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Citroën Xsara Picasso

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Citroën Xsara Picasso
Overview
ManufacturerCitroën
Production1999–2010 (Spain)
2001–2012 (Brazil)
2007–2009 (France)
2001–2009 (China)
AssemblyVigo, Spain (PSA Vigo Plant)
Cairo, Egypt (AAV)
Porto Real, Brazil (Citroën Brazil)
Wuhan, China (DPCA)
Rennes, France (PSA Rennes Plant)
DesignerDonato Coco[1]
Body and chassis
ClassB-segment MPV (M)
Body style5-door MPV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedCitroën Xsara
Citroën C3 Picasso
Citroën C4 Picasso
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length4,280 mm (168.5 in)
Width1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Height1,640 mm (64.6 in)
Curb weight1,300 kg (2,866.0 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorCitroën C4 Picasso

The Citroën Xsara Picasso is a five-seater, five-door compact MPV produced by Citroën from 1999 to 2012. It was based on the Xsara hatchback platform.

Trim range

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At the time of its release, two trim levels were available, LX and SX. Later designations were 'Desire', 'VTX', and the range topping 'Exclusive' trim level, some with an electric glass sunroof. On all models, the front seat backs have fold down tables, and the rear seats can be removed to create extensive internal space for transportation of bulky items similar to a small van.

2004 facelift

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The model received a facelift in early 2004 with updated bumpers, engines and body-coloured bumpers were made standard on all trim levels.

  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Facelift
    Facelift
  • Rear view (facelift)
    Rear view (facelift)

Engines

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The Xsara Picasso was available with a 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 litre (automatic only) petrol engines, or a choice of 1.6 and 2.0-litre (replaced by the 1.6-litre 2004 onwards) diesels, all shared with the smaller Citroën Xsara apart from the 1.6 diesel.[2]

Petrol engine
Model Engine Displacement Power Torque 0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph) 		Top speed CO2 emission
(g/km)
1.6i I4 1587 cc 65 kW (87 hp) at 5,600 rpm 135 N⋅m (100 lbf⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm 15.0 s 110 mph (170 km/h) 187
1.6i I4 1587 cc 69 kW (93 hp) at 5,700 rpm 135 N⋅m (100 lbf⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm 15.0 s 106 mph (171 km/h) 178
1.6i I4 1587 cc 80 kW (110 hp) at 6,000 rpm 147 N⋅m (108 lbf⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm 15.0 s 110 mph (180 km/h) 172
1.8i I4 1749 cc 85 kW (114 hp) at 5,500 rpm 160 N⋅m (120 lbf⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm 12.2 s 120 mph (190 km/h) 187
2.0i I4 1997 cc 100 kW (130 hp) at 6,000 rpm 190 N⋅m (140 lbf⋅ft) at 4,100 rpm 10.9 s 119 mph (192 km/h) 207
Diesel engine
Model Engine Displacement Power Torque 0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph) 		Top speed CO2 emission
(g/km)
1.6 HDi I4 1560 cc 66 kW (89 hp) at 4,000 rpm 205 N⋅m (151 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm 13.8 s 104 mph (168 km/h) N/A
1.6 HDiF I4 1560 cc 66 kW (89 hp) at 4,000 rpm 205 N⋅m (151 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm 11.9 s 104 mph (168 km/h) 136
1.6 HDi I4 1560 cc 80 kW (110 hp) at 4,000 rpm 240 N⋅m (180 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm 11.9 s 114 mph (183 km/h) 131
1.6 HDiF I4 1560 cc 80 kW (110 hp) at 4,000 rpm 240 N⋅m (180 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm 11.9 s 114 mph (183 km/h) 136
2.0 HDi I4 1997 cc 66 kW (89 hp) at 4,000 rpm 205 N⋅m (151 lbf⋅ft) at 1,900 rpm 14.5 s 109 mph (175 km/h) 147

Sales and production

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On 22 March 2007, Auto Trader reviewed the Xsara Picasso, calling it the most popular MPV in the United Kingdom, "thanks to a combination of practicality and affordability".[3] From 1999 to 2010, the Xsara Picasso has been assembled at PSA plant in Vigo, Spain.

South America

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2007 Citroën Xsara Picasso for Latin America
Citroën Xsara Picasso for China

Since 2001, the Xsara Picasso was produced in Porto Real, Brazil for the market in Latin America, where it was the top selling vehicle in its class for a while.[4]

In December 2002, Citroën do Brasil launched a limited edition called Xsara Picasso Etoile, celebrating the victory of Lula from the PT at the 2002 Brazilian presidential election.[5]

The model was restyled again in 2007 in China and South America, with the grille adopting wide chrome bars. [citation needed]

Name

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The Picasso name was licensed from the family of Pablo Picasso,[6] which created significant international publicity at the time of the car's launch, as not all the Picasso family were happy with the association of the artist's name with a car, when his granddaughter Marina attempted to sue her uncle Claude in April 1999.[7]

Pablo Picasso was originally associated with Citroën in the 1960s when he painted a Citroën DS with "The wreaths of Peace".[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Who designed current production cars?".
  2. ^ Ben Whitworth (25 February 2004). "Auto Express February 2004". Auto Express. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
  3. ^ "Autotrader: Most popular MPV in the UK". Car reviewer, news and sales. Autotrader.co.uk. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
  4. ^ "Mais Vendidos 2006". Archived from the original on 22 December 2007. Retrieved 11 June 2011. Revista Carro] - Top 50 best seller automobiles, 2006
  5. ^ "Há 20 anos, Citroën Xsara Picasso ganhava série inspirada no resultado das eleições". Kelley Blue Book - KBB.com.br (in Breton). Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  6. ^ Maley, Jacqueline (13 January 2006). "Picasso clan fail to airbrush out car name". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
  7. ^ Riding, Alan (19 April 1999). "A Family Feud Over a Picasso (On Wheels)". The New York Times. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
  8. ^ Keeley, Graham (27 August 2005). "The Citroën that Picasso painted". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
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