Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C4 Picasso
Power
150HP
Torque
240Nm
Consumption
7.4l/100
Emissions
176g/km
0-100 km/h
10s
Top Speed
204km/h
Weight
1581kg
Price
24,120€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
500 L
60 L
110 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C4 Picasso THP 150 CMP Exclusive · 150 CV (2008-2009)
General description
The 2007 Citroën C4 Picasso was not just another minivan; it was a statement of intent. In a world of functional but often boring family vehicles, Citroën gave us a spaceship for everyday life, a car that promised to turn every journey into a bright and comfortable experience, especially in this brilliant version with the 150 horsepower THP engine.
Driving experience
Driving this C4 Picasso is a constant surprise. The 150 hp THP engine pushes with unexpected energy, making you forget you're driving a spacious minivan. The feeling of thrust from low revs is addictive. However, the CMP automated manual gearbox requires an adaptation period; its transitions are not the smoothest and invite you to anticipate shifts. Where it shines without reservation is in comfort. The suspension filters out irregularities with exquisite smoothness, and the panoramic windshield floods the cabin with light, creating a unique and relaxing travel atmosphere. It's like floating in a glass bubble.
Design and aesthetics
The design is, quite simply, a functional work of art. Citroën called it 'Visiospace,' and for good reason. The gigantic windshield that extends almost to the middle of the roof redefines the concept of visibility and space. Its fluid lines and futuristic front end distinguished it from any other car on the road. Inside, the boldness continued with a digital and centralized instrument cluster and the iconic fixed-hub steering wheel. It was a car that felt special, designed from the inside out with the well-being of its occupants in mind.
Technology and features
For its time, the C4 Picasso was a technological showcase. The THP engine, developed with BMW, featured direct injection and a turbo, something not so common back then. The central digital instrumentation, the electric parking brake, or the parking sensors in the Exclusive trim placed it at the forefront. The CMP gearbox, though controversial, was an attempt to combine the comfort of an automatic with the efficiency of a manual. It was a car that clearly looked to the future.
Competition
The battle in the compact minivan segment was fierce. Its arch-nemesis was the Renault Scénic, the king of the category. The Ford C-MAX offered sharper dynamic behavior for those who enjoyed driving more. On the other hand, the Volkswagen Touran represented sobriety and German build quality. Against all of them, the C4 Picasso played the card of supreme comfort and an absolutely unique and emotional design.
Conclusion
The Citroën C4 Picasso THP 150 is more than a family car; it's an experience. It's proof that functionality doesn't have to be at odds with beauty and emotion. It taught us to travel differently, surrounded by light and comfort, in a rolling lounge with a view of the sky. Although its mechanics may require attention, the memory it leaves is that of a brave, innovative, and deeply human car, a modern classic that forever changed the way we saw minivans.