Citroën C4 Cactus (2015-2026)
Also referred to as: Citroën C4 Cactus 2025 and Citroën C4 Cactus 2027.6 reviews
Cannot find a better car – Mine is a 1.6 turbo diesel.bought new. Now has 45000 K on clock. Never let me down.Amazing fuel economy at 3.9 to 5 ltrs per100.Drives well,very comfortable seats,useful boot.Yes the CVT gear change is clicky but less obvious as you get used to it.Other makes with CVT can also be a problem. Road holding first rate and interior space good. Dealership Support fine. Fixed price servicing with long warranty. Show details
Funky, Fun, Frugal and Fabulous – I bought a 2018 C4 Cactus 1.2L 3cyl turbo petrol with the updated EAT6 electronic gearbox 12 months ago, and it's performance is as amazing as it's styling. Despite it's small size, the 3 cylinder engine delivers terrific power and acceleration for a car of this size and weight, and the new smooth-shifting electronic auto gearbox is a vast… Read more
improvement over the slow-shifting mechanical unit used with the diesel powered engine in the 2016 model. The suspension is very sophisticated as you would expect from a Citroen (even one without hydropneumatic suspension), and strikes a great balance between smoothing out road bumps and maintaining poise and control when cornering. It is designed for comfort rather than speed though. So if you want a hot hatch sports car, this is not the one for you.
Externally, it's easily the most unique design on the road today in it's class and has been shamelessly copied by Hyundai for both the Kona and Venue. As Oscar Wilde said “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.”. The airbumps are as much about novelty as they are about protection, and people can't help themselves when they see them. They stare from the kerb, or other cars, as you drive by, and have to touch/press them when you are parked in public. So, a warning to potential purchasers, if you can't handle such attention, don't buy this car.
Internally, the minimalist dashboard (with luggage strap highlights), iPad-like touchscreen for all internal controls and simple digital driving console are all highlights. Whilst the brown fabric seat and door inserts (also available in grey, but it's a bit bland) give the interior a warm comfortable lounge-styled feeling.
It lacks a few tech items, like blind spot detection, lane departure warning and autonomous emergency braking. So if you like the car doing all the driving instead of you, again, this isn't the one for you.
Stand out small SUV – I wanted a car that would stand out. This certainly does with its air bumps down the side and surf-blue paint. Citroen is a well-known make of car in the UK where I'm originally from, and the C4 Cactus has a bit of a cult status over there. Here in Australia it is a rarity and I definitely get stares as I drive by. I got mine brand new on a… Read more
special deal with Brisbane City at $19,990, saving around $14,000 off the list price. My review is therefore coloured by the stunning bargain that I snaffled. To be honest, at under $20,000 there's nothing to beat it. You get all the safety features and technology that you'd expect of a $25K+ car, including reversing camera, parking sensors, automatic windscreen wipers/lights, on screen sat nav, connectivity etc. Acceleration is good and I am never short of power going up Toowoomba range, even with a car full. The front seats are very comfortable on a long run, the back seats are lacking leg room for big adults, but still OK. The boot space is huge. The only gripes for me are the stupid cup holder/recess at the front, which does not fit a water bottle or normal sized takeaway coffee cup (I guess they use small espresso cups in France) and the lack of recess in which to put your mobile phone. Personally, I also don't like the default eco setting which turns off the engine when stationary, and this needs deactivating every time you go out.
Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase and the team at Brisbane City Automotive were absolutely amazing.
Great car no support – I love my cactus c4. Yes the gearbox is quirky but the car is economical and it’s design is excellent I love 4-5 litres per 100km. I love the bench seat. I love the low dash and touch screen instrument panel. This is an excellently designed car I recently hit a traffic island when the sun was in my eyes. This tripped the seat belts. There were… Read more
no seat belts in Australia. There were none in Europe. My replacement seat belt had to be manufactured from scratch.
My car has been off the road for almost three months. When I questioned Citroen Australia the said they will not stock slow moving parts. Given the slow sales of the cactus in Australia it would seem very few parts are kept here and Citroen sees no problem in making customers wait months to get the parts they need Not even an apology
Citroen C4 is a nice car but the dealership was crap – Yes the Citroen C4 is a very nice car, I bought it new for my daughter,But my experience with the dealership was exceptionally bad It was one of those dealerships that after they grab your money they forget who you are funny thing the citron C4 that I bought was the last citroen sold by that dealership Ever Service costs are huge, the last… Read more
service cost me $770
if you want a spare key you have to buy it from Paris at north of $600 each.
Would I buy a continental car like this again? Probably not
All up it probably cost me about $27,000
my daughter loves the car, but there's so many other cars on the market for young women, like mazers, & other sporty type cars for a lot less money
Use and I never got a discount on it either I paid list price, which is the first time I've ever done that in my life
Yes the citron 4 has all the Bells and whistles inside, but I believe it was too pricey for what you get.
C4 Cactus - Great car, silly gearbox – I have now had my Cactus for 6 months, and it's a great car to drive except for the semi-automatic gearbox, which is unbelievably jerky, especially in 1st & 2nd. How it got past the designers/testers I do not know Interior is leather trimmed and looks and feels good; higher stance accommodates my tall frame well. It has all the bells and… Read more
whistles I need, although the computer is slow e.g. reversing camera takes awhile to show.
Exterior looks smart, although the Airbumps are a bit of a gimmick - didn't help when someone shunted me from behind 2 weeks after I'd bought the car!
Living in the country, the gearbox isn't a huge problem, but if all my driving was in the city it would be a big issue.
Diesel provides good performance and great economy.
In summary, I would buy an other updated version if it had a proper automatic gearbox.
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