CITROEN C4 Picasso · photos, packages and modifications

In order to compete with the VW Touran and the Ford C-MAX, a model with five-sea people carrier that is suitable for the firm was designed in the name Citroen C4 Picasso. When you consider about the features of this model, it was designed with the sloping tailgates as cuts into larger boot space to make the lifting of things as convenient one. It was also featured with the interior and exterior designs as the futuristic one, the central display on the dashboard and mass of buttons on the steering wheel that were more useful. If you think about the boot space of this model, it can provide a maximum of 1,734 liter space because of the efficient rear seats fold flat into the floor that is normally bigger than the C-MAX model. Because of this reason, the loading of heavy items become as easy one with a flat load lip. You can go for the 1.6 HDi engine with the manual gearbox and you are also allowed to select the range of 1.6 liter engines since the EGS semi auto key is difficult and jerky one.

Compared to the larger Grand model, five-seat Citroen C4 Picasso has a different look. Even though the wheelbase of both cars is the same, Picasso is differed because of the sloping rear tailgate and short rear overhang and hence C4 Picasso is treated as the distinctive model. All the models of Citroen were designed with the body colored bumpers, alloy wheels and daytime running lights. There was a large dashboard inside with the central digital display and a lot of light would spread into the cabin because of the panoramic windscreen.

Compared to other models C4 Picasso was treated as the dynamic and typical one and it was the competitor to Ford C-MAX. It was designed as the best cruiser to soak up the bumps in the road in an efficient way to give smooth driving. But, in the case of soft suspension it would probably feel as unsettled and make a lot of body roll in the corners. Even though there are many options for the engine as 1.6 liter engine and a powerful 2.0 liter diesel, it would be better to select with the 1.6 HDi with the manual gearbox. This is because of the descent acceleration even with a full load and good fuel economy it can offer.

In the Euro NCAP crash test, Citroen C4 Picasso scored five stars that made it as the best in class. It was available with the standard electronic stability control and front and rear airbags with full complement. Even though there were many questions regarding the reliability of the C4 Picasso, according to the 2012 Driver Power Survey it was the best and highest placed Citroen that provided drivers with happy driving because of the ownership experience. It is also necessary to know about the different electrics and recalls that can cause problems.

If you want to go through the Grand Picasso with seven-seat, then you have to spend an extra 1,400 Euro to get that instead of the normal five-seater Citroen C4 Picasso. But, the Grand Picasso would have plenty of room for passengers. When you think about the boot, which is 500 liter in size normally bigger than the Ford C-MAX by 29 liter. But, the slope of the rear hatch would compromise the space. You can get the van-like practicality with the maximum capacity of 1,734 liter by rear seats fold flat. The practical nature of the Citroen C4 Picasso can be achieved through the plenty of space in the upfront.