2018 Citroen C4 Cactus (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

2018 Citroen C4 Cactus is a facelift. It returns to Citroen roots: comfort and quirkiness. Yes, the original C4 Cactus was also quirky, but hardly comfortable. Thanks to Progressive Hydraulic Cushion shock absorbers and comfortable seats the new Citroen C4 Cactus is a car you don't want to get out of. It is rough around the edges, but it's great to see Citroen back on top of its game again.
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Starting price: 17 450 euro
As tested: ~26 000 euro
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[@Ivan89Bg]

Marek, nice reviews, keep it up. Pozdrowienia z Serbii! I bought this car new in April 2019 (Feb 2019 production), Shine (top trim level + Advanced Comfort seats/Grey interior), PureTech 110 and it's all I needed, I adore it. No issues with seat height adjustment lever at all. As far as rear windows opening mechanism, not carrying more than 2 people frequently so it was a non-issue for me. Although even with 4 or 5 people no one complained so far - it kinda helps get the airflow without draft for rear seat passengers, but you can always turn on the A/C which works great. Average consumption I get is up to 7lit/100km in urban conditions with sensible driving, around 6,5 on highway at between 130-140km/h (at more than 140 it's higher as Marek noted). With this engine I had no issues going on a longer trip with 4 of us (4 adults) in the car and full luggage compartment (vacation), it was able to keep up with no issues and overtaking is not an issue at all. The airbump would've been useful on the parking though, as some people don't care when parked next to you and opening their doors. Overall I'm very happy with the choice I made - if anyone needs more info I'll try to provide info here.

[@MrBatisa]

How is the acceleration, does it feel sluggish or is it just about right?

[@Ivan89Bg]

@@MrBatisa I'm pretty happy with how it accelerates - in some cases of strong acceleration you might notice a 1-second turbo lag (doesn't speed up strongly in the same instant but after one or max two seconds it launches - this is usually resolved by changing one gear down), overall had no issues. Of course, the best way of seeing how it suits your driving style is to take it for a test drive :)

[@andraspalatinus145]

I can relate, no issues at all! Of course you can find this and that, when you review it, but for life - where you do not sit in a car and just look around - everything works great. No distraction. AC is great, no use of changing the temperature all time. You stick with the 20-22 Auto all year, no questions asked.

[@dovlanbgd91]

I am curious about your experience after couple of years. Are you still holding on to this car? 😅😅 I am looking to buy 1.6 HDI version, currently only worrying about the leg room and overall space for the family with one small child (btw I am around 195 cm tall). Still thinking is this a good choice for the price

[@MooChimp]

I literally couldn't care less about pop out windows in the back 😂 I'm also genuinely surprised so many people do !

[@MarekDrivesENG]

TBH I also don't care, but I recall omitting this in one review, and shit came down in the comments that I didn't point out a disqualifying feature yadayadayada... :)

[@MooChimp]

@@MarekDrivesENG It's a unforgiving life my friend 😂 But yeah - I think it's a decent way of a bit of cost saving for something I'll rarely use ! Thanks for the review! Hopefully getting one of these in about a week

[@banpowel9784]

Incredible value, and the ride???? Beautiful

[@thanasisconstantinou7442]

I really like the fact that you are always able to highlight small details and particularities of each car you test, which can be important for some potential buyers. I drove this car recently, and although I liked it's style and ride quality I noticed some of the quality problems and functional shortcomings you mentioned in the video. I would also like to point out how weak and inefficient the existing air conditioner is, especially for the hot summers of my home country of Greece.

[@MarekDrives]

Thanks. My test drive was during a heatwave in Poland, when temperature was in mid-30s. I didn't notice any particular deficiency in the AC department. Perhaps you have more experience, because it's hotter in Greece for longer periods, than in Poland.

[@pinkyn0se]

Gutted the door bubbles have gone, and the bench seat in the auto is gone. Two things that would sway me if they were both on this new model.

[@martian9999]

It's great that the car has lumber support. I like to transport trees

[@jimbeam4736]

I never leave home without my tree.

[@pixel6239]

@@jimbeam4736 😂😂😂

[@brendaveintimilla2589]

Same here. My tree comes with me everywhere

[@stevenlewis9234]

😂

[@CitizenNerd]

nah.... want the old one instead :D

[@Red-yv1lx]

Super auto. Uwielbiam twój kanał

[@christianschumacher6689]

I surely forgive Citroën C4 Cactus its little flaws. Nothing really important to complain about. The overall build quality and reliability of PSA-cars is good. I speak from 7 years of experience with recent cars from Citroën and Peugeot. This car is really something special. It is extremely comfortable, strong enough, quite fuel saving and different from any other car. Next time I will be at the Citroën dealer I will check out the lever at the seat again. Last time when my wife and I adjusted the seat in the facelifted C4 Cactus no lever came off. Maybe we should try really hard next time.

[@elizabethtaylor9321]

Put in the C5 aircross dashboard and you have it right.

[@spencerbowditch8601]

Nice review as always however when a handle comes off the character of the car takes a back seat.

[@MarekDrives]

What can I say? :)

[@MrsZambezi]

@@MarekDrives Did it push back on?

[@MarekDrives]

@@MrsZambezi yes, but it fell off every time I tried to adjust the seat. I guess Super Glue would fix the issue, but then this shouldn't be an issue in a new car in the first place.

[@Pmjs]

I've always been a Peugeot 405s&406s fan. I experienced the magic carpet ride of BX&Xantia however my Peugeots were great Driver's Car's especially on twisty roads..

[@MrsZambezi]

The Xantia had good handling compared with a Peugeot 406.

[@MrsZambezi]

Xantia was a better handler than the 406.

[@doushi7006]

it was a nice video, but I would like to see how well you can fill the boot with large suitcases.

[@sadiricallejo2017]

I have c4 cactus 2027 least, And I want ot upgradewith this

[@ysys999]

First i love your reviews. Saw your cactus and stonic review. I am going to buy new car and debating regarding stonic,c3 and cactus. The car supposed to be a second family with three childrens (1,4,9 therfore one child seat and booster). car traveling up to 30-40 km per day. The most important features: safety, space at the back for childrens than cost effective on fuel. Which do you recomend?

[@MarekDrives]

Neither.

[@ysys999]

@@MarekDrives I would appreciate if you can explain shortly or recommend other option

[@MarekDrives]

@ys ys if you ask me, which small car is good for a family with three children, my answer will be: none.

[@Ivan89Bg]

@@ysys999 if it's a 2nd car in the family, I'd say C3. As a first one, Cactus would do the job while kids are still younger (you can always get the roof case for additional luggage space, Thule or otherwise) but it depends on how much space you'd need overall and how light you pack :)

[@nainka11]

I like your style !

[@elijahmbauni9421]

My worry is spare part 😮

[@MotorTorq_ZA]

It’s strange that the badge at the back says c4 and not c4 cactus

[@brunocorte1981]

Rev counter missing in a XXI century car? Inadmissible!!!

[@MrsZambezi]

I would like one, but it isn't a deal breaker.

[@Ivan89Bg]

Got this car and not really missing the rev counter, for starters (until you adjust and are able to play-by-war - as the engine is not noisy) you can mostly rely on Gear change advisory notifications on the dashboard, but you'll adjust quickly. Momentum is available in a large span of torque (1750-5500 if I recall correctly) so you can't really go wrong.

[@Tom-uk2ow]

Marek does your pick is c4 cactus or c3 aircross.. You drive both... Thanks..

[@MarekDrives]

Cactus is more comfortable (despite the name :) ). So I'd go with C4.

[@brendaveintimilla2589]

Nice car

[@vvp1002]

As I wrote before, Citroen not for a brain, Citroen for a heart.......................

[@swanblake]

Vadym Pyatko it's heart is anemic

[@vvp1002]

Blake Swan it's a Citroen, not Bugatti

[@MrsZambezi]

@@swanblake It is heart is what?

[@MrsZambezi]

Oh I don't know. If you have a bad back those seats might be just what the doctor ordered.

[@user-sz7qd5sd9v]

who in their right mind would buy a 5 door compact car for 20-25 thousand euros and have fixed rear windows? Cmon Citroen, its not funny anymore! Have you done a survey on how many clients you are losing because of that? Snap out of it, this is not a budget car!

[@kabukidreamboy]

Most people never wind down the rear windows though so it makes sense?

[@user-sz7qd5sd9v]

@@kabukidreamboy yes, if you live in Siberia you will not, if you live in a warm or hot climate, as in most Mediterennean countries you will and I don't think the car was intended to be sold in Siberia.

[@garethstonelake4994]

The lever coming off tells you all you need to know !!! Utter cheapness on all components and that's what you can see imagine under the skin ???

[@ecomasterster]

When will you tests new Ford Fiesta ST?

[@MarekDrives]

Not very soon I'm afraid. Ford seems unimpressed with my last Fiesta review :)

[@ecomasterster]

when do they plan to bring it on Poland market?

[@MarekDrives]

No idea. I asked in an email, but they didn't bother replying.

[@mainiotaainetta]

automatic is rough and uneconomical on cactus, I would prefer the manual

[@viki6or]

this car must be real cheap to look like this.

[@tipazas]

I think, that such flaws in quality and ergonomics you can forgive only to Italian car.

[@MarekDrives]

If only Italian cars were as comfortable.

[@bigteddy66]

@@MarekDrives the 500x is way more comfortable than this thing I couldn't wait to give back the craptus at the end of my holiday and pick up my 500x again.

[@hugo112max]

Awful car , those seats feel like 60’s airline seats

[@piglet5287]

It might make a road tester cheerful, but an owner will soon be miserable with the usual Citroen build quality problems

[@MrsZambezi]

Ah, so you've never owned one.

[@bigteddy66]

@@MrsZambezi I've hired one, that's why I would never own one

[@MrsZambezi]

@@bigteddy66 Which one did you hire?

[@bigteddy66]

@@MrsZambezi 2017 diesel auto

[@MrsZambezi]

@@bigteddy66 I'm guessing you hated the awful gearbox. Am I right?

[@swanblake]

Seems French and genuinely terrible

[@MrsZambezi]

No, he's Polish!

[@MrsZambezi]

@Selim Sultan Akbar No, he's not a moron either.

[@Sherukka]

Bad review...