Citroen Grand C4 Picasso HDi Range Car Review

Facts At A Glance
Car: Citroen Grand C4 Picasso HDi range
Prices: £17,230-£22,430 - on the road INSURANCE GROUPS: 6E-9E
Emissions: 150-159g/km
Performance: [2.0HDi 138] 12.5s 0-60mph / 121mph top speed
Fuel Consumption: [2.0HDi 138] 35.8 (urban), 55.4 (extra urban) 46.3mpg (combined)
Safety: ABS with EBD, ESP, 7 airbags, 3-point seat belts.
Dimensions: length/Width/Height 4590/1830/1680mm

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Citroen met the demand of a spacious family car in the new empowered Citroen Grand C4 Picasso HDI range. Wiser choice means economical but unhindered performance and the new Citroen Grand C4 Picasso HDI Range not only meets this demand but surpasses it with the new eHDi technology. This latest innovation, which delivers improvements of up to 15% in the HDi engine's fuel efficiency, also improves CO2 emissions making the new Citroen Grand C4 Picasso HDi a low carbon, eco-friendly vehicle. An HDi engine combined with another of Citroen's innovation, the 'Stop & start' technology in the new Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, results in a more economical family car. 'Stop & start' technology turns off a car's engine whenever the car is at rest, for instance while at a stop light or in a traffic jam, and then restarts it straight away when it's time to move-on.

The new Citroen Grand C4 Picasso is one of the first of Citroen models to be equipped with the e-HDi. This system's unmatched performance results from a combination of several technologies: an HDi engine, a 'Stop & start' system with a second-generation reversible starter-alternator, an e-booster system, for instantaneous engine restart, an electronic alternator management system for regenerative braking and gearbox with optimised gear ratios.

The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso is beautifully designed to allow much sunlight in with its panoramic windscreen that extends overhead to meet the optional full length sun-roof that gets farther back to the third row, plus a low-window, this panoramic glasswork creates a glassy open 'feel' and an unhindered view of the outside. The extensive application of glass also gives a space age futuristic effect to this rather big road monster. Although the open effect of the glass creates a feeling of bigger space, the roomy cabin is absolutely not an illusion. Where space matters, here is where the the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso really shines. The Grand C4 Picasso has a maximum load capacity of 1951 litres and comes in conveniently easy and neatly foldable second and third rows of seats for maximum room when necessary. The cabin is not limited to the natural light permitted in. When the sun is down, the high-end Exclusive trim provides warm and cozy interior light source that can be adjusted to varying moods. A thoughtful door pocket illumination lits when someone reaches in to reach something. Another original from Citroen is the boot light that comes handy as a rechargeable torch when the need arises. More features of this people-mover; 5-Star Euro NCAP rating for adult occupant safety, 6 Airbags, cruise control & speed limiter, auto lights & wipers, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with ASR traction control, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Emergency Braking Assistance (EBA), rear parking sensors, super wide panoramic heat reflecting windscreen, automatic digital air-conditioning with dual-zone temperature setting, pollen filter and particulate filter, CD player/MP3 with 6 speakers and steering mounted stereo controls, hallogen, height adjustable headlamps with 'follow me home' feature.

The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso uses the automatic electric parking brake for safer and convenient driving. The electric brake is automatically applied when the ignition key is turned off. While this may be helpful, some drivers may opt for manual application of hand break. The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso is supplied with an electric handbrake control strategically placed in the middle of the dashboard for easy access.

Looking at the future ahead, the e-HDi technology canl quickly become the new market standard for vehicles. Not only does the e-HDi engine deliver the highest performance in terms of fuel efficiency and carbon emissions, but also in terms of driving pleasure with its quick engine restart, zero vibrations and zero noise. The new Citroen Grand C4 Picasso HDi carved to run way ahead of its pack to the future.