Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën Grand C4 Picasso
Power
140HP
Torque
200Nm
Consumption
8l/100
Emissions
190g/km
0-100 km/h
11.5s
Top Speed
195km/h
Weight
1635kg
Price
27,600€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 6v
FWD
7 / 5 doors
576 L
60 L
103 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën Grand C4 Picasso 2.0i 16v CMP Exclusive Plus · 140 CV (2007-2008)
General description
The 2007 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso was not just another minivan; it was the materialization of a dream for families seeking space, light, and a design that dared to be different. It represented a bold statement of intent from Citroën, creating a rolling 'visiospace' that transformed every journey into a shared experience, a haven of glass and comfort amidst the asphalt.
Driving experience
Driving this Grand C4 Picasso is like floating in a bubble of tranquility. Its 140 HP engine, coupled with the CMP automated manual gearbox, invites a serene and relaxed drive, where smoothness and comfort are the true protagonists. Don't look for sportiness, but for the immense peace provided by its panoramic windshield and a suspension that absorbs road imperfections. The CMP gearbox, with its peculiar character, teaches you to anticipate and flow with traffic, turning every trip into an exercise in calm and enjoyment.
Design and aesthetics
Its design was a breakthrough, a vision of the future in 2007. The fluid lines, the gigantic Zenith windshield that blends into the roof, and the slim A-pillars created an unparalleled sense of space and visibility. Inside, minimalism took over the dashboard with its central digital instrumentation and fixed-hub steering wheel. Every detail was designed to maximize life on board, making the car feel more like a modern loft than a simple vehicle.
Technology and features
For its time, it was loaded with innovations that made life easier. From the automatic electric parking brake to the climate control or the integrated air freshener, Citroën demonstrated a deep understanding of family needs. The centralized digital instrumentation and the multifunction steering wheel allowed control of everything without barely taking your hands off the wheel or your eyes off the road, while the CMP gearbox represented an attempt to combine comfort and efficiency, a technology that defined its avant-garde character.
Competition
In a competitive market, it faced giants like the Renault Grand Scénic, its eternal rival in modularity and family focus. It also competed against the dynamism of the Ford S-MAX, the German sobriety of the Volkswagen Touran, and the versatility of the Opel Zafira. However, none could match its aesthetic audacity, its incredible interior brightness, or that unique feeling of traveling in a rolling lounge designed for well-being.
Conclusion
The Citroën Grand C4 Picasso is more than the sum of its parts; it is a car with a soul. A vehicle that prioritized the emotion of the journey over the urgency of the destination. Despite the peculiarities of its automated gearbox, it won hearts with its design, its light, and a comfort that pampered every passenger. It is a car remembered with affection, a true home on wheels that left an indelible mark on a whole generation of families.