Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën Grand C4 Picasso
Power
109HP
Torque
240Nm
Consumption
5.1l/100
Emissions
135g/km
0-100 km/h
13.4s
Top Speed
180km/h
Weight
1614kg
Price
20,324€
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 CMP Cool · 109 CV (2010)
General description
The 2007 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso is not just a minivan, it's a statement of intent. It was born to redefine family travel, enveloping its occupants in a bubble of light and comfort. It is Citroën's answer to the need for space, but with a soul and a design that dared to be radically different, turning every journey into a panoramic experience.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is to immerse yourself in calm. The 109-horsepower HDi engine moves the vehicle with a smoothness designed for devouring kilometers without fatigue, not for breaking records. The suspension masterfully filters out road imperfections, creating a magic carpet effect. The real star is the light, which floods the cabin through the immense panoramic windshield, generating an unparalleled feeling of freedom and spaciousness. The CMP automated manual gearbox, although aiming for comfort, sometimes breaks the magic with somewhat slow and noticeable transitions.
Design and aesthetics
Citroën called it 'Visiospace,' and it's not marketing, it's a reality. The exterior design, with its fluid lines and futuristic front end, anticipates an interior where space and visibility are king. The thin windshield pillars and the gigantic glass surface eliminate any feeling of confinement. Inside, the modularity is brilliant, with seven independent seats that fold and unfold with astonishing ease, adapting to any family need. The driving position, with its central digital instrumentation and fixed-hub steering wheel, felt like traveling into the future.
Technology and features
For its time, the Grand C4 Picasso was a technological showcase focused on comfort and life on board. Beyond the innovative automated manual gearbox, it stood out for its automatic electric parking brake, hill start assist, and four-zone climate control. The technology did not seek today's connectivity, but rather to make life easier, with ingenious solutions like the removable flashlight in the trunk or the airplane-style tray tables for rear passengers. It was technology with a human purpose.
Competition
In a very competitive segment, its great rival was always the Renault Grand Scénic, with which it fought a battle for the throne of French minivans. It also faced the German solidity of the Volkswagen Touran and the versatility of the Opel Zafira. Against them, and against the dynamism of the Ford S-MAX, the C4 Picasso played the card of originality, supreme comfort, and an interior atmosphere that no other could replicate.
Conclusion
The Citroën Grand C4 Picasso is more than a car; it's a fond memory for many families. It's the vehicle for long vacations, weekend excursions, and the daily routine made more bearable. Its bet on comfort and light over sportiness was brave and successful. Despite the peculiarities of its CMP gearbox, its legacy is that of having created one of the most pleasant and luminous spaces on four wheels, a true rolling lounge that always prioritized the well-being of its passengers.