More about the Citroen C4
The Citroen C4 Hatchback has a number of new and improved driving assistance systems, some of which include trailer stability control which works with the ESP system and if it senses the trailer or caravan begins to sway the vehicle braking system kicks in to maintain stability. The C4 also boasts Hill Start Assist, giving the driver peace of mind when setting off on an incline and blind spot monitoring, which can be especially useful if your view is limited slightly when towing.
What's my Towing Capacity?
The Citroen C4 Hatchback has a towing capacity of between 1,000kg and 1,200kg. This is a reasonable towing capacity and would enable you to tow anything from a towbar-mounted cycle carrier to a small trailer or lightweight caravan. The towing capacity could alter depending upon the model of Citroen C4 so it would always be recommended to check the VIN plate on your vehicle, which is usually found in one of the door pillars, as this will give you the accurate maximum towing weight for your vehicle.
Which Towbar is best for my Citroen C4?
We have three styles of towbar available for fitment to the Citroen C4 Hatchback, these include the Detachable Swan Neck, Fixed Swan Neck and Fixed Flange towbars, all of these are perfect for towing in general but each with their own benefits.
The Detachable Swan Neck Towbar is the only detachable style of towbar we offer and is perfect if your vehicle has parking sensors as this will eliminate any risk of the towbar neck interfering with your sensors when not towing. The towbar neck itself detaches easily and the electrical plate folds up underneath the bumper, leaving nothing in sight to be detected by the parking sensors. The swan neck style of towbar is also readily compatible with ALKO stabilisers, meaning no ALKO towbar would be required.
The Fixed Swan Neck is the same in style as the Detachable and is also compatible with ALKO stabilisers without the need for any additional towballs. However, the Fixed Swan Neck cannot be removed once fitted and will remain permanently on the vehicle, therefore there is a chance this may be picked up by parking sensors, should your vehicle have any. The design of the swan neck is slimmer and sleeker than that of the Fixed Flange but with the Fixed Swan Neck being non-removable, we cannot guarantee that it will not interfere with sensors.
The final type of towbar available for the Citroen C4 Hatchback is the Fixed Flange which is also permanently fixed to the vehicle and cannot be removed when not towing. The fixed flange, however, is the cheapest option of towbar and is still compatible with many different towing options, including all bolt-on accessories, meaning you can tow your trailer or caravan at the same time as having your bolt-on cycle carrier attached. The Fixed Flange is not ALKO compatible, and you will require an ALKO towball if your caravan has an ALKO stabiliser.
Will it need a bumper cut?
When fitting a towbar to the Citroen C4 Hatchback the bumper will be removed for the duration of fitment and a small bumper cut is required to ensure there is enough clearance for the towbar neck itself, however, this should not be visible as the cut will be on the undertray of the vehicle.
