Citroen C4 and C4 X get a striking redesign, now hybrid or electric only

• New exterior styling for C4 and C4 X
• Same changes for electric e-C4 and e-C4 X
• Pure-petrol models dropped

The rollout of Citroen’s new design language continues with its latest facelifted models, the new Citroen C4 and C4 X. The pair of hatchbacks have received a thorough styling overhaul, taking elements from the brand’s new electric supermini, the e-C3. Both models made their first public appearance at the 2024 Paris Motor Show and will reach UK dealerships in early 2025.

What’s new for the 2025 Citroen C4 and C4 X?

The Citroen lineup is undergoing something of a design shakeup at present, as the brand gears up for the electric future. The styling language previewed by the Citroen Oli concept in 2022 has trickled down to its production models, influencing everything from the C3 hatchback to the Holidays camper van.

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Now it’s the turn of Citroen’s family hatchback duo to go under the knife. The Citroen C4 and C4 X have received a completely new front end, centred around the brand’s new oval emblem. The slim LED headlights now incorporate a set of horizontal daytime-running lights, replacing the split units from before. The lower bumper has been resculpted with squarer shapes, while the grille’s chevron pattern remains.

The rear of the C4 X hasn’t been updated, but the C4 gets a new design that Citroen claims has been “simplified to contribute to the [car’s] overall aerodynamic efficiency”. The tail-lights sit lower than before, and make use of several slim horizontal LED elements, while the Citroen logo has been replaced by lettering spelling out the brand’s name.

Both the C4 and C4 X can be ordered in new Manhattan Green and Eclipse Blue paint finishes, and a new 18-inch alloy wheel design completes the visual makeover.

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Inside, there’s little to report other than the new seven-inch digital driver’s display. It replaces the outgoing car’s 5.5-inch instrument cluster, while the 10-inch infotainment screen has been updated to run Citroen’s latest software. The ‘Advanced Comfort’ front seats have been given a subtle tweak, too, with some extra foam and more support from a denser centre section.

What engines are available for the Citroen C4 and C4 X?

Buyers have just two engines to pick from now, and they’re both mild hybrids – the pure-petrol engines are no longer offered. The entry-level C4 comes with the Hybrid 100 engine, which pairs a 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine with a small electric motor for a total output of 100bhp. The Hybrid 136 engine is offered in both the C4 and C4 X and delivers 134bhp from the same engine and motor combination. Both are automatic only, driving the front-wheels through a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

Unlike most mild hybrids, the system fitted to the C4 and C4 X can power the wheels exclusively for very short distances at low speed, such as when crawling in traffic or parking.

What about the electric e-C4 and e-C4 X?

Citroen still offers fully-electric versions of the C4 and C4 X as before, named the e-C4 and e-C4 X. The same two battery sizes are offered – 50kWh or 54kWh – and their range figures haven’t changed. The smaller of the pair can deliver up to 223 miles per charge, while the other increases that figure to 260 miles. The wheels are powered by a 134bhp or 154bhp motor, for the small and large battery respectively.

How much do the new C4 and C4 X cost?

There’s no official pricing yet for the new C4 and C4 X, but we’d expect a marginal uplift over the equivalent outgoing models. The entry point to the range will most probably be higher than before, due to the pure-petrol models being axed. 

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