CITROEN has revealed first official pictures of the stunning new C4, ahead of its world debut at this year's Paris Motor Show (September 23 - October 10). The new Citroen C4 will be presented in two striking and distinctively different bodystyles and will introduce several major innovations, class-leading aerodynamics as well as numerous significant comfort and convenience features.

The eye-catching C4 Coupe displays sharp, dynamic lines, whilst the C4 Hatchback is more curvy and rounded. In both cases, the sweeping contours make for outstanding aerodynamics and a drag coefficient of just 0.28 will help keep fuel consumption and CO2 emissions right down.

Among the numerous innovations that the new C4 will bring to the class is a mult-functional fixed centred controls steering wheel which offers easy access to the centrally-mounted controls. In addition, its unique design will enhance safety by allowing the housing of a specially designed airbag that offers greater protection to the driver.

The new Citroen C4 will also boast other advanced safety features such as an involuntary lane-departure warning system, designed to help prevent drivers from losing concentration or falling asleep at the wheel, as well as moving, dual function, directional Xenon headlamps, which provide improved lighting when cornering.

Other equipment normally reserved for more expensive cars includes a speed limiter and low tyre pressure warning system. On top of this, the new C4 is also set to be the only car in the class to offer laminated glass side windows, which will not only provide maximum protection against break-ins but also enhance the acoustic comfort inside the cabin.