Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën Xsara Picasso
Power
116HP
Torque
160Nm
Consumption
7.7l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
10.8s
Top Speed
190km/h
Weight
1245kg
Price
15,095€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
550 L
55 L
85 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën Xsara Picasso 1.8i 16v SX · 116 CV (2003-2005)
General description
The Citroën Xsara Picasso is not just a car, it's the memory of an era. Launched on the threshold of the new millennium, it redefined the concept of the compact minivan, becoming the home on wheels for countless families. Its arrival was a breath of fresh air, a bold proposal that prioritized space, light, and well-being on board.
Driving experience
Driving the Xsara Picasso is an experience of pure comfort. Its 1.8-liter, 116-horsepower engine offers a smooth and sufficient response for traveling peacefully, without sporty pretensions. The suspension filters out irregularities with Citroën's characteristic mastery, creating a magic carpet sensation. Visibility is exceptional thanks to its huge glass surface, which floods the cabin with light and generates an incredible feeling of spaciousness and freedom.
Design and aesthetics
Its design, affectionately nicknamed 'the egg,' is unforgettable and timeless. A rounded silhouette with almost no sharp edges that maximizes interior space and broke the mold in its day. Inside, the revolution continued with its central digital instrumentation, which freed up the driver's view, and its three individual and identical rear seats, a stroke of genius that offered modularity and versatility never before seen in its segment.
Technology and features
The Picasso's technology was not measured in touch screens, but in smart solutions for life on board. Its central digital dashboard was a futuristic masterstroke, but the real magic was in the countless storage compartments, the airplane-style tables on the front seatbacks, and a gigantic 550-liter trunk. It was technology designed by and for the family, making every journey easier and more pleasant.
Competition
In a booming market, its great rival was undoubtedly the Renault Scénic, the pioneer of the category. It also had to compete with solid contenders like the Opel Zafira, which offered seven seats, or the more dynamic Ford Focus C-Max. However, the Picasso always played its own card, that of supreme comfort and a design with an overwhelming personality.
Conclusion
The Citroën Xsara Picasso is much more than a minivan; it is an icon of functionality and design at the service of people. A vehicle that perfectly understood the needs of a family and gave them a rolling living space, full of light, comfort, and ingenious solutions. Its legacy endures as one of the most beloved and remembered cars on our roads.