Thinking of buying a used Citroen C4 Cactus?
The style of the car
The Citroen C4 Cactus is a practical family crossover with a few unique characteristics, like the Airbumps on the doors to protect them from scratches. It stands out from rivals with its narrow lights and small grille as well as contrasting colours.
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How it drives
Responsive engines help make the C4 Cactus a good car to drive. The suspension provides a comfortable ride on short and long distances. It’s small enough to make city driving easy, where the light steering comes in useful and it’s simple to manoeuvre and park. It will tow a small trailer with ease.
The interior
The five-door C4 Cactus has a uniquely designed and practical interior. It’s available in a range of different trim colours to match the exterior colour choices. It’s spacious with lots of great design touches, like the sofa style front seats on automatic models and the leather straps on the glovebox. There’s room for five to sit comfortably and the boot will cope with all of your day-to-day needs as it can hold three medium size suitcases or a pushchair. All models are well equipped with a modern touchscreen infotainment system. Feel models add Bluetooth and air con, while Flair includes parking sensors and navigation. There are also a number of special edition trims.
Running costs and reliability
The C4 Cactus is competitively priced, especially when you consider the list of equipment most models have. All the engines provide good fuel economy and other running costs, like insurance and road tax are lower than some rivals. Maintenance costs are good with Citroen providing fixed price servicing. Reliability is very good and Euro NCAP gave it four stars for safety. It has Isofix child seat points and electronic safety systems.
How it compares with similar cars
The C4 Cactus is larger and looks more eye-catching than the Citroen C3. It’s more spacious and comfortable on bumpy roads than crossover competitors, like the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur. Its good looks and value for money have contributed to a number of awards, including Word Car Design of the Year and Small SUV of the Year from Auto Express magazine.
