All-electric Citroen e-C4X

A new breed of SUV from Citroen...
The new Citroen e-C4X is a really interesting car, because in some ways, it breaks completely new ground for Citroen, and in other ways, it’s an example of the company doing exactly what it’s done countless times before.
Allow us to explain. It breaks new ground because it’s the first Citroen model that will only be offered - in the UK at least - as an all-electric car. And yet, it’s the same-old-Citroen in that its quirky design comes as a result of taking elements from lots of different types of vehicle and mashing them up into something unique. There’s compact dimensions of a family hatchback, the raised ride height and visual chunkiness of an SUV, the swoopy roofline of a coupe, and there’s also a bit of saloon car in there.
Citroen has got lots of form with doing this sort of thing, most recently with cars like the C5 X, which has much the same greatest-hits-style design, but is a bit bigger. But when you factor in the electric-only status of the e-C4 X, however, does smashing all these niches together make this car a niche too far?
What's more, do the numbers stack up? The car's 134bhp electric motor is fed by a 50kWh lithium-ion battery pack, giving it an official WLTP range of 222 miles, which is fairly average by the standards of the class.
In this CarGurus UK video, Deputy Editor Ivan Aistrop attends the car's international launch in Madrid, Spain to get the lowdown on the new car's quality, practicality, technology, value for money, and of course, what it's like to drive.
And if you're a fan of the Citroen brand, be sure to watch our journey through the company's history as we take you inside the Citroen Conservatoire facility in Paris: • The home of the classi...
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00:00 - Introducing the Citroen e-C4 X
02:29 - Boot space
03:27 - Rear space
03:58 - Up front and infotainment
05:43 - What is it like to drive?
11:06 - Verdict
12:13 - Let us know what you think
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[@anthonystevens8683]

I have to say Ivan that this is one of the most informative and thorough car reviews that I've seen in a very long time. I like that this review is a warts and all as well as the really good bits. An objective review without doubt. OK the car, I'm a bit of a fan of Citroen from when I was a kid all those decades ago. This car looks like a comfy jack of many trades, just done include spirited driving on a twisty road with a car full of tall people unless you like to deep clean it afterwards. Personally I would 'almost' consider it, these days I drive more like miss Daisy as the congested roads limit much of the spirited fun stuff a fair bit, I take things a lot easier now than back in the day. The could do better bits (I'll not call them bad), boot access as you mention although there is a lot of space with the seats folded or not and range given my driving habits. Once again a great review and I doff my hat to Citroen once again for doing something different.

[@angysander4621]

I collected my Citroën C4 last Friday. I’m thrilled to bits with it. I’m a slow and steady driver so this is perfect for me. My previous car was The MG Electric. I liked driving it and the design was much admired. It annoyed the hell out of me. It had a loud and frequent beep and the electrics failed miserably and frequently. I was glad to be rid of it. I had it 3 years. This car is much more comfortable to drive. It is top of the range with all the extras. I like the back massage and find it relaxing.

[@HologramJones]

Personally, I think the battery size of the EC4 and by extension this model, is a sweet spot of ecological and range usability. Uses less environmentally damaging components (fitting Citroens current ecological drive) yet fits the commute requirements of most people (KZbin commenters make you think everyone lives on the motorway). I'd recommend naysayers to watch Bjorn Nyland's review of the eC4. Its a very efficient car, with good rapid charging speeds. He took it on a 600mile (1000km) run. The problem in the UK is infrastructure not the cars. Agreed there are better motorway ev runners but for the regular person its fine. And this is feedback from owners (I own a C5 Aircross and looked into the eC4, asked around and so far havent met an unsatisfied owner). As for that trunk....its reminiscent of Citroens of yore its more intended for suitcases. Citroen doesnt do sporty, at least not for the general public, it does safe and comfortable so anyone looking for sporty need to look elsewhere. Horses for courses.

[@sharonec5419]

It's not on SUV it's not even as high as an SUV. It's a saloon that is slighty higher than a regular saloon. Think Seat Teledo mk 3 saloon or Suzuki Liana mk2 saloon. Its great to see a company being so brave in these times of boring samey SUVs and doing something different. I hope it's a huge success for Citroen. It deserves to be a success.

[@sevensixtysteve8662]

Apart from tying with Toyota and their bZ4x for stupid name of the year award, I like this. Its great that Citroen are going back to what the brand is known for and offering an alternative to people who don't what to suffer a harsh ride on enormous wheels just because the car has been optimised for the Autobahn or is a Nurburgring weapon. Choice is great and I hope enough people buy it to validate Citroens decisions. In EV terms, seems good value as well.

[@yatchntowers]

When will it available in Ireland?

[@gilesa.4052]

I drove standard version, truly amazing comfort for sure but could not believe how much range was lost at motorway speeds. Also the only ev I have ever had to put into sports mode to overtake, progression is 'steady'. If those two issues were sorted I would shortlist.

[@cannygrowabeard]

Ok so we've had a sportback (eC4) this high riding saloon - eC4X, now I want an eC4W high riding estate. Make one of them please Citroen 😌

[@TheMisterB2u]

Saloon style boot, could be a deal breaker for a family sized car!

[@lffit]

Thoroughly likeable, and he didn't stop criticising it?

[@cnewto12]

Keeps mentioning C4 SUV? Is this available? C5 Aircross obviously but I haven’t seen the C4 SUV..

[@reececollison5101]

It’s the Coupe SUV, the Citroen equivalent of the Renault Arkana.

[@iainmorrison1592]

The boot, not being a large hatch, ruins this as a family car.

[@Dreadpirateflappy]

the standard version is already a hatch... this is just the saloon version of the car that came out a while ago.

[@iainmorrison1592]

@@Dreadpirateflappy The "standard" version might be a hatch but its boot is too small. The family car market is really still waiting for an ev to replace cars like the Insignia, Octavia, Mondeo, etc. This offered a similar size boot but the access is too small to be practical.

[@Kelveron]

I've liked many Citroens before, but this is not one of them! It looks ungainly and falls short in too many areas! Also, by all means offer the electric version, but why also not offer the choice of ICE or at least a hybrid version?

[@TheHutchRuns]

Quirky indeed but not sure whether I think it's cute or ugly

[@jonburnell532]

I really can't get my head round saloons, the boots are spacious but flat, and you can't really fit things in through a letterbox.

[@dazzwilko]

Why are there no reviews of the petrol version .

[@leem5894]

What an useless addition! Using the same old mechanicals as the e-C4! Stallantis are putting new motor and slightly bigger 54kwh batteries in all the new and facelifted models yet this car misses out. Could have been a nice package with the updates at this price point.

[@broadsword6650]

I have to regularly drive four freakishly tall passengers so this car is not practical for me. Surely I can't be in a vanishingly small demographic of car users.....?

[@jonathantaylor1998]

What an odd design... Why on earth make this a saloon? After all, the 'big brother' Citroen C5X is a hatchback...! So, yes... odd and, consequently, probably an insignificant addition to the EV market 🤨

[@cannygrowabeard]

I guess it's very similar to the Renault Arkana (ICE) which I see plenty of going about where I stay. I'm sure the petrol version of this is intended for sale in African and Middle Eastern markets.

[@mr-hypercycle]

Good question. I actually think Citroen's target audience here might be Uber drivers.

[@Trinet-TA]

hatchback shaped car with no hatchback, facepalm.

[@sharonec5419]

The e-C4 is not on SUV it's a hatchback.

[@colinrenfrew48]

I think Citroen have tried to offer a cut price Polestar…but this car is more Frankenstein.

[@pb5x5]

Pretty pointless really over the normal C4.

[@80y3r9]

The saloon boot makes this pointless I also can't stomach 140miles range in the cold, just not good enough and when you're only charging to 80% to pretext the battery less than 120miles in the cold, you're a moron if you buy this over a second hand model 3

[@alanwayte432]

Hardly bland

[@newbeginnings8566]

The Citroën Web site here in France has a range calculator.. When you input your speed and outside temperature and style of driving it gives you a predicted range.. At 12 deg C, spirited driving and normal motorway speeds and you can see the range quoted drop to almost a third of the headline range.. In other words bloody useless.. Especially here in France where the distances are much greater.. Another overpriced EV flop

[@jon1801]

Spot on.

[@georgeanderson5734]

I have a cylinder push mower. Ideal for my tiny bit of lawn and my heart health. Probably useless for someone with a huge estate

[@erwinvandevegte3992]

electric grid uk is weak and poor . takes 20 years to provide electric cars in mass

[@alanwayte432]

Not exactly any better in vast number of countries

I like the side pipes. If you're doing fake exhausts might as well go big.

[@martinbeacher6165]

Another instantly forgettable EV - bland, expensive and poor range. £32k for the basic model with 'real world' range of probably 170-miles. 😂

[@rjhandley556]

Anyone else absolutely hate Citroens? I’d rather walk.