Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C4 Cactus
Power
82HP
Torque
118Nm
Consumption
4.6l/100
Emissions
107g/km
0-100 km/h
12.9s
Top Speed
169km/h
Weight
1095kg
Price
15,580€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
348 L
50 L
60 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C4 Cactus PureTech 82 Feel Edition · 82 CV (2015-2017)
General description
The 2014 Citroën C4 Cactus was not just a car; it was a statement of intent. In a world of increasingly aggressive and complex designs, Citroën opted for simplicity, comfort, and originality, creating a vehicle that you either loved or hated, but that never left anyone indifferent.
Driving experience
Driving the C4 Cactus with the 82-horsepower PureTech engine is an experience of pure tranquility. Don't look for lightning-fast acceleration or sporty handling; its soul lies in smoothness and comfort. It's a car that invites you to take life more calmly, to enjoy the journey without rushing, feeling how its light body moves with agility through the city, its natural habitat.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the C4 Cactus is its calling card and its greatest audacity. The famous 'Airbumps' on the sides are not a mere ornament, but a functional stroke of genius that protects the bodywork and gives it an overwhelming personality. Its soft crossover silhouette, its split headlights, and its minimalist interior, with a large central screen and seats that evoke a sofa, created a completely new and refreshing aesthetic language.
Technology and features
Technologically, the C4 Cactus opted for centralization and minimalism. The undisputed star is the 7-inch touchscreen which, in a bold move for the time, eliminated most of the physical buttons on the dashboard, controlling everything from the climate control to the multimedia system. It is complemented by a fully digital instrument cluster, offering a simple and futuristic user experience for its time.
Competition
In the competitive urban crossover segment, the C4 Cactus faced giants like the Renault Captur, the Peugeot 2008, and the Nissan Juke. While its rivals focused on customization or a more dynamic feel, the Citroën stood out with a radically different proposal, centered on absolute comfort, lightness, and design solutions as practical as the Airbumps, creating its own niche.
Conclusion
The first-generation Citroën C4 Cactus is much more than a car; it is an icon of courage in automotive design. It represents a philosophy that prioritizes well-being, simplicity, and everyday protection over raw power or ostentatious luxury. A vehicle with an immense personality that proved you could be different, practical, and emotionally appealing, all at the same time.