The DS 4 (Citroën DS4 before 2015) is a
compact
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car, and it is the second model in the
luxury
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DS sub-brand created by
Citroën
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, now an independent brand. Starting in 2021, it is currently in its second generation, which is based on an all-new
EMP2 platform
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shared with the
Opel Astra VI and
Peugeot 308 III.
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First generation (NX; 2010)
Based upon the
Citroën C4
The Citroën C4 is a small family car/compact car (also classified as a compact crossover SUV since 2020) produced under their Citroën marque, from the French automaker PSA Group, and later Stellantis. It was positioned to be the successor to ...
II, the first generation was officially launched internationally in March 2011, but already on sale in some countries by the end of 2010.
It features raised suspension to resemble a
compact SUV
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and repositioned door handles to give it a
coupé
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like silhouette.
The rear windows are fixed, and do not slide down or open outwards.
At launch, the petrol engines that powered the DS 4 were all a product of a collaboration between
PSA
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and
BMW, all being 1,598 cc four-cylinder, 16 valve units. The base VTi 120 was normally aspirated and put out . As its name implies it came with variable valve timing. The next engine up was the THP 155, essentially a turbocharged version of the VTi.
It put out thanks to a twin-scroll turbocharger and dual overhead cams, and used a six-speed manual transmission. The most powerful engine option was the THP 200, a variation of the THP 155, but with an output of . Citroën initially offered two diesel engines in the DS 4 – the HDi 110, a 1,560 cc four-cylinder that put out and the four-cylinder HDi 160 also found in the sedan
Citroën C5
The Citroën C5 is a large family car (classified as a mid-size crossover since 2021) produced by the French manufacturer Citroën since March 2001, currently at its third generation. It replaced the Citroën Xantia, in the large family car cl ...
. There was also a 2-liter diesel displacing 1,997 cc and producing .
The engine line up differs significantly. The DS 4 is available with
Start&Stop technology and Citroën says that the battery has been optimised to withstand up to 600,000 starting cycles. The boot is 385 litres or 1021 litres with the back seats folded down. The DS 4's styling has been very well received by the international press.
It was elected ''Most Beautiful Car of the Year'' at the International Automobile Festival, beating
BMW’s new
F10 5 Series and
Honda
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Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, reaching a product ...
's new
CR-Z
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hybrid car
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Auto Bild
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'', and its partner magazines throughout Europe, have given it first prize for design, in its category in the contest Design Award. Production of the DS 4 ended in April 2018.
2015 facelift
File:2016 DS DS4 Elegance BlueHDi 1.6 Front.jpg, DS 4 Elegance
File:2016 DS DS4 Elegance BlueHDi 1.6 Rear.jpg, DS 4 Elegance
In August 2015, the facelifted DS 4 was announced by DS Automobiles, as part of their separation from Citroën to become a standalone brand. The revised model no longer featured Citroën badges, with the 'DS Wings' grille design. The facelift also introduces the ''DS 4 Crossback'' variation, fitted with large black wheels, wheel arch trims and roof bars.
The interior has been refined with door panels upholstered in Nappa leather while the seats are upholstered in semi-analine leather featuring a signature 'watch-strap' design. The DS 4 also features a panoramic windscreen offering 45 degree upward vision for greater visibility while both the driver and passenger have rigid individual blinds and folding sun shields.
Petrol engines included a and 230 Nm 1.2-litre engine mated to a 6-speed transmission which was available on the hatchback and Crossback versions and a and 240 Nm 1,6-litre engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. There was also a 1.6-litre engine offering and 285 Nm of torque, only be available for the DS4 hatchback. Diesel engines includes a and 300 Nm 1.6-litre engine mated to either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission for both the hatchback and Crossback versions. There's also a and 370 Nm 2.0-litre diesel engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission which is only available for the DS 4 hatchback. The diesel range is completed with a 2.0-litre diesel engine that offers and 400 Nm of torque and is only available with a 6-speed automatic.
File:DS4_Crossback_BlueHDi_120_So_Chic_2018_(42354515181).jpg, DS 4 Crossback
File:DS4_Crossback_So_Chic_2018_%2843970891742%29.jpg, DS 4 Crossback
Safety
![2014 Citroen DS4 DStyle Airdream E-HDI 1](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/02/2014_Citroen_DS4_DStyle_Airdream_E-HDI_1.6_Rear.jpg)
The
European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) (Europe’s rough equivalent to the United States’s
IIHS
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) gave the DS4 one five-star rating overall. The
Peugeot 508
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was scored the same, with the only difference being a higher child occupant rating in the 508, and slightly higher pedestrian impact rating for the DS4.
Engines
Second generation (2021)
The second generation of the DS 4 was unveiled on 3 February 2021. It is intended to replace the
DS 5
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which was discontinued in 2018 and is based on the
PSA EMP2 platform of the PSA Group. The car is available in three versions: DS 4, DS 4 Cross and DS 4 Performance Line.
It was designed in
Paris
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, but will be produced at
Opel
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's plant in
Rüsselsheim.
It is intended to compete with the
BMW 1 Series
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and
Audi A3 hatchback, but can also compete with the
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
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.
In terms of powertrains, a E-TENSE hybrid version will be available, and in terms of gasoline engines, it is equipped with the
PureTech range with powers of 130, 180 or 220 HP. It is available for sale from the fourth quarter of 2021.
File:DS 4 E-Tense (2021) Auto Zuerich 2021 IMG 0616.jpg, Rear view
File:Ds 4 E-Tense MIMO 2022.jpg, DS 4 Cross
File:DS 4 E-Tense Auto Zuerich 2021 IMG 0227.jpg, Interior
2022 refresh
In October 2022, the trim structure was revised, which now includes a new ''Opera'' flagship and increased EV range for the PHEV version.
Production and sales
References
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Citroën vehicles
DS vehicles
Luxury vehicles
Compact cars
Hatchbacks
Euro NCAP small family cars
Cars introduced in 2011