2007 CITROEN C4 Picasso 2.0L HDiF 6AT FWD (136 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Citroen still believed that there was a good market for MPVs in Europe and introduced a second generation for the compact-segment Picasso lineup in 2007.

While the first generation of the Picasso was based on the Xsara platform, the 2007 model relied on the PF2 base, used for more vehicles within the PSA (Peugeot-Citroen) Group. The carmaker used simple solutions for that, with independent front suspension and trailing arms for the rear ones.

Since the bio-design era was gone, the carmaker stepped into the new-edge-design trend and made the C4 Picasso with angular-shaped headlights. Its broad trapezoidal grille was crossed by a horizontal element that supported the license plate. Several side louvers on the sides of the bumper made the front fascia more pleasant. Citroen introduced on the C4 Picasso its new signature with two wide chromed slats underlining the “double-chevron” badge from the hood. On its sides, the MPV showed its tall stance with wide windows for all passengers but smaller, triangular ones behind the rear doors. At the back, a sloped windscreen ended the vehicle in a Kamm-back style.

Inside, the carmaker installed five individual seats with an option for four. At the front, the vast and deep dashboard took the entire space between the A-pillars and the bottom of the raked windshield. Due to the center-mounted instrument cluster, even the rear passengers could have read the vehicle’s speed, which was shown on a large LCD. As an option, the carmaker added a panoramic, fixed glass roof to emphasize the car’s airy feeling.

Under the hood, the carmaker installed a wide engine range paired to either manual or automated transmissions.