Citroen C4 Cactus
Meet the Citroen C4 Cactus – the concept car that came to life.
It’s fair to say that the car you’re looking at on this page is one of the most distinctive cars of the current decade. Introduced in 2014, the Citroen C4 Cactus wowed car buyers with its remarkable concept car styling and innovations. On top of that, it has always been great value for money.
The original Cactus displayed vibrant, expressive design and somewhat divisive ‘Airbumps’. These were hardy air-filled polyurethane cladding along the flanks of the Cactus that stood up to strong hits you might get from car doors in car parks or shopping trolleys. It was inspired by mobile phones and the fact we all buy cases for them, this was the case for your Cactus, but it divided opinion. 2018 saw a major update to the C4 Cactus that reduced the size of the Airbumps and overhauled the overall styling.So, the 2018 Citroen Cactus looks quite different to the original model, an attempt by Citroen to broaden the appeal of this striking SUV while also bringing it more into line with Citroen’s ‘family face’.
Along with the styling update, Citroen has installed a host of new features to the new C4 Cactus, taking the headlines are the ‘Progressive Hydraulic Cushions’. These hydraulic additions to the suspension smoothen the ride out and is the first production car in Europe to feature this technology. It’s all part of Citroen’s plan to become renowned across Europe for being the comfiest mainstream manufacturer – you’ll also find Citroen’s ‘Advanced Comfort Seats’ in the cabin.
Engines come in the form of Citroen’s usual line-up of diesel and petrol engines, with the 2018 Engine of the Year Award-winning 1.2-litre 109bhp 3-cylinder turbo ‘PureTech’ petrol a choice that would satisfy most driver’s needs. An 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system is the centrepiece for the technology, and a host of safety equipment such as autonomous braking, lane keeping assistance, a reversing camera among many other useful additions.
With the roads full of SUVs, the Citroen C4 Cactus is a true character that stands out for all the right reasons and represents terrific value for money.