Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C4 Picasso
Power
136HP
Torque
270Nm
Consumption
5.8l/100
Emissions
153g/km
0-100 km/h
12.4s
Top Speed
195km/h
Weight
1656kg
Price
22,612€
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 CMP SX · 136 CV (2010)
General description
The 2007 Citroën C4 Picasso was not just a minivan; it was a statement of intent. In a world of practical but often boring family cars, Citroën launched a spaceship for the road, a vehicle that promised to turn every journey into a bright and comfortable experience. It was the answer for those who believed that having a family did not mean giving up on design and the feeling of traveling first class.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the C4 Picasso envelops you in a bubble of comfort. The suspension filters out irregularities with a smoothness that makes you forget the condition of the asphalt, while the 136 hp diesel engine provides enough power to travel fully loaded without stress. The visibility is simply spectacular thanks to its panoramic windshield. The CMP automated manual gearbox, although it requires an adaptation period due to its particular operation during gear shifts, eventually wins you over in relaxed driving, prioritizing comfort over sportiness. It is a car for devouring kilometers without fatigue, watching the world go by through its huge windows.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the C4 Picasso is its soul. Dubbed 'Visiospace,' its concept is based on light and space. The gigantic Zenith windshield that merges with the roof, the thin front pillars, and the central digital instrumentation created a bright and futuristic interior atmosphere. On the outside, its fluid and rounded lines broke with the cubic aesthetics of its rivals, proving that a family car could be, above all, beautiful and original. Driving it was like piloting a rolling lounge with a view of the sky.
Technology and features
Beyond its avant-garde design, the C4 Picasso integrated technological solutions designed for well-being. The steering wheel with fixed central controls was a hallmark of the brand, allowing intuitive access to multiple functions. The centralized digital instrumentation offered a clear and customizable reading of information. But the real innovation was in its modularity: individual, reclining, and sliding rear seats, and a myriad of storage compartments that made life on board incredibly easy and practical for the whole family.
Competition
In the competitive compact minivan segment, the C4 Picasso faced titans like the Renault Scénic, the king of the category, the sober and efficient Volkswagen Touran, and the more dynamic Ford C-MAX. While its rivals focused on functionality or more agile handling, the Citroën played a completely different card: that of absolute comfort, interior brightness, and a design that left no one indifferent. It was the passionate and different choice in a very rational market.
Conclusion
The Citroën C4 Picasso is one of those cars that are remembered fondly. It was a bold bet on differentiation, a vehicle that put passenger well-being above all else. Its legacy is not pure performance, but the number of happy kilometers it provided to countless families, turning daily commutes into small panoramic journeys. It is the embodiment of Citroën's 'Créative Technologie,' a car with a heart as big as its windshield.