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  • Road Test: Citroen C4 (2005-)
    Small Family by: John Simister / Matt Prior
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    COMFORT AND EQUIPMENT RATING:

    First, the big picture. The C4 is quiet, it rides smoothly and its seats feel good. The back seat is a pleasant place to be, too, with more space than in a 307 because the seat is set further rearwards. Citroen claims the C4 to be the roomiest car in the class. The steering wheel adjusts for both reach and rake.

    And now the details. The plug-in aromatiser is available in nine fragrances divided into three themes: 'vitality', 'sensuality' and 'well-being'. Examples are Lavande Douce, Jasmine Mimosa and Fleur de Vanille. Refills are available at your Citroen dealer, but the whiff of racing oil and tortured rubber is not yet offered for the VTS. Perhaps we need to wait for a roadgoing version of the WRC car for that.

    Tech-stuff abounds, such as tyre-pressure monitor, a Bluetooth option and a NaviDrive sat-nav system incorporating a phone, a text-message system and a direct link to a help centre. Top models have a JBL sound system.

    An optional, fold-away partition system keeps items secure in the boot, and there are plenty of pockets and a meaningful glovebox.

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