Discover the World Inside the All-New Citroen C4 Picasso

The New C4 Picasso is the latest incarnation in a bold tradition of innovative MPVs - which began with the Xsara Picasso in 1999 - and is a true expression of Citroën’s ‘Créative Technologie.’ New C4 Picasso embodies a bold, expressive design with dynamic, high-tech styling. This latest Picasso model features a bright, uncluttered interior and technologies that innovate, comfort and protect. It is the first model using PSA Peugeot Citroën’s new EMP2 platform (Efficient Modular Platform 2), the new-generation C4 Picasso is more compact on the outside, yet offers benchmark interior space and class-leading boot capacity.

OneShift Editorial Team

31 Jul 2013

Weighing 140kg less than its predecessor, with improved aerodynamics and a new efficient range of engines - including a new Euro 6 compliant ‘BlueHDi’ power plant from November production - the New C4 Picasso delivers record CO2 emissions from just 98g/km and fuel economy of up to 74.3 mpg.

New C4 Picasso prospects will be from two main demographics:

The first group are expected to be younger families with one or two children. Style is important to these consumers and they do not want to compromise on desirability when looking for a practical family vehicle. The second group are older couples with grown-up children. These buyers value space, practicality, flexibility and ease of access.

The sleeker, more dynamic styling is complimented by an assertive front end with new look chevrons and slim LED daytime-running lights set high above new hi-tech headlights. Fog lamps complete the very original light signature. Along the side of the car, a signature ‘C’ shape trim in chrome adds personality to the sculpted body panels, whilst underlining the space available to occupants. The rear LED lights feature a futuristic and novel 3D effect, which is fast becoming a Citroën hallmark. A new enveloping tailgate suggests roominess and strength, and is a dynamic touch to the rear view.

It is the first conventionally powered compact MPV to deliver sub-100g/km CO2 emissions. The e-HDi 90 Airdream engine with the new ETG 6-speed gearbox emits just 98g/km. Fuel economy is up to 74.3mpg - a record in the class. Stop & Start technology is also fitted to most models.

It will be the first Citroën available with a Euro 6 compliant BlueHDi engine. The BlueHDi 150 unit will emit as little as 110g/km of CO2. This new engine features an SCR (selective catalytic reduction) module to treat NOX and limit CO2 output. A new 6-speed clutchless manual gearbox, the ETG6 (6-speed Efficient Tronic Gearbox), is offered on e-HDi 90 and e-HDi 115 versions. At the core of the range, the e-HDi 115 engine will emit from 104g/km of CO2 with this new transmission and will deliver up to 67.3 mpg combined cycle fuel economy.

The New C4 Picasso is available in a range of eight body colours and all versions are fitted with alloy wheels as standard, with a range of original designs from 16 to 18 inches.

Take a closer look at the new C4 Picasso in our gallery.

Credits: Oneshift News Team