Just look at its funky face with the two sections of the front grille separated by a body-coloured bumper, and the sleek headlamps with the DRLs positioned above them.
That modern design and feel carries through to the cabin where every detail integrates and matches seamlessly to create a sleek, minimalist setup. Source: Newspress.
There are very few buttons on the central console giving a clean look. The touch screen is easy to read with great graphics — but I would have preferred if the air-con was operated independently as I found it a bit distracting whenever I wanted to adjust the settings.
But the thing I like most about the cabin is how bright and airy it is. That massive wrap-over windscreen and large side windows flood the car with light, and should also cut down on any travel sickness that your passengers may get. All that glass, combined with the high driving position, means that visibility is amazing and this makes driving, parking and positioning the 4.
Source: Dave Humphreys. The three middle row seats have good leg and headroom, and the two seats making up the third row are also surprisingly spacious. The five individual rear seats all fold down flat, the three middle seats have a split folding base and even the front passenger seat folds down to accommodate any long loads you may have. It is this innovative flexible seating arrangement that puts the Grand C4 Picasso above most other seven-seat rivals and why you might choose this MPV over a seven-seat SUV.
There are just so many options. With all seats in place the boot can hold litres, which is enough for a few shopping bags and school bags piled high. With the third row folded the boot expands to just over litres and with all the seats folded there are 1, litres of flat loading space. Out on the road the Citroen is built for comfort.
Its suspension set-up MacPherson struts at the front, with a torsion beam at the rear has been kept rather soft so it does a good job of soaking up lumps and bumps. Adding to the zen-like cabin is decent insulation that blocks out most engine, road and wind noise, even at motorway speeds.
Open journalism No news is bad news Support The Journal Your contributions will help us continue to deliver the stories that are important to you. My test car was powered by the 1. This engine is nice and smooth and the hp and Nm of midrange torque available was adequate for my needs but if you are going to be carrying a fully laden car or doing a lot of motorway driving I would opt for the higher powered hp 1.
As with all the other seats, they get their own head restraints, while their occupants are well served with cupholders and air vents. The ingenious folding configurations of the seats are practicality personified - the base outer middle row seats springs up so you can slide it forward and open up a huge walk-through space to the third row, for example.
It can also raise up to form a booster seat for children. Seats individually fold in every which way: if you want, you can lower four rear seats and leave just the middle seat perched upright between the front seats. The third-row seats in the Grand C4 Picasso fold flat into the floor, and the middle seats also lay down flat, for a completely level van-like space. And what space it offers. The space is well-shaped with square dimensions and plenty of width.
Even the five-seat C4 Picasso has with the seats down - and litres with them up. Citroen serves you well for technology and connectivity in the C4 Picasso. All models get the fancy 7in Touch Drive interface, through which is controlled the climate control, stereo and telephone.
Bluetooth with media streaming is standard, as is a USB socket, and a DAB radio is controlled through steering wheel buttons. Move one trim up from base and Citroen throws in its Connect Box emergency contact system - if you crash, you can jab one button to speak to an operator and alert emergency services. Sat nav is standardised, as is the striking 12in panoramic HD central display. Move up to Flair and a fancy high-tech Park Assist self-parking system is standard, along with a reversing camera, blind spot monitoring and keyless go.
All models get LED running lights as well. The C4 Picasso is not a sports car in disguise. It places great emphasis, quite rightly, on ride quality. Around town, it proves supple on everyday roads, absorbing bumps with a layer of reasonably soft cotton wool and not degenerating too much until roads get really gritty.
The ride is quiet as well, although at higher speeds, its tall body and supple setup means passengers can roll about a bit. Buy used for less at Buyacar. Go Back to Interior, design and technology. Continue Reading Reliability and Safety. Next Steps New car deals. Engines, performance and drive The C4 SpaceTourer is comfortable and refined, with quiet and economical engines. Practicality, comfort and boot space - currently reading Practicality is the real strength of the Citroen C4 SpaceTourer — it has a large boot and lots of space inside.
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