Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën DS4
Power
114HP
Torque
285Nm
Consumption
4.5l/100
Emissions
118g/km
0-100 km/h
11.3s
Top Speed
190km/h
Weight
1370kg
Price
24,130€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
359 L
60 L
84 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën DS4 e-HDi 115 Airdream Style · 114 CV (2013)
General description
The 2011 Citroën DS4 is not just any car; it's a statement of intent. Born under the umbrella of Citroën's distinctive line, this model dared to break the mold, merging the elegance of a coupé with the robustness and elevated stance of a crossover. It's an ode to French design, a vehicle designed to captivate the eye and the heart before reason.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the DS4 with its 114 hp e-HDi engine envelops you in a serene and efficient driving experience. It doesn't aim for speed records but rather to offer a pleasant and economical journey, with generous torque from low revs that facilitates daily driving. Its suspension, firmer than in a conventional Citroën, conveys a sense of control and agility, while the elevated driving position gives you a dominant and secure perspective on the road. It's a car that feels poised and ready to devour kilometers with surprising smoothness.
Design and aesthetics
This is where the DS4 becomes art. Its silhouette is a sculpture in motion, with muscular lines and a coupé-like roofline that masterfully hides the rear doors. Every detail, from the chrome chevrons to the panoramic windshield that blends into the roof, is designed to create a unique and sophisticated atmosphere. Inside, the quality of the materials and the attention to finishes confirm that you are not in just another compact, but in a space designed for sensory enjoyment.
Technology and features
Beyond its aesthetics, the DS4 incorporated intelligent solutions for its time. The e-HDi micro-hybrid system with Stop & Start was a benchmark in smoothness and efficiency, key to achieving its low consumption figures. The electro-hydraulic steering and a full suite of comfort and safety equipment demonstrated its premium ambition. However, the greatest piece of technology that defines its character is the immense panoramic windshield, a window to the sky that floods the cabin with light and transforms every journey into an immersive experience.
Competition
The DS4 played in a league of its own. Due to its quality and price, it glanced at premium compacts like the Audi A3 or the BMW 1 Series, although offering a much more daring and less conventional approach. Because of its height and appearance, it also positioned itself as a more stylish alternative to early compact SUVs like the Nissan Qashqai. Its true competition were those drivers who, tired of monotony, were looking for a car with soul and its own personality.
Conclusion
The Citroën DS4 is a purely emotional purchase. It's a car for those who value beauty and originality over maximum practicality, as demonstrated by the detail of its fixed rear windows. It represents an almost perfect balance between spectacular design, remarkable ride comfort, and excellent efficiency thanks to its diesel engine. It's not perfect, but its imperfections are part of its charm, making it a modern classic that still turns heads.