Should you buy one?

Yes, if you’re after a comfortable and easygoing car, the C4 makes for a fine car. There are plenty of family hatchbacks to choose from, and cutting through in this market is very difficult, so you have to admire Citroen for trying something different by creating this interesting hatchback/SUV crossover that genuinely stands out from the crowd.

It’s not quite up there with the best family hatchbacks, the Skoda Octavia and Volkswagen Golf, but neither of those offer such a comfortable ride. Standard equipment is generous too, and its list price significantly undercuts most rivals.

If you’re seeking a ‘driver’s car’, the C4 is probably not the car for you, and nor are overly impressed with its hybrid system, but aside from that the C4 makes for an appealing, alternative family car.

What we like

It’s distinctive inside and out, with an infotainment set-up that’s much better than previous Citroen efforts, and has ample room for passengers. And, yes, it’s bestowed with the best ride quality available for the money. It’s also considerably cheaper than most of its rivals.

What we don’t like

If you’re a keen driver, the C4 is not the car for you, and we aren’t all that impressed with the mild-hybrid version and the boot is larger in many rivals. Its four-star Euro NCAP safety performance also lags behind most in this class.