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
17,272€
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 Exclusive · 116 CV (2003-2006)
General description
The Citroën Xsara Picasso is not just a car; it's the memory of an era. It arrived to redefine the concept of the compact MPV, becoming the accomplice in countless family trips. Its bold design and its focus on space and light instantly made it an icon, a home on wheels that promised adventure and comfort in equal measure.
Driving experience
Driving the Xsara Picasso is an experience of pure serenity. The soft suspension absorbs road imperfections, cradling you in a comfortable journey. Its 1.8L 116 hp engine, while not a powerhouse of sportiness, responds with willingness and smoothness, enough to move the whole family with ease. The high driving position and the huge glass area give you a sense of command and visibility that inspires confidence, turning every trip into a panoramic ride.
Design and aesthetics
Its teardrop-shaped silhouette was a statement of intent, a break from the established that prioritized roominess above all else. Inside, the magic continued with a dashboard dominated by a central digital instrument cluster, which looked like something out of a spaceship. Modularity was its soul: three identical and independent rear seats, airplane-style tray tables, and a gigantic 550-liter trunk that invited you to fill it with dreams and luggage.
Technology and features
Rather than being cutting-edge, its technology lay in the intelligence of its solutions. The onboard computer, automatic climate control, and steering wheel radio controls were everyday luxuries that made life easier. But its true innovation was the concept of interior modularity, with removable seats that allowed the space to be configured as if it were a living room, a stroke of genius designed for real life.
Competition
In the competitive universe of compact MPVs, the Xsara Picasso faced titans. Its main adversary was the Renault Scénic, the pioneer of the category. It also had to compete with the Opel Zafira, which played the seven-seater card with its ingenious Flex7 system, and with the highly original Fiat Multipla, another vehicle that, like the Picasso, dared to be different.
Conclusion
The Citroën Xsara Picasso is much more than the sum of its parts. It is a vehicle that earned a place in the hearts of thousands of families for its practicality, comfort, and friendly character. It represents an intelligent and human way of understanding the automobile, where the well-being of the occupants is the top priority. A modern classic remembered with a smile, the faithful companion of daily life.