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 |