CITROEN Grand C4 Picasso · photos, packages and modifications

The Citroen C4 can be described as a seven-seat edition of the Compact MPV model of Citroen. It shares a similar wheelbase as the C4 Picasso however to give more room in the third row seats and increasing the boot space it is made 128 mm longer. There is an availability of a maximum of 1951 liters and make sure that loading heavy items is easy, there is a flat boot lip and the seats completely fold flat. Also, a diesel engine might be required if you intend to load the Grand Picasso to the maximum. There is a lot of power in the 1.6-litre HDi engine however the manual is recommended rather than the EGS semi-auto as it's very slow to change and also jerky making the driving very tiring.

When being compared to the standard five-seat edition, the seven-seat edition Citroen C4 Grand Picasso has a different and distinctive look as it looks much like the conventional MPV due to the longer rear overhang and the tailgate being more upright. The round shape is unmistakably of Citroen and even when you are travelling with a full capacity of seven people, the large windscreen and the big glass area make the cabin bright and airy. Although it might become confusing, the fixed-hub steering wheels has the buttons for the stereo, cruise control and trip computer and the dashboard has a very futuristic central digital display.

The design of the C4 Grand Picasso shows that it was made with primary focus on comfort especially when it is travelling at high speeds as the suspension absorbs the bumps however the body control is bad making passengers uncomfortable and go up and down when the suspension settles. The 1.6-litre engines are available in petrol, turbo and diesel. If you are thinking of low miles journeys then The 1.6 THP turbo petrol is the best option and very powerful while the 1.6-liter diesel is best for having a full load on journeys. The manual is highly recommended to the EGS semi-auto which is jerky and can become tiring to drive.

The Citroen C4 Grand Picasso however does not improve the questionable reputation of reliability and quality of Citroen. The users have had problems with the electrics and hopefully Citroen has made improvements so that the newer cars will be better. Also, the standard C4 Picasso is given a five-star Euro NCAP rating which means that it will perform well in a crash. There is also an electronic stability control throughout the range.

The C4 Grand Picasso can be termed as very spacious car even when all seven seats are used and there is an availability of maximum 1951 liters. The car also allows you to fold all seats with just a pull of a lever. Also the rear glass opens to allow small items while the tailgate goes all the way down to the boot floor. There is plenty of room in the middle room and decent storage space in the front. Also, in the EGS auto as the gear lever can move the steering column to make room to give a large bin.