New 2020 Citroen C4 Cactus to feature electric powertrain
Battery-powered Citroen C4 Cactus will be the first EV to market in the brand's electrification push
Further details of the new C4 Cactus are thin on the ground, but we know it will usher in a new design language with inspiration from the
Cxperience concept of 2016. It will also feature further developments of Citroen’s Advanced Comfort strategy, with more comfortable seats and better refinement. We can expect to see a familiar range of Puretech petrol and BlueHDI diesel engines, too.
Prior to that car’s launch, in 2019 Citroen will show two new concept cars, the first of which will debut at the
Geneva motor show as the centrepiece of its centenary celebrations. Belloni describes it as being “as important to Citroen as the 2CV was” and showcasing a “revolution” for the brand.
The concept will be small city-focused and previews a “very affordable” production car. It will also be fully electric, and showcases what Belloni describes as a “new mobility system”.
“It will keep the spirit of the 2CV, but instead of being a car for rural people it will be for city dwellers” Belloni continued. During a press conference Citroen revealed a detail image of the concept (above) showing what looks like a pull chord instead of a door handle.
In April, Citroen will showcase its take on what a driverless car future could look like with another concept at the
Shanghai motor show. It’s not known yet if that will be electric, or based on a production car.
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