The car was first presented at the Paris Motor Show in September 2006 in a seven-seater version, and in January 2007 - in a five-seater. The minivan has a common base and identical engines with the Ci...
The car was first presented at the Paris Motor Show in September 2006 in a seven-seater version, and in January 2007 - in a five-seater. The minivan has a common base and identical engines with the Citroën C4 and Peugeot 307 and continues to coexist with its predecessor Citroën Xsara Picasso.
In 2010, the model was upgraded.
On June 15, 2013, the second generation C4 Picasso was introduced, initially as a five-seater minivan. The seven-seater version will be released in September 2013.
The second generation C4 Picasso has a front independent suspension, the rear used a semi-dependent suspension. Due to the large size of the wheelbase and internal dimensions of the cabin, the minivan has the most spacious second and third row of seats in the segment, along with the maximum legroom for passengers (margin in the knees - 217 mm for the second row and 108 mm for the third). In addition, the new architecture of the body has significantly reduced the overhang of the car, the front is reduced to 11.6 cm and is the shortest in its class. The new EMP 2 platform (Efficient Modular Platform 2) allowed to place the engine 50 mm lower, lower the floor level by 20 mm, widen the track (82 mm at the front and 31 mm at the rear). Thus, a low center of gravity, high stability, better maneuverability. Thanks to more active use of high-strength steels, the weight of the car was reduced (100 kg lighter than its predecessor), and the aluminum hood and composite fifth door gave additional weight savings of 40 kg.
Citroen C4 Picasso is quite well equipped in the basic version. For example, fog lights, front DGS, electrically operated and heated mirrors are offered as standard. In the cabin: steering wheel with leather trim and height and height adjustment, Stop & Start system, on-board computer, three independent folding seats in the second row with longitudinal adjustment. There is a height adjustment of the driver`s seat, a folding backrest of the front passenger seat, nets and folding tables in the backs of the front seats, adjustable armrests of the driver and front passenger, a removable storage compartment for items for front passengers. Also available climate control, cooled gloves, air ducts with air intake control for passengers of the 2nd row; front and rear electric windows with anti-clamp function; panoramic windshield with high noise insulation; audio system with USB / AUX / Bluetooth and 6 speakers, 7 "touch screen for controlling car systems. More expensive configurations will offer a panoramic glass roof, navigation with voice control, electric front seats, HiFi JBL audio system with 8 speakers, panoramic display with 12 panoramas , electric trunk lid, air ducts for third-row passengers, and more.
The base of the minivan is equipped with ABS, EBD, BAS, ESP (including anti-slip system ASR), front, side and window airbags, cruise control, electric parking brake and a system to help start uphill. More expensive versions can offer parking assistance systems, automatic switching between low beam and high beam, a system of roundabout and warning of crossing the road markings, active cruise control; assistance systems for perpendicular parking, assistance for parallel parking and exit from parallel parking. According to Euro NCAP standards, the new Citroen C4 Picasso received five stars out of five for successfully passing crash tests and a high level of safety equipment.
The upgrades of the second generation in 2016 added to the modernity of the exterior and the manufacturability of the interior. Comfortable and cozy, it offers exactly what you expect from a family car. Among the advantages of the car is practicality. Picasso is available in five- and seven-seater versions. The five-seater rivals include the Renault Scenic, Ford C-MAX, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, Volkswagen Touran and Mercedes B-Class. The seven-seater version of the Grand C4 Picasso competes with the Renault Grand Scenic, Ford S-MAX / Galaxy, SEAT Alhambra, VW Sharan and Vauxhall Zafira Tourer.
After the 2016 updates, the buyer is offered a choice of three configurations: Touch Edition, Feel and Flair. They all come with dual-zone climate control, rear parking sensors, a touch screen infotainment system, cruise control and individual floor-level rear seats. The Feel model will add: satellite navigation system, panoramic windshield and larger alloy wheels. The top Flair received: a cover of a luggage compartment with the electric drive, tinted back windows, massage function of seats, etc. The seven-seater versions have the same equipment as the five-seater. Safety is ensured by: six airbags, stability control and speed limiter. The top-of-the-line models additionally received: adaptive cruise control, a collision warning system and a blind spot monitoring system.
