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Citroën ë-C4 X

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Citroën ë-C4 X

(2023 - present)

    Summary


    Arriving in the UK in Spring 2023, the Citroën ë-C4 X is an electric four-door saloon that sits somewhere between a conventional car and a crossover/SUV vehicle.

    Based on the electric Citroën ë-C4 family hatchback, it sits taller than a conventional saloon but lower than a regular SUV, in much the same way as the larger C5 X, which won The Car Expert‘s Best Large Car Award for 2022.

    The saloon’s reception from the UK media has been somewhat mixed. While reviewers agree that the ë-C4 X is a comfortable and efficient family car, many comment that it faces strong competition from its EV rivals, even within the Citroën range.

    “There’s not much that’ll persuade you to buy this saloon instead of its hatchback stablemate”, argues The Telegraph‘s Alex Robbins, “and the range that simply doesn’t stack up to its rivals.”

    The ë-C4 and ë-C4 X share the same rather affordable price tag, but while the saloon offers a bigger boot, it also comes with less rear headroom.

    Some outlets also take issue with the car’s performance. “Its soft suspension and sedate acceleration make it a comfortable pick for tackling pothole-strewn roads and motorway trips”, Carbuyer explains, “but don’t make for an engaging driving experience.”

    As of November 2023, the Citroën ë-C4 X holds an Expert Rating of 59% based on 20 reviews published by British motoring outlets, which means that it is some way short of the 67% currently held by the regular ë-C4. However, it’s also worth pointing out that the rating has improved by three points in the last six months as more reviewers have started to drive the ë-C4 X on local UK roads rather than at the car’s European launch.

    ë-C4 X highlights

    • Comfortable cabin
    • Large boot
    • Same price as ë-C4 hatchback

    ë-C4 X lowlights

    • Fiddly infotainment
    • Rivals offer more battery range
    • Tight rear headroom

    Key specifications


    Body style: Medium four-door fastback
    Engines:
    electric, battery-powered
    Price:
    From £31,995 on-road

    Launched: Winter 2022/23
    Last updated: N/A
    Replacement due: TBA


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    Safety rating


    Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

    Overall score: 4 stars
    Date tested: May 2021
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    Adult protection: 80%
    Child protection: 83%
    Vulnerable road users: 57%
    Safety assist: 63%

    Although the Citroën ë-C4 X hasn’t been directly put through its paces by Euro NCAP, the safety body says that it holds the same safety rating as the structurally similar Citroën C4 hatchback, which was awarded a four-star crash safety rating back in May 2021.

    Eco rating


    Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

    No eco rating

    As of November 2023, the Citroën ë-C4 X has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

    Reliability rating

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    No reliability rating

    As of November 2023, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Citroën ë-C4 X o generate a reliability rating.

    The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the ë-C4 X, we’ll publish the score here.

    Running cost rating

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    Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

    Battery rangeAverageScoreVariationScore
    EV models221 milesB221 – 222 milesB – B
    Electrical efficiencyAverageScoreVariationScore
    EV models4.4 m/KWhB4.4 – 4.4 m/KWhB – B
    Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
    All models22A21 – 22A – A
    Service and maintenanceCostScore
    Year 1£123A
    Year 2£311A
    Year 3£503A
    Year 4£675A
    Year 5£949A
    Overall£2,561A

    The Citroën ë-C4 X should be a very affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our technical partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

    The electrical efficiency (the EV equivalent of miles per gallon for petrol and diesel cars) is very good, which leads to a decent battery range despite a modest battery size.

    Insurance costs are very good, while servicing and maintenance costs over the first five years should be excellent.

    Overall, it’s probably not surprising that running costs for the ë-C4 X are almost exactly the same as for the regular ë-C4 range.

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    If you’re looking at the Citroën ë-C4 X, you might also be interested in these alternatives.

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