Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C4 Picasso
Power
136HP
Torque
270Nm
Consumption
6l/100
Emissions
157g/km
0-100 km/h
12.4s
Top Speed
195km/h
Weight
1656kg
Price
24,320€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
500 L
60 L
100 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C4 Picasso HDi 135 FAP CMP Millenium · 136 CV (2009)
General description
The 2007 Citroën C4 Picasso was not just another minivan; it was a statement of intent, an ode to family travel. With its 136-horsepower HDi diesel engine and the unique automated manual gearbox, it promised a balance between efficiency and superb comfort, enveloping its occupants in a bubble of light and space.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the C4 Picasso is to immerse yourself in a driving experience dominated by calm. The 2.0 HDi engine pulls capably, without being harsh, allowing you to travel with a full car without feeling a lack of power. The suspension filters out road imperfections with exquisite smoothness, always prioritizing comfort. The CMP gearbox, although sometimes hesitant at low speeds, encourages relaxed driving. The feeling of spaciousness provided by its gigantic panoramic windshield is unparalleled, turning every journey into a visual spectacle and creating a bright and optimistic interior atmosphere.
Design and aesthetics
Citroën broke the mold with a design that seemed to come from the future. Its single-stroke 'Visiospace' silhouette, with the immense Zenith windshield that blends into the roof, was not just aesthetic but a philosophy. Inside, space was the protagonist, with exemplary modularity and ingenious solutions. The fixed-hub steering wheel and the centralized digital instrumentation were details that gave it a unique personality, an avant-garde interior that made you feel like you were in a family spaceship.
Technology and features
For its time, the C4 Picasso was a technological showcase designed for well-being. The fully digital instrumentation offered a clear and futuristic reading of information. The automatic electric parking brake and hill-start assist simplified life on board. The CMP automated manual gearbox, despite its quirks, represented a step towards automation and comfort, eliminating the clutch pedal and making daily driving easier.
Competition
In a competitive market, the C4 Picasso faced giants like the Renault Scénic, the Ford C-MAX, and the Volkswagen Touran. While its rivals opted for sobriety or more dynamic handling, the Citroën played a completely different card: that of bold design, interior brightness, and a ride comfort that became its hallmark, winning over those who were looking for more than just a means of transportation.
Conclusion
The Citroën C4 Picasso is a car with an unmistakable soul, designed from the inside out to care for the family. It is not the fastest or the most agile, but it is, without a doubt, one of the most comfortable and welcoming of its generation. It is an emotional choice, a rolling refuge that values space, light, and well-being above all else. A vehicle that, with its successes and its peculiarities, left an indelible mark on the concept of the minivan.