Citroën DS4 2010–2015 car dimensions: 4275 mm long, 1810 mm wide and 1523 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,280 kg. Braked towing is 1,550 kg.
The cabin offers a panoramic windscreen for better visibility and a premium feel with soft-touch materials. Basic models have manual air conditioning while higher grades get dual-zone automatic climate control. Cruise control with speed limiter is standard across the range. A 7-inch touchscreen with navigation appears on mid and top trims or as an option. Rear parking sensors are common on mid trims, with front sensors and blind-spot monitoring on top grades. Lane departure warning is available as an option on some versions. A reversing camera arrived later in the generation on higher models. No native Android Auto. Apple CarPlay on facelift cars from 2015. No automatic emergency braking.
Boot space measures 385 litres with seats up and expands to 1021 litres with the rear seats folded. The load area is practical for a hatchback of this size though the opening is somewhat high.
Towing capacity reaches up to 1550 kg braked and around 640-715 kg unbraked depending on the engine. Payload is typically 400-500 kg based on kerb and gross weights. The car is suited to light towing and everyday use but lacks specific heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages.
The cabin feels bright and airy with a large panoramic windscreen extending into the roofline for 45 degrees of upward vision and a slightly raised driving position. Front sports seats offer good bolster support and hold well in corners. higher grades add leather trim, electric lumbar and massage. Rear space suits two adults or three children but feels tighter with fixed windows and limited headroom under the sloping roof.
Euro NCAP five-star rating from 2011 testing
Adult occupant 90 percent, child 80 percent, pedestrian 43 percent, safety assist 97 percent
Standard six airbags, ABS with EBD and EBA, ESP and traction control
Fuel tank holds 60 litres
Service intervals typically 12 500 to 20 000 miles or one to two years depending on engine
Engines include petrol VTi and THP units plus HDi and e-HDi diesels meeting Euro 5. The e-HDi stop-start system cuts fuel use in town traffic while keeping cabin systems running. Official combined figures vary by engine and gearbox but diesels generally prove more frugal in real use.
Service needs depend on the engine and driving conditions. Petrol versions often call for attention every 20 000 miles or yearly. Some diesels need shorter intervals around 12 500 miles. Timing belt changes apply to certain engines at higher mileages. Follow the onboard service indicator and the maintenance guide for exact timing.
Safety kit is strong for the period with the five-star Euro NCAP result. Six airbags, stability control and seat-belt reminders come standard. eTouch emergency calling is available on higher grades. Blind-spot monitoring and lane departure appear as options on some versions.
Keep the car by checking oil every few thousand miles between services and using PSA-approved lubricants. The three-year 60 000-mile warranty covers the basics. Watch for timing chain stretch on some petrol engines after higher mileages and maintain the particulate filter on diesels with regular longer runs.
Length 4275 mm, Width 1810 mm, Height 1523 mm, Wheelbase 2612 mm (DS4 2010–2015)
Sources: manufacturer data, Citroën DS4 UK brochure, Wikipedia, cataloge.eu, auto-data.net, autoevolution, Japanese DS4 press information.