The new Citroën C4 Cactus hatchback is now available to order in the UK, with diesels priced from £18,995.

Benefitting from the Citroën Advanced Comfort programme, this new model represents a European premiere for the brand’s new suspension system with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions and a world first for its Advanced Comfort seats. Citroën says the new C4 Cactus combines the personality of the original C4 Cactus with the class-leading comfort of the C4.

The new Citroën C4 Cactus is now available to order in the UK, featuring a host of exterior and interior styling, engineering, technology and connectivity updates. There are two core trim levels to choose from – Feel and Flair. Pricing for the new C-segment hatchback starts from just £17,265, with diesels starting at £18,995. First deliveries of the new C4 Cactus are expected at the beginning of April.

The Citroën Advanced Comfort programme is at the very heart of the new C4 Cactus. This fresh new model enjoys the world premiere of the brand’s Advanced Comfort seats and the European debut of the new suspension system with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions.

The new compact hatchback comes with a range of technologies and engines to maximise user comfort. The model has received numerous upgrades with 12 driver assistance systems now on offer, including Active Safety Brake, Grip Control and Lane Departure Warning. There are also three connectivity technologies; Citroën Connect Nav, Citroën Connect Box with the brand’s Emergency & Assistance system and Mirror Screen functionality, as well as a revised engine line-up.

The overall look has been updated to further enhance its appeal amongst C-segment hatchback buyers. The new model boasts an extended range of external personalisation options, with nine body colours – including a new Emerald Blue metallic paint – and four Colour Packs, giving a total of 31 possible combinations.

With its enhanced soundproofing, the Citroën C4 Cactus also has suspension with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions, a European first, standard specification on Feel and Flair trim levels. Citroën says this next-generation technology absorbs road imperfections for a magic carpet ride effect, without adversely affecting the car’s handling or driving pleasure.

The new C4 Cactus offers a choice of four distinct interior ambiances in the UK. The Wild Grey ambiance is standard fit on Feel and Flair versions, along with Advanced Comfort seats. Customers have a further choice of three different interiors that each deliver a unique feel, including Metropolitan Red with its dark red dashboard; Hype Red combining Beige Nappa Leather with Beige fabric and red colour touches; and Hype Grey with a more traditional interior feel and Black half-leather seats.

As well as bolstered support and height-adjustments for the driver and the front passenger, the Advanced Comfort seats feature adjustable lumbar support for the driver. There is a foam and high-density layer used within each seat. The construction is designed to deliver the correct support.

New C4 Cactus features 12 driving assistance systems to make every day driving easier and safer:

• Active Safety Brake – Reduces the risk of a collision by braking in place of the driver. The multi-purpose camera at the top of the windscreen detects obstacles, for example a vehicle moving in the same direction or when stopped. The system engages the brakes automatically when a risk of collision is detected, from 3mph (5 km/h) to 52mph (85 km/h).

• Speed Limit Recognition and Recommendation – Recognises speed signs and displays the information on the instrument panel. The speed can be registered as an instruction for the speed limiter/cruise control with one simple instruction.

• Lane Departure Warning System – Active at speeds of over 37mph (60 km/h), the system detects the accidental crossing of continuous or dotted white lines when the indicator has not been used. It warns the driver via a sound signal and visual alert on the instrument panel.

• Coffee Break Alert – This feature prompts the driver to consider taking a break after they have been driving for two hours at speeds above 43mph (70 km/h).

• Driver Attention Alert – Warns the driver when the system detects lateral movement relative to the road or lane margins using the multi-function camera at the top of the windscreen. The feature is especially suited to motorway use at speeds over 40mph (65 km/h).

• Blind Spot Monitoring System – Lights in the door mirrors warn the driver if a vehicle is present in the blind spot on either side of the car.
• Park Assist – Makes parking easier and safer. This system provides active assistance for parallel and perpendicular parking. On the driver’s request, the feature automatically detects a parking space then safely steers the car into it. This will be available during the first half of 2018.
• Reversing Camera – When the driver selects reverse gear, a camera displays the rear view of the vehicle on the 7-inch touchscreen. The image is supplemented by colour reference points indicating proximity to any obstacles. This extended vision makes for easy manoeuvres.

• Hill Start Assist – To make hill starts easier, this system prevents any undesired vehicle movement on inclines when the brake pedal is released. The function activates on inclines of over 3 per cent by holding the vehicle in position for two seconds.

• Front Fog Lights with Cornering Function – Depending on the angle of the steering wheel, the left or right fog light activates in addition to the main headlights to illuminate up to a 75° angle to the right or left of the vehicle. The system operates at speeds above 24mph (40 km/h).

• Keyless Entry and Start – This system allows the driver to lock, unlock and start the car without taking the key out of their pocket.

• Grip Control – Enables the vehicle to adapt its front wheel grip depending on the surface (snow, mud, sand etc.)

The 7-inch touchscreen groups together all of the key vehicle functions, such as the air conditioning, radio and telephone. New C4 Cactus promises continuous connectivity and infotainment.

Other practical and easy-to-use connectivity technologies include voice-controlled 3D navigation via Citroën Connect Nav, Citroën Connect Box with Emergency & Assistance and Mirror Screen functionality with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and MirrorLink.

The new C4 Cactus range is available with three 3-cylinder PureTech petrol engines and the highly efficient BlueHDi 100 S&S diesel, as well as the latest generation EAT6 fully automatic gearbox.

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