Price from £31,000 (est) Small electric hatchback is stretched and turned into a saloon with a sizeable boot
THE NEW CITROËN e-C4 X is a car for those who prefer the director’s cuts of their favourite films.You see, much as the Lord of the Rings extended editions are two hours longer than the originals, the e-C4 X is a stretched saloon version of the e-C4 electric hatchback.
At 4.6 metres, the X is around 240mm longer than the regular e-C4, with most of that going into the boot. At 510 litres, its boot capacity is 130 litres up on that of the e-C4, which can hold five carry-on suitcases beneath its load cover. It’s also more than the Kia Niro EV SUV (475 litres) and MG 5 estate (464 litres) can hold.
On the other hand, the X is almost identical to the regular e-C4 in the front, from its 10.0in infotainment touchscreen to the ‘Advanced Comfort Seats’, which are lined with memory foam to make them soft yet still supportive.
The X also shares the e-C4’s electrical underpinnings, with a 134bhp motor that draws from a 50kWh battery.
The official range is slightly better than the e-C4’s – up from 219 miles to 224 miles – thanks to its more aerodynamic rear end. Charging is possible at rates up to 100kW, allowing you to replenish the battery from 10-80% in as little as 30 minutes.
However, performance is relatively leisurely, with a 0-62mph time of 9.7sec.That compares with the Niro EV’s 7.8sec and 8.3sec for the MG 5 Long Range.
While the e-C4 X will have petrol and diesel siblings in some markets, these aren’t going to be sold in the UK.
Pricing is expected to start at around £31,000, making the e-C4 X slightly more
