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NEW FIVE SEAT C4 PICASSO EXTENDS CITROËN'S
IMPRESSIVE MPV LINE-UP
First
details, have been announced of the exciting new five
seat C4 Picasso,
which will be launched internationally in the first
quarter of 2007,
making Citroën the only manufacturer to offer a choice
of three compact
MPVS.
With its distinctively different styling, the
five seat C4 Picasso slips naturally into Citroën's
compact MPV range
between the established, best-selling Xsara Picasso
and the
award-winning seven seat
version, which will now be known as the Grand C4
Picasso.
With three compact MPVs and the full-size C8 people
carrier, Citroën now boasts the broadest MPV range in
its history.
The
new five seat C4 Picasso benefits from the same
forward thinking that
shaped the design of the recently launched Grand C4
Picasso, with
outstanding all-round visibility, a light and airy
interior, leading
cabin and boot space, incorporating a new version of
Citroën's Modubox
folding trolley, and the use of high quality
materials. The easy-to-use
and flexible interior lay-out combines with the
uncluttered interior
space and the highest levels of comfort to ensure that
travelling is a
pleasurable experience.
Citroën's newest model sports
a fresh, dynamic look, with a body style that is at
once compact,
flowing and eye-catching. The assertive-looking front
end features a
new-style bumper with oversized air intakes covered in
black mesh,
while the unique wave of the waistline, highlighted in
chrome, creates
an attractive side profile.
However,
it is at the back where the five seat C4 Picasso's
distinctive
personality and styling really shines through. The
rear pillars are
masked by the quarter-lights and, combined with the
rest of the huge
glazed area, give the impression that the upper half
of the vehicle is
completely surrounded by glass.
The saloon-style rear end features lights with a
unique horizontal design.
The
interior of Citroën's newcomer is refreshingly light,
with outstanding
visibility provided by the huge windscreen, slim
pillars and optional
panoramic sunroof. Artificial lighting also plays a
major role with the
availability of various useful features, such as
automatic welcome
lights under the door mirrors, a portable torch in the
boot and reading
lights on the back of the front seats, all designed to
make journeys
easier.
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The
exterior dimensions (4.47m long, 1.83m wide and 1.66m
tall) give the C4
Picasso an extremely spacious interior. This feeling
of space is
enjoyed by all passengers, with those in the front
benefiting from the
simple, uncluttered design of the dash, and those in
the back from
three individual, full-size seats and a flat floor.
The innovative
seating design, first seen in the Grand C4 Picasso,
allows the rear
seats to be quickly and easily folded flat into the
floor.
When
all five seats are in use, the new model leads the
class with 500
litres of boot space underneath the luggage cover,
extending to a
maximum 1,734 litres once the rear seats are folded
down. Helping to
keep the boot tidy, the five seat C4 Picasso can also
be equipped with
a new version of Citroën's renowned Modubox. This
innovative, removable
trolley makes it easy to divide boot space and to
transport objects
outside of the vehicle.
The new five seat C4 Picasso
provides a relaxing journey for all occupants.
Suspension comfort can
be further enhanced by the optional pneumatic rear
suspension, while
laminated acoustic side windows can be specified to
make it even
quieter inside. An automatic electronic parking brake
and Hill Start
Assist are fitted as standard and make everyday
driving easier.
Thoughtful
extras such as individual air flow controls for back
seat passengers,
an air quality sensor and a scented air freshener can
all add to the
pleasant onboard atmosphere. A high quality stereo
system and folding
video screens in the back of the front seats are also
available to keep
passengers entertained.
Developed on the same
platform as the Grand C4 Picasso, which scored five
stars in Euro NCAP
tests, the new C4 Picasso meets the most stringent
criteria for
occupant protection, offering the likes of four lsofix
seats, audible
seatbeit warnings for all seats and seven airbags as
standard.
The five seat C4 Picasso is available with a choice
of four fuel efficient engines:
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127hp 1.8i 16V petrol
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143hp 2.Oi 16V petrol
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11Ohp 1.6HDi diesel
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138hp 2.OHDi diesel
Both the diesel engines are fitted with Particulate
Filter Systems.
Dependent
on engine there is a choice of gearboxes: manual,
automatic or a
6-speed electronic gearbox system with paddleshift
gearchange.
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