Citroen has pulled the wraps of their facelifted C4
Cactus, which becomes the first European model to offer the company’s new
Progressive Hydraulic Cushion (PHC) suspension.
The system debuted with the C5 Aircross and aims to
give the more affordable C4 Cactus a buttery smooth and comfortable ride
through a set of secondary hydraulic dampers in each corner which replace the
conventional bumpstops at both ends.
Citroen has opted for a more comfortable set of the
regular springs and dampers in order to further cushion the ride quality. The
French company has also redesigned the seats which are now filled with
high-density foam for even more comfort over longer drives.
Part of the update is of course the new exterior
look of the C4 Cactus, which continues to feature the signature Airbumps, only
now they’re mounted just above the sills and are smaller in size. Other changes
include new bumpers front and back along with physically larger lights all
around, making the 2018 C4 Cactus look a lot cleaner. Citroen will offer 31
different exterior color combos and a range of five alloy designs to choose
from.
Autonomous emergency braking, traffic sign
recognition and a driver attention warning system are now part of the new
model’s equipment, along with blind spot monitoring, park assist and a
rear-view camera. The infotainment features a seven-inch touchscreen display.
Citroen has also added a new engine option in the C4
Cactus range with the 130 PS 1.2-litre PureTech engine. The same engine is also
offered in 82 PS and 110 PS versions while there’s also a 100 PS diesel.
