The new Citroën e-C4 X

Citroën is expanding its range of purely electric cars and is providing a notchback version of the five-door e-C4. Among other things, it should also appeal to SUV fans with its increased ground clearance.

A car with a classic notchback has long been considered a discontinued model. At least in the compact class, in which bestsellers like the VW Golf are on the road. The upward swinging tailgate has prevailed over the separate trunk with smaller access. Models like the VW Jetta no longer exist in Germany and the Audi A 3 sedan also leads a rather shadowy existence in its home country. Nevertheless, Citroën now wants to herald the renaissance of this design, which is only popular in higher classes. And reaches into the bag of tricks for this.

The new Citroën e-C4 X
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For one is the e-C4 with the addition "X" an electric car and in Germany can only be ordered as such. However, the French have their sights set on SUV buyers and have given the 4,60 meter long four-door vehicle ample ground clearance of almost 16 centimetres. SUV attributes can also be found in the striking front section, the side paneling and the edges of the wheel arches. The roofline slopes gently rearward from its highest point at the center of the front side windows. That could also bring sports-oriented coupé fans on board. The downward movement ends abruptly at the top edge of the boot access. When opening, the rear window does not swing up.

The new Citroën e-C4 X
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Citroën boss Vincent Cobée explains that Customer requirements were the occasion for the newcomer. "Many of them have told us that they want an affordable, elegant alternative to the many hatchbacks and SUVs in the compact class." And that probably also means that the 510-liter trunk is clearly separated from the passengers and from cannot be seen from the outside. The rear seats can be individually folded forward to load longer items to be transported.

The e-C4 X towers over its hatchback sister model without the "X" by 24 centimeters. “We wanted more length around the rear passengers to offer more comfort and a very large trunk volume,” says Citroën design boss Pierre Leclercq. "We're also meeting the needs of customers who want a more traditional luggage space without the car looking boxy or clumsy." Almost 20 centimeters of air between the kneecap and the back of the Front seats. Values ​​that could also make the e-C4 X interesting as an electric taxi.

The new Citroën e-C4 X
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The long e-C4 X adopts the technology from the shorter model. The basic data is available for almost all E models of the Stellantis Group identical: 50 kWh battery, electric motor with 100 kW/136 HP, range approx. 360 kilometers, Rapid charging option at 100 kW column. The technology package has already proven itself in many models from Peugeot and Opel. In addition, there is a long list of assistance systems such as an active safety brake, which also reacts to pedestrians, cyclists or other cars at night. For example, a distance radar with stop-and-go function, lane departure warning and blind spot assistant, a head-up display or a reversing camera with a 360-degree bird's-eye view are also available. In addition, there are all the systems that are popular today in compact vehicles from all manufacturers. An interface with Citroen's own app ensures networking with the digital world.

The new e-C4 X should be available from dealers at the beginning of next year. Anyone who, despite the turn of the century, prefers to have their Citroen powered by classic petrol or diesel combustion engines will have to get their supplies in France or Spain. The notchback SUV coupés can also be ordered there with an exhaust.

Citroen e-C4 X preliminary specifications
Five-door compact crossover with five seats, length: 4,60 m, width: 1,83 m (2,03 m with exterior mirrors), height: 1,53 m. Wheelbase: 2,67 meters, trunk volume: 510 liters

Electric motor with 100 kW/136 hp, max. torque: 260 Nm, lithium-ion battery with 50 kWh, range: approx. 360 km, charging times: 30 minutes to 80 percent (at 100 kW fast charging station), 5 hours at 11 kW Wall box, 7,5 hrs single phase, 1 speed automatic, front wheel drive. 0-100 km/h: 9,5 s, Vmax: 150 km/h, consumption data and prices are not yet available

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