Item: Used Citroën Grand C4 Spacetourer 2018-present
Rating: 4
Author: What Car? Team

The Grand C4 Spacetourer&nbsp;is admirably spacious, but there are some that are even bigger.

The <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/galaxy/mpv/used-review/n832">Ford Galaxy</a> is an extremely practical and thoroughly capable people-carrier easily up to the task of transporting seven people smartly from one location to the next. In fact, so good is it that it’s almost the de facto choice for taxis on the airport run.

The <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/seat/alhambra/mpv/used-review/n17427">Seat Alhambra </a>matches the Galaxy for size, both inside and out, with a simple engine range of one petrol and one diesel, plus a choice of handsomely kitted trims. It rides and handles well, especially for a car of this type and size, and its space and practicality are superb.

Consider also the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/sharan/mpv/used-review/n920">Volkswagen Sharan</a>, which shares much with the Alhambra, although it is a little more pricey new, which is bound to reflect on its used values.

The <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/touran/mpv/used-review/n806">VW Touran</a> is not as large an MPV as the others here, but it’s a classy product that is well made and great to drive. There’s room for seven, even if those rearmost two passengers won’t have as much room to lounge as they would in the others.

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<h3>AdBlue injection system</h3>

An issue with the AdBlue system could mean some examples made between 1 October 2019 and 12 March 2020 don't clean up exhaust emissions correctly. A software update on affected examples performed at a Citroën dealer should sort the problem.

<h3>Loose engine sump plug</h3>

The plug in the sump of the engine that is used to drain engine oil during a service could be loose on some vehicles built between 4-30 May 2018,&nbsp;allowing oil to leak out. This affects a small number of examples and requires the plug to be tightened to the correct torque setting to prevent spillage.&nbsp;

The Grand C4 Spacetourer fell into the middle of the MPV pack according to the latest What Car? Reliability survey, with 22% of Spacetourer owners who filled out the questionnaire reporting problems.&nbsp;

Citroën, as a brand, also finished in a mid-table&nbsp;position out 16th of 31&nbsp;car manufacturers, showing&nbsp;an improvement over results in previous years.

<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/2020-what-car-reliability-survey/n20042">If you want to read more results from our Reliability Survey, click here.</a>

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Citroën is probably most famous for its quirky design, and the latest cars from the brand live up to this tradition, featuring paintwork-protecting ‘Airbumps’ and eschewing the sporty looks favoured by most rivals.

Indeed, Citroën tends to keep away from sportiness altogether and instead tries to put comfort first.

Value (but not cheapness) is also key to the appeal of most Citroëns. And the company’s range includes everything from small hatchbacks (such as the C1 and C3) to big, family-friendly seven-seaters (the Spacetourer and Grand C4 Spacetourer).

The C3 Aircross SUV is another of its popular models, while a larger C5 Aircross is planned.

CITROEN

GRAND C4 SPACETOURER

If you're after space, style and practicality at a great price a used Grand C4 Spacetourer&nbsp;should be on your shortlist

Citroen Grand C4 Spacetourer

<h3>MPG</h3>

The Spacetourer 1.5 BlueHDi 130 diesel-engined cars offer 58.1mpg under the WLTP tests, while the 2.0 BlueHDi 160 averages 47.1mpg.&nbsp;

The 1.2 petrol is still pretty efficient at 46.9mpg combined.

<h3>Car tax</h3>

All Grand C4 Spacetourers will have been registered after&nbsp;the tax system changed on 1 April 2017, so you'll&nbsp;have to pay a yearly flat-rate fee.&nbsp;To find out more about the current <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/car-tax-changes-in-2019-%E2%80%93-what-do-i-need-to-know/n1153">road tax costs, click here</a> for further information.

<h3>Servicing costs</h3>

The Grand C4 Spacetourer should be serviced annually or every 10,000 miles. A Citroën service plan starts from just £15.99&nbsp;per month&nbsp;on examples that are less than 12 months old. Alternatively, you can pay on the day, with the first service being £199 and the second year being £249.

Once your Grand C4 Spacetourer&nbsp;is more than three years old, you'll can opt for&nbsp;fixed-price at&nbsp;£179 for a minor service, and&nbsp;£299 for a major visit.

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Used Citroën Grand C4 Spacetourer 2018-present

If you're after space, style and practicality at a great price a used Grand C4 Spacetourer should be on your shortlist

Expect to spend £11,000 for an early&nbsp;2018&nbsp;car, most probably&nbsp;from a franchised dealer.&nbsp;Increase your budget to&nbsp;£13,000 or more for a 2019 car, or upwards of £18,500&nbsp;for something from&nbsp;2020.

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Engines

All the engines on offer in the Grand C4 Spacetourer&nbsp;acquit themselves well, but it’s the 1.5-litre diesel in the 130 output that we prefer for its blend of economy and performance. It’s smooth and gutsy, even with seven people on board, and yet it’s still economical.&nbsp;However, if you mostly do short trips in town, the 1.2 petrol will do just fine.

The manual gearbox can feel&nbsp;notchy and its action is imprecise. You could eliminate the need to change gear yourself altogether if you go for the automatic, but&nbsp;you'll need to weigh up if you can put up with the sluggish way it responds when setting off.

<h3>Trim</h3>

Of the three trims on offer, entry-level Touch has all you could need, but&nbsp;Feel is our favourite because it has the 12in&nbsp;driver display, sat-nav and rear parking sensors. Top-spec Flair is great, too, but it’s pricey new, which might translate into unnecessary expense on the used car forecourt.&nbsp;

Try and find a Grand C4 Spacetourer&nbsp;with the&nbsp;optional Convenience Pack for additional safety tech.

Our favourite Citroen Grand C4 Spacetourer:&nbsp;1.5&nbsp;BlueHDi 130 Feel

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<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Plenty of space for all the family and their paraphernalia</li> <li>Comfortable ride for everyone inside</li> <li>Seats with plenty of adjustment and versatility of layout</li> <li>Engine that can cope with a full load of people and luggage</li> <li>Excellent efficiency to avoid big fuel bills</li></ul>

Practicality is king in the MPV market, which has taken a hit as buyers have turned towards trendier SUVs. There are still plenty of decent offerings to suit most budgets, though, with Citroën fielding a particularly strong line-up. The French manufacturer’s Berlingo offers bags of space for not much money and you can easily haggle off thousands of extra pounds in discounts, too.

Citroën also scores with the larger Grand C4 Spacetourer, which offers seven seats, lots of oddment space and appealing running costs for something so large. A similarly priced and even better option is the Volkswagen Touran. Meanwhile, if you prefer a premium badge, there's always the BMW 2 Series Active and Gran Tourers or Mercedes B-Class and V-Class.

But for something sizeable that's still decent to drive, we’d recommend you check out the Ford Galaxy, which can offer three rows of seats and decent luggage space at the same time. It’s not that much pricier than the smaller S-Max.

This spacious and flexible family car will have been used in car parks and on tight urban routes, so check bodywork carefully for damage and alloy wheels for kerbing. Also, look at the interior for signs of wear and tear, and make sure the two rearmost seats pop up and fold down easily.

It seems to be electrical gremlins that bug the Grand C4 Spacetourer&nbsp;most. Most are non-engine electrical faults relating to areas such as the air-con and, in particular, the warning lights on the dash. Also reported were suspension problems and some large overall repair bills for a variety of smaller problems relating to the fit and finish of the interior.

If you're looking for the best used MPV, you can end the search right here because the Grand C4 Spacetourer is the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/used-car-of-the-year-awards-2021-mpvs/n22021">2021 MPV of the year</a>&nbsp;because of its exceptional value for money, low running costs, and highly flexible seven seat interior.

Grand C4 Spacetourers come with a sole 128bhp&nbsp;1.2 Puretech&nbsp;petrol engine option as well as three&nbsp;diesels: a 99bhp or 118bhp 1.6 BlueHDi, a&nbsp;128bhp 1.5 BlueHDi,&nbsp;or a&nbsp;158bhp&nbsp;2.0 BlueHDi. The 1.2 petrol,&nbsp;and 1.5 and&nbsp;1.6&nbsp;diesels can be had with a&nbsp;six-speed manual, with an eight-speed automatic available with the 1.2 petrol and 1.5 diesel. The 2.0 diesel is&nbsp;auto only.&nbsp;

Entry-level Touch offers air-con, electric windows and a 7.0in touchscreen. However, next-step-up Feel offers&nbsp;a huge 12in driver display, sat-nav and rear parking sensors. Top-spec Flair has an electric tailgate, a reversing camera,&nbsp;along with extra safety tech such as automatic emergency braking and blind spot monitoring.&nbsp;The range was updated in late 2020 to Live, Sense and Shine, and are essentially renames of what went before, except the entry-level Live model gained rear parking sensors and the 12in driver display and mid-range Sense has a reversing camera and safety pack.

On the road, it rides and handles well for a car of this size and is reasonably refined. The light steering makes easy work of parking and low-speed manoeuvres. However, it’s also rather numb, so doesn’t inspire confidence on faster roads. The&nbsp;supple suspension deals with big bumps pretty well, however, so you won’t wince every time you encounter a speed bump. Unfortunately, patchy, eroded surfaces unsettle the car a little too easily, especially at low speeds, meaning a trip through town isn’t as comfortable as it might be.&nbsp;

Visibility is excellent in the Spacetourer due to thin roof pillars and big windows. The driving position is good with plenty of adjustment, although it could do with more lumbar support. There are tonnes of storage areas, which is just as well because the glovebox is tiny.&nbsp;

A flat rear floor and three individual middle-row seats mean that the Spacetourer is perfect for both multiple children's&nbsp;car seats and broad-shouldered adults. True, the third-row is pokey, but you can slide the middle chairs&nbsp;forward to share leg room. With the third-row in place, a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/galaxy/mpv/used-review/n832">Ford Galaxy</a> has greater luggage capacity, but when&nbsp;folded, you have a large, flat load area with&nbsp;a low entrance height that is especially good for dogs.&nbsp;

Like the previous Grand C4 Picasso, the Grand C4 Spacetourer has a five-star EuroNCAP safety rating and every model has six airbags,&nbsp;an electronic stability program and automatic emergency braking. You will have to upgrade to a Flair version to get additional safety tech such as&nbsp;blind spot monitoring and lane-keeping assistance, or find a Feel model with the optional Convenience Pack that has these features.

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Used Citroën Grand C4 Spacetourer 2018-present review

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