|  Citroën has revealed first details of the C4 Picasso, a compact MPV with seven seats capacity that will be officially unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. It will complete the existing MPV model line-up.
Citroen C4 Picasso According to Citroen, the C4 Picasso will not replace the five-seater Xsara Picasso, a model that will continue to form part of the Citroën line-up for many years to come. The C4 Picasso is crammed with safety features such as seven airbags, ABS with EBD and EBA plus ESP with traction control. Other safety innovations for the sector include Citroen’s unique Lane Departure Warning System, dual-function directional headlamps and a tyre pressure warning system, four Isofix seats and seven seatbelt warning lights. The C4 Picasso boasts new features for on-board comfort, along with driving aids and safety functions. Close attention has also been paid to the perceived quality of the passenger compartment. The prestige interior materials are pleasant to touch; the chrome and gloss black are pleasant on the eye; the paintwork is smooth; and the grain of the dashboard and door panels is exceptionally fine. Four responsive, high-performance engines are available from launch, two petrol: the 1.8i 16V and 2.0i 16V developing 127 bhp and 143 bhp DIN, and two diesel: the HDi 110 DPFS and HDi 138 DPFS. All engines meet Euro IV standards, and the two diesel units are equipped with a particulate filter as standard. Depending on the market, the engines are available with a wide choice of transmissions: manual, automatic or the new 6-speed electronic gearbox system.
Standing 4.59m long, 1.83m wide and 1.66m high, the C4 Picasso’s roomy interior contains three rows of individual seats, which can comfortably accommodate up to seven passengers, the C4 Picasso is a natural extension to Citroën's MPV range. The line-up now comprises three distinct and complementary vehicles: the compact Xsara Picasso and C4 Picasso, and a large MPV, the C8. | 