So is it a sedan, coupe or crossover? Or all three? This is the question that can be asked at first glance of Citroën’s new 100% electric car, the e-C4X fastback, especially when looking at its aerodynamic silhouette.
At 4.6m and a longer alternative to the e-C4 saloon, this saloon has a traditional boot, instead of a fully-lifting rear hatch.
Perfect for shopping and long, low items, but high loads will be difficult.
Personally, I like its elegant and distinctive shape. But I suspect bold looks can polarize opinion. On the road with 18-inch alloy wheels, the four-door, five-seat fastback is big on comfort, but also on performance and stability.
And its zero-emission electrical power has the added benefit of quiet, trouble-free operation.
Elegant but also great in comfort: the distinctive new all-electric e-C4X
There are three drive modes – eco, normal and sport – and I kept mine in the latter most of the time.
It’s a much snappier ride than the performance figures suggest, with an official ten-second 0-62mph acceleration from the 100kW (136hp) front-wheel-drive electric motor, with a top speed of 93 mph and a range of 221 miles.
On sale now there are three trim levels: entry level Sense, from £31,995 but with decent levels of kit and safety features; Shine from £34,495; and Shine Plus, which I drove, from £35,495.
However, this was increased to £37,140 due to extras. These included metallic paint (£595), wireless smartphone charging, tablet holder (£100) and the Hype Black interior pack including Siena leather and faux leather seats, four-way electric driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment and massage functions, and a folding rear armrest with ski hatch and cup holders (£800).
The car has a smart interior with a 10-inch HD screen, voice control, and proper buttons and switches for its climate controls, making it easy to change on the go.
The Citroën system can store up to eight driver and passenger profiles, with each profile associated with up to two smartphones.
Its zero-emission electric power has the added benefit of quiet and quiet operation.
On the road with 18-inch alloy wheels, the four-door, five-seat fastback is big on comfort, but also on performance and stability
The car has a smart interior with a 10-inch HD screen, voice control, and proper buttons and switches for its climate controls, making it easy to change on the go.
Advanced profile management system wirelessly identifies smartphone profiles when owners enter the car
Hype Black interior package includes Siena leather and leatherette seats
At 4.6m and a longer alternative to the e-C4 saloon, this saloon has a traditional boot, instead of a fully-lifting rear hatch
Progress through trim levels:
Sense entry-level models come standard with 18-inch “Crosslight” alloy wheels, advanced comfort seats, keyless entry and start, a 10-inch touchscreen equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay and of Android Auto.
Rgey also has an active safety brake, speed limit information, lane keep assist, forward collision warning and driver attention alert.
Shine mid-range models additionally benefit from Citroën’s next-generation infotainment and navigation system with integrated natural voice commands called My Citroën Drive Plus.
They also feature a head-up display, backup camera with superior rear vision, automatic smart beam headlights, heated steering wheel, advanced active safety brake with night detection and cyclists and extensive traffic sign recognition.
Shine More trims add heated Alcantara seats for the driver and front passenger as standard, and highway driving assistance that includes adaptive cruise control.
The Citroën system can also store up to eight driver and passenger profiles, with each profile associated with up to two smartphones.
THE Advanced profile management The system wirelessly identifies smartphone profiles when their owners enter the car. It also offers live map updates through TomTom to ensure navigation maps are automatically updated monthly. This service is offered free of charge for three years.
Don’t hang around for a Grandland
If you fancy a Vauxhall Grandland plug-in hybrid (like the one I’m currently enjoying driving), don’t delay.
A successor to the popular compact, practical and flexible SUV, on sale next year, will be fully electric, said Vauxhall, which celebrates its 120th anniversary today.
Don’t procrastinate: The current range is priced from £29,145 to £43,700
The original Grandland, launched in 2017 in Frankfurt, was Vauxhall’s first-ever plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which received a major facelift in 2021.
The current range is priced from £29,145 to £43,700 for the 300hp GSe PHEV. My sharply designed PHEV, from £38,805, has a 1.6-litre petrol engine and 13.2kW battery. After a home charge, that gives me an electric range of 28 miles, plus the power generated along the way.
After an investment of £115million, the successor will also be built in Germany and is expected to have a range of over 400 miles.
Tesla launches “remote” road tests
Electric car pioneer Tesla – whose vehicles can only be purchased online – is now launching 30-minute ‘remote’ DIY trials in the UK in locations away from traditional showrooms and without the presence of staff advisors.
To arrange one for the Model 3 or Model Y, potential customers must first complete their ‘paperwork’ via email, after which they will be directed to a location where Tesla will remotely unlock the pre-assigned test car. for them.
‘Remote’: The first location is at Taste Perthshire, near Perth, Scotland, where motorists can park for free or recharge
The first remote location is at Taste Perthshire, near Perth, Scotland, where motorists can park for free or recharge.
Drivers are also offered a “virtual consultation” before, during or after their appointment, covering checks, product features and purchasing options.
Testing takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Details at: tesla.com/drive.
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