Another French brand is preparing to unveil an intriguing crossover.
The Citroen C4 X were posted on the French brand’s social media accounts, with a reveal set for June 29.
The short teaser video shows the new car – teased in electric e-C4 X guise – featuring a front end that’s almost identical to the already unique car C4 hatchback-crossover.
At the back, however, there is a notched tail that looks like a sedan with a resemblance to the old C5 sedan, if not for the recessed rear window.
C4 normally uses the EMP1 platform, among other means, Peugeot 2008.
While it’s offered exclusively here with a 114kW/240Nm turbocharged 1.2-litre three-cylinder with an eight-speed automatic transmission, there is a wider range of combustion engines on offer in Europe.
The 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine is available in other trims, while a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel is also available.
E-C4, still under evaluation for Australiausing an internal combustion engine for a 50kWh lithium-ion battery and a front-mounted electric motor with a capacity of 100kW and a torque of 260Nm.
It has a 350 km electric range on the tighter WLTP cycle and accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.7 seconds in Sport mode.
Using a 100kW fast charger, the e-C4 can be charged from 0 to 80% in 30 minutes. With the optional 11kW home charger, it takes five hours with three-phase power.
Teaser about C4 X comes after Peugeot brand Stellantis revealed 408a validated EMP2-based high-back lift vehicle for Australia.
408 measures about 300mm longer than the regular C4 and about 120mm longer than the Arkanaa coupe SUV from rival French brand Renault.
Citroen is no stranger to unique cars, and although the quirky Cactus has given way to more conventional SUVs, the brand has moved away from the more conventional hatchback and sedan designs it has offered since the 1990s to the 2010s.
For example, the current C4 is an upgraded version that replaces a more conventional hatchback. The New C5 Xdue later this year, also blurring the lines between wagon, hatch and SUV, and replacing the more traditional sedan and wagon duo.
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