The second generation of the French Golf competitor, the Citroen C4, was launched in October 2010 on the market. This summer, now followed the sporty version called DS 4 that the GTI should be strong to defy. Can this succeed? Visually, one must say clearly: yes. Lines and details in design have been much more exciting than the majority of the competition. Thus, the door handles of the rear doors, for example in the C-pillar is hidden, so the DS can be held four fast for a two-door.
Citroen DS 4 also makes the interior of some compact runabout ago, with the sporty design here requires a little sacrifice. Such is the place for fellow travelers in the font compared to the C4 and the lower trunk shrinks to a still decent 385-liter capacity. Compensated for the DS 4 with extensive features and sophisticated look. Automatic climate control, dead-angle assistant, massage seats, leather steering wheel - all on board. The dashboard is clearly laid out, the only confusing controls on the steering wheel are a little downer. (Volkswagen Polo)
Street sweeper with lots of power
Citroen DS 4 So the joke's really going on but only when the engine is started. Developed with BMW 1.6-liter turbocharged engine it brings, thanks to an impressive 200 hp and knows how to use more than impressive. So the DS is 275 Nm at 2000 thanks 4 U / min competes extremely strong and pulling power. On the highway just once at 120 km / h on the sixth Gear and pass on the gas - in no time the little dashes in the direction of the maximum speed of 235 km / h. Driving pleasure is more than guaranteed.
Citroen DS 4 This is further enhanced by the perfectly tuned suspension, which the DS can be extremely safe and well fed four are on the road without slighting the occupants on bumpy trails. The direct steering and a crisp 6-speed gearbox to know to convince and underline the sportiness of the GTI Challenge. For all the fun remains the 1.6-liter engine is relatively economical. In a relaxed ride, you can easily stay under a consumption of 7 liters per 100 kilometers on the highway, the 10 liter exceeded only at a very speedy trip. (Paris Hilton's Car)
More expensive than the GTI, but rewarding
Citroen DS 4 28 400 from € 4 to get the DS with 200 hp. That is 700 € more than the basic price of the Golf GTI. However, the Frenchman does well to hide behind the Wolfsburg not athletes. The DS 4 with an exciting design that is confident, luxurious standard equipment, a great engine and the perfectly matched suspension. So if once again a good dose of driving fun is needed and would have wrapped this less conventional than the Golf GTI is the Citroen DS 4 is exactly the right place.
