Citroen C4 SpaceTourer
Citroen manages to achieve what many believe was impossible – it’s built an attractive MPV.
Bravo, Citroen. Against all the odds, against the entire history of the ‘MPV’ vehicle genre, you’ve managed to build an attractive MPV. The needs of a Multi-Purpose Vehicle (or, more accurately a ‘People Carrier’) were so defined and set in a long, tall shape that many people just didn’t think beauty could be incorporated into such a vehicle, but the SpaceTourer proves them – and me – all wrong.
Prior to being called the C4 SpaceTourer, older generations of this vehicle were known as the ‘C4 Picasso’ - named after Pablo, of course. Though the name has gone from an arty theme to one sounding more suitable for celestial exploration, the old Picasso had always done well in the UK especially with young families, right up until the rise of the SUV which, let’s face it, for a long time was the more fashionable way to transport your family. The SpaceTourer is a valiant and extremely attractive fightback against what is now the dominant fashion in the industry.
Citroen uses the same engines in the C4 SpaceTourer as it does for the rest of its range, so you’ve got petrol and diesels badged as ‘PureTech’ and ‘BlueHDi’ respectively. An 8-speed automatic gearbox is well suited to the SpaceTourer with its steady, barely noticeable changes between gears. Citroen currently has the 2018 Engine of the Year – a 109bhp version of its 1.2-litre 3-cylinder turbo petrol that is flexible enough for most needs.
A naturally roomy interior space is bright and well designed and with Citroen’s ‘RELAX’ optional extra, you even get front heated and massage seating. The SpaceTourer functions with two seating rows, but with the second-row seats folded down there’s an impressive 630-litres worth of storage space. Synergy customers who love this car but need yet further space should check out the ‘Grand C4 SpaceTourer’, a larger version of this very car.
A wide selection of driver assistance systems and technology such as autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping assistance, reversing camera, intelligent headlights and much more give the C4 SpaceTourer a lot to be excited about. Aside from being very good looking, this is also an exceptional family vehicle.