Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C4 Picasso
Power
120HP
Torque
160Nm
Consumption
7.4l/100
Emissions
174g/km
0-100 km/h
12.1s
Top Speed
186km/h
Weight
1533kg
Price
18,270€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
500 L
60 L
88 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C4 Picasso VTi 120 Cool · 120 CV (2008-2009)
General description
The 2007 Citroën C4 Picasso was not just another minivan; it was a statement of intent, an ode to family life and the pleasure of traveling. It arrived to redefine the concept of space and light, turning every journey into a panoramic and comfortable experience, a refuge on wheels designed from the inside out.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the C4 Picasso envelops you in an atmosphere of calm and serenity. Its smooth and progressive 120-horsepower VTi engine doesn't seek speed records but aims to offer a pleasant and smooth journey. The suspension masterfully filters out road imperfections, making you feel like you're floating, while the light steering and five-speed manual gearbox make driving easy. It's a car that doesn't urge you to race, but to enjoy the scenery through its gigantic windshield and to feel that the destination is just an excuse to keep traveling.
Design and aesthetics
Its design was a true revolution. The 'Visiospace' concept permeated everything, with a panoramic windshield that extended to the roof, creating an unprecedented sense of freedom and spaciousness. Inside, modularity was king, with a minimalist dashboard featuring a central digital instrument cluster and countless storage compartments that made life on board incredibly easy. Its rounded, futuristic, almost spaceship-like silhouette immediately distinguished it from any other vehicle on the road.
Technology and features
For its time, the C4 Picasso offered a technological arsenal focused on comfort. The central digital instrumentation was its hallmark, freeing up space in front of the driver and offering a clear display. Features like climate control, an electric parking brake, and parking sensors were part of its equipment to make every trip simpler. The VTi engine, developed in collaboration with BMW, represented an effort to combine adequate performance with reasonable efficiency for a naturally aspirated gasoline engine of its era.
Competition
In such a competitive segment, the C4 Picasso faced titans like the Renault Scénic, its natural arch-nemesis and the benchmark of the category. It also had to compete with the sobriety and efficiency of the Volkswagen Touran, the dynamism of the Ford C-MAX, and the sportier proposal of the SEAT Altea. Against all of them, the Citroën played the card of originality, supreme comfort, and an interior brightness that none of its rivals could match.
Conclusion
The Citroën C4 Picasso VTi 120 is much more than a car; it's a rolling lounge, a companion for family adventures that prioritizes the well-being of its occupants above all else. It's not the choice for those seeking thrills behind the wheel, but for those who value space, light, and exceptional ride comfort. A vehicle with an overwhelming personality that, even today, continues to convey a unique sense of freedom.