Citroen C4 Cactus 2014-2017 SUV in-depth review | Mat Watson Reviews
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- čas přidán 21. 09. 2016
- The unconventional Citroen C4 Cactus takes on more conventional compact and small SUVs such as the Renault Captur, Nissan Juke, and larger SUVs like the Skoda Yeti. So where do the strengths lie within the Citroen Cactus? Despite it’s small stature, can it provide enough passenger space, whilst not sacrificing fuel efficiency and speed? Does this crossover really combine the best of both worlds, or does it fall short, trying to do too much? Are regular SUVs or hatchbacks more value for money? Find out now as I review the Citroen C4 Cactus.
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25000 miles now done, and 65mpg consistently.
Comfort.
Smoothness.
Superb motorway cruiser.
Tons of space, reverse camera, park assist.......it's a no brainer, this car is superb value and and a pleasure to own
Diesel or petrol? How is the space?
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@@pgreg8528 Diesel with a figure of 65 mpg, petrol would be 20 less
@@kabukidreamboy got 55mpg out of it diesel is 85mpg?
As a student who has to go on the motorway everyday, would you recommend it for me? Found a 1.6L for a good price
"as supporting as a bad parent" > lmao, made my day
Boring life you must have then
I drive the Cactus Flair model and have to say, based on what Citroen were out to achieve with these cars, I think they nailed it. Remember that cost effectiveness and weight (to create a better ride experience) were the primary goals here. That reduces the price (and makes it incredibly affordable for a car in the family hatch bracket) and very quick and nimble. The 1.2 has 0-60 in 9.3secs which is so much faster than the equivalent Captur or Juke. To create these figures means something had to give (wind down back windows means a heavy mechanism, cheaper plastics which are lighter etc.) But the driving experience, the tech that is included, the size and space are all spot on.
Bravo CarWow, you were right to love this car. It's no premium motor that's for sure, but never has it claimed to be. Most people that have them, love them. And I'm one of them! :-)
I've driven one and in town it's great - perfectly judged ride for potholed and uneven city roads. Yeah it's bum basic and has been built to a price but it's unique looking, has some great design and it's fun. If you need a runabout without needing to transport loads of stuff or travel big distances it's a really refreshing choice. Feels like you're going to the beach...
We have a Cactus and over the years we have had many cars including 'mainstream normal' cars like Nissan and Mazda and to be honest I was not keen when we went to test drive. We first tried the Nissan Duke (and you say this is ugly) and the Qashqai and then this. The version we got was all black (inc the air-bumps) and it looks great but as soon as we had driven it we were sold.... Lovely car to drive and be in, been all over the country in it including a round trip of 800 miles and we have never felt more comfortable and refreshed when we got to our destination. I could have driven straight back and that is not normal for me. We have the 1.6 Diesel and it pulls well, great on hills as the car is so light and you can throw this around corners and we can easily get 70mpg around the doors without trying.
There are some downsides and yes the armrest is in the way of the handbrake and I only use it on longer journeys plus car has hill start assist so no need for handbrake most of the time anyway (apart from parking) so no big deal.
Side pillar (B-Pillar) is large and can restrict view at certain angles
My main gripe is the lack of rev-counter which could have easily been added
The air-bumps to me a just like other cars side trim (but larger) and work great and you feel much happier leaving in car parks.
Before you mock its looks (I did at first) go and test drive one - you WILL be suprised
Yup. A bunch of us from the carwow office drove one to the Nurburgring. Loved it. Didn't take it for a lap…
One word to top the man's adventure trough vietnam : " flashboard "...dont they come with portable douche ?
Where do you live. Are these cars exclusively for Europe? Cars here in america dont get anywhere near 80 mpg nor do we have any that look like that.
@@jsilva7005 80 mpg is just marketing nonsense, closer to 60 mpg in the real world.
I have a yellow one for a year right now and I think it is great and certainly for it's price, it really is a car with high value for money.
I bought a Cactus Flair 1.2 Puretech 110 new in 2016 and 8 years later my wife and I still love it. We love the looks especially the airbumps and are really surprised that they didn't catch on as they are so practical.
I also missed a rev counter at first but as the engine produces the most torque between 1500 and 2200 rpm you can get good acceleration without thraping the engine. We run it on "super" petrol which really suits it and enhances performance. I would not use E10 in it.
We both have bad backs yet find the car very comfortable. It is lively to drive and corners on rails, I can corner really quickly without getting understeer but I imagine that you would provoke understeer if you just threw the car hard into a corner and/or used too much accelerator.
There are two things I would change through, one is to have the heating/aircon controls on three knobs rather than through the touchscreen - manual controls can be adjusted whilst driving without taking your eyes off the road. The other is the hideously huge armrest which prevents easy access to the handbrake; earlier Citroëns had individual adjustable armrests which were much better.
All in all though we love it and are still getting great pleasure from it.
@@mathiasvries In nearly 40 years of owning Citroëns I know the difference that premium fuels (or using additives such as Millers Ecomax) makes not just to performance but the engines run quieter and smoother and give a vast improvement to the driving experience, so I am not changing what I do.
Imagine if you could pop it like bubble wrap. People would love it in car parks.
Luv this car and have the pleasure of owning one myself, the one he is reviewing in this video is the Flair edition top of the range model !!!!
I had a 1.6 diesel. Recalled 3 times to citroen. Emissions failure. Adblue tank issue. And steering issue. Plus required new bolts in engine bay( all under warranty) service was great and they gave me a hire car. Car itself. Screen is slow, A/C is dreadfully slow. And back windows are stupid. But 60mpg, smooth ride and comfy.
Info : You can have 60/40 seats at rear as an option now.
Ordered this car and waiting it to arrive on January 2017.. When I test drive it I knew it was the one!! Unique design and very good price.Compared to my last car mazda 2 its a totally different car. I really liked the soft feel on the road due to their suspension!
Well not that 6 years passed can we have any feedback
Good job carwow!! Please review the DS4 crossback version please. Looking forward for more reviews.
I have the 1.6, had it remapped to 130HP. Been recalled twice, ad blue tank issue, and emissions warning light. One cup holder only, why? Touchscreen can be slow and bad some days. A/C takes a while to use. Currently getting between 52 - 55 MPG. But honestly, taken this Cactus across to Holland from UK. No issues. wind noise over 80mph. Used this Cactus on my farm too. Off road, fields, muddy tracks. no issues.
I am first time driver and found 1.6 automatic diesel e HDI with 73,000 miles. Unsure if I should buy....can you advise if this is a car suitable for a first time driver? I have 0 experience with car. Anything I need to keep in mind before buying this car? Seller is selling it for £5000. what is the realistic price I should offer?
Ahh the TV advert... I've been listening to Mickey Hawkes since...'Cottonpickin' what a tune!
The baggy gear stick, even when it's in gear... I also have this same experience with my Peugeot 807. It could be to add a more relaxed experience.
Had my 2016 Cactus since April, mines the base level touch, so you hardly get anything, no alloys, no Bluetooth/Phone option, no air con, but I love it, I found a set of alloys from the next trim level up and fitted them, I love the pop out rear windows and so do my kids! I love the basicness of it, no rev counter but you know when to change up by either the noise of the engine or the gear lever indicator, it's got cruise control as standard, and I find the seats really comfy as well and I love the airbumps.
Only things I dislike about the Cactus is the high biting point on the clutch, and the costs of replacement wiper blades?
It's funny when car reviewers get all critical of a car for having scratch plastic and feels a bit cheap. And the car is 2/3rds the price of most rivals.
But the comment about avoiding the top version (when new) is bang on.
"there about as suportive as a bad parent" 😂😂
For that price it seems pretty good value. I wonder what the automatic version is like. I know the front seat is sofa-like.
This is what the World needs, actually... A car that don´t have the "premium personatlity" but is good in every single way...
It was CarWow Car of the Year when it was first released. We drove a leased Cactus 1.6 diesel ETG for 10,,500 kms around Europe and UK in 2015. 4.6 l/100kms. Comfortable and roomy. 2019 bought a new 2018 C4 Cactus 1.2 turbo petrol with 6 speed auto, leather and sunroof.
Brilliant. Great value, character and comfort.
PS. I think the boot lip is for strength in the rear as the whole car weighs 1,050 kg. In Australia we get a 5 yr warranty and a full size spare, plus reversing camera. We miss out on the new series Cactus with progressive hydraulic cushion suspension.
How did the new cactus compare in ride quality?
It is a unique car, very original and different. I like it, but Mat Watson is right telling all the car's flaws. Let's hope Citroën will correct all of them with the future version.
Do you quote combined MPG when doing these tests or Urban MPG?
Wait, he said if you rev it it makes a loud noise ?? Isn't that a good thing? I thought a loud acceleration is sign of powerful engine
not if the engine noise itself sounds bad :/
Looked at one yesterday, i'm 183cm and found it really comfortable in the back. What I find disappointing is that I can only get about 169cm of length when putting the seats down, 185cm would've been perfect for me. I think they fixed the shifter in the later years, because the one I looked at didnt wobble that much
Can't wait for you to review the upcoming restyled Cactus. Word is they are more poshy and with more quality since it's replacing both last Cactus and the common C4.
The gearbox with this 1.6 diesel has great feel! I doesn't matter a bit what is showed in this video. The feel of the clutch is also spot on! Of course if you are used to worse then it might be a little tricky in the beginning for you but that is only becaus you are a newbie in the datin...car world. ;)
Yeah my gearbox in my Cactus is spot on and does not wobble all over like the video and my brakes are excellent and I don't 'head bang' when braking - Maybe a duff one in video
I think it is more what you are used to. I know as a fact that you get used to a different car in 1-2 weeks but the first days can feel weird. Matt surely likes sportscars so he can't imagine that someone like comfy cars, or doesn't think that is what his audience want to hear in this channel.
Maybe you could implement some good old scorepoints which might give us indication how actually good or bad car is versus competition.
when will you review the Newer C3?
Guess you can say this the Citroen C4 Cactus is sharp looking!
Love your bubble wrap turban.
lack of rev counter is a deal breaker for me
Heard all the good reviews, plus the negatives normally from people who haven't driven it.
30k later and it's brilliant, no problems apart from normal wear and tear issues and for a small engine it cruised effortlessly on the motorway
Superb car
I want a review to a new Tipo, i really liked it
i have seen the automatic transmission version. they did away with the shifter n replace D,N,R with push buttons which is pretty cool and bold. this car is more like exploring alternative ways of approaching things. some ideas are good while some not so. but it helps move car technology forward which is good. do i like it? yes. do i want one? no.
Curious to know why you say it's "Comfortable to travel in" as it's good point when in the review you said the seats lacked lumbar support and were unsupportive, like they were filled with old washing up sponges etc. Just curious lol
cool car, cool video :)
maybe i will buy this as my first own car
I have one 1.6 Flair diesel in blue. It's a fantastic car.
You can get a split fold rear seat, but only in Australia.
can you tell me that this car company will launch its car in india or not
I have a Cactus Feel 2016 hdi and i love it 😀
Please review a Ssangyong Tivoli!
Just ordered me one, cant wait to get it ;)
Prestonesfpv How is it?
French cars is the worst....
I'm so sorry.
Thanks Mat
Sorry, but you cannot say the seats are not comfortable, and later say that the car is comfortable to travel in...
I learnt to drive in one of these, 1.6L, didn't find anything too bad about it but the engine is rather loud.
Nice Video!
Can you connect your phone with bluetooth and play music?
Hey Sweden calling! I have had my Cactus for three years. I am in love every day. This car has been fab the only thing more horsepower.
Are the automatic ones more reliable?
Any video on how the air bubbles work? I actually really like the look of the car and the bubbles look cool
The air-bumps are just like other side trim on cars. Were as most 'normal' cars have maybe a panel running down the side the Cactus has a larger area made up of a plastic that has air pockets inside so absorbing and small dings into the side and its just part of its styling. Some are more prominent and visible than others like the yellow with black bumps but ours is all black with black bumps so not so noticeable
"About Supportive as a bad parent" jesus savage or what
Mat's looking really nice and lean ;)
Thank goodness he mentioned the armrest in the way of the handbrake, it's a joke. I also thought the gearshift was as sloppy as a dog's breakfast.
Would look nicer if the plastic door protector panels were in the same colour as the car, instead of black. You hardly notice the panels on a black Cactus. These cars are attractive now, but will look awful in years time when they become old bangers.
I like this car wish we have something like that
Does it come with a real cactus on the dashboard
I thought the majority of these are paddle shift? Sort or a clutch less manual rather than full auto?
It looks like they stopped R&D on the manuals in the 80s.
The build quality is fine with Cactus, the car is minimalist, remember the 2CV? Lightweight and good value for money? Good on fuel and a head turner?
Do a review of the 2017 Volvo V40!
What where they thinking when they designed those rear windows??? But overall, a very unique car, i kinda hated on it the first time i saw one, but after getting used to seeing them (and you see them A LOT, this thing sold like crazy), i really like it's design.
How does having a manual work if you don't have a tachometer? Shifting only by sound?
How does riding a MX/enduro/trials motorcycle work? No rev counter on those either, you get to know when to shift...diesel, you'll short shift anyway, it'll chugg if too low!
Has a change up indicator.
nice car i normally do not like Citroen but I have changed my decision
“As supportive as a bad parent” LOL
Waht about air hybrid car C3 ??????
can any one say ??
The only thing that bothered me when I tried it is the interior quality - it's really bad. Everything else though is quite good.
I started to think now between cactuc C4 or the new Citroen C3 . Your ideas? Basically town car, for 3x persons.
martinsh23 buy Citroen C3 Aircross instead. It is much more roomy than Cactus, and looks just like C3 but bigger. Also it has much more powerful engines than C3 and Cactus
6:30 very fuuny :D
This care is for sure very "polarizing"
🤣 Fantastic review. Particularly like the "about as much support as a bad parent" analogy! Very helpful review.
My mom has this car. I really like the exterior look, and the performance is amazing. However, i hate the interior, especially that speedometer and touchscreen, as well as those door handles that poke out and touch my legs. Being 192cm tall in this car also sucks, since the headroom is quite low, I can't see the traffic lights sometimes, and sitting in the back just plain sucks.
will you review the peugeot 208 ?
cool car for my mom
or for girls
Upravu si brate hahaha
Dap haha
Not a cool car for anyone,well maybe the insane.
What did your mom do to you?!?
Still can't see the cactus easter egg :(
Citroen= some cool ideas but have no idea about the basics..
Not anymore.
Beautiful car
Ben Powe yes it is
Might i ask why it looks like an armoured car?
00:10 lol
I only wish the back window was normal ( I mean electrical oporetaded)
Love dis car
this is a good car for people who are sick of getting door dings
except its frontside it looks quite military
Really? They gave you yellow version to review?
I hear a lot of people calling it ugly, but a black one looks great actually.
Lack of rev counter is straight up deal breaker for me
I love it. It should always be bought in top spec.
Top spec is the rip curl grip control edition
Click to save on a cactus.
Nice
Τhe anatomy of position and driving is somewhat strange, you can't find an ideal driving position but in general is very good .
Not having a rev counter on a manual is a bit weird
Is it a hatchback
It's a real shame Cactus was a 4-year wonder.
I think they look fabulous, and would be an ideal subject for a more-powerful electric conversion, starting from such a light base.
To me it looks like the Multipla's little cousin.
The daytime LEDs are a design cue ripped straight from the Jeep Cherokee
INteresting... Cactus sold in Australia get a split fold rear seat
It's cactus! 🇦🇺
Can you talk about kia soul ☺
Could you please, please do a Fiat 500L review? Thank you!
Drove a Fiat 500L for a week in Switzerland and Northern Italy. Great car.
Fiat quality is said to be a bit of a question mark on some models.
Currently driving this as a hired car in France. Same colour but automatic. Avoid the automatic by all accounts as it's like riding a rocking bronco!!!!
"It's all a bit basic" it's a Citroén. You know the quirky fun but cheap brand? What did you expect a rebadged maybach for crying out loud? I think you need to stop being so snobby and appreciate the car for people who can just barely afford it, you need to see it from more than one viewpoint because you are extremely biased
I love the cactus!! It's like iron man from the front ^^