Grand C4 Picasso on Sale in UK
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DISTINCTIVELY DIFFERENT-
THE NEW FIVE SEAT C4 PICASSO
With its
sleek, flowing good looks, Citroën’s new five seat C4 Picasso is
distinctively different from both its five seat competitors and its seven
seat stable mate, the
Grand C4 Picasso. Now on sale in the UK, the C4 Picasso is not only
arguably the most attractive compact MPV on the market, but it also
benefits from the lightest, most spacious interior in its sector as well
as the latest cutting-edge technology.
Citroën’s designers have taken the award-winning Grand C4
Picasso and created a five seat compact MPV that is refreshingly
individual, combining a dynamic new styling, featuring re-designed front
and rear ends, with exceptional levels of comfort, a highly practical
interior seating lay-out and even an all-new version of the versatile
Modubox folding trolley.
As well as offering superb all-round visibility and an extremely light and airy interior, this latest Citroën is packed full of firsts for the five seat compact MPV sector. A parking space measurement system, Hill Start Assist, automatic electric parking brake, air quality sensor, scented air freshener, Lane Departure Warning System, self-levelling suspension and paddleshift gearchange are all available, many as standard.
In the hugely competitive compact MPV market, which accounts for one in ten new car sales, the arrival of the five seat C4 Picasso means that Citroën is the only manufacturer to offer three different compact MPVs, with the new model sitting between the hugely successful Xsara Picasso and the seven seat Grand C4 Picasso. In addition, with its C8 full-size people carrier and versatile Berlingo Multispace budget MPV, Citroën offers arguably the most complete range of MPVs around.
Dynamic and visually arresting, the C4 Picasso’s powerful yet elegant new front end combines smart chrome chevrons with a completely re-designed bumper section that incorporates air intakes covered in a sporty black mesh. The signature wave-shaped waistline can be highlighted in chrome and, rounding off the eye-catching side profile, can be complemented by a range of stylish 16, 17 and 18 inch alloy wheels.
The rear of the car is where the C4 Picasso really stands apart from the seven seat model, presenting its own individual personality. The rear windows wrap around the pillars, above the unique horizontal design of the rear lights, to give a virtually uninterrupted all-glass look to the upper half of the vehicle.
On the
inside the feeling of space in the front is accentuated by the
deliberately simple design of the dash. Many of the usual buttons are
cleverly incorporated into the
C4 Picasso’s innovative fixed centred controls steering wheel,
while individual controls for the vents and air conditioning are
conveniently positioned at either end of the dash.
Freeing up even more space, the handbrake is replaced by an automatic electric parking brake and the traditional gear lever, on models with the electronic gearbox system, is replaced by a paddleshift gearchange and mode selector stalk.
The C4 Picasso is particularly remarkable for the vast expanse of glass that surrounds it, creating a light and bright environment for all onboard. The wide angle panoramic windscreen is the biggest in the class and rises up and over the heads of the front seat occupants, providing a field of vision that is double that of a standard MPV.
The slim design of the windscreen pillars combines with the large quarter light windows and panoramic windscreen to ensure that the C4 Picasso offers the best driver’s visibility of any five seat compact MPV. Assisted by the kinked wave in the waistline the C4 Picasso also offers rear passengers the best visibility in the sector, while the huge optional panoramic sunroof allows even more light to pour in from above.
Artificial light also has a key role to play, with the
availability of up to 30 different light sources onboard. These range
from an innovative rechargeable boot light that doubles as a hand-held
torch to subtle strip lighting in the doors, headlining and dash. There
are door bins that are automatically illuminated when a hand is placed
inside and door mirrors housing welcome lights, which bathe the ground
with light when approaching the vehicle at night.
Passengers in the rear row benefit from three individual, full size,
sliding and tilting seats - a rarity in this sector – as well as a
flat floor and class-leading knee and elbow room. The inventive seat
design allows the rear seats to be quickly and easily folded flat by
pulling on the straps at the side of the seat base, all without removing
the
head restraints.
With all five seats in place, Citroën’s new compact MPV heads the category with up to 605 litres of boot space underneath the luggage cover. This extends to a maximum 1,734 litres to the roof when the rear seats are folded flat.
To enhance practicality, Citroën has created a completely new version of its unique Modubox removable trolley especially for the C4 Picasso. Introduced in its original form on the Xsara Picasso, this new folding, wheeled trolley comes with a soft canvas bag, which can be insulated, making it easier to divide boot space and to transport objects away from the vehicle.
Citroën’s designers have made use of almost every possible
space in the
C4 Picasso, sculpting a number of innovative storage compartments to hide
everyday belongings. A large capacity ‘coolbox’ sits in the
centre of the dash on models with the electronic gearbox system, there are
two large compartments on top of the dash and hidden cubby holes under the
floor in the second row to name but a few.
With air conditioning standard on most models, and with individual air-flow controls in the second row, occupants will be able to enjoy perfect travelling conditions whatever the weather. Particularly useful for short stops on hot days, a ‘rest’ function allows the air conditioning to continue to operate after the engine is switched off.
Adding to the
exceptional levels of comfort, the C4 Picasso can be equipped with an air
quality sensor that monitors the levels of outdoor pollution and will
automatically switch the airflow to ‘recycle’ if high levels of
pollutants are detected. A built-in air freshener with a choice of
scents, which include a new tobacco-neutralising fragrance, is
also available.
Positively brimming with neat touches, the C4 Picasso can be specified with aircraft-style trays on the back of the front seats, which can conceal integrated reading lights or video screens for the DVD player. All models feature a clever sun visor system on the panoramic windscreen, incorporating a sliding blind and flip-down visor to protect the front seat occupants from sun glare, as well as an automatic fuel flap.
A number of innovative features have been introduced, each designed to make the driving experience safe and stress-free. A parking space measurement system allows drivers to locate a space when parallel parking, and is the first such system on the market, while the standard fitment of Hill Start Assist eases pulling away when driving off on a slope.
The long list of equipment on offer also includes front and rear parking sensors, cruise control and speed limiter, a high quality hi-fi system developed with Philips, and a NaviDrive colour satellite navigation system with built-in telephone and voice recognition facility.
Safety is a key fundamental for Citroën and the C4 Picasso benefits from being built on the same platform as the Grand C4 Picasso, which achieved a maximum five star adult occupant protection rating from EuroNCAP. ABS with EBD and EBA, ESP with traction control and seven airbags are standard on all models, while a Lane Departure Warning System and Xenon dual-function directional headlamps are also available.
To increase its family appeal the C4 Picasso offers further safety features such as a child mirror in the front, four Isofix seats, anti-pinch functions on the windows, an electric child lock system and five audible and visual seatbelt warning indicators.
The security of the vehicle and its contents has not been neglected, so to increase peace of mind the C4 Picasso is the only five seat compact MPV to offer laminated side windows, while an alarm, remote control central locking with deadlocks and automatic locking of the vehicle when in motion are also available.
Providing an optimum balance between road holding and ride
comfort, the new
C4 Picasso features a redesigned running gear to take into account the
needs of a five seat people carrier, as well as the availability of
pneumatic rear suspension. This self-levelling suspension, available on
top end models, benefits handling and safety by maintaining a constant
ride height, regardless of load. It also allows the height of the rear
sill to be raised or lowered independently for easier loading.
Depending on the model selected, buyers can choose between a 5-speed manual transmission, or Citroën’s advanced new 6-speed electronic gearbox system. With the option of manually-operated paddleshift gearchange or an automatic mode, this hi-tech system is exceptionally easy to use and offers lower fuel consumption.
The new C4 Picasso range is powered by a choice of four engines: 127hp 1.8i 16V and 143hp 2.0i 16V petrol units, as well as 110hp 1.6HDi and 138hp 2.0HDi diesel powerplants. Both diesel engines are fitted with Diesel Particulate Filter Systems and return CO2 emissions as low as 150g/km. Fuel economy for all four versions is impressive - the 1.6HDi is capable of returning around 50mpg on the combined cycle.
Xavier Duchemin,
managing director at Citroën UK, said: “Citroën now offers UK new car
buyers the widest ever choice of MPVs from a single manufacturer. With
its dynamic styling, cutting-edge technology, and light, bright and airy
interior the new
C4 Picasso has all the right ingredients to stand out from the five seat
MPV crowd.”
RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICES:
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Petrol Models |
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1.8i 16V 5-speed manual |
£14,495 |
£15,495 |
£16,195 |
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2.0i 16V 6-speed electronic gearbox system |
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£16,745 |
£17,445 |
£19,345 |
Diesel Models |
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1.6HDi 5-speed manual |
£15,995 |
£16,995 |
£17,695 |
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1.6HDi 6-speed electronic gearbox system |
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£17,495 |
£18,195 |
£20,095 |
2.0HDi 6-speed electronic gearbox system |
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£19,295 |
£21,195 |
For the full press kit CLICK HERE (Word file) . For technical & equipment specifications CLICK HERE (PDF)
