The Citroën C4 X aims for the comfort of an SUV but the style of a sedan, in a 'raised' version. The 1.2 turbo pushes the right amount and the eight-speed automatic transmission supports it with quick and imperceptible shifts.
The only real distinctive point compared to its sister C4 is essentially the 'tail', which comes with a boot that has a non-electric tailgate. There are four trim levels available, from the base Feel which has dual-zone climate control, fog lights and the Safety package with automatic emergency braking as standard. The top of the range Shine Pack (the one we tested) also includes the head up display, 10" infotainment and a complete suite of driving assistants. The starting price of the C4 is £28,000, with the top-end Shine Pack costing £40,000. The C4 will go on sale in France in the summer of 2015.