Following the PureTech 130 and BlueHDi 120 in November, three additional new engines combining economy and power are available on the DS 4: the THP 165 S&S EAT6, the BlueHDi S&S 150 6-speed manual and the BlueHDi S&S 180 EAT6. In all, five new engines – all of them Euro 6-compliant – will have been launched in four months on the DS 4. This full-scale review of the engine range brings higher performance and better energy efficiency, putting the DS 4 at the top of the tree in this vehicle category ! The DS 4 also gets touch navigation and hands-free access and start-up, features more usually found higher up in the price scale.

The new engines available on the DS 4 develop torque of 240 Nm to 400 Nm and boast fuel consumption of 3.7 l/100 km to 5.5 l/100 km. After being equipped with a 3-cylinder petrol engine and the BlueHDi 120 in late 2014, the DS 4 gains a new petrol engine, the THP 165 S&S EAT6, and two new diesels, the BlueHDi 150 S&S 6-speed manual and the BlueHDi 180 S&S EAT6. The new engines bring customers even more power and even lower fuel consumption.

THP 165 S&S EAT6: a standard-setter in fuel economy and CO2 emissions

Available with the new EAT6 6-speed automatic gearbox, the THP 165 S&S engine is an impressive performer, with fuel consumption of 5.5 l/100 km – a 29% improvement on the THP 160 – CO2 emissions of under 130 g/km, and 240 Nm of torque. These figures make it a strong competitor in its category.

BlueHDi 150 S&S 6-speed manual, a benchmark in fuel economy, CO2 emissions and torque

The BlueHDi 150 S&S 6-speed manual also raises the game, with 50 Nm more torque, 25 bhp higher power, an a 20% cut in CO2 emissions and fuel consumption compared with the HDi 135. The figures speak for themselves: the new engine consumes just 3.9 l/100 km of fuel, emits a mere 100 g/km of CO2, yet develops torque of 370 Nm, 20 to 70 Nm more than its main rivals.

Blue HDi 180 S&S EAT6: fuel economy and torque

The second new diesel unit for DS 4 to appear in 2015 is the Blue HDi 180 S&S EAT6. With the new EAT6 six-speed automatic transmission it offers the driver outstanding performance and fuel economy: 4.3 l/100 km for 113 g /km of CO2, and torque of 400 Nm, the highest in this vehicle category (up to 50 Nm more than its main rivals), for the best in driving pleasure.

HFAS and touch navigation: technology for driver pleasure

Technology is a key value for the DS brand and is fully expressed in the equipment on the DS 4, which is now available with hands-free access and start-up (HFAS) and touch navigation. With HFAS, drivers can open, close and start their car while keeping their keys in their pockets, with the key detected at a distance of two metres from the vehicle. The new high-resolution 7-inch touch tablet simplifies use of the satnav system and other functionalities, and also contributes to improving cabin ergonomics.

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Citroën Vans available from Barretts in Kent.

If you are searching for a New or Approved Used Citroen van in Kent, come and see us at Barretts Citroen.

Located in Westminster Road, Canterbury, we are able to source you all types of New & Approved Used Citroën vans, namely the Citroën Nemo, Citroën Berlingo, Citroën Dispatch and the New Citroën Relay models. Some are also available on site to view and test drive. We also offer a fully equipped Aftersales facility offering van servicing and van parts.

Barretts of Canterbury is one of the few family businesses that have been trading since the turn of the last century, opening for business in 1902 in Canterbury so you can be assured of good service.

CLICK HERE to read more on the types of Citroen vans available to you from Barretts in Kent and to view our stock.

TO FIND OUT MORE ON CITROEN VANS & SPEAK TO ONE OF OUR SPECIALISTS, PLEASE CALL BARRETTS CITROËN - 01227 828999

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The CITROËN C4 Cactus won an “Etoile du Design”, or “Design Star”, prize at the “Observeur du Design” awards in December at the Paris Science and Industry Museum. The competition focuses on the major industrial developments of the year, all sectors included, attributing a label to them and awarding a “star” to the most interesting innovations. As part of the awards, the CITROËN C4 Cactus will be exhibited for a full year at the Paris Science and Industry Museum alongside the other innovative design objects having earned the label.

Organised by the APCI association for the promotion of industrial creation since 1999, the “Observeur du Design” competition is open to companies, designers, schools and local authorities across all activity sectors. It focuses on developments with innovative designs and awards them the “Observeur du Design” label. Every year, the most innovative new products are awarded a special prize, the “Design Star”. This year the jury, chaired by Isabelle Pontifilly, CEO of Vitra France, awarded a Design Star to the CITROËN C4 Cactus.

The CITROËN C4 Cactus will be exhibited for a year as part of the “Equation Design” show at the Paris Science and Industry Museum. The exhibition showcases the work of designers at each step in the design of a new product, the aim being to make the object coherent, attractive, functional, innovative, ergonomic, pleasant to use, and respectful of lifestyles and the environment. All these qualities are very much in evidence with the CITROËN C4 Cactus.

The design of the new model was informed by the aim to strike an ideal balance between practicality and aesthetics. The innovative new Airbumps® contribute to the pure and smooth body styling of the C4 Cactus, underscoring its bold personality while ensuring optimal protection against everyday bumps and scrapes. The interior was designed to bring motorists optimal comfort, with an uncluttered cabin free of all things superfluous. Through its innovative design, the CITROËN C4 Cactus offers a real alternative to conventional compact hatchbacks.

For the latest offers on a New Citroen Cactus from Barretts Citroen in Canterbury CLICK HERE.

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The New Citroen C4 Cactus 
Winner of TopGear Magazine’s ‘Hatchback of the Year’ Award 2014.

BBC TopGear Magazine has announced the New Citroën C4 Cactus as ‘Hatchback of the Year’ for 2014 at its prestigious annual awards.

BBC TopGear Magazine judges were won over by the C4 Cactus’s “elegant use of simple resources” and “bubbly styling”, naming it their favourite hatchback of 2014 and the “most thoughtful of our Cars of the Year”.

They also praised the C4 Cactus for its lightweight and simplified design – from the aluminium bonnet to the minimalist interior and protective Airbump® technology – adding that these innovations deliver honest cost savings to the manufacturer and the customer.

Why not experience this new model for yourself at Barretts Citroen in Canterbury.

Call Barretts Citroen now on 01227 828999

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Christmas Competition for Barretts Citroën owners

We are offering one lucky Barretts Citroën customer a real Christmas cracker of a prize – a Christmas hamper!

It’s free and easy to enter.

All you need to do is upload a picture of you with your Citroën on Twitter and tag us @Barrettscitroen using #meandmycitroen – simple!

You’ll be entered into our prize draw to win a Christmas hamper from Barretts Citroën. The more adventurous, the better!

Not a confident ‘hash-tagger’? Don’t worry, you can email your picture along with your name and registration and we’ll do it for you.

EMAIL MY ENTRY

Jennifer.law@barrettsgroup.co.uk

Don’t delay because our competition closes on Monday 15th December 2014.

So, wherever you are – home or away – country or city, take part and #meandmycitroen today!

New C4 Picasso: Europe's leading MPV with 160,000 sales since launch.

The New CITROËN C4 Picasso is a real market success with more than 160,000 sales since its launch last year, of which more than 100,000 since the start of the year. Today, the New CITROËN C4 Picasso is pulling ahead of its competitors to claim the No. 1 spot in the European MPV segment.

The New CITROËN C4 Picasso has sold 160,000 vehicles to date, of which more than 100,000 since the start of the year. Building on this huge market success, it is now No. 1 on the European MPV segment.

Launched in June 2013 as a 5-seater and in September 2013 as a 7-seater (‘Grand C4 Picasso’), the New CITROËN C4 Picasso is confirming its customer appeal month after month, with:

o success for both body styles: more than 49% of sales concern the 5-seater version and almost 51% the 7-seater version;

o a preference for the best-equipped models: almost two-thirds of sales concern the highest trim levels;

o fourth place in the rankings of the most popular fleet cars in France (fourth place in the total market, first for MPVs), owing primarily to its position as best in class for CO2 emissions (from 96 g/km).

Linda Jackson, CEO of CITROËN, said: “One year after launch, the New C4 Picasso is building excellent market momentum. This performance reflects the  warm welcome it received in the press right from the start, and the many awards it has picked up, including Germany’s prestigious Golden Steering Wheel. This New C4 Picasso embodies the best in MPV design, and the best brand expertise in design, comfort and technology, with optimised running costs. So it is completely in line with the expectations of customers today, as illustrated by its leadership in Europe!”

The New C4 Picasso is building on its many strong points to outperform the competition. Illustrating a generational leap in MPV design, it expresses CITROËN’s new product values with:

o More design: pure, expressive styling underlined by a unique light signature.

o More comfort: a loft-style interior (uncluttered dashboard, large glazed areas with a panoramic windscreen, passenger seat with a calf-rest, etc.).

o More useful technology: technologies designed for easy use (touch drive interface grouping all vehicle functions, Park Assist, 360 Vision, etc.).

All this with optimised running costs: the vehicle is lighter (-140 kg compared with the previous generation) and fitted with efficient new-generation engines to cut both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions (best in class: from 3.7 l/100 km and 96g of CO2/km for the BlueHDi 120 engine with the 6-speed manual gearbox - Euro 6).

The New CITROËN C4 Picasso reflects yet another new take on the MPV concept, to continue the bold approach initiated by its predecessors and open a new page in the success story of CITROËN MPVs with the ‘Picasso’ signature (Xsara Picasso, C4 Picasso, C3 Picasso), sold in more than 3.3 million examples to date. A figure that illustrates in itself the know-how and credibility of  CITROËN on this market.

To view the latest offers on New Citroen's in Kent CLICK HERE.

Citroën Grand C4 Picasso named 'Best MPV' in What Car? Used Car Of The Year Awards 2014

Following the successful launch of the New Citroën Grand C4 Picasso earlier this year, the first generation Grand C4 Picasso has been named ‘Best MPV’ by What Car? in their annual Used Car of the Year Awards.

The What Car? judges recommended Grand C4 Picasso for its unbeatable value, practicality & versatility and the Grand C4 Picasso 1.6 HDi VTR+ was chosen by What Car? as the one to go for. This specific model was recommended for its space, comfort, affordability and low running costs.

It was identified that the Grand C4 Picasso offers family buyers in the used MPV segment “unbeatable value for money”, with practical features and a wide range of equipment that provides “almost everything a family could want”.

The Grand C4 Picasso was also praised for its maximum five-star Euro NCAP rating and the three full-size seats in the second row, which all come with individual Isofix anchor points for child safety seats.

To find out more about the Grand C4 Picasso, speak to a member of the Barretts Citroen Team on 01227 828999.