Citroën C4 Cactus

Citroën C4 Cactus
Overview
Manufacturer	Citroën
Production	2014–present
Assembly	Spain: Madrid (Centro de Madrid)
Body and chassis
Class	Mini crossover
Body style	5-door hatchback
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	PSA PF1 platform
Related	Citroën C3 Citroën DS3 Peugeot 208
Powertrain
Engine	1.2 L I3 (petrol) 1.6 L I4 (diesel)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,595 mm (102.2 in)
Length	4,157 mm (163.7 in)
Width	1,729 mm (68.1 in)
Curb weight	965 kg (2,127 lb) - 1,070 kg (2,360 lb)

The Citroën C4 Cactus is a mini crossover produced by French automaker Citroën in Spain. The C4 Cactus is considered as a compact SUV although it is based on the PSA PF1 platform that underpins the smaller Citroën C3 and DS3. A distinctive design feature is the “Airbump” panels on the car's sides, designed to protect the vehicle from damage in car parks. The Citroën C-Cactus concept presented at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show previewed the production version.^[1]

Production and sales

Citroën C4 Cactus Exclusive (Australia)

Interior

Production started in spring 2014 at PSA's factory in Villaverde, Madrid. Sales commenced in France in June 2014. It is a 5-door SUV in Touch, Feel and Flair trim levels and is powered by 1.2 L Inline-three engine petrol and 1.6 litre Inline-four engine diesel engines.^[2][3]

In 2016, three further trim levels were added to the C4 Cactus range: Flair Edition, Rip Curl and W. In October 2016 production of the vivid paint colour Lagoon Blue ceased, but was replaced by a new colour Baltic Blue, which is more subtle. In Italy the W is called the Total White edition, there is also a Total Black edition. Cactus is sold in Australia, Malaysia and China.

The Rip Curl is a collaboration with the surfing brand of the same name and is marketed as a more adventure-based vehicle, with its 'Grip Control' feature meaning the driver can adjust the car to driving on either tarmac, snow, mud or ice. This works by the ECU adjusting the power delivery to each of the front wheels independently, based on whichever wheel has more grip at any one moment. Aside from 4-season Goodyear tyres, all other changes are purely aesthetic, with 'Rip Curl' graphics and orange seat belts amongst the differences.^[4]

The 'W' trim is an all-white model, with a Pearl White body colour, plus white door mirrors, door handles, roof bars and alloy wheels.^[5]

Awards

• 2015 New York International Auto Show: World Car Design of the Year^[6]
• 2015 Geneva motor show (Car Design News): Production Car of the Year.^[7]

See also

• Fiat 500X
• Nissan Juke
• Renault Captur
• Peugeot 2008

References

1. "Claire Bal, May 23, 2014, "Citroen C4 Cactus brings Madrid factory back to life" ''Automotive News Europe''". Europe.autonews.com. 2014-05-23. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
2. "Citroën France". Citroen.fr. 2015-09-15. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
3. Catalogue de la Revue Automobile 2014 ISBN 978-3-613-30768-1 p. 180.
4. "Citroen C4 Cactus Rip Curl edition rolls in (surf board not included)". AutoExpress. 2016-05-25. Retrieved 2016-05-25.
5. "Citroen Launches C4 Cactus W Special Edition In The UK". CarScoops. 2016-07-28. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
6. "World Car of the Year 2015 revealed". Retrieved 2015-04-07.
7. "Citroën C4 Cactus Wins Car Design News Award for 'Production Car of the Year' - Citroën United Kingdom". Citroen.co.uk. 2015-03-05. Retrieved 2015-09-23.