Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C4 Cactus
Power
110HP
Torque
205Nm
Consumption
5.7l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
9.2s
Top Speed
196km/h
Weight
1140kg
Price
18,150€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
348 L
50 L
81 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C4 Cactus PureTech 110 S&S Origins · 110 CV (2019)
General description
The 2018 Citroën C4 Cactus is more than a car; it's a statement of intent. Shedding some of the audacity of its predecessor, it refines itself to become a compact hatchback that puts comfort above all else. It's a vehicle that embraces you from the first moment, promising a serene and different journey from anything else on the road.
Driving experience
Driving the C4 Cactus with the 110 HP PureTech engine is an experience of pure smoothness. The three-cylinder engine pushes with surprising joy and a characteristic sound, allowing for remarkable agility in the city and on the highway. But the real magic lies in its suspension with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions. It floats over asphalt imperfections, creating a 'magic carpet' effect that isolates you from the stress of the road. Don't look for sportiness, but an oasis of tranquility in every trip.
Design and aesthetics
Visually, the C4 Cactus matured, softening its famous Airbumps to integrate them into the lower part of the bodywork. It maintains its two-level light signature and a rounded silhouette that radiates friendliness. Inside, minimalism is the law. A clean dashboard, dominated by the central screen, and wide, soft seats that evoke the comfort of a sofa. The door handles, inspired by travel suitcases, are a touch of genius that constantly reminds you that you are in a car with a unique soul.
Technology and features
The technology in the C4 Cactus focuses on well-being. The star innovation is its Progressive Hydraulic Cushions, an engineering solution for superior ride comfort. The digital instrumentation is simple, and the touchscreen consolidates most functions, from climate control to the multimedia system, creating an uncluttered environment. Although it's not a powerhouse in driving assistants, it covers the essentials to make life on board easier and safer.
Competition
In its peculiar niche, the C4 Cactus faced diverse competition. On one hand, urban SUVs like the SEAT Arona, the Renault Captur, or its cousin, the Peugeot 2008, which offered a more pronounced crossover aesthetic. On the other, traditional compact hatchbacks like the Ford Focus or the Opel Astra, which focused on greater dynamism and more conventional technology. The Cactus played in its own league, that of comfort and distinctive design.
Conclusion
The Citroën C4 Cactus is a choice of the heart. It's for those who value arriving at their destination relaxed over arriving quickly. It's a car that champions comfort, simplicity, and a design with overwhelming personality in an increasingly homogeneous market. It's not perfect, but its character is so strong and its proposal so honest that it's impossible to be indifferent to it. It is, in essence, a rolling sanctuary.