Citroen releases new C3 Picasso images and details
Author: MotorTorque Team
Published: 10 September 2008
Citroen has released details and picture of the new C3 Picasso small MPV ahead of its first public debut at next month’s Paris Motor Show, before a UK launch in 2009.
Citroen says the C3 Picasso will slot into Citroen's MPV line-up but will offer MPV practicality with SUV interior and space, measuring 4.08m long, 1.73m wide and 1.62m tall.
Split-folding rear seats slide back and forth independently and can also be folded away to provide a flat load surface which extends right up to the front seatbacks and can be further extended to over 2.41m by folding the back of the front passenger seat completely down.
The cabin length measures 1.66m – one of the longest in its class according to Citroen, while the C3 Picasso offers rear storage space of 500 litres under the parcel shelf, extending to 1,506-litres.
The C3 Picasso also features a removable boot floor, which can be positioned at two different levels. Numerous cubby holes, pen holders, non-slip surfaces and even a map holder are available, while the glove box is ventilated on air-conditioned models.
The high-set seating position and the car’s three-part panoramic windscreen offer good views, while a panoramic glass roof is also available.
Citroën says its latest MPV is optimised for city driving, helped by tight turning circle and three-part panoramic windscreen.
The C3 Picasso is available with ESP, up to six airbags (front, side and curtain), active restraint systems, a seatbelt warning system, ABS with EBD and EBA, automatic hazard warning lights, Isofix anchor points, automatic locking on the rear doors and windows and a special child rear-view mirror
Engines choices will include two new petrol engines and two HDi diesel units. The two petrol units – VTi 95 and VTi 120 – are from the new-generation of engines developed in partnership with BMW and combine efficient economy with responsive performance and lowered CO2 emissions – the VTi 120 already complies with future Euro 5 pollution standards.
Both diesel units – the HDi 90 and HDi 110 DPFS – are from Citroën’s impressive HDi line up and boast low combined-cycle CO2 emissions of 125g/km and 130g/km respectively.
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