The 1,2-litre, three-cylinder turbopetrol engine performs admirably, offering more power and considerably more torque than some of its competition. Producing 81 kW between 5 500 and 6 000 r/min, and a healthy 205 N.m of torque (at an easily accessible 1 500 r/min), the punchy powertrain revs smoothly and feels much quicker than it is. Comfortable and refined on the move. Spacious inside with a good quality finish. Available with impressive 1.2 PureTech engine. Unusual styling divides opinion. ETG6 gearbox can be jerky. Rear windows only pop-out and don't wind down. Insurance Groups are between 7–19. On average it achieves 73% of the official MPG figure. The Citroen C4
It kicks off with a 100hp 1.2-litre PureTech engine, which is paired to a six-speed manual gearbox only. In reality it’s all you really need. The 100hp engine is quiet unless really stretched, and the presence of a sixth gear means it’s relaxed at higher speeds. However, if you regularly travel out of the city or with passengers, the 130hp
Long-term review Citroen C4 PureTech 130 – long-term review . £26,605 / £27,200 as tested / £321pcm. And that’s because its engine is, in the very nicest way, entirely anonymous. Allied Sense Plus versions can be paired with either the 1.2 PureTech 130 petrol or a 1.5 BlueHDi 130 diesel, while Shine and C-Series Edition variants also coming with the option of the PureTech 180
Gearbox not engaging reverse properly. Problems with the centre screen. “Engine Fault – Repair Needed” warning light. Adblue issues (diesel only) Puretech engine – excessive oil consumption (petrol only) Clutch biting point. Recalls. I am not suggesting that every DS3 owner will experience these problems – far from it.
Citroen offers the C3 with two petrol engines and one diesel. The entry-level engine is a 1.2-litre petrol unit producing 82bhp. The limited power figure makes this model a good fit for new drivers, but it’s slow and hard to recommend. Our favourite engine is the one fitted to our test car – a turbocharged 1.2-litre petrol producing 108bhp.
The front-wheel drive DS 4 comes with either a PureTech 130 petrol or a BlueHDi 130 diesel engine, both delivering 129bhp. Buyers don’t have the option of a manual gearbox, with only an eight
Our verdict on the Citroen C4 Cactus Feel 1.2 PureTech 110 The Cactus looks and feels different, and just because it has an outwardly functional bias doesn't mean it doesn't look great. Citroen's designers have excelled themselves, and as long as the car proves reliable and dependable then it should prove a popular choice.
