Citroën C4 Picasso
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The Citroën C4 Picasso is a range of two compact MPV
s, a five-seater and a seven-seater (Grand C4 Picasso), unveiled by French automaker Citroën
in August 2006 and presented at the 2006 Paris Motor Show
in September 2006 for the seven-seater, and in January 2007 for the five-seater. It shares platform and engines with the Citroën C4
and Peugeot 307
and coexists with the Xsara Picasso
, the previous compact MPV produced by Citroën.
. For range consistency, the seven-seater is named Grand C4 Picasso.
One of the main features of both cars is the enormous windscreen which stretches back into the roof beyond the back of the driver's head. Two additional blinds are attached to the conventional sun visor
s and can be deployed to reduce glare, or simply on occasions when occupants find the large glass area unwelcome.
The Grand C4 Picasso is slightly larger than other seven-seat compact MPVs like the Mazda5 and Renault Grand Scénic
, and even larger than some early large MPVs like the Citroën Evasion
. For this reason, some critics consider it as a large MPV, while other do not because of its similarities in engine range, inner room and price with compact MPVs.
A pneumatic rear suspension is available as an option which make the ride smoother and can lower the sill. In some markets this option is only available on higher trim levels.
The four-speed automatic, six-speed EGS and six-speed automatic have two shifting options of either the fully automated/automatic mode or the paddle-shifted manual mode, chosen by a column mounted mode selector. The EGS/automatic gearbox also brings with it an air conditioned storage compartment (fridge) including can holders, between the driver's and the front passenger's seat, where the manual transmission lever would usually be.
Compact MPV
A compact MPV is a car classification used in Europe to describe multi-purpose vehicle versions of small family cars , fitting between the mini MPV and large MPV sub-segments...
s, a five-seater and a seven-seater (Grand C4 Picasso), unveiled by French automaker Citroën
Citroën
Citroën is a major French automobile manufacturer, part of the PSA Peugeot Citroën group.Founded in 1919 by French industrialist André-Gustave Citroën , Citroën was the first mass-production car company outside the USA and pioneered the modern concept of creating a sales and services network that...
in August 2006 and presented at the 2006 Paris Motor Show
Mondial de l'Automobile 2006
The 2006 Paris Motor Show took place from September 30 to October 15, 2006, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles.- Introductions :* Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione* Audi A3 1.8 TFSI* Audi A4 2.8 FSI* Audi R8...
in September 2006 for the seven-seater, and in January 2007 for the five-seater. It shares platform and engines with the Citroën C4
Citroën C4
The Citroën C4 is a small family car produced by French automaker Citroën since autumn 2004. The C4 was designed to be the successor to the Citroën Xsara. It is mechanically similar to the Peugeot 308, which was launched in 2007. A revised version with new front end, reverse light and dashboard...
and Peugeot 307
Peugeot 307
The Peugeot 307 is a small family car produced by the French Peugeot manufacturer since 2001. It was awarded the European Car of the Year title for 2002, and continues to be offered in China and certain South American markets through 2009 despite the French launch of the 308 in September...
and coexists with the Xsara Picasso
Citroën Xsara Picasso
The Citroën Xsara Picasso is a compact MPV released by Citroën in 1999. At the time of its release, two trim levels were available, LX and SX, with a choice of three engines two 1.6 and 1.8 litre petrols, and a 2.0 Litre HDI engine, all shared with the smaller Citroën Xsara. The Executive trim...
, the previous compact MPV produced by Citroën.
Overview
The second C4 Picasso model was officially unveiled on January 5, 2007 and has been displayed at the 2007 Geneva Motor ShowSalon International de l'Auto
The International Geneva Motor Show is an annual auto show held in March in the Swiss city of Geneva. The show is hosted at the Geneva Palexpo, a convention centre located next to the Geneva Cointrin International Airport...
. For range consistency, the seven-seater is named Grand C4 Picasso.
One of the main features of both cars is the enormous windscreen which stretches back into the roof beyond the back of the driver's head. Two additional blinds are attached to the conventional sun visor
Sun visor
A sun visor is a component of an automobile located on the interior just above the windshield .Most cars have two sun visors, one for the driver's side and a second for the passenger's side, with the rear-view mirror often mounted in between the two sun visors. Each visor can be lowered to help...
s and can be deployed to reduce glare, or simply on occasions when occupants find the large glass area unwelcome.
The Grand C4 Picasso is slightly larger than other seven-seat compact MPVs like the Mazda5 and Renault Grand Scénic
Renault Scénic
The Renault Scénic is a compact MPV produced by French automaker Renault, the first to be labelled as such in Europe. It is based on the chassis of the Mégane small family car. It became 1997 European Car of the Year on its launch in late 1996...
, and even larger than some early large MPVs like the Citroën Evasion
Eurovan (PSA/Fiat joint venture)
The "Eurovans" are a family of large MPVs from the Citroën, Peugeot, Fiat and Lancia badges, built by Sevel at Sevel Nord factory. It was launched in March 1994. Production ceased in November 2010....
. For this reason, some critics consider it as a large MPV, while other do not because of its similarities in engine range, inner room and price with compact MPVs.
A pneumatic rear suspension is available as an option which make the ride smoother and can lower the sill. In some markets this option is only available on higher trim levels.
Engines
- 1.8 L petrol enginePetrol engineA petrol engine is an internal combustion engine with spark-ignition, designed to run on petrol and similar volatile fuels....
straight-4Straight-4The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft....
, 16-valve, 125 PS - 2.0 L petrol engine straight-4, 16-valve, 143 PS
- 1.6 L DV6 HDi Diesel engineDiesel engineA diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
straight-4, 110 PS and 177 lbft - 2.0 L DW10 HDi Diesel engine straight-4, 138 PS
Transmissions
- 4-speed automatic
- 5-speed manual
- 6-speed EGS (Electronic Gearbox System)
- 6-speed automatic
The four-speed automatic, six-speed EGS and six-speed automatic have two shifting options of either the fully automated/automatic mode or the paddle-shifted manual mode, chosen by a column mounted mode selector. The EGS/automatic gearbox also brings with it an air conditioned storage compartment (fridge) including can holders, between the driver's and the front passenger's seat, where the manual transmission lever would usually be.
Trim levels
- LX
- SX
- VTR+
- Comfort (country dependent)
- Exclusive
- Lounge (5 Seat Picasso UK)