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The French marque has given a distinctive derriere to its 4.6m-long, motor
The 100kW powertrain offers a range of up to 224 miles, with prices from £33k

By Ray Massey Motoring Editor For The Daily Mail

Updated: 03:28 EDT, 2 July 2022

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'Does my boot look big in this?' is a fair question to ask of the new all-electric Citroen e-C4 X.

The French marque has given a distinctive derriere to its 4.6m-long, four-door fastback alternative to mid-sized models.

With a 510-litre boot and roomy interior, the 100kW powertrain offers a range of up to 224 miles, fitting in between the existing C4 hatch and flagship C5 X.

Good question: The French marque has given a distinctive derriere to its 4.6m-long, four-door fastback alternative to mid-sized models

It’s being sold in the UK and many European markets only as a pure electric car.

Expect prices from £33,000, with first deliveries by spring 2023.

Citroen says its 'capacious' 510-litre boot volume, roomy interior, and 'outstanding rear knee room' makes it the ideal for everyday use in cities by families, and by professional drivers or chauffeur businesses.

With a 510-litre boot and roomy interior, the 100kW powertrain offers a range of up to 224 miles, fitting in between the existing C4 hatch and flagship C5 X

It’s being sold in the UK and many European markets only as a pure electric car

Expect prices from £33,000, with first deliveries by spring 2023

Citroen says its 'capacious' 510-litre boot volume, roomy interior, and 'outstanding rear knee room' makes it the ideal for everyday use

Citroën CEO Vincent Cobée said: 'Many customers have told us they want an affordable, responsible and elegant alternative to the mass of hatchback and SUV offerings in the volume compact car segment, and this is our best interpretation of that need.'

Hyundai’s newly revealed all-electric Tesla-rivalling Ioniq 6

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Citroen should be greatly pleased by Korean car giant Hyundai’s newly revealed all-electric Tesla-rivalling Ioniq 6.

Flattery: , Citroen should be greatly pleased by Korean car giant Hyundai’s newly revealed all-electric Tesla-rivalling Ioniq 6

It’s the stylistic spitting image of the French marque’s classic curvaceously sweeping C6 saloon sold from 2006 to 2012.

And there’s just a hint of Mercedes-Benz in the rear tail. Expect prices from around £40,000 when order books open later this year ahead of deliveries in 2023.

Honoured to be shortlisted

I am honoured to have been shortlisted in five categories for the UK’s motoring ‘Oscars’ — the Newspress Automotive Awards.

These are for: news, consumer, feature writer, electric vehicle writer and motoring editor of the year.

The winners will be announced on Thursday July 21 at an awards event at Bicester Heritage. Good luck to all fellow finalists.

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