Is the cactus a good car?

Is the cactus a good car?

The C4 Cactus is a great left-field choice, combining a stand-out design with good levels of comfort and efficiency. The Citroen C4 Cactus represents a return to the past for the French manufacturer, offering unusual quirks that give it real appeal amongst its more run of the mill opposition.

How reliable is a Citroen Cactus?

The pre-facelift C4 Cactus proved to be one of the more reliable cars in its class, although Citroën as a brand featured near the bottom of our latest reliability survey. A three-year/60,000-mile warranty is standard and extended warranties are available at an extra cost.

Is Citroen Cactus comfortable?

The Citroen C4 Cactus is certainly easy and comfy around town, helped by the soft suspension and light steering, but the blindspots – particularly through the small rear window – might be an issue. Out of town, you’ll notice a fair amount of body roll, and there are times you feel as if you’re about to topple over.

Is a Citroen Cactus an SUV?

The C4 Cactus is considered a compact SUV, although it is based on the PSA PF1 platform that underpins the smaller Citroën C3 and DS3….

Citroën C4 Cactus
Class	Subcompact crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	PSA PF1 platform

Is C4 Cactus bigger than C3?

The C3 is a smaller “number” than the C4, but it’s a slightly bigger and significantly heavier (+153kg) hatchback that sits on a marginally longer wheelbase (+9mm). The C4 Cactus uses the platform of the C3/DS3 instead of the one underpinning the C4/DS4 and is unrelated to the C4 Picasso/SpaceTourer.

Why is Citroen called Cactus?

Citroen gave it the name Cactus because a cactus does not need much water, like this car doesn’t need much fuel. Citroen also says the AirBumps on the side protect it, just like thorns protect a cactus. This isn’t the first out-of-the-ordinary name Citroën has bestowed on a car model.

Is Citroen C4 safe?

The industry body scored the C4 at 57 per cent for pedestrian protection and 63 per cent for its safety assist functions – raising an issue with aspects of the car’s automatic emergency braking system. It should be noted that these tests are more rigorous than ever and, overall, the C4 remains a safe car.

What is the road tax for a Citroen Cactus?

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	Annual Road Tax	CO2 Emissions (g/km)
1.6 BlueHDi Touch 5d	£0.00	87-90 (Band A)
1.2 PureTech (82bhp) Touch 5d	£20.00	105 (Band B)
1.2 PureTech Touch 5d (31 Mar 2017 – 30 Sep 2017)	£155.00	105 (Band F)
1.2 PureTech Touch 5d (1 Oct 2014 – 31 Mar 2017)	£20.00	105 (Band B)

Which is better Citroen C3 or C4?

Citroen C4 Cactus (right) is quicker and more fuel-efficient, while the C3 Aircross is cuter, comfier and easier to manoeuvre.