Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C4 Picasso
Power
120HP
Torque
160Nm
Consumption
7l/100
Emissions
163g/km
0-100 km/h
13.3s
Top Speed
186km/h
Weight
1490kg
Price
19,920€
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 Millenium VTi 120 · 120 CV (2010-2012)
General description
The 2011 Citroën C4 Picasso is not just a car; it's a promise of family trips full of light and comfort. With its 120 horsepower VTi gasoline engine, it presents itself as a minivan designed for those who value space and comfort over speed, a refuge on wheels designed to enjoy the scenery and company.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the predominant sensation is one of absolute calm. The 120 hp engine moves the car smoothly in daily use, but it feels a bit lacking when pushed for overtaking or with a full load, encouraging a relaxed driving style. The wonderfully soft suspension filters out road imperfections, creating a magic carpet effect, although this results in noticeable body roll in corners. It's not a car for seeking thrills, but for letting go and enjoying the incredible visibility offered by its panoramic windshield, an almost cinematic experience.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is pure emotion and functionality. The 'Visiospace' concept defines everything, with a panoramic windshield that merges with the roof, flooding the cabin with light and creating an unparalleled sense of freedom and spaciousness. On the outside, its rounded and friendly shapes avoid aggressiveness to maximize interior space. Inside, the digital and centralized instrument cluster was a futuristic touch that, along with its multiple storage compartments and individual seats, turned the interior into a true rolling lounge.
Technology and features
For its time, it offered technology focused on comfort. The central digital dashboard, dual-zone climate control, or cruise control were elements that made life on board easier. The electro-hydraulic steering was smooth and comfortable for the city. However, the VTi engine, although a result of a collaboration with BMW, did not stand out for its thrust or for particularly low consumption by today's standards. It lacks the driving aids and connectivity that we take for granted today.
Competition
It competed in a very competitive segment. Its main rival was the Renault Scénic, another master of family comfort. The Ford C-MAX offered a much more dynamic and agile drive, attracting those who didn't want to give up certain sporty sensations. The SEAT Altea and the Volkswagen Touran were also very strong alternatives, the former with a more passionate touch in its design and the latter as a benchmark for sobriety and quality of finishes.
Conclusion
The Citroën C4 Picasso VTi 120 is a choice made with the heart, thinking of the family. It's a car that you fall in love with not for its power, but for the atmosphere it creates inside. It is the ideal companion for long, unhurried journeys, for seeing the world through its gigantic windshield, and for creating memories. Although its engine may not be the most powerful, its comfort, light, and modularity make it a unique and profoundly human travel experience.