Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C4 Picasso
Power
136HP
Torque
270Nm
Consumption
5.9l/100
Emissions
155g/km
0-100 km/h
12.4s
Top Speed
195km/h
Weight
1656kg
Price
24,800€
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 Exclusive HDi 135 CMP · 136 CV (2010-2011)
General description
The 2011 Citroën C4 Picasso is not just a minivan; it's the materialization of a dream family trip. In a golden age for family vehicles, this model stood out as a benchmark for comfort, space, and light, offering an experience that transcended mere transportation. With its 136-horsepower HDi diesel engine and Exclusive trim, it represented a mature and balanced choice for those looking to turn every journey into a moment of pleasure and togetherness.
Driving experience
Driving the C4 Picasso is like gliding on a magic carpet. The suspension absorbs road imperfections with a smoothness that isolates you from the outside world, creating a bubble of serenity. The diesel engine pushes with quiet and sufficient force for stress-free travel, while the CMP automated gearbox, though with its own rhythm, invites a relaxed driving style. The most overwhelming sensation is one of spaciousness and freedom, thanks to its gigantic panoramic windshield that floods the cabin with light and gives you an almost cinematic view of the road. It's a car that doesn't ask you to rush, but to enjoy the journey and the company.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the C4 Picasso was a bold statement of intent, a concept dubbed 'Visiospace' that prioritized the occupants' experience. Its soft, rounded exterior shape hides an interior that seems to be from a spaceship of its time. The centralized digital dashboard, the fixed-hub steering wheel, and the absence of a traditional console free up immense living space. Every detail, from the multiple storage compartments to the quality of the materials, was designed to create a rolling lounge atmosphere, a place where light and space are the true protagonists.
Technology and features
For its time, the C4 Picasso offered technology focused on well-being. The digital and customizable instrument cluster was a window to the future, concentrating all information clearly and elegantly. The Exclusive trim added comfort features like four-zone climate control or parking sensors, which made life on board simpler. The electric parking brake and the automated gearbox, despite their quirks, aimed to automate tasks so the driver could focus on enjoyment. It was technology with a human purpose: to facilitate, relax, and protect.
Competition
In the competitive world of compact minivans, the C4 Picasso faced titans like the Renault Scénic, its eternal French rival that also played the comfort card; the Ford C-MAX, which offered sharper driving dynamics for parents who didn't want to give up thrills behind the wheel; and the Volkswagen Touran, the paradigm of sobriety, practicality, and German build quality. Against them, the Citroën stood out with a captivating design, superb ride comfort, and an interior brightness that none could match.
Conclusion
The Citroën C4 Picasso HDi 135 is a car with a soul, designed from the inside out with the happiness of its passengers in mind. It is the perfect choice for those who value comfort over sportiness and innovative design over the conventional. Although its automated gearbox requires an adaptation period, its virtues completely overshadow it. More than just a vehicle, it is a generator of good memories, a safe and bright space where every trip becomes a small family adventure. A modern classic that proved a family car could be, above all, an exciting place to be.