There was a time when many new family cars were saloons, with dominant models such as the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Vectra proving popular with buyers. But habits have evolved, and outside of the premium segment, the average saloon market has been pretty much decimated.

But there’s a chance they might be making a comeback, albeit in a slightly different form. That’s what Citroen is hoping for anyway with the arrival of its SUV-inspired e-C4 X – a name that looks like the start of a randomly generated password. Let’s find out what it’s like…

Citroen’s latest C4 arrived in 2021, bringing a smart new design and new SUV-style bodykit to this family hatchback, as well as an important electric model.

Read the full test-drive at timesmotors.com