Citroën C4 Picasso

Citroën C4 Picasso

Manufacturer	Citroën
Also called	Grand C4 Picasso
Production	2006–present
Assembly	Vigo, Spain (Vigo PSA Factory)
Predecessor	Citroën Xsara Picasso Citroën C8 (as large MPV)
Class	Compact MPV
Body style	5-door MPV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	PSA PF2
Engine	1.6 L DV6 HDi I4 (diesel) 1.8 L I4 (petrol) 2.0 L EW10 I4 (petrol) 2.0 L DW10 HDi I4 (diesel)
Wheelbase	2,730 mm (107.5 in)
Length	Picasso: 4,470 mm (176.0 in) Grand Picasso: 4,590 mm (180.7 in)
Width	1,830 mm (72.0 in)
Height	1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Related	Citroën C4 Citroën C4 Aircross Citroën C3 Picasso
Designer(s)	Donato Coco

The Citroën C4 Picasso is a range of two compact MPVs, 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, with the five-seater unveiled in January 2007. It shares its platform and engines with the Citroën C4 and Peugeot 307 and previously coexisted with the Xsara Picasso before it was replaced.

Overview

The second C4 Picasso model was officially unveiled on January 5 2007, launched in February, and was displayed at the Geneva Motor Show in March. For range consistency, the seven-seater is named the Grand C4 Picasso and was launched in November 2006.

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 visors 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 Opel Zafira Tourer, 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.

Grand C4 Picasso front

Grand C4 Picasso rear

Trim levels

• LX
• SX
• VTR+
• Comfort
• Exclusive
• Lounge
• Edition
• Platinum

Engines and transmissions

• 1.8 L petrol engine straight-4, 16-valve, 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp)
• 2.0 L petrol engine straight-4, 16-valve, 143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp)
• 1.6 L DV6 HDi Diesel engine straight-4, 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) and 177 lb·ft (240 N·m)
• 2.0 L DW10 HDi Diesel engine straight-4, 138 PS (101 kW; 136 hp)
• 1.6 THP (156PS)^{[citation needed]}

Petrol engines
Model	Engine	Displacement cc (ci)	Power	Torque	0–100 km/h,s	Top speed km/h (mph)	Transmission	CO2 emission (g/km)
VTi	TBA	1,598 (98)	89 kW; 122 PS (120 bhp)	160@4250	12.1	186	5 speed manual	159
Diesel engines
HDi	TBA	1,560 (95)	82 kW; 112 PS (110 bhp)	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	135
e-HDi	TBA	1,560 (95)	82 kW; 112 PS (110 bhp)	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	125

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 transmissions 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.^{[citation needed]}

Sales

Year	Worldwide Production	Worldwide sales	Notes
2009	133,800	143,800
2010	126,800	128,800
2011	TBA	116,927

See also

• List of Citroën vehicles
• Citroën C3 Picasso