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
24,523€
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 · 140 CV (2008-2009)
General description
The 2007 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso burst onto the market like a vision of the future for families. It wasn't just a minivan; it was a promise of bright, comfortable journeys, wrapped in a design that dared to be different. With its 2.0-liter, 140-horsepower gasoline engine and Exclusive trim, it represented the pinnacle of the range, a vehicle designed to devour miles with seven passengers on board, prioritizing space and well-being above all else.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the Grand C4 Picasso envelops you in a bubble of comfort and silence. The suspension filters out irregularities with remarkable smoothness, inviting a calm and relaxed drive. However, the heart of the experience is its CMP automated manual gearbox. This transmission, though innovative for its time, sets the pace with pauses and jerks that demand anticipation and patience, distancing it from any sporty pretensions. The 140 hp engine does its job without fanfare, moving the vehicle competently but without the spark one might desire when overtaking. It's a car for enjoying the scenery, not for racing against the clock.
Design and aesthetics
The design is undoubtedly its most powerful calling card. The 'Visiospace' panoramic windshield extends to the roof, flooding the cabin with unparalleled light and a sense of spaciousness, almost like traveling in a rolling viewpoint. Its rounded, fluid shapes broke the mold in an often conservative segment. Inside, the boldness continues with a digital and centralized instrument cluster, and the iconic fixed-hub steering wheel, which concentrates the controls while the rim rotates around it. Every corner breathes modularity and ingenious solutions for family life.
Technology and features
In 2007, the Grand C4 Picasso felt technologically advanced. The central digital instrumentation, electric parking brake, and fixed-hub multifunction steering wheel were distinguishing features. The Exclusive trim added comfort details like climate control and parking sensors, which made life on board and maneuvering a vehicle of almost 4.6 meters easier. While its technology may seem simple today, at the time it represented Citroën's effort to democratize innovation and comfort.
Competition
In the golden age of minivans, the Grand C4 Picasso faced fierce competition. Its main adversaries were the Renault Grand Scénic, another benchmark for modularity and comfort, and the Ford S-MAX, which offered more agile and sporty dynamic behavior. Not to be forgotten are the Volkswagen Touran, with its sobriety and German build quality, or the Opel Zafira with its practical seating system. The Citroën always stood out for its bold design and its incomparable interior brightness.
Conclusion
The Citroën Grand C4 Picasso is a car bought with both the head and the heart. It's a rational choice for its immense space, its versatility for seven passengers, and its ride comfort. But it's an emotional choice for its unique design and the almost magical experience of its glass-enclosed cabin. Although its CMP gearbox can be a point of friction and its reliability is not legendary, it remains a vehicle that left an indelible mark, a family travel companion that prioritized well-being and light above all else.