruise control + speed limiter
Driver's head-up display
Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
In-crash braking
My Citroen Drive Plus: 10" high-resolution touchscreen user interface, controlling media, connectivity, vehicle settings + connected nav
Rear parking sensors
Tailgate
Top rear vision reversing camera
Voice commands

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Advanced comfort suspension - double hydraulic stops on front and rear suspension

Entertainment

6 speakers
Bluetooth telephone and audio streaming
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Automatic headlights
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Boot spoiler
Electrically heated, folding and adjustable external rear view mirrors
Front and rear electric windows
Gloss black rear skirt
LED daytime running lights in V signature
LED front fog lamps with static cornering function
LED front headlamps
Perla Nera black painted external rear view mirrors
Rain sensing automatic front windscreen wipers
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Shark fin roof aerial
Standard interior rear-view mirror with manual day-night switching
Welcome and goodbye lighting

Interior Features

12V power outlet, 1x USB Type-C socket charging & data connection and 1x USB Type-A socket in 1st row and 1x USB Type-A socket charging in 2nd row
3 rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Boot light
Chevrons cloth and leather effect textile seat upholstery
Dashboard tray in front cabin
Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Front and rear LED interior lighting
Front head restraints
Grained leather steering wheel with two command blocks
Height adjustable driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable front passenger seat
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
Map pockets in rear of front seats
Raised centre console with armrest and two cup holders
Single front passenger seat
Split folding rear seats
Two position boot floor
XXL storage in front cabin

Packs

High level acoustic insulation pack - C4/C4 X/e-C4 X

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS
Driver and front passenger airbags
Electric parking brake
ESP
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Hill start assist
Manual child lock in second row
Manual deactivation of front passenger airbag
Row 1 and 2 curtain airbags
Row 1 side thorax airbags
Seatbelt unfastened on the move warning
Tyre underinflation detection

Security

Anti-theft alarm (volumetric protection)
Immobiliser
Remote locking with deadlocks
Two remote keys

Wheels

18" Bi-tone painted aeroblade alloy wheels with anti-theft locking wheel nuts
Puncture repair kit with compressor

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.332
HC	0.025
Noise Level dB(A)	66
NOx	0.045
Particles	0.0004
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	122
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	135
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	122
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	145
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	123
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	116
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	100
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	155
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	138
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	132
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	117

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1199
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	75
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90.5
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	47.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	54.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	44
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	52
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	55.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	63.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	41.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	46.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	48.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	54.5

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	20E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	80
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	83
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	57
NCAP Safety Assist %	63
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.9
Engine Power - BHP	131
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	230
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	124 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	195/60 R18
Tyre Size Rear	195/60 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	AEROBLADE
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1525 mm
Length	4360 mm
Wheelbase	2670 mm
Width	1800 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2032 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	1735 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1250 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Max. Loading Weight	488 kg
Max. Roof Load	80
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	660
Minimum Kerbweight	1247 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.9 m

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