Distinctive roof rails flank the gigantic panoramic glass roof that stretches almost the entire length of the car. Cleverly, the panoramic glass roof is thermally insulated and acoustically designed to remove the need for a sliding blind, which also saves up to 6kg of weight.
Speaking of weight, in some configurations, the C4 Cactus weighs in at less than one tonne â€" considering the size of the car, that’s incredible.
Under the bonnet, the C4 Cactus is available with two engine types:Â petrol and diesel. Producing 55kW, 60kW and 82kW of power in three-cylinder 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol form, the diesel option is a four-cylinder 1.6-litre turbocharged engine that produces 63kW of power. Available gearboxes include a five- and six-speed manual and six-speed automated manual.
Our 1.6-litre turbocharged diesel test car was mated to a six-speed robotised clutchless manual gearbox, producing 63kW of power and 230Nm of torque. While that may not sound like much, it’s over 230Nm of torque per tonne, which is better than the competition in this segment. It’s also front-wheel drive only, despite its rugged appearance.
Equally as impressive is the claimed fuel consumption. While the fuel consumption evaluation cycle for the vehicle may be different when it launches locally, the diesel with this gearbox consumes a combined 3.6L/100km in New Zealand, where it is also available for sale. That would place it as the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid or electric vehicle in Australia â€" a mean feat by any stretch.
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