Citroen's C3 Picasso gets more efficient and more connected

Citroen has just introduced a revised version of the C3 Picasso compact MPV in the UK with a re-calibrated engine to reduce the CO₂ emissions. The VTR+ and exclusive models equipped with the 90 hp diesel engine are now rated at 119 g/km CO₂ compared to the 125 g/km of the previous edition. Getting below that 120 g/km threshold is important in the UK because road taxes are in part based on fuel/consumption CO₂ emissions. Getting into the lower tax band means a reduction from £120 to just £35. Mileage goes from 50 mpg (U.S.) on the EU combined cycle to 52.3 mpg (U.S.). The new, high-mileage models also get standard Bluetooth connections for cell phones and USB connections for MP3 players.

[Source: Citroen]





PRESS RELEASE:

3rd November 2009 09/106

LOWER CO₂, IMPROVED MPG & MORE CONNECTIVITY FOR CITROËN'S C3 PICASSO

The biggest small car on the road, Citroën's award-winning C3 Picasso, is now even more functional and economical with the availability of a new optional Bluetooth® upgrade and a recent engine improvement that sees the funky MPV deliver sub-120g/km CO₂ emissions for just £35 a year road tax.

Further improving C3 Picasso's already impressive environmental credentials, the 1.6HDi 16V 90hp diesel engine has been re-homologated and, in VTR+ & Exclusive trim, now emits just 119g/km of CO₂ (down from 125g). Consequently, both of these C3 Picasso models are now classified in VED band C - meaning an annual road tax reduction from £120 to just £35. Even more significantly, these models now deliver an extra 2.7mpg on the combined cycle, bringing the new figure to 62.8mpg.

Also on VTR+ and Exclusive - as part of a new option pack - an integrated Bluetooth® hands-free system has been introduced, so drivers can safely and easily keep in touch when they are on the move. This new option also includes a built-in USB Box and socket, which allows users to connect a portable MP3 player directly to the car's audio system. Menu navigation and music selection is managed via the steering-mounted and dashboard radio controls, with song titles displayed on the radio screen.

New Citroën C3 Picasso - CO₂ Emissions, Fuel Economy (combined cycle) & Pricing Information:
Effective November 2009. Reduced CO₂ emissions & improved MPG figures shown in bold text.

VERSION	CO2 Emissions g/km	MPG Combined Cycle	Basic R.R.P	V.A.T	Total R.R.P	'On The Road' R.R.P
1.4 16V VTi 95hp VT	159	40.9	£9,560.87	£1,434.13	£10,995.00	£11,795.00
1.6HDi 16V 90hp VT	123	60.1	£10,543.48	£1,581.52	£12,125.00	£12,895.00
1.4 16V VTi 95hp VTR+	157	41.5	£10,517.39	£1,577.61	£12,095.00	£12,895.00
1.6 16V VTi 120hp VTR+	159	40.9	£11,169.57	£1,675.43	£12,845.00	£13,645.00
1.6HDi 16V 90hp VTR+	119	62.8	£11,573.91	£1,736.09	£13,310.00	£13,995.00
1.4 16V VTi 95hp Exclusive	157	41.5	£11,473.91	£1,721.09	£13,195.00	£13,995.00
1.6 16V VTi 120hp Exclusive	159	40.9	£12,126.09	£1,818.91	£13,945.00	£14,745.00
1.6HDi 16V 90hp Exclusive	119	62.8	£12,530.43	£1,879.57	£14,410.00	£15,095.00
1.6HDi 16V 110hp DPFS Exclusive	130	57.6	£13,152.17	£1,972.83	£15,125.00	£15,895.00