outstanding visibility
and clarity with the wide-angle panoramic windscreen,
an uncluttered
front compartment with an innovative drive station and the new 6-speed electronic
gearbox system,
class-leading
space in the passenger compartment and boot,
original seat-folding
functions that allow the interior layout to be reconfigured quickly and simply,
thus accommodating up to seven occupants comfortably,
unparalleled interior
comfort with temperature control, soundproofed windows and air quality
sensors,
a comfortable
ride and a pleasant drive, with pneumatic suspension at the
rear.
ausgezeichnete Sicht durch die
Weitwinkel-Panorama-
windschutzscheibe,
großzügiges Platzangebot an den Vordersitzen
mit einem innovativen Fahrerplatz,
neues, automatisiertes
6-Gang-Schaltgetriebe,
geräumiger Kofferraum, dessen Volumen einen
neuen Maßstab setzt,
schnelle und einfache Variabilität dank der
vielseitigen, cleveren Konfigurationsmöglichkeiten der Sitze, die bis
zu sieben Personen bequem Platz bieten,
Federungskomfort von höchstem Niveau, insbesondere
dank der pneumatischen Federung.
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C4 Picasso
Citroën
will unveil the C4 Picasso in a world-premier appearance at the 2006 Paris
Motor Show. This new, innovative and compact seven-seater MPV is the natural
extension of the Marque's range.
The C4 Picasso sports distinctive styling and a host
of original features that make travelling by MPV an even more comfortable
and enjoyable experience. On the compact MPV market, most carmakers offer
either a single body shape with a varying number of seats or two identically
styled bodies that differ in length only. With the C4 Picasso and the Xsara
Picasso, which continues to excel, Citroën now offers two vehicles in
this segment that are quite distinct in terms of both style and features.
The style, dimensions, space, modular design and unique features of the C4
Picasso make it the natural extension of Citroën's MPV range, now composed
of three models that are different and complementary: the Xsara Picasso and
C4 Picasso, and a large MPV, the C8. With the fluid and harmonious profile
of a true thoroughbred, the C4 Picasso has all the hallmarks of a Citroën.
Continuing the trend set by the brand's latest models, this new MPV boasts
some unique features that make life on board simpler and more enjoyable for
its occupants. |
Exceptional
visibility and clarity
C4 Picasso offers outstanding visibility with:
-
A standard wide-angle panoramic windscreen that doubles the visibility at
the front of the vehicle. The vertical angle of visibility is 70°, compared
with just 35° in a conventional MPV.
-
Large quarter lights and narrow windscreen side pillars, for the best front
three-quarter visibility in its class.
The visibility and clarity in the front of the vehicle are quite exceptional
and the rest of the passenger compartment is also light and airy thanks to
the large side windows. The clarity in the passenger compartment is further
enhanced by the biggest glass sunroof (1.04 m) currently available on a compact
MPV. C4 Picasso boasts the largest glazed area on the compact MPV market,
reaching a full 6.4 m2 with the panoramic glass sunroof. The passenger
compartment remains just as welcoming and atmospheric at night thanks to
a host of original lighting sources, such as light guides under the front
fascia, in the door panels and in the headlining that diffuse soft, gentle
light inside the vehicle. Lighting can be customised day and night by selecting
a colour on the control cluster, and the air conditioning screens at either
end of the dashboard are illuminated by yellow lights. Passengers can use
the handy reading lights built into the back of the front seats. And if they
reach into the storage cubbies in the door panels, a light comes on automatically
to help them find what they are looking for. In addition, a hand-held torch
that automatically recharges when the vehicle is in motion is stored in the
boot.
A roomy front
compartment
The interior layout has been reorganised to create plenty of room in the
front and enhance the sensation of well-being and space on board. The reorganised
interior features:
-
An innovative drive station that frees up the space in the centre of the
dashboard by doing away with the usual central support console for the gearshift
control. The original drive station is combined with either the new 6-speed
electronic gearbox system or the automatic gearbox. The gearbox controls
are steering wheel-mounted, while the selector and gearshift paddles are
built into the steering column.
-
Air conditioning controls positioned at either end of the dashboard within
easy reach of the occupants.
-
Main comfort functions and driver aids that are all within easy reach of
the driver on the fixed-centred controls steering wheel.
-
A dashboard-mounted automatic electric parking brake that does away with
the mechanical hand brake between the front seats.
The reorganisation of the interior has created enough space for four large,
closed storage compartments in the dashboard, including a refrigerated cubby
that can hold one 1.5-litre bottle or two 0.5-litre bottles.
Standard-setting
interior space
C4 Picasso is an exceptionally spacious vehicle. Its architecture and dimensions
(4.59 m long, 1.83 m wide and 1.66 m high) make for a roomy interior. The
three rows of seats can comfortably accommodate up to seven
passengers:
-
C4 Picasso offers class-leading elbow room for all three rows of seats.
-
There is more space between the front seats than in any other vehicle in
the segment. This extra room makes it easier for occupants in the front and
rear to communicate with each other and provides greater visibility for the
occupant of the second-row middle seat, who can enjoy the view through the
panoramic windscreen.
-
The three second-row seats are all of equal width and equipped with Isofix
points. As in the Xsara Picasso, the floor is flat for greater ease of movement
and a more comfortable seated position for the occupant in the middle seat
in the second row.
-
There is more leg room in the second row than in any other vehicle in the
category.
-
The third row of seats can accommodate two more adult passengers, with footwells
for added comfort.
The biggest boot
in its category
C4 Picasso offers an exceptionally comfortable interior without reducing
the size of the boot. The amount of boot space depends on the interior layout.
-
In the most common configuration, with the seats in row three folded away
and the row-two seats pushed right back, the volume beneath the parcel shelf
of 576 litres VDA is the largest in its category and the distance between
the wheel arches is a full class-leading 1.17 m.
-
Thanks to the opening rear window, the boot can be comfortably loaded right
up to the roof and can be easily accessed even when the vehicle is parked
in a tight space.
-
In the seven-seater layout, boot storage space is increased by deep, closed
compartments positioned beneath the row-three seats.
-
When all the seats are folded away, maximum capacity is 1,951 litres VDA.
Quick and easy
to reconfigure
C4 Picasso's modular design allows the interior layout to be reconfigured
quickly and easily, while keeping all the seats inside the vehicle.
-
The second row of seats can all be folded away in a single movement without
removing the headrests.
-
The third-row seating can be easily folded away under the vehicle floor without
removing the headrests.
-
Once the rear seats are folded, the continuous, flat loading space in the
boot stretches all the way to the front seat-backs.
-
The original movements of the seats allow for easy access to the third row.
The cushions of the second-row side seats are automatically lifted towards
the seat back, much like a cinema seat, by pressing a control. The seats
then slide up against the front seat-backs in a single movement.
Unique features
for unparalleled passenger comfort
Close attention has also been paid to the comfort of the C4 Picasso, especially
the quality of the suspension - a constant priority for Citroën. The
air suspension at the rear offers a number of advantages:
-
Increased comfort for all the passengers.
-
A stable vehicle attitude, irrespective of the load.
-
A smoother and safer drive, regardless of load.
-
The possibility to lower and raise the boot sill using a control inside the
boot, making it easier to load heavy or large objects.
The vehicle's comfort features have also been given special attention. No
efforts have been spared to make sure that the interior is temperate, quiet
and odour-free with:
-
automatic four-zone air conditioning with individual air flow controls on
the left and right in row two,
-
a second air conditioning system (certain countries only) that sends air
flows to rows two and three and the boot,
-
soundproofed laminated side windows,
-
an air quality sensor that prevents pollutants in the atmosphere from entering
the vehicle,
-
a scented air freshener,
-
video screens built into the row one seat backs with IR headsets and a DVD
player,
-
a hi-fi system with eight loudspeakers positioned throughout the passenger
compartment and an MP3 player, Close attention has been paid to the perceived
quality of the passenger compartment. The prestige interior materials are
pleasant to touch; the chrome and gloss black are eye-appealing; the paintwork
is smooth; and the grain of the dashboard and door panels is exceptionally
fine.
Unique features
for improved driveability
The snug interior is combined with exceptional
driveability. The C4 Picasso features a new six-speed electronic gearbox
system, coupled to the 143 bhp 2-litre petrol engine or the 110 bhp or 138
bhp HDi diesel powerplants with particulate filters. The quick, precise shifts
of the six-speed electronic gearbox system deliver outstanding performance
and one of the smoothest drives in its category. This gearbox also helps
reduce fuel consumption by 4 to 5 per cent and CO2 emissions by 5 g per km. |
Unique features
for greater ease of use
The Picasso C4 is also an easy vehicle to use, with its automatic electric
parking brake, hill start assist, parking space measurement system and an
automatic filler cap. Crammed with unique features and exceptionally easy
to use, the C4 Picasso is an innovative new arrival on the compact MPV market.
With three MPVs (Xsara Picasso, C4 Picasso and C8), each with its own distinctive
style and features, Citroën continues to renew and broaden its range,
which is now more complete and more varied than ever.
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