Brooklands Motors Sdn Bhd (BMSB), the sole importer & distributor of Citroën in Malaysia officially introduced the DS4 at Brooklands Motors new 3S Centre and HQ on the Federal Highway in Petaling Jaya. The CITROËN DS4 combines sophistication and refinement with a dynamic coupé-like body, creating exceptional versatility and day-to-day practicality within a compact design – 4.27m (l), 1.81m (w) & 1.53m (h). The CITROËN DS4 delivers a “new at-the-wheel” experience with unrivalled driving sensations and outstanding agile on-road handling. With its slightly raised stance and taut lines, the DS4 is a unique and eye-catching addition to the segment.
Combining coupé style with 2+2 door practicality, the CITROËN DS4 offers three full-sized rear seats, accessed by rear doors with hidden handles that are seamlessly integrated into the body’s flowing lines. The CITROËN DS4 also benefits from a capacious 370-litre boot and a host of clever storage solutions. The CITROËN DS4 comes with a choice of two refined and efficient PSA-BMW designed petrol engines.
Both engines deliver a combination of powerful performance – including a new to CITROËN 200 hp petrol unit – and ecologically sensitive motoring. The CITROËN DS4 has been voted « The Most Beautiful Car of the Year » according to a competition which drew together the opinions of over 60,000 car enthusiasts from 62 countries world-wide. This award was presented against the backdrop of the 26th International Automobile Festival. Aside from this recognition by the general public, a jury made up of personalities from the worlds of design, sport, culture and media, brought together especially for the occasion, was equally as discerning about the CITROËN DS4 awarding it the prize of « Most Beautiful Interior ». This second award re-emphasises the quality and refinement of the CITROËN DS4 and more widely of the DS line.
Compact and muscular, the DS signature on the bonnet is complemented by a striking LED light signature around the front fog lights. The LED’s are illuminated both day and night. The eye-catching profile, featuring a chrome-finished waistline surrounding dark tinted windows, is enhanced by muscular wheel arches that emphasise the large wheels (18” or 19”) and is crowned by a tautly drawn roofline with a spoiler for added vitality. The lower part of the rear bumper is finished in chrome and the horizontal detailing on the rear light clusters highlights their innovative boomerang design.
On the road, the CITROËN DS4 exercises exemplary control, giving occupants a reassuring sense of safety in all circumstances. Fitted with a Mac Pherson type suspension assembly at the front, a flexible transverse beam at the rear and hydraulic steering with an electric pump unit, the platform is a tried and tested solution tailored for the distinctive set-up of the car.
The CITROËN DS4 is fitted with large-diameter (340 mm) ventilated disc brakes as standard, with dedicated braking control systems, including ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA). Ensuring optimal vehicle control in the most demanding driving situations, the DS4 also features intelligent traction control with ESP.
The CITROËN DS4 is available with a choice of 2 refined and highly efficient Euro 5 engines: the THP 155 and the new THP 200 – were co-developed with BMW. The new THP 200 – based on the 1.6-litre engine – delivers flexible power delivery and performance thanks to its power output (202 Bhp), plentiful torque (275Nm at 1,700rpm) – with low CO2 emissions of just 149 g/km. The THP 155 engine is available with an EGS six-speed gearbox and the THP 200 is available with a six-speed manual gearbox.
The CITROËN DS4 was designed from the start to have a reduced environmental footprint – especially evident in its construction – by using top-quality components, an ecologically focused manufacturing process and the use of ‘green materials’ – around 15% of the 200kg of plastic used in the CITROËN DS4 vehicle is derived from ‘green materials.’
The CITROËN DS4’s compact exterior belies a spacious and luxuriously comfortable cabin, which can be easily accessed by the car’s 2+2 door layout. To make it easier to access the rear seats – often seen as a weak point for some sporty models – the CITROËN DS4 features seamlessly integrated rear doors with handles hidden in the door frames. Thanks to its optimised design, the front doors of the DS4 have been made narrower and lighter, making them easier to open and close, promoting easy access at the front. Another asset in terms of versatility and roominess is the CITROËN DS4’s 370-litre (VDA) boot, which is similar in volume to that of many conventional saloons.
The CITROËN DS4 also has numerous storage compartments for extra travelling comfort, including a large, well lit glove box; door pockets big enough for 1.5-litre bottles; and even a drawer under the front passenger seat. The intelligent architecture of the high-level central console (available on models fitted with EGS) also provides spacious storage areas. The largest of these – which is cooled, illuminated and protected by a sliding cover – can hold up to four 50-cl bottles and houses a connectivity area with an audio-jack, a USB port and a 12-volt socket. The large compartment located under the front armrest also features an additional power source.
Beyond its distinctive styling and dynamic performance, the CITROËN DS4’s cabin overflows with ‘Créative Technologie’, providing equipment, functionality and innovative features for first-class travelling comfort and ultimate user convenience. Features available include an advanced audio system with processing software for effective soundscaping, delivering high quality, authentic sound evenly throughout the cabin. For ultimate driving luxury, massaging front seats are available with electric lumbar adjustment in the front passenger’s and driver’s seat backs.
For complete peace-of-mind, the CITROËN DS4 is also equipped with a range of safety-enhancing technologies:
Front fog lamps with static cornering lights provide an extra beam that increases visibility when turning – by up to 75° to the left and right of the vehicle. The lights automatically illuminate when the driver indicates or turns the wheel to an angle of more than 60°.
A blind-spot monitoring system – based on the same technology as reversing parking sensors – the four ultrasound sensors alert the driver if a vehicle is in their blind spot (an area stretching to around 5 m behind the rear bumper and 3.5 m from each side of the car). The driver is alerted by means of a pictogram displayed in the wing mirrors.
Programmable cruise control with speed limiter also allows drivers to pre-set cruising and top speeds for added safety and convenience on the open road.
The New DS4 is expected to be priced from RM 150,000.00 (excluding on the road costs), it will be available from February 2012 and comes with a factory backed three year or 100,000 km warranty.
