Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C4 Picasso
Power
136HP
Torque
270Nm
Consumption
6.1l/100
Emissions
159g/km
0-100 km/h
12.4s
Top Speed
195km/h
Weight
1656kg
Price
24,250€
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 138 FAP CMP SX · 136 CV (2007-2008)
General description
The 2007 Citroën C4 Picasso was not just a minivan; it was a statement of intent. It arrived to redefine the concept of family travel, enveloping its occupants in a bubble of light and comfort that broke with the sobriety of its competitors. It was a car designed from the inside out, where every journey became a panoramic experience.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the C4 Picasso conveys a sense of command and tranquility. Its 136-horsepower HDi engine offers a capable and willing response, ideal for traveling fully loaded without stress. However, the CMP automated manual gearbox marks the experience with slow and somewhat abrupt transitions, encouraging a relaxed and anticipatory driving style. The suspension, focused on maximum comfort, filters out road imperfections with exceptional smoothness, albeit at the cost of noticeable body roll in corners. It's not a car for seeking thrills, but for enjoying the scenery and company in an atmosphere of absolute calm.
Design and aesthetics
Design is its soul. The 'Visiospace' concept is embodied in a gigantic panoramic windshield that merges with the roof, flooding the cabin with unparalleled light and a sense of space. Sitting inside is like being in a rolling viewpoint. The interior, with its central digital instrumentation and fixed-hub steering wheel, looked like something out of a science fiction movie. On the outside, its rounded and fluid shapes gave it a unique, friendly, and futuristic personality that has aged with admirable dignity.
Technology and features
For its time, the C4 Picasso was a technological showcase. Beyond its innovative instrumentation, it incorporated solutions aimed at making life on board easier, such as the automatic electric parking brake, dual-zone climate control, or hill start assist. The CMP gearbox itself, though imperfect, represented an effort to democratize automatic transmission. It was a car loaded with intelligent details designed for a family's daily life.
Competition
It faced fierce competition in the most popular segment of its time. Its great arch-nemesis was the Renault Scénic, the king of the category. It also competed against the Ford C-MAX, which offered a more dynamic drive; the Volkswagen Touran, with its sobriety and German build quality; and the Opel Zafira. Against them, the Picasso always stood out for its aesthetic audacity and its incomparable interior brightness.
Conclusion
The Citroën C4 Picasso is a car bought with the heart and enjoyed with the family. It is an ode to comfort and space, a vehicle that prioritized the well-being of its passengers over pure performance. Despite the quirks of its automated gearbox, its interior atmosphere, practicality, and visionary design make it a modern classic. It is more than a car; it is the rolling stage for countless family memories, a living room with a view of the world.