⚠️ WARNING - Don't Buy a Citroën eC4 Until You Watch This 👀

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  • Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024

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  • @RePlayBoy101
    @RePlayBoy101 2 года назад +20

    if these are the only issues then this car is a pretty good car

    • @CarSubscriber
      @CarSubscriber  2 года назад +2

      It is, I really liked it actually.

  • @karlpowell9235
    @karlpowell9235 2 года назад +7

    I have a 2022 shine plus fully loaded! the car is amazing! The ride is the best on any car i have driven! you can buy an adaptor for wire free for the car play system! Not had the seat belt thing come on! The HUD is great shows everything nice and clear does not get in my way what so ever...

    • @CarSubscriber
      @CarSubscriber  2 года назад +1

      Glad you like it Karl and thanks for the tip about the wireless play 🙌

  • @TheAllMightyGodofCod
    @TheAllMightyGodofCod 2 года назад +36

    That's not a coffe cup holder. That is a bottle holder.

    • @royread2491
      @royread2491 7 месяцев назад +1

      Shouldn't be drinking hot coffee while driving anyway!!

    • @TheAllMightyGodofCod
      @TheAllMightyGodofCod 7 месяцев назад

      @@royread2491 sorry, but who said anything about drinking while driving, let alone coffee, let alone hot coffee?

  • @Kevro3108
    @Kevro3108 8 месяцев назад +4

    It DOES support wireless car play and Android auto. Your info is (or perhaps was) incorrect. You just have to make sure you enable 5ghz WiFi on the car and away you go.

  • @CreRay
    @CreRay Год назад +8

    This is a good news video! The fact that it's considered worthwhile making a video about these "glaring faults" can only mean one thing: that it's otherwise a very good car..... most other EV's in this price category have, or have had, some real problems! It seems that a lot of cars these days are introduced too early, but the demand is so high and competition still so low, manufacturers get away with it.
    Get a "coffee cup insert" for the bottle holder, and a Wifi dongle for the wireless phone connection, treat the rear window with "Rain-X" (great product anyway!).... and just enjoy the car.

  • @tom53332
    @tom53332 Год назад +4

    I don't think a 'warning' is warranted for any of these minor complaints

  • @estevesoku
    @estevesoku 2 года назад +13

    I got the 1.2 petrol and seriously non of these are issues. I drove with heavy rain and the back window isn't an issue. The spoiler actually blocks the car lights from behind so it's a plus. The cup holder is for water and not coffee - I don't think it is safe to drive with hot coffee! The cables are weird as I was trying to connect android auto with USB (right side) and only noticed a few days later that it has to be on the left side for data transfer.!.this is the only thing that is weird for me.

  • @yuwaipun
    @yuwaipun 2 года назад +9

    small cup holder could let you hate this EV car , so how much price for a cup holder ? people who need a best ev car or best of cup holder?

    • @CarSubscriber
      @CarSubscriber  2 года назад +1

      Hey, the car is good, the cup holder is just a stupid annoyance for me and many others.

  • @torparnorpan8362
    @torparnorpan8362 Год назад +8

    My ec4 uses wireless AndroidAuto . .works mostly perfectly 👍
    And i can put a grocerybag in the seats without sensor tripping I have actually never had the sensor go off without a person in the seat

    • @ManueleRosarioPennisi
      @ManueleRosarioPennisi 5 месяцев назад

      Hello, hope is fine asking after one year 😂 how you managed to do that?

    • @torparnorpan8362
      @torparnorpan8362 5 месяцев назад

      @@ManueleRosarioPennisi dont know if you mean AA or the seats... But theAA is wireless on the basemodel without satnav. Different software.
      Seats I have no idea , just know that its never been an issue 🤣

    • @ManueleRosarioPennisi
      @ManueleRosarioPennisi 5 месяцев назад

      @@torparnorpan8362 Hi, sorry I meant for the wireless AA auto. I tried to fiddle with my car wifi settings, but there is no option for 5ghz wifi, so doesn't looks like I can do wireless android auto?

    • @torparnorpan8362
      @torparnorpan8362 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@ManueleRosarioPennisi you need to chek what software is in your car. If its a AIO or NAC.
      The AIO versions can use AA wireless

    • @ManueleRosarioPennisi
      @ManueleRosarioPennisi 5 месяцев назад

      @@torparnorpan8362 where could I check that?

  • @simonmunt9314
    @simonmunt9314 Год назад +4

    Who takes coffee for a drive ? Seat belt sensor not an issue put all kinds of stuff on the seats no problem. Heads up display fine. Tend to get water droplets below the rear spoiler personally I always drive on door mirrors and reversing camera it's easier anyway. Had the car for 18 months and it's great, only annoying thing is the app and the speed limiter can be hormonal.

    • @CarSubscriber
      @CarSubscriber  Год назад +2

      Who takes coffee for a drive? This is why there are "Drive thru" Costas and Starbucks :-) Overall it is a great car, personally i just wish it was a little faster.

  • @neilshayler3119
    @neilshayler3119 Год назад +3

    Test drove the Nissan Leaf, MG EV4 and the EC4 and it way by far the most comfortable simple to use not the quickest but I'm not fussed about getting to 60mph in 2.5 seconds its a decent size and will do everything I need it to do. Will probably order when lease is up at the end of July

    • @CreRay
      @CreRay Год назад

      Try covering longer distances with a Leaf.... can't really compare the e-C4 with the older generations anymore.

  • @pathfinderphantom2679
    @pathfinderphantom2679 8 месяцев назад +3

    I have one of these and do not find anything mentioned applicable to my particular car

  • @sirgongalong
    @sirgongalong Год назад +3

    A bit late I know but just to say that Apple CarPlay wireless doesn’t use bluetooth but WiFi to connect. Would be a bit more expensive than Bluetooth but I agree unforgivable that new cars don’t offer this…

  • @Nas_Allie
    @Nas_Allie Месяц назад +1

    I have an e-c4, cannot say the drink holders been a problem for me & I put shopping on the back & the seat belt alarm doesn’t go off.
    It also works with CarPlay with Bluetooth

  • @rc666
    @rc666 2 года назад +17

    Drink your coffee at home, better for the climate and your health.

    • @CarSubscriber
      @CarSubscriber  2 года назад

      An interesting perspective, thanks 🙂

    • @nakke3
      @nakke3 Год назад

      Or don't get hooked in the first place. Never tasted coffee and I survived. Just don't get the point of having rutines that eat your money, health or time but are more of a maintenance than real source of happiness. Never also smoked, red a newspaper or used an apple product. I also watch DVD:s instead of Netflix. Keep it simple (things were better before) and don't spoil yourself to the point where attaching a wire makes you annoyed..

    • @BR-fx8uy
      @BR-fx8uy Месяц назад

      Why better for the climate?coffee at home?😂😂😂😂i imagine your sad holidays drinking your coffee inside and not outside.

  • @andreas.lizzio7726
    @andreas.lizzio7726 7 месяцев назад +2

    Coffee cup...the main issue is the coffee cup holder

  • @NikolaEON
    @NikolaEON Год назад +11

    While driving, drive, and don't drink coffee. Use that space for other stuff :)

    • @CarSubscriber
      @CarSubscriber  Год назад +1

      There is a reason we have "Drive Thru" Starbucks and Costas 👍

    • @nakke3
      @nakke3 Год назад +1

      Energy drinks anyway come in different sizes of cans and taste better 😊

  • @ezibricks2424
    @ezibricks2424 2 года назад +3

    I got EC4 I bung crap loads of stuff on the seats it's not gone off yet. To be fair with Android auto the top of the dogs is the only one with wireless charging so having the usb is a god send to charge.

    • @CarSubscriber
      @CarSubscriber  2 года назад

      Good points mate, thanks for your comment 🙌

  • @ancientspark76
    @ancientspark76 7 месяцев назад +3

    I give up from buying, now.

  • @HR2635
    @HR2635 4 месяца назад +2

    you can buy a 50£ USB to bluetooth for apple carplay and android auto. Problem solved

  • @alferro3149
    @alferro3149 8 месяцев назад +3

    1 year, of e-c4 now. Fantastic car, comfortable as nothing else I've ever tried! This video is a useless rant. The car is very practical and the interior is MUCH better than the Koreans.

    • @MARKO4BG
      @MARKO4BG Месяц назад

      Hi, how are you satisfied with e primacy 195 69 18, are they good

  • @stuart.deborahjonesjones6681
    @stuart.deborahjonesjones6681 2 года назад +5

    Had an ec4 for a year and none of your niggles have bothered me in any way I find it a superb car

  • @rayjennings3637
    @rayjennings3637 2 года назад +2

    You don't expect the French to produce two types of centre console to accommodate full size coffee mugs. They can't even get round the problem of moving the fuse box across for RHD cars! The wireless charging pad applies to the minority of phones.

  • @hubertbrunner2915
    @hubertbrunner2915 Год назад +2

    Hi there, Agree with you on the HUD. My wife doesn not like it either. We drive without in the meantime. And sorry it´s not a cup holder but for bottles. My phone does not have wireless charging so I need to cable connect it anyhow. Might as well be the charging port so that the other port is available for the passenger. Spoiler ist disturbing but you get used to it. The app My Citroen is a night mare and French should not ever design apps. Leave that to the Americans or Indians. The Citroen server for the updates is 80s standard in terms of speed. BUT - The smoothness of the ride is far superior to other cars in that range, And that´s the reason we bought it for. Very happy and love at second sight.

    • @CarSubscriber
      @CarSubscriber  Год назад

      Agreed Hubert and overall it's a great car. If it was faster with a slightly firmer suspension it would be excellent.

  • @MsLiveLaughLoveUK
    @MsLiveLaughLoveUK Год назад +2

    I ordered this car in July 2022, its now April 2023 and still hasn't arrived in the UK ! Be careful when ordering any vehicle from Stellantis / Citroën

    • @MsLiveLaughLoveUK
      @MsLiveLaughLoveUK Год назад +1

      The car finally arrived in May 2023 😐

    • @laurentrebern9190
      @laurentrebern9190 Год назад

      Soyez heureux dans cette douce voiture , elle se fait attendre pour mieux se faire apprécier ! 😉

    • @MsLiveLaughLoveUK
      @MsLiveLaughLoveUK Год назад +1

      @@laurentrebern9190 I'm very appreciative.... it could have been one year or no car at all

  • @Payteer
    @Payteer 5 месяцев назад +1

    Citroen doesn't sell millions of cars in the UK, just around 18,000 per year.

  • @stephenbrown9400
    @stephenbrown9400 2 года назад +2

    Show me the perfect vehicle without a single fault/niggle.
    HUD is ok, if the driver doesn't stare at the bonnet end.
    Are there many cars with AA/ACP Bluetooth?
    Reusable cups not shop single use is the way.

    • @CarSubscriber
      @CarSubscriber  2 года назад +1

      Every car has niggles you're right and the C$ is a great car.

  • @wokeupandsmellthecoffee214
    @wokeupandsmellthecoffee214 Год назад +1

    Not the best review on the e-c4, the coffee cup holders as you think they are called are actually for small bottles of water. Anyone who puts a costa coffee type cup of coffee in those holders are asking for trouble, imagine if it slipped or you dropped the hot contents would seep into the electrics underneath so a bad idea. The HUD is more like a gimmick for this car so you cant compare it to a BMW M6 costing 3 times the price. I am looking at buying a 6 month old ec4 for around £21k which is a bargain.

  • @Dreadpirateflappy
    @Dreadpirateflappy Год назад +2

    Citroen have never been able to do cup holders well. (is it that hard?) my Citroen DS5 had zero cupholders at all...

  • @lukasbrauer4887
    @lukasbrauer4887 Год назад +1

    No rear wiper? Really? I live in a country with lots of snow and rain, dust - am I not supposed to see anything? What good is all the high tech without a basic safety feature like a wiper? Will they next time omit the front wipers too? To make it even more "futuristic"? Otherwise, it would have been a great car.

  • @paulpeter6436
    @paulpeter6436 2 года назад +8

    Picking up my E C4 tomorrow afternoon - can't wait.

    • @CarSubscriber
      @CarSubscriber  2 года назад +1

      It's a good car and I think you will enjoy it 👍

    • @prevailwithme
      @prevailwithme 2 года назад +1

      picking up ours in a month, can't wait either.

    • @TheAllMightyGodofCod
      @TheAllMightyGodofCod 2 года назад +1

      Do you have any data on motorway performance cruising at 120km/h?

    • @CarSubscriber
      @CarSubscriber  2 года назад +1

      @@TheAllMightyGodofCod No sorry

    • @TheAllMightyGodofCod
      @TheAllMightyGodofCod 2 года назад

      @@CarSubscriber that would be very useful for me and a lot of people.
      We all already know how these cars perform on short trips, long trips on normal roads and in the city but there is little motorway performance data

  • @CristianSirb
    @CristianSirb 3 месяца назад +1

    Scandalous that you must hold the coffee. :)

  • @decimal1815
    @decimal1815 9 месяцев назад

    1. buy a reusable cup that fits; get a coffee discount at the same time..
    2. fasten the seatbelts ..
    3. USB cable is more reliable than bluetooth, so not bothered about that
    4. I agree with that one - all cars need a wiper!
    5. fair enough - would have thought that brain would subconsciously filter out the image while driving most of the time?

  • @oldmotivegame1253
    @oldmotivegame1253 4 месяца назад

    I still don’t recommend buying this car, simply because birds can shit on it, it’s a complete disappointment and it doesn’t let me sleep, and the complete disappointment is that it needs to be refueled, it’s so inconvenient and takes up my time, it’s so sensitive to gas stations that I just want to throw it away it in the trash.Also, the foot mats don't clean themselves, it's so annoying I have to do it myself every time. This is such stress that the hair on my legs could turn grey.

  • @HologramJones
    @HologramJones 2 года назад +3

    I hear non problems

  • @axelkjeldsen6197
    @axelkjeldsen6197 Год назад +1

    Well, agere on the non-wireless android auto wiew. Dont see Any problems in the 4 otter points.

    • @CarSubscriber
      @CarSubscriber  Год назад

      Yes, I'm just picking small holes on what is essentially a very good car overall.

  • @matthewchilds1862
    @matthewchilds1862 7 месяцев назад +4

    Ha, I worked on the development of this car , this guy has absolutely no idea what he is going on about , it’s like a parody of a parody. Made me laugh a lot though so thank you

    • @bastiaanzeeman3922
      @bastiaanzeeman3922 2 месяца назад +2

      Congratulations on developing this car. Could you inform us what is incorrect then? Because now you just say he’s jabbering and incorrect and that’s it. Maybe you relieved yourself saying that or something, but you aren’t helping anyone

  • @AdamConnelly15
    @AdamConnelly15 2 года назад +1

    Hi. Thanks for the great videos. I am also on onto. I presently use the Peugeot e 208 but need a bigger car for the family. I want to decide between the Peugeot e 2008 & Citroen e c4. #Request : Can you do a video comparing the two EVs, talking about things like range, size, practicality etc. Thanks

    • @CarSubscriber
      @CarSubscriber  2 года назад

      Thanks for your comment. After having them both for few months I would pick the C4 definitely. You cannot trust the remaining range on the e2008. Remember as you're with Onto you can always just try both anyway!

    • @MsLiveLaughLoveUK
      @MsLiveLaughLoveUK Год назад +1

      Been waiting for six months for this car to be delivered by the manufacturer 🥴

  • @thedirtycasual2167
    @thedirtycasual2167 8 месяцев назад

    The most annoying thing about this car, is the god damn "my Citroen" APP, my days it's useless. It's actually more likely to win the euro jack lottery than getting this mess of a app to work.

  • @freedomisthegoal
    @freedomisthegoal 25 дней назад

    In my c4 the Bluetooth is working and connecting me to every app?

  • @paulpeter6436
    @paulpeter6436 2 года назад +3

    Hi again Jason - I've had the E C4 for 3 days now and I love it but as you said, I do have the seat belt warning coming on when nobody is in the seat. Not sure what to do about it cos I don't want to bring it back and have some tech start pulling wires apart. At the moment I just leave the belts locked into their buckles on all seats but its not really a solution.

    • @CarSubscriber
      @CarSubscriber  2 года назад

      Hi Paul, I do find the light goes off after a while, but it is distracting when it shows up on the dashboard whilst you're driving and usually makes you ask everyone in the car if they have their belt on! Maybe worth a call to Citroen but I doubt they can really do anything.

    • @SkywalkerPaul
      @SkywalkerPaul 2 года назад +2

      Is it so comfortable as they say?

    • @CarSubscriber
      @CarSubscriber  2 года назад

      @@SkywalkerPaul Pretty comfortable but not like a big deal comfortable if you know what I mean.

  • @jwvandegronden
    @jwvandegronden 2 года назад +3

    The HUD is perfectly fine for me. Similar solution I had in my 508, loved it! The biggest gripe would be both the coffee cup holder and the seat belt warning. I have the latter in my current car as well and I have to use the seat belt when I carry my laptop bag with me… that is 3 or 4 kilograms total for bag plus content? That is annoying. But the rest of the car makes up for it, so that leaves the cup holder. Most frustrating is the counterproductive aspect of it, for me. The fact it was utterly preventable… Why the H311 wasn’t this part of the testing cycle?! Amazing. So now we are all printing add ons to compensate for the lack of testing by Citroen. And even though it is a small thing, the reoccurrence makes it a big thing. Other than that I love that car; from a distance, haven’t driven it yet. But quirky always trumps anything else for me, and it is a quirky design, especially with the red leather interior, it kicks ass.
    From a technology perspective does it realise its promised range? What’s your experience over a longer period? Cheers

    • @CarSubscriber
      @CarSubscriber  2 года назад +1

      Hi Jan - Thanks for your great feedback an opinions on the car. I have found the range to be very accurate which is good, especially compared to the Peugeot e2008!

    • @michaelhead2655
      @michaelhead2655 Год назад

      @@CarSubscriber This the first vehicle I have had with a head up display, and I have had quite a few, it is great, it shows speed and directions and turns when using sat nav. So as a consequence I think its a great innovation for Citroen. Although its stable mate Peugeot have had it on several models.

  • @craigroberts3732
    @craigroberts3732 4 месяца назад

    Didn’t mention the tiny battery and pathetic range along with no self closing rear door

  • @giuppe
    @giuppe 9 месяцев назад +1

    Non è un portabicchieri è un porta bottiglie

  • @stoner27th
    @stoner27th Год назад +1

    in my country this car is sold for an equivalent of 62k pounds. crazy. the interior looks cheap.

  • @Muushondje
    @Muushondje Год назад +2

    You look like an automotive Oscar the grouch from Sesamestreet.

  • @paulpeter6436
    @paulpeter6436 2 года назад +1

    Hi Jason - Most annoying thing on the E C4 - the voice on the Tom Tom nav. It sounds like Joanna Lumley trying to be seductive. Android auto has a sharp clear voice & it's great but I was hoping to use the car's system. Any ideas how to change the voice? I've tried looking on the system but can't find any options. Cheers.

    • @CarSubscriber
      @CarSubscriber  2 года назад

      I'm not sure but will take a look when I next jump in the car 👍

  • @stuartcollett1753
    @stuartcollett1753 9 месяцев назад +1

    Holds a can of Stella ok

  • @grahamrock3942
    @grahamrock3942 7 месяцев назад

    Can't really comment..,but I will this time..."GET A LIFE", all, (and I do mean 'ALL'), your views are totally unfounded. This Vehicle at this "price point" is truly exemplary...the Comfort is literally Second to None. STAY SAFE...G.A.R.

  • @stphnwheeler
    @stphnwheeler 10 месяцев назад

    Great review. I had a lovely, quirky C4 Coupe (which had a rear window wiper but a useless cup/bottle holder, and my previous Citroen had a shallow indent in the glove box cover which served as a temporary cup holder... ) but the eC4 only made it to number 6 in my list of possible replacements). I purchased an EV from the VG in the end. The car is great, and this video confirmed that my decision not to purchase an eC4 was a good one. 🙂

  • @johngarethjenkins
    @johngarethjenkins 8 месяцев назад +1

    I cant understand why people obsess about having drinks holders in a car. I never bring a drink into a car in the same way that I would not bring food to eat. I stop at services or eat at home !

  • @Hustwick
    @Hustwick 9 дней назад

    I love being able to see the dislike numbers too

  • @BR-fx8uy
    @BR-fx8uy Месяц назад

    I m French and i like Big cup of coffee😂

  • @jeroenspacey2358
    @jeroenspacey2358 2 года назад +1

    Hey yeah the cups i hear that alot but i have a3d printer so i will fill them up with something i will draw up and print... i believe i see the hyper black seats is it not? can you show me what the massage button does is it just one part is it knocking on the back or just a air pump or something? thanks

    • @CarSubscriber
      @CarSubscriber  2 года назад

      Very cool idea. I thought the shine plus did have massage seats but I can't find a button that would activate it.

    • @jeroenspacey2358
      @jeroenspacey2358 2 года назад +2

      @@CarSubscriber if you have all leather seats and if you have electric adjustable seats then you have it if not then i did not see the seats good enough

  • @brixmis7
    @brixmis7 2 года назад +2

    Do you drive about with a cup of coffee?

  • @marklola12
    @marklola12 11 месяцев назад

    Hows the app and does pre cooling and pre heating work from app ok

  • @SRG-Learn-Makers
    @SRG-Learn-Makers Месяц назад

    weak arguments, i was expecting a report on battery performance or unusual breakdowns

  • @devroombagchus7460
    @devroombagchus7460 2 года назад +2

    Thanks! I”ll never make a test drive without a Starbuck’s coffee. Which size?

    • @CarSubscriber
      @CarSubscriber  2 года назад

      Medium cup 👍

    • @aldish25
      @aldish25 2 года назад +1

      Starbuck's doesn't make coffee, its dark dring, normal black tea is stronger 🤣🤣🤣

  • @fonziebulldog5786
    @fonziebulldog5786 2 года назад +1

    Nice car. 👍

  • @105Marius
    @105Marius Год назад

    What about the lag in the throttle response? That is a way bigger downside. Anyone know about a workaround?/update to sort that?

    • @CarSubscriber
      @CarSubscriber  Год назад +1

      Yes it's a little slow off the block but overall a good car. Maybe they will update it later.

  • @jameskostopoulos3779
    @jameskostopoulos3779 Год назад +1

    Don't buy citroen ec4 cross because its a problem the cup of coffee... And buy Volkswagen golf and t roc with problem machine ahahahahaha

  • @Mart_Driver
    @Mart_Driver 2 месяца назад

    Onto have gone into administration now so thats a shame.

  • @stevegold6
    @stevegold6 9 месяцев назад

    I have had an ec4 for 3 months. So far trouble free motoring. Very comfortable and cheap to run using home charging.
    Prices are dropping, well worth a try.

    • @ErosRavera-p5y
      @ErosRavera-p5y 9 месяцев назад

      Very poor consumption (km/kWh).

  • @petermclelland278
    @petermclelland278 7 месяцев назад

    This is trivia.Switched off.

  • @marklola12
    @marklola12 11 месяцев назад

    Tbh I can't be doing with that cheap shiny black plastic inside

    • @jjb4531
      @jjb4531 10 месяцев назад

      You mean the same plastic that pretty much every car under 80k uses

  • @Mia19836
    @Mia19836 6 месяцев назад

    This is the most stupid video I have watched. This car is brilliant!

  • @SchrodingersPuss
    @SchrodingersPuss 2 года назад +1

    Has the e C4 got VSS, pedestrian warning tone ? I can't find anything online about it. Great vid.

    • @CarSubscriber
      @CarSubscriber  2 года назад

      I'm not sure on that I'm afraid. To be honest I doubt even a dealer could answer that 😄

    • @s1d2f3
      @s1d2f3 Год назад +1

      Yes it got it