CIT'S SO PRACTICAL BUT DULL TO DRIVE

THE Citroen C4 used to be a stylish family hatchback with innovative safety features.

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But a few years back, the French firm decided to axe the Ford Focus rival in favour of SUVs.

However, in the surge in demand for jacked-up vehicles, the French firm had a rethink and brought back the C4 nameplate in 2020.

The car returned as a hatchback, with slightly more ground clear-ance, making it easier to get in and out. Now it has some updates to keep it looking fresh.

WHAT'S NEW?

At first glance, it seems similar to the old model. But you'll soon notice the different front end that incorporates Citroen's new chevron logo with a redesigned radiator grille. There are two new exterior paint schemes too.

The changes continue inside with the Citroen's "Advanced Comfort Seats" and a new seven-inch instru-ment display. But apart from that, the rest of the car is as before.

UNDER THE BONNET?

The C4 is available with a plenty of powertrains, including petrol, hybrid and electric. We're driving the hybrid featuring a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine mated to a 48-volt battery.

You get 134bhp and 230Nm of torque, with 60mph in 7.8 seconds and a top speed of 129 mph.