Review
The 2018 C4 Cactus come with an Aisin 6 gear auto that is smooth andshould be indestructible. Much easier than its previous semi -auto quirky box. I was taken aback at the deal at 79plus K and got a further 4K overtrade for my car making it $75998 on the road. 5 + 5 service and warranty and 6 airbags, built in navigation, rear camera, front and back Blackvue camera installed with all the trimmings of the Explorer version (now at 91K) Estimated depreciation is 6.3K per year with OMV of 19+K. Great deal and the car is no slug or roller skate. Very well damped, reasonably comfortable and not noisy. Nice design cues but no rear courtesy light. Cannot fault the car otherwise. Covered over 5000 km in 2 months and uneventfully. 12.8 km per litre averaging. I think its going to be around for a long time!

What I like
Nippy, easy to park, cool looking and will not look out of place parked next to a Range Rover Evoque! ( at almost 3X the price! )

What I do not like
Missing rear courtesy light and rear aircon vents.

Rear seats a little erect but comfortable enough for moderate distances

Review
The Cactus is a love it or loathe it type of car. The exteriordesign was meant to divide opinions. Personally I find it funky and interesting but may not stand the test of time.

The new 1.2 turbo engine really changes the dynamics of the car, giving it a much needed boost in performance (pun intended). The 6 speed auto is also pretty responsive when pared with the engine. Interior insulation is decent as well.

Downsides are the fussy interior design with unintuitive infotainment system, AC controls that can only be accessed through the screen and rather infantile interior design. The push-out rear windows are also pretty bad in terms of ventilation.

What I like
- Perky 1.2 turbo engine with 6 speed autobox
- Quirky exterior design

What I do not like
- Fussy and impractical interior design
- Push-out rear windows

Review
What I always think is that you are the car you drive. Not too many people realise that in Singapore. So as an entrepreneur in the creative field, I have to portray myself as such. To think out of the box.

So when my friend recommended the C4 Cactus to me, I knew I met my perfect match. A car, that was quirky (like me!) and very practical too. More power for city driving that comes with a superior suspension system. It's got to be the most comfortable car I've driven! And the highlight of it is the style and design of the car. Those airbumps add a bunch of flair that you will never get even in more expensive cars. So whenever I pick up my clients now for meetings, I always have a conversation starter!

What I like
Unique creative design
Practical and stylish airbumps
Power

What I do not like
Cannot choose colour of airbumps

Review
Started driving this when my friend bought one, so he let me take it for a spin now and then. I loved it! So much fun!

I own the silver version with chocolate Airbumps adds that nice contrast. Very stylish, even though the Airbumps are actually meant for protection of the doors. Being a tech geek, simply love the touch drive interface to access all in-car functions!

Thoroughly enjoy the zippy drive and superior handling of this car, especially with the turbo engine, definitely great for maneuvering the urban traffic. Simply with a push of a button, the "Sports" Mode is turned on which holds gears for longer, allowing you to rev the engine harder. Definitely, recommend this car suited for urban driving and lifestyle.

What I like
Very Funky Airbumps
Modern 7-inch touchscreen
Sports mode

What I do not like
The bench seat option for the front is no longer available

Review
We saved for this and bought this 6 months back. My wife & I got married last year and we were looking for a fuss-free, fun, affordable car. Great for young couples like us, who like to hit town and party and meet friends and everything. I got the fun ‘Hello Yellow’, but other bright colours also on this C4 Cactus always gets attention. And it has unique airbumps too. Friends have remarked about the cool door handles that are like luggage straps. Engine is zippy. It’s small but lots of power with the turbocharged engine. Wife also thinks it’s a perfect match for our attitude.

What I like
1. Stylish Airbumps
2. Turbocharged Engine

What I do not like
1. Ride height could be higher

Review
Upgraded to the C4 Cactus for a year now. Exterior design is masculine and confident. And fuel efficiency is top class too. Both matter to me because I’m in sales, so need to drive around a lot in Singapore. The Cactus is relatively powerful with the turbocharged engine and the pick up is fast too. Have used the car for my sales visits and for roadtrips for getaway to JB. The unique airbumps look different, but useful to prevent scratches. Design of the seat is comfy and this car has ample boot space.

What I like
Useful Airbumps
Fuel Efficiency
Seats are comfortable
Great Suspension

What I do not like
You can’t select the color of the airbump

Review
Happened to pop into the Citroen showroom after sending my Mitsubishi for servicing. Noticed that the C4 Cactus has some tweaks to the engine and the gearbox recently. From the outside, you can't tell the difference.

Previously, the Cactus is non turbo and have a semi auto gearbox. Tested that once but really had some doubts about the transmission. The 2018 model however, is a different story. Citroen has finally put an AISIN torque converter into this beauty. To me, it is a big deal. I always wanted to get a European car but was worried about their reliability especially the transmission. And many European cars have placed Dual Clutch Transmissions in their current models, something which I personally want to avoid. AISIN gearboxes are almost bullet proof and there are not many continental cars with AISIN gearboxes.

Anyway, off the test drive. The way this car launched from stand still is incredible. Feels way faster than the advertised 10.3sec. You cannot believe that the engine is only 1200cc. The turbo charger and the new gearbox transformed this car into a totally different animal.

I already liked this car for quite awhile and there is nothing for me to object. Booked a yellow one the next day. Now a very happy man.

What I like
1. Acceleration. But you need to be careful. You will reach illegal speeds easily and smoothly.

2. Suspension. Very well balanced. Not too hard and not too soft. The car is very calm at high speeds. Which means you can go fast comfortably. The seats are very comfy too. Overall, its a very pleasant car to be in.

3. Handling. Abit of body roll at first but you will get used to it. Just trust the car, it will grip.

4. Airbumps. It really does its job. My cactus so far got no dents. The airbumps also contributes to the design of the car, which has made it iconic.

5. Overall design of the car. Its the ruggedness and the attitude. The interior impressed my wife the most. Quality fittings and the way the leather door handles matches the glove box. Can't really describe it.

6. Bluetooth. Ok almost everycar has one today but the factory fitted ones are much better. They will auto off the music when a call comes in. It is a big deal.

7. The price!! Despite its high OMV of $18k!

What I do not like
1. No keyless start and entry. Ok fine, maybe less problems.

2. No apple carplay. Whatever, I'm on android.

3. GPS abit hard to use.

4. Some wind noise at speeds above 110kph.

Review
This is my first ever French car purchase. There were 6 main factors that made me put my faith in Citreon Cactus for the next decade. The combination of:

1) A new reliable automatic transmission (this new Cactus’ Transmission is different from its predecessor which was a semi-automatic)

2) + a reliable award winning 1.2 PureTech turbo engine

3) + the interior

4) + character styling, the bumps come in handy at Car Parks and pillars

5) + 5 years warranty

6) + Safety airbags including knee airbag for driver

and relatively Low running cost for moving around SG (1Litre patrol moves 23km)

The review of Cactus overseas has been pretty good.

The final straw that made me trade in my 5 year old continental for this Cactus was the great service of Cycle & Carriage Staff I have had so fat with my past Kia, Mitsubishi.

The sales rep was professional and helpful thus far too.

The leather seat is a worthwhile addition at $1,000 (discounted from $2,000)

Let’S see how the aftersales of Citreon is and French electronics after the upcoming delivery in December.

What I like
- Great award winning engine

- A new fully auto transmission that is reliable

- Good Safety features for driver and front passenger

- Interior is very elegant and clean

- Back seats split fold down allows ferrying of bulky items. A reasonable boot size

What I do not like
- Lack of ApplePlay / Android ...The GPS updating hub Smeg cost $198 !!

- No option for Sunroof

- No Start/ Stop button. Key is needed

Review
Got my olive brown cactus in Aug 2015 (showroom model as it's cheaper by $4k). Just about 2-3 mths into the car, i started getting a 'voice alarm', saying "Pls check the SD card" (or at least it sounded something like that as it was spoken by a caucasion). The 'voice' disappeared after just 1 incident, but re-occurred again 1mth later. Rang service centre many times before i finally managed to speak to someone from C&C. Advised me to reset the Black Vue CCTV which was given complimentary by Citroen. Issue resolved for now.
Than about just 3-4mths after driving this car, while mileage was only 2000+km, the Spanner sign appeared on the dashboard speedometer. Meaning that car is to be serviced. 1st servicing is supposed to be done at 10,000km, fyi. Now, at 3800km, the "SERVICE" Word has appeared on the dashboard speedometer, as tho Urgently calling for servicing. Did some basic checks, ie. Windscreen wiper water topped up, engine oil sufficient etc. But could not find the problem. Had to send car for servicing even before 6 mths is up & at 3800km.
Car ride also not smooth. Especially when going from D(riving) to R(everse). Car stalled for a few secs before jerking to reverse. Quite scary if there're other cars behind.
C&C's mechanics' service is also very poor. As my car was a showroom model, there were some exterior defects which were supposed to be rectified prior handing over the car. The car had 2 very visible dents, & a big patch of discolouration on the Cactus decal. To which All were not touched up when I collected the car, even after agent claims to have reminded the mechanics to do. Also, the driver's seat door was 'loose'. It cannot be opened half way; Has to be opened fully, ie: open big big & hence may hit cars that are parked too near. So obviously, no touch-ups & checks were done to showroom model cars prior handing over to customers.

What I like
The uniqueness of the design.
A conti car for this price.

What I do not like
Poor customer service.
Jerkiness of car.
Loud engine, especially when heard from outside (& its not even a sports car).
Unreliability, probably due to its many electronic parts.
Front bonnet no rubber lining to prevent water from seeping into the engine, wires, etc.
No push-start function.
GPS map not fully loaded with all locations in Singapore.

* Previous ride of Mazda 2 & Toyota Axio were Much better than the Cactus.
Fail!

Review
Took a fairly long test-spin along the Leng Kee area. Ride was well-damped, NVH was well muted, shocks took manhole covers and undulations well in its stride. Body roll was well controlled even in a series of left-rights at Jervois Road and road humps were well soaked with nary a sweat by the suspension. Occupants remain well-cosseted from the reality of the environment outside in a well-cooled and insulated cocoon of comfort and quiet ambience. All-round visibility is good and large wing-mirrors make lane-changing a breeze.

Engine feels responsive and refined. Start-stop system was on cue and sprang back to life crisply when foot came off the brake. The Cactus could keep up with traffic effortlessly despite its tiny 1.2 NA engine. It never felt strained during the test but naturally it was not pushed at highway speed during the test drive.

What I like
Cabin show touches of Teutonic flair and design flourishes. Large display controls most cabin functions easily. The handbrake looks classy and unique. Soft-touch materials at most places with a large sofa-looking elbow rest for lazy one-arm driving.

Aircon vents look like pop out stalks with shiny trim that adds to the funkiness of the cabin. Switches and dials sound and feel well put together and would easily last the life-span of the car.

The rims are cleverly designed to look like Matchbox die-cast car wheels, adding even more quirky allure to the Cactus! There is no conventional gear lever/ stick. Instead an oval-button divided into three with D, R, N is all that is needed to engage the gear. There is a paddle-shifter on the steering column, along with usual connectivity buttons for phones and cruise controls.

Overall, if flair and smartly-designed fascia are your cup of tea, the Cactus' interior will bring a cheeky smile to your face every time you sit inside it.

The outside of course is well documented and if you are a creative, individual type with a flair for left-field antics, this car will allow you to expresses your personality and individuality very well.

What I do not like
The gear changes can be slightly disconcerting and the gearbox has a mind of its own and doesn't like to be hurried from 1st to 2nd. The were occasional jerkiness of the ETG gearbox even though I am currently driving a similar robotised manual car. The three-cylinder thrum can be felt through the well-padded insulation at times.

The start-stop system will kick in the engine under certain conditions, I can't really tell when or how during the test-drive, given that it was a cool day but you can tell when it does.

The paddle-shifters feel too small and lacks a solid, confidence-inspiring tactile 'click' to encourage you to play with it, and the small surface area means that trying to reach it for someone with shortish fingers could lead to a 'pulled' muscle in the fingers. :-)

Putting the car into D to drive off shouldn't be a problem. However, I anticipate that a poor-reverse parking driver would have a stressful time because you need to consciously look down into the middle of the dashboard to select reverse. Imagine if you had to reverse a few times in a crowded car park! You may hear impatient honking soon if you are struggling to line up the car properly and looking for that R button...

The pop-out windows for rear passengers only opens a crack and heaven-forbid should the air-con break down! Gasp, gasp.

Review
I wouldn't say I cannot recommend this vehicle. I actually would - just not to my age group. To begin with, i find it strange that the turbo-charged version isn't available in Singapore when it peaks at 109bhp. That's still CAT A worthy.

What we have instead is this 80bhp C4 Cactus. It slots itself proudly as a beautiful replacement for the world's ugliest car - the Fiat Multipla. It is made for the same target segment too, as if the Japanese had stopped giving us underpowered small cars that moved as fast as the most chao-keng recruit. Performance complaint aside, this car is actually 100% retirement material and a real beauty too.

What's the first car you can think of that the average retiree drives? The old Vios? Some small underpowered Japanese hatch, sedan or MPV? Now do you visualize them enjoying their retirement? With kids? Having a simple Kopitiam breakfast? None of the above? I couldn't imagine anything to be honest in those cars.

This is where this car best stands out. Sure it doesn't have enough torque to straighten wrinkles during acceleration - but it doesn't feel restricted like an old folks home. There's a huge focus on spaciousness both in front and rear and the bench seats are more of a joy to slouch in than sit upright. While somewhat financially free retirees cope with the CPF-allowance eating contis that look as aged as they are, this one is a tad-futuristic.

Bubble wraps on the doors? That's not for banging into, nor will anyone - but that takes away the seriousness of the car and makes it more child friendly. Complete with a panoramic sunroof - what's an elderly life worth without the freedom of outdoors with the kids?

Now with this car, I can totally imagine elderly parents taking the kids out and enjoying the golden years of their lives. That's something almost no other car can offer at this price point.

I'm not sure if this is the target segment Citroen had in mind when making this car. While initially disappointed, this can be a beautiful family car after all.

With all due respect, I'd go for the Ford Fiesta 1.0l turbo anyway. I just can't stop loving the feeling of 170Nm of torque at 2000rpm. That's a nicer way to please your squealing kids... not bubble wrap. I'd be worried with my parents behind the wheel though.

What I like
It is extremely spacious - even the airbags were moved to the roof to give you more space in front and a more forward view. I find this part really great, together with the lack of a gear knob. Bench-like front area and a fully bench seat rear makes this car more of a living room than the restricted seats you normally get. Although this isn't very good for long distance, the car wasn't' designed for long distance either. Feel free to throw in your own little pillows and get comfy.

Design - LED DRL masquerading as main headllights, bubble wrap(regretfully admit), even the roof rails are nice to look at. Uncluttered centre console and dashboard, digital speedometer - minimalistic yet modern.
Beautiful Rims. Beautiful color options.

Panoramic sunroof is amazing. Although heats the car up a bit more.

ESP - why would you need this in such a low powered vehicle? Because safety.

What I do not like
Underpowered engine - could have brought in the turbo or diesel.

Ropey door handlese - hmm

No leather seats.

No mirror blinkers.

The current price. Launch price sounded just about right. Now it is a bit too much.