Citroen C4 Facelift Adapts C3 Square Peg Design

New Design Language: Citroen's fresh design language from the latest C3 and e-C3 will be carried over to older models.

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The C4 is the first classic model to receive these exciting updates.

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What is the C4? The C4 is a crossover-style SUV. It goes head-to-head with classic hatchbacks like the VW Golf and Vauxhall/Opel Astra.

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What makes it stand out? A higher ride height, a sleek fastback silhouette, and cool split headlights.

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Headlight Updates: The current C4 features ultra-slim DRLs at the top and a larger main lamp unit below.

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The new C4 will embrace the C3’s headlight style, with DRLs positioned below the headlights and an integrated DRL strip.

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Design Changes: The new C4 will probably have lights similar to the C3. Citroen's new double-chevron logo will be included.

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The front-end design stays curvy, unlike the boxy C3.

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Related Models: Changes are coming to the electric e-C4 and the C4 X sedan.

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These two models share DNA from the B-pillars forward and are both crafted at the same Madrid plant.

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Powertrain: No major powertrain upgrades expected.

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Since February 2023, C4 models come with Stellantis' 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS) mild-hybrid engine.

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Launch Timeline: The updated C4 is set to make its debut at October’s Paris Motor Show.

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