Citroën shows off a more adventurous C4 Cactus

By CARSIFU | 22 February 2016


Citroen C4 Cactus Rip Curl (5)


PARIS: The Citroen C4 Cactus is expanding its range with the world premiere of a special edition at the Geneva Motor Show. The Citroën C4 Cactus Rip Curl is the result of a collaboration between Citroën and Rip Curl, the Australian surfing brand.

The C4 Cactus Rip Curl is supposed to boost the outdoor spirit of the model through its introduction as an adventurous version.

The latest version is more technologically advanced, with a higher level of all-road performance.

The C4 Cactus Rip Curl's claim to fame is enhanced traction. Associated with the more powerful C4 Cactus engines, each mated to a manual gearbox (PureTech 110 S&S manual and BlueHDi 100 manual). Citroën’s C4 Cactus Rip Curl Special Edition is the only version to come with Grip Control. The car also features special mud and snow tyres to help keep it moving on difficult surfaces.

The Grip Control system provides the benefit of intelligent traction in "off-road" mode. It uses an advanced anti-skid function built into the ESP computer, which manages the traction from the driven front wheels, and has various other modes for different types of terrain. The Grip Control selector, set in the centre of the dashboard, provides access to five operating modes: Standard, Sand, Off-road, Snow and ESP Off.



Each of the last four modes is operational up to a pre-set speed limit and then automatically reverts to Standard mode.

Citroën C4 Cactus Rip Curl's specific look includes: white door mirrors, white roof-bars and a white vertical strip on the wings blending geometric patterns and the Rip Curl logo. The rear quarter-lights feature the same pattern, applied horizontally, with the Rip Curl signature in white lettering. This graphic firmly places the car in the surfing world.

The Citroën C4 Cactus Rip Curl also features front and rear aluminium-coloured protection plates that reinforce its ‘adventurer’ identity.

The C4 Cactus Rip Curl's cabin features orange detailing. The orange safety belts contrast with the interior finish of the Mica Grey fabric seats (standard specification) or the black part-leather upholstery (optional). The same colour schemes appear elsewhere in the cabin. The protective floor mats feature orange stitching and a label bearing the surfing brand's logo. To carry on the theme of contrasts with the Stone Grey ambience on-board, the C4 Cactus Rip Curl's loudspeakers are also finished with an orange flourish.

Standard equipment includes: rear parking sensors and camera, automatic climate control, automatic headlamps and front wipers, navigation system, 6-speaker MP3 audio system, cruise control/speed limiter and tinted windows. So you can remain at one with nature, the Citroën C4 Cactus Rip Curl is fitted as standard with a panoramic glass roof, complete with thermal protection.

Citroen said the car would go on sale in the first half of 2016.

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