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27 March 2012If you compared the cabin quality of cars like the Citroën C4 to its forebears of 10 years ago, you would have no doubt how prioritised this area of design has become. But Citroën has proven up to the pace of change and created an interior environment somewhat different from that of its rivals, but no less appealing for that.
Touches such as the sweeping, single-piece dashboard and smart centre console smack of an attention to detail we’d not have recognised from Citroën even a few years ago. Not everyone will like the way the dials blend analogue and digital readouts and may regard their chameleon ability to change colour as a needless gimmick.
Standard kit levels are acceptable, with the entry-level Touch model featuring air conditioning, cruise control, a CD player featuring an auxiliary port and hill start assist. Upgrade to the mid-range Feel trim and you'll be given the option to choose a spacesaver spare, alongside the customisable instrument cluster, lumbar support for the driver and the inclusion of DAB radio, Bluetooth and USB connectivity.
The range-topping Flair models come with a 7.0in touchscreen display for the infotainment system, rear parking sensors and dual-zone climate control included in the package.
Only the tallest drivers will quibble with the driving position – a shade more legroom and steering reach would be ideal – but the bewildering array of controls mounted on the wheel may prove less popular. Certainly we’ve never found ourselves gazing at a rival interior wishing there was more clutter on the steering wheel, particularly as it doesn’t seem to have materially made space for a cleaner, clearer dashboard.
