Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën Xsara Picasso
Power
90HP
Torque
215Nm
Consumption
5l/100
Emissions
130g/km
0-100 km/h
12.1s
Top Speed
175km/h
Weight
1365kg
Price
15,650€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
550 L
60 L
66 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën Xsara Picasso Exclusive HDi 90 Airdream · 90 CV (2008-2010)
General description
The Citroën Xsara Picasso is much more than a minivan; it is the memory of an era and the travel companion of countless families. Born in the year 2000, this vehicle redefined the concept of a family car with a bold proposal focused on space, light, and exceptional ride comfort, becoming a resounding success and an icon of the roads.
Driving experience
Driving the Xsara Picasso with its 90-horsepower HDi engine is an experience of pure tranquility. It doesn't seek adrenaline, but the serenity of a smooth and pleasant journey. Its diesel engine, with 215 Nm of torque at low revs, responds adequately for family use, prioritizing extraordinarily low consumption. The suspension, true to Citroën's tradition, absorbs road imperfections with a delicacy that makes you feel like you're floating, inviting you to devour kilometers without fatigue.
Design and aesthetics
Its design, affectionately nicknamed 'the egg,' was a statement of intent. A rounded and almost symmetrical shape that broke with all conventions to maximize the cabin space. The gigantic glass surface floods the interior with light, creating an unparalleled sense of spaciousness. Inside, the central digital instrumentation was a futuristic touch that, along with its three individual and identical rear seats, showed that its design was at the service of life on board.
Technology and features
For its time, the Xsara Picasso offered technology designed to make life easier. The Exclusive trim included features like automatic climate control or cruise control, accessible luxuries in a family car. Its onboard computer and central screen, though simple by today's standards, were the heart of a car that felt modern and different. The real technology lay in its modularity and clever storage solutions.
Competition
In the competitive compact minivan segment, its great arch-nemesis was always the Renault Scénic, with which it fought a legendary battle for the family throne. Other major rivals like the Opel Zafira, with its seven seats, or the more dynamic Ford Focus C-Max, tried to overshadow it. However, the Picasso always stood out for its supreme comfort and a unique and unmistakable design personality.
Conclusion
The Citroën Xsara Picasso is not a car chosen with the head, but with the heart. It is a vehicle that fulfilled its promise of being a safe and comfortable space to watch a generation grow up. Its legacy endures in its reliability, its incredible practicality, and that design that, even today, still turns heads. An honest, intelligent, and endearing car that has rightfully earned its place in automotive history.