Citroen C4 X Debuts As High-Riding Fastback Because Sedans And Wagons Are Old Fashioned

If you haven't gotten the message, the old wagons and sedans are no longer in fashion.

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With the demand for traditional design styles waning automakers are looking outside the box. This Citroen C4 X is a perfect illustration.

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It's a bit difficult to identify the style of its body, however the double chevron proclaims it's an "unique option" to SUVs and hatchbacks.

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In essence it's basically, C4 X is Citroen's version of the Peugeot 408 which was unveiled earlier in the month.

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It's 4600 millimeters (181.1 inches) long, so it's placed within the range between the C4 and the C5 X, in terms of overall length.

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It is the same 2,670 millimeter (105.1 inches) base wheel as C4 and is 1,800 millimeters (70.8 in) in width and 1,525 millimeters (60 millimeters) taller.

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It is therefore somewhat smaller (and higher) than the model sporting the Lion badge.

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The smaller footprint is evident in the less capacity for cargo, which is 515 cubic feet (18 cubic feet) instead of the Peugeot's 536 liters (nearly 19 cubic feet).

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The swoopy, sloping shape of the car gives it a drag coefficient, which is 0.29 for greater efficiency.

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In a few major European markets like Germany, France, Italy as well as Spain, Citroen will sell the fastback on stilts only using an electric powertrain.

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The e-C4 X has an energy-efficient battery that can last for the equivalent of 224 miles (360 kilometers) within the WLTP cycle.

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It is able to be charged up to an 80 percent capacity within a half-hour using AC power of 100kW.

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The motivation is supplied by an electric motor that produces the equivalent of 136 horsepower (100 Kilowatts) and 262 Newton-meters (191 pounds) in torque.

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When Sport Mode (yes, there's an option) turned on, the Citroen e-C4 X will need 9.7 seconds to sprint from zero to 62 mph before reaching 95 miles per hour.

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On certain markets in the world it will be offered with gasoline and diesel engines. All models are to be made within Spain at Stellantis manufacturing plant in Madrid.

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