2016 Citroen C4 Cactus Review | Head-Turning And Practical
Citroen's innovative C4 Cactus small SUV tackles the tough life of cars based in the city. With unorthodox style, lots of interior space in an otherwise compact and easy-to-park car, and even clever protection against life's bumps-and-grinds, the C4 Cactus makes a lot of sense.
Those black side panels are the main talking point of the C4 Cactus. Called Air Bumps, they’re best described as solid plastic versions of bubble-wrap and, along with plastic reinforcement at the front and rear, provide insulation from those everyday knocks (cars doors, shopping trolleys, out-of-control bicycles) you get in busy, built-up areas.
And judging by sales success throughout the world (originally the C4 Cactus wasn’t going to be sold outside Europe), Citroen has hit a sweet spot with compact SUV buyers.
Vehicle Style: Small SUV
Price: $29,990 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 68kW/230Nm 1.6 litre 4cyl turbo diesel | 6sp automatic
Fuel Economy Claimed: 3.6l/100kms | Tested: 4.8l/100kms
OVERVIEW
In many ways Citroen has returned to its innovative roots with the Cactus. The left-of-centre exterior and the loungeroom-like interior are idiosyncratic and no other automotive brand can match Citroen’s history of eccentricity.
There are two models, both equipped to the high-grade Exclusive level. TMR tested the range-topping turbo-diesel which is priced at $29,990 (plus on-road charges) or you can opt for the three-cylinder turbo-petrol version for $26,990 (plus on-road charges).