[vc_single_image image=”46002″ img_size=”article-image”]Citroen have always been able to rely on their popular C3 Picasso for sales, and the Citroen C3 Picasso is probably going to be no different.
Supermini MPVs have largely been playing catch-up to the C3 since its original launch back in 2009, and the Citroen C3 Picasso is still streets ahead of the competition. As you can imagine, not too much needed changing; after all, the C3 Picasso was always the coolest supermini MPV on the block, standing out from the mundane vehicles clearly catering for the school-run market. The Citroen C3 Picasso extends its exuberance and sense of individuality. Let’s have a closer look at what the Citroen C3 Picasso offers.
Range of Engines
[vc_single_image image=”46003″ img_size=”article-image”]The range of engines on offer is the same as last time, with a 1.4-litre petrol and 1.6-litre diesel units the mainstays. The only real change is that there is a slightly more powerful Citroen C3 Picasso diesel engine on offer, with the 115bhp generated by the 1.6-litre outdoing the previous best of 110bhp. The base-level 1.4-litre petrol unit may not be your best bet if you’re looking to get a lot out of your supermini MPV, such as long journeys or bags of luggage, but the diesels will always be your friend. The Citroen C3 Picasso automatic is where the brand have focused themselves this time around, with a lot of the petrol variants lacking a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Panoramic glass roof is optional, but if you choose to make use of this attractive feature, you’ll experience four and a half square metres of glass around the top and side of your Citroen C3 Picasso. It contributes to a refreshingly airy feel as you position yourself in the front seat. Another mentionable feature is the 3-part panoramic windscreen, which allows for a wide-side vision angle of 29.5. This ensures a more rewarding driving experience.
Stylish
[vc_single_image image=”46004″ img_size=”article-image”]Stylistically, we can confirm what other Citroen C3 Picasso reviews have been hinting at, and that is that not too much seems to have changed. Then again, the style has always been popular so not much had to be revised. So what you have is a modified front bumper and the addition of brand new Citroen chevrons fixed to all models, as well as new LED daytime running lights. It adds up to a fresh look for the Citroen C3 Picasso, albeit one that is going to draw too many intakes of breath. A nice touch is the addition of two new colour palettes, Pearlescent White and Ink Blue. There is also a bigger badge implanted on the front.
Citroen C3 Picasso dimensions outstrip its rivals once again, with a cabin that measures 1.66m – the broadest in the supermini MPV sector, as well as one of the lengthiest. Indeed, the Citroen C3 Picasso dimensions are such that it could almost see the car challenge rivals in the next segment above. Legroom is found in abundance, whilst boot space can be increased by folding the rear seats. It stands at 385-litres with the seats in their normal position, but improves to 500-litres with the seats flattened.[vc_single_image image=”46005″ img_size=”article-image”]
Facts and Figures
Citroen C3 Picasso deals start at £13,000, and rise to about £17,500. Your Citroen C3 Picasso deals can incorporate a few new pieces of equipment that have been added to the list of features, and these include the brand’s eMyWay satellite navigation system which, despite its somewhat tacky and ambiguous name, it does a good job at getting you to a destination. Other options include a reversing camera, as well as rear parking sensors.
A bonus of this car is that the Citroen C3 Picasso diesel engines are economical to run. The Hdi 90 diesel unit emits 112g/km of CO2, whilst fuel consumption stands at 67.2mpg. If you want a bit more power, the Hdi 115 diesel variant delivers numbers of 125g/km and 58.8mpg. A substantial difference perhaps, but consumers will contend is worth it for a bit more punch. The VTi 95 petrol unit, meanwhile, offers fuel consumption figures of 44mpg.[vc_single_image image=”46006″ img_size=”article-image”]
Final Thoughts
There is no doubt that the supermini MPV is not flush with cars, and for this reason it’s not going to be too hard for the Citroen C3 Picasso to rule supreme. That doesn’t mean the brand have stood still; rather, here is a car that is as appealing as ever, with the subtle changes more than enough to keep consumers happy.
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