Citroen C4 Cactus SUV: cheap and comfortable
What the motoring press is saying about Citroen C4 Cactus SUV
Price: £12,990 - £18,190
Pros: Eye-catching looks, very cheap to run, spacious interior
Cons: No four-wheel-drive option, cheap interior plastics, rear windows don't wind down
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
4.2/5, Carbuyer "The Citroen C4 Cactus is the latest in a new range of
Citroen
models that hopes to reproduce some of the quirky style that made models such as the old Citroen 2CV so appealing. Eye-catching features that mark it out include Citroen's Airbump rubber panels (to protect the car's flanks from scratches and shopping-trolley knocks), its high-mounted front lights and its ‘floating roof’, which appears to be disconnected from the rest of the car. The Citroen Cactus is quite hard to categorise: its tall body gives it the look of a crossover – such as the Nissan Juke or Skoda Yeti – but its space-age styling and trendy interior could well help it steal sales from the likes of the MINI 5-door and Fiat 500L. Citroen has kept things simple with the Cactus. The rear windows only push out (rather than wind down) and despite the car's SUV-like looks, it's not available with four-wheel drive. The Cactus is 200kg lighter than the standard Citroen C4 hatchback, although under the skin it actually shares more in common with the Citroen C3. The three petrol-engined cars can return more than 60mpg and no version costs more than £20 a year to tax. The most economical Citroen C4 Cactus is the diesel BlueHDi 100, which can return 90mpg and is free to tax. The Cactus is quicker than you might expect, but it's been set up with
comfort
in mind and there's noticeable roll in corners."
4/5, Auto Express "Citroen has broken the mould to create a comfortable, fashionable and affordable small car - a return to what it's good at."
4/5, What Car? "For the same money you could buy a Ford Fiesta and have something that's much better to drive and nearly as practical. However, if you want a small car with a hint of SUV about it, the new Cactus is a seriously tempting choice."
Create an account with the same email registered to your subscription to unlock access.
Sign up for Today's Best Articles in your inbox
A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com
-
The week's best photos
In Pictures A flooded island, a ballistic missile, and more
By Anahi Valenzuela, The Week US Published
-
Who actually needs life insurance?
The Explainer If you have kids or are worried about passing on debt, the added security may be worth it
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
-
Sexual wellness trends to know, from products and therapies to retreats and hotels
The Week Recommends Talking about pleasure and sexual health is becoming less taboo
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
-
The Westbury Hotel review: stunning suites in charming Dublin
The Week Recommends This hotel is the perfect spot to while away a weekend in Ireland's capital
By Kaye O'Doherty Published
-
Drama movies 2024: new films out this year
In Depth Latest reviews include The Boys in the Boat, One Life and Tchaikovsky's Wife
By The Week UK Last updated
-
Best new hotels and places to stay in 2024
The Week Recommends Featuring stylish island resorts, historical properties and wilderness retreats
By The Week UK Last updated
-
Albums of the year: best music of 2023
The Week Recommends A look back at the best pop, rap, jazz, dance, classical and rock releases
By The Week UK Published
-
Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay review: an institution reinvented
The Week Recommends Traditions are maintained and the tweaks are clever and modern
By Neil Davey Published
-
Tulum: a Mexican beach town of 'two halves'
The Week Recommends With the 'pueblo' and 'Zona Hotelera', Tulum is home to great hotels, restaurants and beach clubs
By William Leigh Published
-
La Zebra review: beach chic, perfect tacos and secret cenotes
The Week Recommends Enjoy a stylish stay in Mexico at this family-friendly beach hotel and restaurant
By William Leigh Published
-
Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas review: a mythical beachside resort
The Week Recommends Combine the classically simple pleasures of sun, sea and sand with upmarket fun and food
By Adrienne Wyper Published