What does it cost?
For The Citroen DS4 is a good-looking, high-quality alternative to a conventional small family hatch. The engines have proven themselves to be corkers, and it promises to be well equipped.
Against The coupe-like looks don’t come cheap, and they don’t do much for the car’s practicality, either. The ride is just too harsh for UK roads.
What Car? says
If you’re looking for something a bit different to conventional family hatches, the Citroen DS4 could suit you. However, make sure you can live with a firm ride and that you value style way above practicality and comfort.
What Car? readers say
4.333333
There are 10 Citroën DS4 versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
So far, we’ve only driven two of the many engines available for the Citroen DS4. The 197bhp petrol gives proper hot-hatch pace and the 161bhp diesel is no slouch, either. Thing is, both will be expensive to buy, and the petrol will be expensive to run, so the pick of the engine range is likely to lie elsewhere. There’ll be a 118bhp 1.6 petrol, a 154bhp petrol turbo and a 108bhp 1.6 turbodiesel. Once we’ve driven them, you’ll be the first to know which one is best.
Of the three trim levels, we’d opt for entry-level DSign trim. It comes with niceties such as remote locking, two powered windows, LED running light, cruise control, air-conditioning and cornering foglamps – that’s pretty pretty much all you’ll need. If you’re prepared to pay for a few more luxuries, DStyle cars add automatic lights and wipers, climate control, parking sensors and Bluetooth, while DSport cars have leather upholstery.
Reader test team says:
Citroën DS4 Hatchback 2.0 HDi 160 DStyle 5dr
Owning a Skoda Yeti which was due for a change was going to be a hard act to follow Don’t believe the road test on this car it is comfortable on 18…
4
out of 5 stars
Citroën DS4 Hatchback 2.0 HDi 160 DStyle 5dr
Having run a Citroen from new for 30,000+ miles it has been fault free, never let me down once and delivered 48+mpg. It's put my previous experience…
5
out of 5 stars
Citroën DS4 Hatchback 1.6 VTi 120 DStyle 5dr
I have done 13,000 miles since buying new in the UK, it is the 200bhp with 19" wheels and would agree with most reviews that not the the best choice…
4
out of 5 stars
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Our pick of the range
Citroën DS4 Hatchback 2.0 HDi 160 DStyle 5dr
We're yet to drive the full DS4 range, but it seems unlikely that this - one of the dearest versions - will be our favourite model.
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