Citroën C4 Cactus 2014–2017 car dimensions: 4157 mm long, 1729 mm wide and 1480 mm high. Unladen weight is 965 kg. Braked towing is 825 kg.
The cabin features a standard 7-inch touchscreen that controls audio, phone via Bluetooth, navigation on higher trims, and climate settings. Cruise control with speed limiter is standard. Climate is manual air conditioning on mid grades like Feel and automatic on top Shine grades or via packs. Rear parking sensors and reversing camera come in the City Camera Pack, standard on Shine. No automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning or lane keep assist appears in equipment for this generation.
Boot space measures 358 litres with seats up under the parcel shelf. Folding the rear bench creates 1170 litres. The opening is wide but has a high load lip, and early models use a one-piece rear seat.
Braked towing capacity reaches 825 kg on higher-powered engines and 720 kg on base ones, with unbraked at 520 kg. Payload is listed around 535 kg. The light kerb weight aids efficiency but limits heavy work use. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is noted beyond optional Grip Control on special editions for loose surfaces.
The cabin feels bright, airy and spacious with a minimalist dashboard free of clutter and controlled via a 7-inch touchscreen. Generous sofa-style front seats create a relaxed lounge ambiance, with good rear legroom similar to a standard C4. An optional panoramic glass roof lets in filtered light with high thermal UV protection and acoustic laminated glass for quieter travel, no blind needed. Practical storage includes a large Top Box on the dash.
Fuel-efficient PureTech petrol and BlueHDi diesel engines with low CO2 from around 82-105 g/km.
Service interval typically 16,000 miles or 1 year, whichever first.
Euro NCAP 4-star rating from 2014 tests.
Standard safety includes ABS with EBD and emergency brake assist, ESC with ASR, driver airbag, passenger Airbag in Roof, front side and curtain airbags, hill start assist, tyre pressure monitoring, full seatbelt reminders and rear ISOFIX.
The C4 Cactus is built light, about 200 kg less than equivalent compact models, which helps the small-capacity PureTech petrol and BlueHDi diesel engines deliver strong economy and low emissions while meeting Euro 6 standards. Diesel versions in particular achieve class-leading combined figures in some specs.
Servicing follows a manufacturer schedule based on distance and time, commonly every 16,000 miles or annually. Petrol PureTech engines need attention to the timing belt around higher mileages, while diesels include particle filter care. Regular oil, filter and fluid checks keep it reliable.
It earned a 4-star Euro NCAP result in 2014, with solid scores for adult, child and pedestrian protection. Standard kit covers the basics well: multiple airbags with the unique roof-mounted passenger unit, electronic stability and braking aids, hill assist on most engines, pressure monitoring and ISOFIX points. Higher grades add cameras or sensors.
Airbumps on the sides absorb minor knocks up to low speeds, cutting repair bills. The simple lightweight design aids everyday durability, with easy access to the 7-inch screen for settings and a practical boot. Stick to the service plan for long-term keeping.
Length 4157 mm, Width 1729 mm, Height 1480 mm, Wheelbase 2595 mm (C4 Cactus 2014–2017)
Sources: manufacturer data, Citroën technical brochure/catalogue Octobre 2014, confirmed by auto-data.net Phase I specs and Wikipedia.