Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën Grand C4 Picasso
Power
109HP
Torque
240Nm
Consumption
5.3l/100
Emissions
140g/km
0-100 km/h
13.4s
Top Speed
180km/h
Weight
1614kg
Price
22,622€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 6v
FWD
7 / 5 doors
576 L
60 L
80 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën Grand C4 Picasso HDi 110 FAP CMP SX · 109 CV (2008-2009)
General description
The 2007 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso was not just a minivan; it was a statement of intent. In an era where functionality often sacrificed emotion, Citroën gave us a spaceship for the family, a vehicle that promised to turn every journey into a bright and comfortable experience, redefining the concept of traveling together.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the Grand C4 Picasso is like entering a bubble of serenity. The 109 hp HDi engine moves the vehicle with surprising smoothness, always prioritizing comfort over sportiness. The suspension seems to float over the asphalt, and the immense panoramic windshield floods the cabin with light, creating an almost therapeutic sense of freedom and space. The CMP automated manual gearbox, though innovative, requires an adaptation period to understand its leisurely pace, inviting a calm and relaxed driving style, which is where this car truly shines.
Design and aesthetics
Its design was a true revolution. Citroën called it 'Visiospace,' and for good reason. The fluid, futuristic lines broke with the boxy aesthetics of its competitors. The front end, with its sharp headlights and enormous glass that blended into the roof, looked like it was taken from a concept car. Inside, the minimalist dashboard with its central digital instrumentation and fixed-hub steering wheel reinforced that avant-garde atmosphere. It was a car that felt special, different, and bold.
Technology and features
For its time, it was loaded with ingenious solutions. Beyond the controversial CMP gearbox, it offered an electric parking brake, four-zone climate control, and countless storage compartments and modularity solutions that made life on board incredibly easy. The technology was not focused on connectivity as it is today, but on well-being and practicality, with individual, foldable rear seats that transformed the interior into a flat loading space with astonishing ease.
Competition
It competed in a very tough segment. Its arch-nemesis was the Renault Grand Scénic, another French master of space and comfort. For those looking for a more dynamic touch, the Ford S-MAX offered a more agile and sporty drive. From Germany, the Volkswagen Touran represented sobriety and build quality, while the Opel Zafira also put up a fight with its practical Flex7 seating system.
Conclusion
The Citroën Grand C4 Picasso is a car that leaves a mark on the heart. It's the memory of family trips where the journey was as important as the destination. Although its electronic reliability and gearbox can be weak points, its bold design, unparalleled brightness, and sublime comfort make it an unforgettable vehicle. It was, and still is, a rolling sanctuary, an ode to space and light that proved a family car could be profoundly inspiring.