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Citroen Cactus...

... Smoother than you’d think

offer plus a 92hp diesel, but that touchscreen so there’s a minimum
comes with an ETG6 ‘automated of buttons. There are plenty of op-
manual’ gearbox about which I have tions to choose from but it’s worth
reservations. If you fancy an auto, mentioning the ‘eMyWay’ Sat-nav,
then make sure you take a thorough which is very good.
In his latest car review, GEOFF MAXTED of Drivewrite takes Citroen’s test drive first. Personally I’d stick I like the interior a lot and found
Cactus for a drive with the five-speed manual which the manually adjustable seats to
works well. In Flair trim, the Citroen be comfortable. There’s plenty of
The engaging Citroen Cactus has a ever specify purple as a colour for a C4 Cactus comes with sensors and a space up front and two adults will
look all of its own. It has the now car and yet - it works. It looks great. very clear rear camera so parking is fit comfortably enough in the back.
famous thermoplastic polyurethane Under the bonnet straightforward. The optional panoramic glass roof
‘airbumps’ on the body sides that The Cactus came with Citroen’s On the inside is a must-have. The interior is
are supposed to be maintenance 1.6L Blue HDi 100hp engine and There are three trim levels to choose refreshingly different and I approve
free but I wonder what they’ll look it’s a good ‘un. Punchy and strong, from: Touch, Feel and Flair; each overall.
like in a couple of years and how not quick but on the road it cracks group adding features. All versions Verdict
an owner would keep them looking on nicely. Citroen claim around of the Cactus come with a digital Amazingly, I haven’t yet seen too
fresh. If, however, it saves a few 78mpg but in the real world we speedo and a large touchscreen many of these cars around and it is
quid on repairs, then why not? only saw just over 50mpg. I reckon display, which combine to make hard to understand why. The 1.6L
The looks are quirky and appeal- that’s pretty good, especially when the dashboard look very smart diesel is great although my choice
ing. It’s a hatchback that will also you link it with CO² at a lowly and and modern. Adding to the appeal would be for the petrol engine. This
appeal to the ‘crossover’ market. tax-busting 89g/km. are nice touches like the straps to model costs £20,445 but has plenty
In top-of-the-range Flair trim the Given the fun nature of the car close the doors and the ‘luggage of kit for the money. On the road
featured car sported roof rails and I think I would go for the slightly effect’ glove box. Functions like the car feels balanced and sure-
wing mirrors in contrast to the livelier 110hp petrol engine. There climate control, radio, Bluetooth footed at speed, and cruises well.
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