Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën Xsara Picasso
Power
109HP
Torque
147Nm
Consumption
7.3l/100
Emissions
172g/km
0-100 km/h
11.4s
Top Speed
180km/h
Weight
1345kg
Price
13,095€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
550 L
55 L
80 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën Xsara Picasso 1.6i 16v X · 109 CV (2005-2007)
General description
The Citroën Xsara Picasso is not just a car; it's the memory of an era and the vehicle that redefined the concept of the compact MPV. It arrived to win over families with an irresistible promise: unprecedented interior space, intelligent modularity, and a ride comfort that turned every journey into a pleasant experience. It was a breath of fresh air, a car designed from the inside out to make life on board easier and happier.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the Xsara Picasso envelops you in an atmosphere of calm and serenity. Its 109 hp engine doesn't aim for speed records but rather offers a smooth and progressive response, ideal for relaxed family driving. The suspension, true to Citroën's tradition, filters out road imperfections with a mastery few rivals could match, conveying a feeling of floating over the road. The high driving position and the enormous glass surface provide magnificent visibility and a sense of command and safety.
Design and aesthetics
Its design, affectionately nicknamed 'the egg,' is a statement of intent. A rounded, futuristic shape that broke the mold and had a single purpose: to maximize space and light. Inside, that promise is more than fulfilled. A spacious cabin, dominated by a dashboard with a central digital instrument cluster, and exemplary modularity with three independent and removable rear seats that transformed the interior with its 550-liter trunk. It's a design that exudes intelligence and empathy for family needs.
Technology and features
Ahead of its time, the Xsara Picasso democratized technologies focused on comfort and practicality. Its central digital instrument panel was a bold move that cleared the field of vision and still feels original today. Although it lacks modern touchscreens, its equipment with climate control, multiple airbags, and ingenious storage solutions, like the underfloor compartments, demonstrated a deep understanding of life on board. Its greatest technological feat was not a gadget, but the very concept of its space.
Competition
The Xsara Picasso didn't fight alone for the hearts of families. Its great nemesis was the Renault Scénic, the pioneer of the segment. It also faced the Opel Zafira, which played the seven-seater card with its clever Flex7 system, and the Ford Focus C-MAX, which offered more refined driving dynamics. Against them, the Picasso proudly defended its unique personality, its supreme comfort, and a space-to-price ratio that made it a resounding success.
Conclusion
The Citroën Xsara Picasso is much more than an MPV; it's an icon, the accomplice in countless family trips, moves, and daily adventures. It represents a way of understanding the automobile where the functionality and well-being of the occupants are the top priority. A car with a genuine soul that, despite the years, still evokes a deep sense of home and nostalgia. A brilliant and endearing choice that proved a family car could be, above all, a place to be happy.