Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C4 Picasso
Power
111HP
Torque
285Nm
Consumption
4.6l/100
Emissions
120g/km
0-100 km/h
13.3s
Top Speed
181km/h
Weight
1430kg
Price
19,550€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
500 L
60 L
82 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C4 Picasso Tonic e-HDi 110 Airdream CMP6 · 111 CV (2012-2013)
General description
The 2011 Citroën C4 Picasso is not just a minivan; it's a statement of intent. In an era where functionality often translated into boring designs, Citroën created a rolling bubble of light and comfort, a vehicle designed from the inside out to make every family trip a memorable and pleasant experience.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the keyword is serenity. The 111-horsepower e-HDi diesel engine moves the vehicle with quiet competence, ideal for relaxed cruising speeds and low fuel consumption. However, the experience is marred by the CMP6 automated manual gearbox. Its slow and sometimes jerky transitions break the harmony, demanding anticipation and patience. The suspension, on the other hand, is a magic carpet that isolates you from the asphalt, prioritizing superb comfort over any dynamic aspirations. It's not a car for feeling the road, but for forgetting it.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is pure avant-garde and emotion. The 'Visiospace' concept comes to life through its gigantic panoramic windshield, which extends to the roof, flooding the cabin with unparalleled light and a sense of space. On the outside, its rounded, futuristic shapes give it a unique, almost spaceship-like personality. Inside, modularity reigns, with three independent rear seats and a dashboard with central digital instrumentation that, although it requires an adaptation period, reinforces the feeling of being in a different and special vehicle.
Technology and features
For its time, the C4 Picasso offered ingenious solutions. The e-HDi micro-hybrid system with Stop & Start was a good ally for urban efficiency. The centralized digital instrumentation and the electric parking brake added a touch of modernity. However, the most controversial technology was its CMP6 gearbox, an attempt at automation that failed to achieve the refinement of traditional automatic transmissions and largely defines the driving experience.
Competition
It competed in a very crowded segment. Its arch-nemesis was the Renault Scénic, another French master of space and modularity. For those seeking more agile handling and a greater connection to the road, the Ford C-MAX and the SEAT Altea XL were more dynamic alternatives. On the other hand, the Volkswagen Touran represented the more sober option, with superior build quality and a higher price, appealing to a more conservative buyer.
Conclusion
The Citroën C4 Picasso is a car chosen with the heart, seduced by its promise of a family sanctuary on wheels. It is a triumph of comfort, brightness, and interior space, a place where kilometers pass by effortlessly. If you can forgive the clumsiness of its automated gearbox, it will reward you with a unique travel atmosphere and exceptional practicality. It's more than a car; it's a generator of good family memories.