Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C4 Picasso
Power
109HP
Torque
240Nm
Consumption
5.7l/100
Emissions
150g/km
0-100 km/h
13.2s
Top Speed
180km/h
Weight
1574kg
Price
27,550€
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 Exclusive Plus · 109 CV (2007-2008)
General description
The 2007 Citroën C4 Picasso was not just a minivan; it was a statement of intent on wheels. In an era where functionality often overshadowed emotion, Citroën gave us a spaceship for the family, a vehicle conceived from the inside out to maximize light, space, and well-being on board. It was a breath of fresh air and audacity in the family car segment.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the C4 Picasso is to immerse yourself in an experience of absolute comfort. The suspension filters out irregularities with exquisite smoothness, inviting a calm and relaxed drive. The 109-horsepower HDi engine performs its function with remarkable efficiency, moving the vehicle without showing off but with the necessary solvency for long trips. However, the CMP automated manual gearbox is the bittersweet point; its slowness and jerks at low speed break the harmony of a package that otherwise isolates you from the stress of the outside world and makes you feel as if you were floating on the asphalt.
Design and aesthetics
The design is, without a doubt, its soul. The 'Visiospace' concept comes to life through the gigantic panoramic windshield that merges with the roof, flooding the cabin with unprecedented light and a sense of spaciousness. It was like traveling in a glass bubble. The interior, with its central digital instrumentation and fixed-hub steering wheel, looked like something out of a science fiction movie. Every detail, from the modularity of its individual seats to the countless storage compartments, was designed to make life on board easier and more pleasant.
Technology and features
For its launch year, the C4 Picasso was a technological showcase. Beyond its peculiar instrumentation, it incorporated elements uncommon in its segment such as the electric parking brake, four-zone climate control, or even the lane departure warning system in its more equipped versions. The CMP gearbox itself, although imperfect in its operation, represented an attempt to automate driving at an affordable cost. It was a car full of ingenious solutions aimed at simplifying daily life.
Competition
In the competitive universe of compact minivans, the C4 Picasso faced titans like the Renault Scénic, its eternal French rival that played the balance card. The Ford C-MAX offered superior dynamic behavior for those who enjoyed driving more, while the Volkswagen Touran represented sobriety, build quality, and German efficiency. Against them, the Citroën did not compete in sportiness but created its own league based on radical design, supreme comfort, and a unique interior atmosphere.
Conclusion
The Citroën C4 Picasso was much more than a family car; it was an experience. A brave vehicle that dared to be different, prioritizing comfort and life on board above all else. Its avant-garde design and bright interior left an indelible mark on a generation of families. Despite the shadows of its automated gearbox, its virtues as a tireless and spacious travel companion make it a car remembered with special affection, a rolling sanctuary where the important thing was not the destination, but enjoying the journey.