Citroën previews revised C4 Picasso range ahead of Paris debut

Jeff Glucker — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:28:00 EST

Filed under: Minivan/Van, Europe, Paris Motor Show, Crossover, Citroën

2011 Citroën C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso - click above for high-res image gallery

The 2010 Paris Motor Show is a croissant's throw away and automakers all over the globe are showing off their latest and greatest products. Now, Citroën is jumping into the fray by releasing information and images of its redesigned 2011 C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso before the cars make their official debut later this week.

The Grand C4 Picasso was originally launched in 2006 with the smaller C4 Picasso following in early 2007. Both people-movers feature upgrades inside and out. The sleekly styled C4 dives into the LED club by adding the showy daytime running light treatment to its VTR+ and Exclusive models. Also available on the Exclusive model is a Black Top option which covers the roof and A-pillars in a glossy Onyx black finish. Inside, the pair of Picassos receive a long list of standard equipment upgrades including Bluetooth connectivity and a USB port.

The real news lies under the hood - the Grand and standard C4 Picasso will be fitted with Citroën's new e-HDi micro-hybrid technology. The fuel economy rating climbs way up to nearly 60 miles per gallon (in the EU cycle) for both models when fitted with this powertrain.

Both cars will make their debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show and we'll be on hand to give you an up close look when they roll out. For now, satiate your French automotive needs by reading the full press release after the jump.

Gallery: Citroen C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso

[Source: Citroën]

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Citro�n C4 Picasso: People-mover with pizazz

Alex Nunez — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 13:25:00 EST

Filed under: Minivan/Van, Europe, Paris Motor Show, Misc. Auto Shows

Yesterday, Citroën released details surrounding it's new seven-seat compact MPV, the C4 Picasso. It joins the smaller Xsara Picasso and larger C8 to give the French automaker a 3-car MPV lineup. Its formal debut will take place at the Paris Motor Show next month.

Competing against similar vehicles like the Ford S-Max and Renault Grand Scenic, the C4 Picasso is a very stylish and innovative entrant in segment. Appealing lines, tasteful front and rear-end treatments and a flowing greenhouse set the tone for the car's exterior. It's likely to win people over on looks alone, but in case that's not enough, the interior should seal the deal.

Obviously, the seven seats can be reconfigured in a number of ways. That's expected. The big surprise is the radically different dash panel layout. All the major controls the driver needs have been relocated to the steering wheel, which we show in detail after the jump. The dash is almost fully devoid of buttons as a result, save for a few located underneath the main NAV/info/gauge displays. Driver and passenger get their own HVAC controls, which are pushed out to the two far corners.

(Continues after the jump. Pics, press release also follow)

[Source: Citroën]

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