The C-Cactus is an eco-friendly car that, just like its prickly desert-living namesake, is very low on consumption.
Debuting at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the diesel hybrid reveals what the future holds for a low-emission, super-economical C4-sized family car. Beneath the futuristic looks – which are influenced by previous concepts such as the C-Airplay and C-Buggy – the C-Cactus houses a 70bhp 1.4-litre HDi hybrid powerplant.
Capable of running almost silently on battery power at low speed, the C-Cactus also has a 30bhp electric motor, which helps the engine at higher speeds for overtaking. As well as featuring a diesel particulate filter, the ultra-clean C-Cactus emits only 78g/km of CO2 – meaning that if it went into production, it would be exempt from UK road tax and plans for an extended congestion charge.
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