• Interior is plush, airy and welcoming
• Interesting design but more usable than previous Citroens
• Infotainment is boosted by additional physical buttons

How is the quality and layout?

For several years, Citroen has pursued a policy of fitting very few physical buttons to its interiors, making tasks such as adjusting the climate control an unnecessary faff by using the touchscreen. Now, many of those functions have returned to being physical with the C4, with a pleasing action to them that suggests good quality.

The driving position is perched higher up than you would be in something like a Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf, too. Forward visibility is aided by this slight elevation – and although it’s not up there with a more traditional family SUV such as a Nissan Qashqai, this loftier position will appeal to those who enjoy a good view out.

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In addition, it’s been well set up to deal with modern life. There’s plenty of space in the centre console, easily-accessible USB sockets, storage bins between the seats, and a total of 16 compartments resulting in 39 litres of space in the cabin. 

Infotainment and tech

Inside, it gets a development of the all-digital instrument panel and infotainment set-up found in other Citroens – which means extensive use of the touchscreen for many of the car’s functions. The 10.0-inch screen’s display is bright, crisp and easy to read, and is something of a design feature as it sits proud of the dashboard with an irregular shape. 

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As part of this 2025 update, all C4s minus the entry-level ‘You’ trim level come with a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster. It’s bigger than before but broadly presents the same information as before and isn’t a significant change. A useful head-up display is also included on all but the You model, and will likely be what you’ll rely on for the speed more than the digital cluster itself. 

Comfort

• It’s here that the Citroen C4 excels
• Soft seats are also very supportive
• Suspension soaks up bumps impressively

Much of the C4’s interior is finished in soft-touch materials, and comes in a range of tasteful trims that amplify its comfort. Just a pity British-market cars don’t enjoy the wide range of more interesting interior colours – it can look a bit dour.

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These plush looks are more than just superficial, with the soft and supportive seats setting up the C4 as one for those who like a relaxing ride. Citroen has tweaked the standard ‘Advanced Comfort’ seats to have more padding and lateral support as part of this update, and they remain fantastic. This is a continuing Citroen strong point, and if you want the most serene and cossetting car for your money, here’s where you need to come.