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The C4 Coupe range is an extremely affordable and diverse choice of cars from Citroen and is based on the same highly adaptable platform on which the C4 Picasso and hatchback are derived. The tested car, a C4 VTR striking in metallic grey. Powered by a powerful and advanced 138 BHP, 2 litre HDI diesel engine, matched to a 6-speed manual gearbox. This car will complete the 0-60 sprint in a healthy 9.7 seconds and attain a top speed of 129 MPH.

The C4 coupe is a great looking car, a unique looking sporty 3 door. A lot more equipment than most of its rivals, interior is modern and boldly styled the multi-function steering wheel is like a control surface in itself, with a floating centre-piece that remains static when the wheel is turned this also ensures that the airbag is deployed at the correct angle. The entire cabin is spacious and airy, the C4 possesses the best leg room in its class. The dashboard and control panels are contoured and seem to be formed from sleek smooth lines and the seats are comfortable and supportive and the instrument panels are mostly digital and easy to read both during the day and at night, thanks to a translucent display. The C4 is not only alive with technology' but also bristling with passenger protection systems; the C4 range has attained a 5-star NCAP rating. The equipment available in the tested VTR included cruise control, dual climate control and a lot more besides.

The C4 Coupe variants include a host of technology that's been inspired and adapted from advances made by Citroen's successful WRC cars. Across the range, the equipment levels are impressive; including the sequential EGS gearing and a directional Xenon headlight system (supplied in the tested car) and a Lane Departure Warning System.

I used the car for a few days for daily commuting and general use and found it more than capable for the demands that I placed on it. The C4 Coupe was excellent at the practical stuff like carrying me to work, the shops and ferrying people about, however where it really shone was on the maze of short-cuts that I take every day. The entire car is set up perfectly; tracking the corners with ease and providing power torque and acceleration just when you need it. Feedback and accuracy is exceptional and a non-intrusive traction control system will take over at just the right point. As with all high-performance diesel-powered cars, the delivery of traction is quite different to that of its petrol counterpoints, but in a good way the extra torque provided by the lower gearing is obvious.

A diesel-powered coupe was unheard of a few years ago and with the development of better and better diesels, the engine is certainly not out of place in this car. The diesel variants of the Citroen Coupe VTR do nothing to detract from the exciting promise of the sporty exterior and all of this from a car that's capable of returning a combined consumption of over 60 MPG.

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