C5A v C4 Initial thoughts after 5 days
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2022 10:12 pm
just a few of my observations comparing the C4 shine plus to the C5 Aircross we exchanged last weekend.
Likes :
Much quieter in cabin
Smoother ride quality
Superior sound system ( proper hifi ) but sub woofer is in the spare wheel well !
Full leather and heated seats
Better mpg... same 130 hdi power plant.
Heads up display.. didn't think I'd like it, but I do !
Auto self unlocking and alarm setting when in proximity to car.
Lovely looking car in Elixir Red
Shine plus has most of the C5A gadgets, highway assist etc..They share lots of similar tech.
Cruise control is easier to enable as on the actual steering wheel ( on C5A its a small hidden stalk /column)
Speed camera / danger zones included for free with the Connected Nav subscription.. ( £75 p.a on the C5A )
Not many new shape C4's about !
Dislikes / niggles really
The auto gear lever is a little toggle switch rather than a gear lever / knob ( I think I prefer the C5A auto gear stick) But getting used to it slowly.
The spare wheel well is filled with a huge subwoofer ! Rather have a spare wheel to be honest .
Parking sensors volume very low ( compared to C5A)
Driver seat adjustment is mechanical as opposed to electric.. ( only available as an upgrade when new, with other features)
No magic windscreen washers... as on the C5A..they are regular jet sprays.
Less information permanently on display on the much smaller dashboard screen (e.g auto wipe just flashes up- not constant)
No electric blind on the glass sunroof.. ( due to coupe styling of the roofline)
This one, I find bizarre...
no rear wash wipe, designers rely on the rake / slope of the tail gate to clear the screen... ermm.. no it doesn't, not very well anyway.
I would have liked an eC4 full electric, but I don't think the technology is ready yet, the infrastructure certainly isn't !
The salesperson told us about their own range anxieties and they work for Citroen !
That's about it thus far,
The dislikes are more minor than anything, and mostly me getting used to the new car set up / styling.
Overall, we are very pleased with the C4 Shine Plus, the ride quality is certainly better than the C5A and the mpg is considerably better...
The engine albeit the same 130 EAT8, seems a bit more responsive, but as its only done 4k miles, its still running in !
Yes... we like it...
Likes :
Much quieter in cabin
Smoother ride quality
Superior sound system ( proper hifi ) but sub woofer is in the spare wheel well !
Full leather and heated seats
Better mpg... same 130 hdi power plant.
Heads up display.. didn't think I'd like it, but I do !
Auto self unlocking and alarm setting when in proximity to car.
Lovely looking car in Elixir Red
Shine plus has most of the C5A gadgets, highway assist etc..They share lots of similar tech.
Cruise control is easier to enable as on the actual steering wheel ( on C5A its a small hidden stalk /column)
Speed camera / danger zones included for free with the Connected Nav subscription.. ( £75 p.a on the C5A )
Not many new shape C4's about !
Dislikes / niggles really
The auto gear lever is a little toggle switch rather than a gear lever / knob ( I think I prefer the C5A auto gear stick) But getting used to it slowly.
The spare wheel well is filled with a huge subwoofer ! Rather have a spare wheel to be honest .
Parking sensors volume very low ( compared to C5A)
Driver seat adjustment is mechanical as opposed to electric.. ( only available as an upgrade when new, with other features)
No magic windscreen washers... as on the C5A..they are regular jet sprays.
Less information permanently on display on the much smaller dashboard screen (e.g auto wipe just flashes up- not constant)
No electric blind on the glass sunroof.. ( due to coupe styling of the roofline)
This one, I find bizarre...
no rear wash wipe, designers rely on the rake / slope of the tail gate to clear the screen... ermm.. no it doesn't, not very well anyway.
I would have liked an eC4 full electric, but I don't think the technology is ready yet, the infrastructure certainly isn't !
The salesperson told us about their own range anxieties and they work for Citroen !
That's about it thus far,
The dislikes are more minor than anything, and mostly me getting used to the new car set up / styling.
Overall, we are very pleased with the C4 Shine Plus, the ride quality is certainly better than the C5A and the mpg is considerably better...
The engine albeit the same 130 EAT8, seems a bit more responsive, but as its only done 4k miles, its still running in !
Yes... we like it...