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Citroën releases details of the new C4 Cactus

Posted on 07 September, 2017
Citroën releases details of the new C4 Cactus

Citroën has released details of the new C4 Cactus. The small SUV will come with an updated gear box and a petrol engine and a range of personalisation options. Citroën says the new petrol engine, rather than a diesel as came with the C4 Cactus previously, makes the car a better fit for the NZ market. Powered by a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder turbo high engine that produces 81kW at and 205Nm of torque made while the combined fuel consumption is rated at 5.1L/100km. The engine in the C4 Cactus having won the coveted 2015, 2016 and 2017 International Engine of the Year award in the 1.0-litre to 1.4-litre category. The engine won the 2015, 2016 and 2017 International Engine of the Year award in the 1.0-litre to 1.4-litre category. This automatic gearbox comes with stop/start technology and hill assist as standard and features a new-generation torque-converter that the company says allows smooth gear changes and enabling better fuel economy. The C4 Cactus has a layer of impact absorbing air capsules on the exterior, providing protection from bumps and dents. The car has in roof airbags. The new Citroën offers in depth personalisation options, with eight body colours, two colours of wheels and three choices of interior trim, giving some 184 different trim and colour combinations so everyone can create their own version of an urban utilitarian vehicle. C4 Cactus is on sale now from $32,990 including GST via Citroën’s dealer network.