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30 Driven Citroen flair for DS4 Crossback • By Ross Kiddie Tuesday January 31 2017 IF THERE was one thing the separate market platforms for Citroen and DS has achieved is that the designers of both brands have been given freedom of expression. Citroen has always been known as a company which has explored the extremes of automotive design, the DS brand which is marketed parallel to Citroen takes that adventurous approach one step further. That can certainly be said of the DS4 Crossback, the subject of this evaluation. Its shape is very charismatic and has extended the sport utility vehicle parameters, it is a crossover vehicle which, in simple terms, looks rather like a fully grown hatchback/liftback. But its body styling must have really tested the boundaries of what is possible in terms of engineering. Take the rear doors, for example, they meld to a strong point at the top and slot into a cavity which looks fabulous, but I can imagine they would have been problematic to create. All through the DS4 Crossback interesting elements present themselves and, for that reason alone, it is a vehicle which appeals for its fashion and style. As I mentioned, it is also a car which borders in the SUV category even though it has a traditional two-wheel-drive (front) driveline. But it does get the wonderful 2-litre turbocharged diesel engine which has found its way through much of Citroen’s product, and it is a power plant which delivers fabulous performance and economy. In terms of figures, the 1977cc unit pumps out 133kW at the top end, and a hearty 400Nm of torque at the bottom end (2000rpm). That being the case, acceleration is swift, the DS4 will lunge to 100km/h from a standstill in 8.6sec, and will make 120km/h from 80km/h in 4.3sec, the force of the turbo boost through the mid-range is something quite startling and a joy to feel. Even though it is capable of spirited acceleration, this engine is rated by Citroen/ DS with a 4.4-litre per 100km (64mpg) combined cycle fuel usage average. I DS4 CROSSBACK: Adventurous styling. couldn’t get anywhere near that figure during testing, but I did achieve an average of 6.4l/100km (44mpg) which I thought was reasonable, along with a 6l/100km (47mpg) instantaneous figure travelling at 100km/h, the engine just loping along at 1400rpm at that speed. • Price – Citroen DS4 Crossback, $54,990 • Dimensions – Length, 4284mm; width, 1810mm; height, 1535mm • Configuration – Fourcylinder, front-wheeldrive, 1997cc, 133kW, 400Nm, six-speed automatic. • Performance – 0-100km/h, 8.6sec • Fuel usage – 4.4l/100km I took the test car on my usual high country loop from Waddington through the back roads to Hororata, it cruises the highway quietly and with a sporty feel that encourages quick cornering. Citroen has long been admired for suspension technology and velvetlike ride. The Crossback set-up is just that little bit harder than I was expecting, some of which can be attributed to low profile tyres (225/45 x 18in), but that helps with that sport feel at the steering. When it comes to being placed quickly into a corner, there is sharp turnin and unyielding grip, while sport specification Michelin Pilot rubber provides positive information back to the steering wheel. Body balance over the suspension is also well controlled, the suspension and chassis dynamics make for a purposeful drive. I also took the test car on an across town trip from my home in the south to North Beach to pick up a Trade Me item I had purchased, and it dealt to the worst of the bumps and ruts with dignity and control, the occupants far from unsettled. Drive is channelled through a traditional sixspeed automatic gearbox, and it works fluidly in conjunction with the engine’s power output and management protocols. While this may seem a little ordinary in comparison to the other standout engineering features, there are plenty of other features on offer. The Crossback comes with a substantial amount of fitment for its $54,990 price tag, standard items include satellite navigation, idle stop start, dual-zone climate control, cruise control with speed limiter, comprehensive infotainment centre, heated front seats, and a heap of safety gear which keeps the car out of trouble in the first instance. Everything about the DS4 Crossback is just a little bit unusual, the interior design is extremely practical and functional, but it is different in its own special way. Add into the equation the bold, sweeping exterior style, the result is a car that stands out with its individuality. That being the case, the DS4 Crossback makes a real statement on the road; it’s just as well, then, that it has the goods to go with the looks. PLUSH: The Crossback has a high level of fitment. 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SELWYN TIMES Tuesday January 31 2017 31 CONTINUING EDUCATION Papanui High School Term 1 2017 night classes Risingholme Make joining a night class one of your New Year resolutions and begin 2017 by taking some time for yourself and joining one of the wide range of night classes that are on offer at Papanui High School. The start of a new year is the ideal opportunity to get inspired to get out and learn something new and meet some new people? Classes for Term 1 begin from Monday 13 February and the options are extensive from Art to Yoga and everything in between we are sure regardless of your age or interest you will find something to tempt you. Classes at Papanui High School are held Introduction to Beauty - a course specializing in Nails. in a warm, friendly relaxed environment and our tutors are supportive and well qualified in their chosen fields. We have many new courses on offer for the first time in Term 1, Mindfulness, Creative Writing, Introduction to Beauty (a course specializing in Nails), Cake Design and Cooking for Weight Loss (showing you how to eat more and weigh less). For further information and enrolment in any of our courses please visit our website www.papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 3520701. Cake Design and Cooking for Weight Loss - showing you how to eat more and weigh less. We have many new courses on offer for the first time in Term 1. Adult and Community Education at Risingholme Community Centre Community Centre wishes everyone a Happy New Year and the opportunity to begin or continue on the journey of being and Adult Learner. Risingholme Community Centre continues to offer a wide range of exciting Learning opportunities across the city. We start the term on Monday 13th February so why not enrol in one of our exciting classes – www. risingholme.org.nz Risingholme’s strong focus on language development continues with a wide range of language courses at a variety of levels – ESOL, Sign Language, Te Reo Maori, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish. Risingholme’s traditional base of art and craft courses continues to flourish with a full range available at a number of venues. They include fabrics, woodwork skills, cake decorating, health & fitness and well-being, computing, guitar and photography, cooking as well as many others. We also have some new and exciting classes planned such as Zen tangle, Creative Writing for Young Adults, Drawing and Sketching, Work and Living Skills. If you can’t find what you are looking for – “Tell us what you would like to learn” For more information on classes at Risingholme, Riccarton High School, Christchurch Girls High School, Shirley Boys High School, Hillmorton High School and Hornby High School, contact Risingholme Community Centre at 332 7359 or email info@risingholme.org.nz The full programme for Term 1 is on our website at http://www.risingholme.org.nz Adult and Community Education Term 1, 2017 Come learn with us Risingholme Community Centre offers a wide range of short courses each term at a range of venues. Risingholme Community Centre Alterations & upcycling (sewing), Art (Basic Painting, Creative Art, Mixed Media, Watercolour, Painting with Acrylics), Breathworks Mindfulness for Health, Belly dance for Exercise, Cake Decorating, Drawing & Sketching, Dyeing of Natural Fibres, Embroidery, ESOL, Fabric & Craft Skills, Guitar, Hand Quilting, Italian Language, Knitting, NZ Sign Language, Patchwork & Quilting, Pilates Beginners, Pottery, Sewing Skills, Using your Overlocker, Weaving, Weekend Sewing classes, Yoga, Wood Sculpture, Woodwork, Woodwork for Women, Work & Living Skills. Christchurch Girls’ High School Dressmaking, Embroidery, Preserving Fruit & Vegetables, Skincare & Make up, Screen Printing, South East Asian Cooking, Te Reo Maori, Watercolour Painting. Hornby High School Pattern Making, Sewing Skills, Thai Cooking. Riccarton High School Arduino –introduction to coding and electronics, Basic Photography, Calligraphy, Customer Service, Creative Art, Chinese Cooking, Computing (Excel & Word), Embroidery, ESOL IELTS, ESOL Business English, First Aid, Gnocchi, Advanced Indian Cooking, Italian Cooking, Italian Language, Learn to Touch Type, Mediterranean Cooking, NZ Sign Language (a range of levels), Russian Language, Sewing Skills, Spanish Language, Te Reo Maori, Woodwork, Writing For Children & Young Adults, Yoga, Zen Tangle. Shirley Boys’ High School Arduino –introduction to coding and electronics, Art (Painting with Acrylics), Computing Basics, Designing Your Garden; German Language, NZ Sign Language, Photoshop, Pilates, Reiki Level 2, Spanish Language, Te Reo Maori, Thai Cooking, Website Design, Woodwork, Yoga (range of classes). Full details available on www.risingholme.org.nz Risingholme office at 99 Hawford Road Phone 332 7359 | Email info@risingholme.org.nz www.risingholme.org.nz
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