The choice of potential rivals is large. The Cactus technically sits in the C-segment, which includes cars like Citroen’s own C4 (hence the name) and the Ford Focus, Volkswagen Golf and others.

Citroen's C4 Cactus made quite an impression. A polarising machine, it was the Frenchest French car for ages which translated into almost no local sales but admiration for the bravery of those who ...