Citroen C4 Cactus FEEL Puretech 110
Citroen’s C4 Cactus has lost some of its wacky styling but has it lost any of its appeal asks Suzanne Keane What is it? Citroën’s previous C4 Cactus launched back in 2014 with wacky styling, mostly attributed to the airbumps down the sides to eliminate car park dents and scratches. Now it’s back, keeping some of the cheeky look with a more sophisticated feel. Who is it aimed at? Aimed at those looking for a smaller family car...
Why petrol hatchbacks are making a comeback
There are compelling reasons these days to consider a petrol hatchback writes Geraldine Herbert Despite our love affair with saloons, hatchbacks still make up to 42% of Irish Car sales and the most widely bought car this year is the Volkswagen Golf. Petrol sales may only account for 27% of all new cars bought but as diesels continue to grab the headlines for all the wrong reasons there are many compelling reasons to buy petrol...
Citroën C4 Cactus BlueHDi 100
The new Bubble-wrapped C4 Cactus proves that nobody does quirky better than Citroën writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Citroën has never shied away from making a statement when it comes to car design, from the iconic 2CV to the original DS unveiled in 1955 through the decades there has been some truly innovative designs. And if you thought quirky Citroën design was a thing of the past along comes the C4 Cactus. Who is it aimed...
First Drive: Citroën C4 Cactus
We travelled to Amsterdam, the home town of Andre Citroën, to test drive the new Citroën C4 Cactus First impressions of the new C4 Cactus? The Cactus brings something genuinely different to the family car market with innovative and functional airbumps, split headlights and a funky interior. The quirky Airbumps are not just for show, they took three years to develop and are essentially bubble wrap for cars which should stop people with...
Citroen C4 Picasso/Grand Picasso
What is it? This practical and stylish people carrier from Citroën is available as both a seven seater (Grand Picasso) and a five seater (Picasso). What are it like inside? The interior is spacious and the seating arrangement good. The layout is easy to use with a nice commanding driving position and thanks to the wide angle panoramic windscreen the cabin is airy and bright. What is it like to drive? The ride comfort in the Picasso is...
