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The C4 Cactus has what Citroen describes as a “mid-life product development” and focuses on improved comfort. Let’s see if the suspension and the softer seats are sufficient to avoid a crisis in the middle of life …
What is that?
The original C4 Cactus 2014 was a five -door assembly line from SUV, which many British buyers addressed, mainly because of its individual and rather quirky design features. This included Airbump’s “Love or hate them” along every flank, floating roof rails and a contrasting black finish both at the front and back.
The new model has lost the roof hall and the airbumps are now running along the doors and are a shadow of their former self. The frontal appearance was tidied up and at the back after he lost the contrasting black finish. Now has 3D -LED effect lights. The cactus now looks no different like other conventional fifth -door flowbackbacks, which, although its appearance is mature, has lost this eccentricity that lifts it off from the crowd.
It is available with a selection of three petrol and a diesel engine. The petrol engines exist all 1.2-liter three-cylinder units and range from the 82-hp version of 82 hp and the non-turbocharged version via a 110-hp-turbo version and the turbo unit of range-top-top turbo. The 1.6-liter diesel offer is a four-cylinder turbo with 100 hp.
A five-speed manual transmission is standard for all models with the exception of the 130 PSt petrol version, which receives a six-speed box. An EAT6 automatic box is only available with the 110 -hp petrol unit.
These are two main levels of trim – feeling and flair. The standard features for the basic feeling models include 16-inch alloy wheels, black door levels, front and 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Mirror Link, rear parking sensors, cruise control and LED running light.
The flair models add 17-inch alloys, electrical folding door mirrors, TomTom Sat-NAV, a panoramic glass roof, the camera, the camera, active safety brake, lane warning and a coffee pause warning “sounds more useful if They are more at work than commuting – it actually tells them whether they are 2 hours at 40 miles per hour or more have driven.
The headlines of this 2018 model are two functions that promise more comfort in the tradition of older Citroens. The French brand built its call on a “Magic Carpet” track.
First, you have developed the progressive hydraulic pillow – an innovation that adds hydraulic pillows to smoothly control the compression and depression of the suspension.
Second, advanced comfort seats in the heart of the seat and structured foam near the surface use a high density foam.
The prices range from 17,265 GBP PureTech 82 Petrol -Fedition model, which is the case without the hydraulic suspension up to 21,165 GBP for the PureTech 110 -zin -Flair model.
First impressions
The new car looks intelligent from the outside, albeit a little more conventional. It may be grown up, but it will soon fit into general commuter traffic. This may correspond to conservative buyers, but it will be a disappointment for many who have been attracted to the individuality of the original model.
Fortunately, the interior retains the funky elements that have made the design characteristic. The top glove box is connected by ‘floating’ dashboard displays. The central 7.0-inch multifunction screen is easy to use and the driver’s screen is also clear.
The new front seats are certainly soft and comfortable, but they don’t keep them very well. Perhaps this is because this car is best on the highway, but more soon.
Heck passengers don’t get a brilliant deal. The legroom is easily restricted by the new front seats and the headroom is affected by the glass roof when installed. Citroen has also been with the rear hinge opening windows that beat the cost cut and the use of hard plastics on the doors.
The boot is useful 358 liters of volume and can be increased to 1,170 liters, with the seats folded, which is average for the class.
How does it drive?
On a deliberately rough and pot melted, the Citroen showed the effectiveness of the clever new suspension, which recorded all the challenges without difficulty. The trip is excellent. There are some slim in the curve that will not address the sharp driver, but that is not the task of this car. The overlay steering and the Long Throw transmission will also frustrate enthusiastic drivers.
In contrast, the three-cylinder petrol engines feel very lively and hide their lack of capacity with liveliness that promotes the use of the entire speed range. It is therefore strange that Citroen has left out to include a speed drain.
With an alleged combined fuel consumption of 60 to 65 MPG, which is probably a real 45-50 MPG, the other advantage of the three-cylinder engines with little capacity is visible. Great fuel consumption.
This is a car that is very easy to drive and urban trips can be completed painlessly. However, it is at its best on Long Carway or A-Road trips. The comfortable seats and the excellent smooth journey combine to make a long excursion completely bearable. Wind noise also seems to be well steamed.
Verdict
The latest C4 Cactus has definitely grew up and feels more comfortable. However, Citroen risks to lose the customer base (probably younger), which felt attracted to the “outside of the ordinary” elements of the original design. Perhaps you hope that this purchase audience will be directed to your somewhat smaller and still Funky C3 aircraft aircraft …
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