Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C4 Picasso
Power
109HP
Torque
240Nm
Consumption
5.3l/100
Emissions
140g/km
0-100 km/h
13.2s
Top Speed
180km/h
Weight
1574kg
Price
21,720€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
500 L
60 L
80 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C4 Picasso HDi 110 FAP CMP SX · 109 CV (2009-2010)
General description
The 2007 Citroën C4 Picasso was not just another minivan; it was a statement of intent, an ode to space, light, and family comfort. It arrived to redefine what it meant to travel as a family, enveloping its occupants in a bubble of well-being and unprecedented visibility that made it an instant icon in its segment.
Driving experience
Driving the C4 Picasso is an experience centered on serenity. Its 109-horsepower HDi engine doesn't aim for acceleration records but rather offers a smooth and economical journey, ideal for covering miles without fatigue. The suspension filters out irregularities with a mastery that isolates you from the outside world, while the CMP piloted gearbox, though sometimes hesitant, adds daily convenience. The dominant sensation is that of floating over the asphalt, in a high driving position that, along with its immense windshield, makes you feel like the captain of a family ship.
Design and aesthetics
Its design was a true revolution. With its 'Visiospace' panoramic windshield that blends into the roof, the C4 Picasso flooded the cabin with light and created a sense of infinite space. Its rounded, futuristic shapes broke with the boxy aesthetics of its competitors. Inside, modularity was king, with three independent rear seats and a minimalist dashboard dominated by a central digital instrument cluster and the characteristic fixed-hub steering wheel, a touch of genius and purely Citroën eccentricity.
Technology and features
For its time, the C4 Picasso felt like a vehicle from the future. The fully digital instrumentation in the center of the dashboard, the automatic electric parking brake, or the dual-zone climate control were distinguishing features. The piloted manual gearbox, despite its quirks, represented a step towards automation and comfort. Everything in it was designed to simplify life on board and make every journey more pleasant and simple.
Competition
In a very competitive market, its main rival was always the Renault Scénic, with which it fought an epic battle for the compact minivan throne. Other significant adversaries like the Ford C-MAX offered a more dynamic drive, and the Volkswagen Touran opted for sobriety and a greater sense of perceived quality. However, none could match the audacity, brightness, and almost magical comfort offered by the C4 Picasso.
Conclusion
The Citroën C4 Picasso is a car chosen with the heart. It is the perfect purchase for those who value family well-being over pure performance. It represents a different way of understanding the automobile, not as a machine, but as a space to live and share experiences. Its virtues, such as superb comfort and a design that still turns heads, far outweigh its minor flaws, like an improvable gearbox. It was, and still is, a rolling sanctuary full of light and ingenious solutions.