As I get my kicks from a motorcycle, I'd be all over something like this. I like a car that just puts comfort as its top priority.
@toobasaurus23
3 жыл бұрын
Comfort is a high priority. I just wish it looked better than a sack of week old potatoes.
@luduslupus5256
2 жыл бұрын
Same here, need comfort for daily commuting, bike's fun for the weekends. Ordered one of these, should be getting it soon, really liked it at the test drive
@aaa84gt
2 жыл бұрын
We're the same, I don't need flying around in a daily car
@BrendenPragasam
3 жыл бұрын
I seriously think Rory is an underrated reviewer. His commentary is solid, his comedy is on point and really keeps the entertainment value at a solid high Been following since the early days at recombu cars, keep up the good work dude.
@devan271
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah we already knew that
@kofiAnkraAsareAttrams
3 жыл бұрын
Nothing underrated about him anymore. He has nothing to prove. He’s up there with the best
@thezanzibarbarian5729
3 жыл бұрын
It's funny, but when he was on Top Gear, he was nothing to me. Didn't like his reviews. I think he's come out of his "BBC shackles and restrained shell" and is showing himself for what he is. A really great car reviewer with his own quirky sense of humour. And that, I like 8-))...
@lazgrillo6982
3 жыл бұрын
Too right. As much as I like this channel, I think he should be on network television. When you see some of the wooden-tops given the BBC One Show gig its a missed opportunity.
@davidknell9676
3 жыл бұрын
I prefer watching Rory on Autotrader than I do the whole of an episode of current Top gear, even with Harris on it
@markopolo9559
3 жыл бұрын
I like that Citroen have gone done the comfort route, they've gone back to making the most comfortable cars like they did in the 80s and nothing wrong with that IMO.
@gareglydian673
3 жыл бұрын
When he said it makes 855 BHP I literally gasped aloud
@troll2637
3 жыл бұрын
Me too. :(
@hieroglyph321
3 жыл бұрын
Laughed my ass off tho
@asymmetrx
3 жыл бұрын
He made me to go back and listen to that again at 1x speed XD
@pedropinheiroaugusto3220
3 жыл бұрын
Ahhh... Citroen's suspension technology caught up with 1960's citroen's suspension technology.
@Xerxesro1
3 жыл бұрын
But without the added weight, high cost and maintenance
@lockheed12345
2 жыл бұрын
How French.
@stephen10.
3 жыл бұрын
It's the new advanced comfort system with special suspension and seat with memory form. They have a chassis glued + welded to avoid noise or vibration
@kristians2704
3 жыл бұрын
French cars are quirky but in a good way.
@307skylake7
3 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t agree more.
@mahadali619
3 жыл бұрын
Doug would be proud
@Marius048
3 жыл бұрын
Merci
@kevinsmith841
3 жыл бұрын
They really seem to have got their mojo back in the past 10 years haven't they?
@kristians2704
3 жыл бұрын
@Dawid Kuzniak new French cars def aren’t shit. Look at the new Peugeot 208/2008/508 and DS9
@shanjanusman9974
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review for a normal car and loving these reviews. Rory is just excellent.
@wojciechmuras553
3 жыл бұрын
So, basically, it's a competitor to the entry-level ID3 Pure. Same pricing, similar range, comparable dimensions. ID3 offers sportiness, while ë-C4 offers comfort. From my point of view, I'd go for the Citroën.
@marcuswoodgate4026
3 жыл бұрын
From a quality point of view go for the Citroën, I know that might sound odd but the Citroën has a lot more soft touch plastics. The ID3 is all hard plastic.
@JackLondonen
3 жыл бұрын
And they just improved Citroen's (Stellantis group's) electric car's charging curve's so you can reach 90% of charging in 37minutes. That is something ID3 can only dream of.
@SidBonkers51
3 жыл бұрын
Just watched a video on the ID3 and er drum brakes on the rear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Are VW going back to the bad old days when the Polo had no brakes at all (to speak of)
@wojciechmuras553
3 жыл бұрын
@@SidBonkers51 No, 90% of braking force comes from engine recouperation. Many EVs have their braking discs rust to dust before they're ever needed, so VW used a much more durable design - drums.
@SidBonkers51
3 жыл бұрын
@@wojciechmuras553 Sorry I just dont buy that Wojcech, I drive a hybrid so am well aware of regenerative braking but that doesnt help when you have to stop fast in an emergency situation and it seems to me that VW were the last manufacturer to included disks all round to their small cars and now theyre the first to reintroduce drums on the rear as a cost cutting exercise at the possible expense of safety.
@simonreeves2017
3 жыл бұрын
Great to have a manufacturer thinking about comfort. I love my BMW i3, but the ride is like it’s on leaf springs. I could be tempted by some comfort. Memories of the old Citroen BX, no bad thing.
@onelyone6976
3 жыл бұрын
As from someone born in the 21st century the BX seems like a spaceship even if it was a cheap family car in its day. The way it rises after startup is just something else, and completely different from anything other than a hydro Citroën
@cocazade7703
2 жыл бұрын
My dad has a BX (GT 16 valve I think?) fom 1989 and it is incredibly comfortable. I was born in 2002 so of course am too young to remember em on the road but its the most comfortable car I've ever been in. It takes a minute to rise once you start it up and it's awesome the way it slowly floats up from its wheels. The seats are really padded and supportive of your back and sides. And when you're finished the suspension gently falls down again and it sits really low on it wheelarches, making it look very sporty despite being an ordinary family car from the 80s.
@matpat2636
3 жыл бұрын
I had absolutely no interest in this car until I saw this video. Well done Citroen for getting back to your comfort roots. And another great video, Rory.
@MrSparklespring
3 жыл бұрын
Original and comfy car. I'm getting used to the weird model now, although I like the C5x more. Citroën is back on track!
@twasb2000
3 жыл бұрын
We have had ours for a month now and covered about 800km. Your review is a very good summary of the car and its features. The highlights are the comfort, it is very quiet, easy to drive, well laid out for the most part and can perform if needed. There are a few irritating things about it, the range is an issue for long journeys until we can be sure of a reliable and frequent charge network. For normal running about however, the range is more than adequate as you can either charge every night, or as we do once a week. I would also have liked it to have the traction control options from other Citroens with the snow mode and be fitted with all season tyres (it can get very difficult for us to get out when it snows) The back of the car is quite high so closing the boot means you have to use the internal hand holds and a self closer option would be nice. The is more than big enough for the day t o day shopping runs but for a full family would be a tight squeeze for holidays. The app is rather basic and can be temperamental, it doesn't seem to sync all the journeys and is rather limited. One really good feature is you can preheat the car so no more snow and ice to clear off the windscreen. I absolutely love driving it and so long as you don't expect to use it for 500mile trips it works very well.
@stephencrowther524
8 ай бұрын
500 miles ? One couldn’t even use it for 160 mile journeys ! (Unless you’re a nun 😂)
@twasb2000
8 ай бұрын
not sure where 500 miles comes from but this generation of cars is only good for between 200 and 300km or less if really cold and lots of short trips. Definitely not any good if you go long distances regularly @@stephencrowther524
@antonroux6737
2 жыл бұрын
you're a brilliant auto journalist because you can analyse a car from the perspective of what their purpose is designed to be rather than simply benchmarking everything off a theoretical race car you can't drive - the difference in your case being that you can drive everything, including the hypothetical race car! In any case, driving skill is independent of the car, and so you can "hustle" this car, whereas some auto journalists have no idea, without being in the "right" car..
@petehampton6051
3 жыл бұрын
How nice of your Gran to lend you one of her coffee mugs Rory ;-)
@shadekiahpops8988
3 жыл бұрын
I was also thinking that. 🤔I'm sure she is a sweet old lady.
@mattroo6971
2 жыл бұрын
I drive the new C4. The suspension is absolutely great. This car is soooo comfortable and zen. After a 8 hours trip(from Munich to my family in the Netherlands), you are defitnily not tired. With all my other cars before it was not that chillll as with this car.
@joebassTejobaskoro
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Matt, we are considering this car! How was the range - how many times did you have to stop from Munich to the Netherlands?
@mattroo6971
2 жыл бұрын
@@joebassTejobaskoro, 2 stops, but in that time you can drink a coffee and eat a sandwich or something like that. It is necessary to use the ECO mode for long trips, than you can reach the Max out of the batteries. I absolutely can recommend this car. Also the seats, the silence and the shock absorbers filters any potholes. You feel and don't hear nothing. Good luck Tejo. Let me know your dicision. MR
@joebassTejobaskoro
2 жыл бұрын
@@mattroo6971 We live in Denmark and are planning to use it for semi-long trips as well - thanks for the tip. Will have a test drive this week. Let see how it goes!
@mattroo6971
2 жыл бұрын
@@joebassTejobaskoro have a good test drive. Hope you are convinced with the car. 👍
@ismailwasiu4
3 жыл бұрын
You doing a great job boss, i love you style. Every single review is dope. 👍
@revolvo5519
3 жыл бұрын
Ahem, that was a 5 point turn Rory!
@DocWolph
3 жыл бұрын
You have gained my trust and I did not know it. When you said "855hp" I actually went wide-eyed for a moment.
@oliverstemp9132
3 жыл бұрын
I love how it's covered in classic Citroen details
@danclarke2305
Жыл бұрын
@08.00 'has a range of 217 miles...' - I agree, you'll never achieve 217 miles. Even the Citroen website configuration calculator will confirm that best range is achieved by the following: Driving an average of 30mph in Eco mode and with an ambient air temperature of 20c. I had to drive one in January from Scotland - it did not reach 100miles even from 100% despite driving it at 55mph in Eco mode - in Eco mode there is no heating and the temperature was -1c. Having a 50kwh battery on this size car is not big enough. The ride was nice tbf! The iD3 has much more range in similar conditions and is far better ev - you may wish to consider the Cupra Born.
@ajaykadam4688
3 жыл бұрын
At first glance, the side profile looks amazing!! Like BMW X4
@1958EddieG
3 жыл бұрын
Saw the video, ordered the car!
@monibstar
3 жыл бұрын
Rory just became Takumi Fujiwara but instead of water he kept coffee in the cup 😅
@tufluxed3293
3 жыл бұрын
I see ur cultured as well ;)
@monibstar
3 жыл бұрын
@@tufluxed3293 thanks 😊✌
@WebsterMLetso
3 жыл бұрын
"Eccentric, flashy, and very French." Says a lot about the car actually
@garethedwards2883
3 жыл бұрын
Great design and like you say Rory it is built for comfort.
@lahonymanor2927
2 жыл бұрын
This guy is a breath of fresh air. Amazing at what he does and is not biased. Really love the review and the car. Well done.
@amedvedevs
2 жыл бұрын
You don’t even have to be into cars to enjoy this guy’s presentation! But with cars it’s even better! My favorite person on KZitem
@DashCamNetwork
2 жыл бұрын
I have this now, it's a shine plus model and it's the best car I've had. It's my third EV.
@TimTea1
Жыл бұрын
Rory, your reviews are always the appropriate amount of detail. I find many reviewers just give broad brush strokes perhaps their time with the cars is more limited, you seem to really give an impression of living with a vehicle. Its a shame the ec4 is only 150miles real life range. if it was 250 I would give it a punt i love the idea of comfort and easy steering.
@jockmoron
2 жыл бұрын
I am pleased that Citroen is returning to its previous ideology of making cars comfortable to drive, and a suspension that allows this. The firm "sporty" suspension of so many cars is ok is you want to drive quickly but actually, you shouldn't be driving quickly. Roads are not always well maintained either. Some years ago I owned the quirky Citroen Visa, it was one of the best little cars ever. The suspension was amazing.
@MrSunnyBhoy
3 жыл бұрын
Great review and good looking car, Citroen and peugeot are killin it at the moment.
@sorcerermax5111
3 жыл бұрын
Considering all the speed limits everywhere, I wonder what people do buying high performance cars with stiff rides especially if they are on limited budgets
@ArnoldClarke
3 жыл бұрын
Original C4 VTR coupe was amazingly cool, fight me.
@triedproven9908
3 жыл бұрын
855hp ec4 has to become a thing now.
@ambientbrothers2635
3 жыл бұрын
Super laid-back car. I don't know how Rory turns out such great films with minimal people, but it's brilliant.
@Brandofviti
3 жыл бұрын
I bought this today! :D
@Ozilus21
3 жыл бұрын
Damn ... I put this video just for Rory but know I want that car Well done Citroen
@Capmatix
3 жыл бұрын
Undoubtedly, the volume knob is a big plus.
@carlosandleon
3 жыл бұрын
Just like Switzerland's flag.
@theaimuse
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2012 C4, which has always been very comfortable for the price. While this is appealing, the pricing is not. Here in Denmark, this is only about £1000 cheaper than the Ioniq 5; which has significantly longer range, arguably better looks and so many cool features.
@sammybaraka5362
3 жыл бұрын
Lets cross our fingers and hope they make reliable EVS.
@varus1985
3 жыл бұрын
Where I live there are 30 percent EVs, and they seem to be pretty reliable. The only thing that is expensive is changing batteries.
@markbrisec3972
3 жыл бұрын
I simply love an easy and light steering in a run of the mill everyday car 90% of us are driving on a daily basis.. Sure, it probably doesn't give you that sporty feeling but i bet you're doing more parking and turning in a day than you do sports driving in a year... Why all cars don't give me the ability of "one finger steering"?
@Jonathan_Doe_
2 жыл бұрын
Fiat gave you the option of both with their ‘city’ button, but unfortunately that generation of punto struggled with power steering failure. Pretty scary when the steering gets heavy randomly mid turn without warning.
@sarojmahalik
3 жыл бұрын
Is there an option for long range battery around 75kw?
@alferro3149
Жыл бұрын
I've tried e-c4 and new Kona the same day and for me is e-c4 all the way! Such a nice, cosy car. The Hyundai interior is rubbish, really cheap. The Citroen one is lush!
@johnchristmas7522
2 жыл бұрын
French cars of old were all famous for the comfort of the seats. good to see Citroen pushing that point again.
@ONYX-365
3 жыл бұрын
*Summer is nearly here* ☀️ _When are the bike reviews coming?_ 😊 🏍
@Lesterandsons
3 жыл бұрын
Citroën are comfortable for decades
@LancelotLawrence
2 жыл бұрын
8:20 “If I drive a bit like a nun.” 🤣🤣🤣
@l2etranger
3 жыл бұрын
That should be your motto "Coffee Check!" and the ultimate functional test of truth, even for motorcycles.
@BaruKz
3 жыл бұрын
That was very informative review giving a clear idea what to wait for. Good work
@bigtorrisi
3 жыл бұрын
I think that there are a growing number of people out there that want less tech in their cars not more.
@Shadow-jo5yf
2 жыл бұрын
Very impressive, you wouldn't feel ripped off buying one, the comfort is awsome.
@fonziebulldog5786
2 жыл бұрын
Great car for sure. After owning several other brands i just love the Citroën. 👍
@HypnotizinDetailz
3 жыл бұрын
It looks surprisingly good 😊
@brucekennedy5274
3 жыл бұрын
Rorys review style is just perfect. Car’s not bad either. Bravo.
@will4may175
3 жыл бұрын
My wifes Fiesta has a wireless phone charging pad, I have an old Galaxy S7 and thats too big to fit on it so won't charge, good old Ford lol. This E-C4 is a 100 times better than the C4 we had, and starting at £21k puts it in the lower EV priced cars so a step in the right direction.
@Hadhoudtn
3 жыл бұрын
I like the PSA take on EVs. Unlike most car manufacturers that chose to have special EV lines that are different from their petrol models, PSA chose to create chassis that could work for petrol, hybrid and 100% electric cars. Now let's talk about how PSA is dealing with their Citroen brand. They already released beautiful Peugeot cars and Amazing DS cars (that used to be Citroen cars) and I was wondering how they would market their Citroen cars. And it's quite genius to work on Citroen's legacy by using Old Citroen as a reference for their design and by maxing out on comfort (Citroen suspension systems are quite popular for their comfort). I personnaly believe that Citroen cars look hideous specially on the front side but I guess it's a matter of taste and they seem to be influenced by the chinese market. With that said, now that PSA merged with FCA and became Stellantis, I'm actually eager to see what will they do with the FIAT brand. It has been a LONG TIME since I was impressed by a FIAT. Last time I guess it was the release of the Grande Punto back in 2005.
@biokemp
3 жыл бұрын
How would you compare this suspension to e-active body control from Mercedes on the straight road (not taking into account body leaning on curves)?
@NoddyD
3 жыл бұрын
I know what an old C4 looks like; mine's on my drive...
@abdallahmahamat7717
3 жыл бұрын
So early that there is no ads
@prakashsangle617
Жыл бұрын
Really appreciated your work , very beautiful greatest review . Lovely photography. Thanks for information.
@akirubamiru6700
2 жыл бұрын
Rolls-Royce did buy patent from Citroen back in 1960's, when Citroen DS was roaring the roads, known for its hydraulic suspension which were a technical breakthrough back in the days. So, no surprise if the suspension in Citroen feels like RR.
@alanjameson8664
6 ай бұрын
The suspension is reminiscent of the 2CV, and the user interface has some similarities to the OLLI. I wonder if repairs might not be as horribly overpriced (or virtually impossible) as for so many other modern EV's. I want a car that will last for twenty years/200,000 miles or more with modest maintenance. The drive train tunnel seems rather strange.
@mrquordlepleen
3 жыл бұрын
Great presenter. Great car - possibly the best in it’s class when all things considered - but like all EV’s at the moment just way too expensive. A couple of years from now and there should be parity with ICE cars. Then everything will change for the better. Oh, and wonderful to see Citroën styling dividing opinion again. Just how it should be👍
@iseeyourschwarz8973
3 жыл бұрын
I think it's incumbent on those of us that can afford them right now to buy them, then that helps get quantities up, gets prices down, and will let everybody who can afford a new car currently to go electric in a few years time
@harri6214
3 жыл бұрын
I really want this car now... :/
@shaunm9928
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic car for normal use - great review Rory.
@freddoflintstono9321
3 жыл бұрын
I was hoping for a finishing shot of Rory taking his cup out to throw the coffee away :). Nice review.
@mayuravirus6134
3 жыл бұрын
On Rolls Royce that suspension is called planar suspension its like headphone made with planar magnetic where the magnets suspends in between the thin film and its smooth
@midas1929
3 жыл бұрын
In Switzerland we have speed cams like small pocks and the speed limit is 120. Yet I see so many M, RS and AMG with sport suspension. It is more about image. No, I need reliable and comfy, not 500 horse powers.
@ciaranwebb6871
3 жыл бұрын
Well, more like "M-sport" 318d. And you have to wonder what is the point.
@jpsabbey
Жыл бұрын
Thank god for Citroen 👋👍👌
@Valigigi761
3 жыл бұрын
Citroen c4 is the best.
@inchskater
3 жыл бұрын
Not too bad looking!
@tomorrowland2684
3 жыл бұрын
liked the HUD, better cost factor when front mirror cracks
@melchiorclaromonte4570
2 жыл бұрын
SORRY, WHOEVER knows where in England it was shooted let me please know. It looks so so good . the type of landscape i really really like. Cheers.
@carstenweiland7896
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, it is Rory - I thrust that review!
@janpruijser8649
3 жыл бұрын
Uuuh that part of the resolution of the screen wasn’t really true. Unless everything was too small and even that is fixable. Screen resolution only makes thing smaller if the content doesn’t scale with it. But because this screen runs on a fixed resolution they’ve just designed it too small for your liking.
@theahmadaharb
Жыл бұрын
I questioned everything in life when he said 800HP😂😂
@peanut84able
2 жыл бұрын
When u said 855HP i was in a keyboard warrior mode i was near to call my brother just to order that car
@ΧρηστοςΙγγλεσης
2 жыл бұрын
Citroen E-C4 💖🇫🇷🇬🇷
@t.fidler5895
2 жыл бұрын
Roy, you got me there... I was on high alert, start googleing allready...
@te4186
2 жыл бұрын
I know that things change, but when you said how this was as if it had Rolls Royce suspension .... ironically, if I remember correctly, I think it is the other way around: Rolls Royce used a licenced version of the Citroen suspension... at least for a while.
@jonnyswalk4674
3 жыл бұрын
33k? Wowzers! And a realistic 150 mile range - seems pretty steep to me 🤔
@crabrangoon2493
3 жыл бұрын
Eh it's not that good when u look at Tesla model 3
@skurvenyrap
3 жыл бұрын
Shark fin antenna out of stock?
@MsLiveLaughLoveUK
Жыл бұрын
I ordered this car in July 2022, its now April 2023 and still hasn't arrived in the UK ! Be careful when ordering any vehicle from Stellantis / Citroën
@jozef5373
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for useful review! Based also on this review we have decided to buy e-C4 and we are more than satisfied! After longer trip we see that after we shutdown the car and exit the vehicle, we still hear like fans are running for some time. It is because battery is asking for cooling? Does anybody know? Thanks!
@HitAndMissLab
Жыл бұрын
Today I was on a street in a London and I've seen a car so beautiful and well proportioned that I went and walked several times around it several times. Eventually I checked make and model and it was Citroen C4. So I came to KZitem to check the reviews. The only issue is, can one trust French to make a reliable car?
@ams6454
2 жыл бұрын
Great review as always
@amad1985
3 жыл бұрын
Should have added a box of tofu in the back while doing that cup of coffee test
@pk-zx2vb
3 жыл бұрын
My C4 coupé in Black still has one of the nicest Ass out there...only Alfa Romeo Brera from the same era is sexier...as 3 door hatchback is so good looking...well in my eyes ..but i have to say this new C4 looks great and if the drive is really that good? I live in Cambridge- tank training grounds with ridiculous amount of bumps and potholes and this car would make my life so much more comfortable 🥳
@thezanzibarbarian5729
3 жыл бұрын
855 bhp...!!?? I was picking up the 'phone to my Citroen dealer then 8-\\...
@kamalpreetsinghgill1396
3 жыл бұрын
When rory said "what is it all about." I said to myself "That sounds like Ali G from techmology skit."
@turdeemi
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car. Gonna buy it.
@lt.seantopperharley6369
3 жыл бұрын
Would be a costly but comfortable lease.
@mukwanofred9147
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man for the review
@tomis1439
3 жыл бұрын
I know the design is subjective but probably this went down in the design department.. Right, let's make the headlights, good excellent, now let's put another one, that's a good idea Jean Pierre, but wait, let's put a third one so it looks like 3 cars are squashed on top of each other, yes yes oh Pierre you're a genius you're going places! Pierre now do exactly the same thing with the grill but make sure there are at least 3 of them..Voila!
@rolandibanez2509
3 жыл бұрын
I have driven this car, and here are the things I don't like about this car: No Frunk No closed front grille (should be a distinction to the petrol cars) No rear led blinkers, stop lights and foglights (really pathetic) No 230 V plug socket (cmon! electric cars are big movable battery packs, let's take advantage of that) No tow-bar (the petrol and diesel engines have it, and the electric motor is perfect for that) In most countries, like germany, the 40% of the rear devided stowable seats is on the wrong side Right front seat has no mechanism to fold (together with the 60% devided rear seat, you could really transport something big and long) No nose-loading ( when you load on the wayside, cabel and loading hatch are in the way of other cars, bicycles and trucks and could be destroyed,) All in all it is a great car, but it does not use most of the benefits, an electric car can have. That's why I decided against this car and I'm not gonna buy it.
@kennethawesome
3 жыл бұрын
I love the coffee test, it is so useful
@g00dfeeling
3 жыл бұрын
My next car
@solomontaub141
2 жыл бұрын
Just read this review as I own Citroen C3 and plan to change after 3-4 years. Checking the C5 aircross (Plug in) which is so cmofortable - I also look at the e C4. I test drove the C4 non electric version and was dissappointed by its power. I am going to also check the e version. As I love driving and frequently long distances - hope not to be dissappointed.
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