Citroen DS4 2012 News

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced its latest round of national safety recalls, with models from Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, Citroen, Ram and Aston Martin affected.

Citroen Australia has recalled 1494 C4 and DS4 hatchbacks for an issue that could result in the bonnet springing open unexpectedly.

The DS4 is a  new class of car that combines the style of coupe, the space and convenience of a tall body car, ease of access of a five door car and the premium style, equipment and features of Citroen DS range of cars. Citroen now has four different models in a market area in which it previously had just one body with a choice of three or five doors. The DS4 satisfies a broad range of customer needs and engages the driver at an emotional level, enhancing the appeal and `joie de vivre' of the motoring experience. DS4 is powered by a range of three Euro 5 compliant engines, delivering refined performance with optimised fuel and CO2 efficiency.  There are two petrol engines with a choice of 115 or 147 kW and the 82 kW e-HDI is fitted as standard with Citroen's micro hybrid system. One of the safest vehicles in its class, DS4 has been awarded a maximum five star Euro NCAP safety rating with a 97 per cent score in the Safety Assist' category. The DS4 is launched in Australia in three different versions, the Citroen DS4 DStyle 115 kW Turbo Petrol with a six speed EGS gearbox as standard is priced at a  $35,990. The DStyle e-HDI Turbo Diesel, also with an EGS gearbox as standard, is $1000 more. Topping the range, is the DSport, with a six-speed manual gearbox mated to its 147 kW Turbo petrol engine, priced at $39,990.

It's the first full electric car to get the maximum safety score, although a range of petrol-electric hybrids, including the Toyota Camry, which has just moved up in local testing, have managed a five