Launching in early 2011, the new Citroen C4 builds on the 5-star Euro NCAP credentials of its predecessor, which was also one of the safest vehicles in its class at the time of launch.
New C4’s safety-enhancing technology includes ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution), EBA (Emergency Braking Assistance) and ESP (Electronic Stability Programme). In addition, occupants are cocooned in a safe and secure environment, with protection from six airbags across the range (driver, front passenger, front lateral and curtain).
Innovative new safety features that come in the new C4 include a new blind-spot monitoring system that alerts drivers of the presence of vehicles in the car’s blind spots, a cornering light function for improved visibility in bends, cruise control and speed-limiter with five programmable road speed memory settings and the new Citroen eTouch Assistance System, which offers on-board functionality for a swift response to incidents.
The new C4 is powered by a range of engines not yet revealed, but previewed as being micro-hybrid e-HDi powertrains. Some of the units present in the model will benefit from Stop & Start systems which will allow it to bring CO2 emission levels down to 109 g/km at launch and 99 g/km later on.
autoevolution will be attending the 2010 Paris Auto Show, so stay tuned for some real up close and personal shots of the vehicles, as well as for first-hand details of the motorized contraptions presented at the event.
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