Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 2007 - 2013 - Used vehicle. experiences

Citroën C4 Grand Picasso

The compact Citroen C4 Grand Picasso was first introduced to the public in 2006 and has been on the market since 2007. Thanks to its large glass surfaces and spacious interior, the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso is the first vehicle with lots of light and interior space. It can accommodate up to seven people and is designed to be comfortable and safe to ride. The Citroen C4 Grand Picasso impressed with its features and dimensions (length 4,59 m, width 1,83 m and height 1,6 m).

Citroen The C4 Grand Picasso has the same platform as the Peugeot 5008. Although the minivan shape is almost default, the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso has managed to surprise with a multitude of small details in the exterior and functional interior. The center of the steering wheel is fixed the same as with the C4, so that only the steering wheel rotates. With all seven seats in function, the boot volume is 208 liters, and by lowering all the seats, it can be increased to a volume of 1951 liters.

Citroën C4 Grand Picasso

The suspension consists of a front MacPherson strut with coil springs, hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers, and a rear self-steering axle with outstretched legs and hydraulic shock absorbers with a stabilizer, which in other words turns the C4 into a real cruiser. Soft suspension makes driving comfortable, especially on the highway, but not very fun. The suspension is too soft for fast driving on winding roads, so the body tilt is very noticeable.

Depending on the market, the engine range is matched to a wide range of transmissions: manual transmission, automatic transmission and the new 6-speed manual transmission. The initial engine on offer was a four-cylinder 1.6 VTi petrol engine with 120 hp which in 2008 was replaced by a 1.8 petrol engine with 127 hp. A 1.6 THP Exclusive 155 hp petrol engine with turbocharger and 6-speed EGS transmission is available. Of the petrol engines, a 2.0 engine with 143 hp is also on offer. The most economical engine is the 1.6 HDi diesel engine with 110 hp and a consumption of 5 liters per 100 kilometers. If you spend more time on highways the best choice is 2.0 HDi engine with 138 hp and a robotic BVA6 transmission - has good acceleration, is quiet and frugal.

It is included in standard equipment ABS, airbags (driver's, front passenger's + side), ESP, cruise control, electric front windows, 7 seats, folding rear seats, ISOFIX child seat preparation, height-adjustable driver's seat, service lights and traction control.

Technical characteristics

Advantages - Citroen C4 Grand Picasso

• Spacious interior
• Flexibility
• Excellent transparency
• Good sound protection
• Rich equipment

Mane - Citroen C4 Grand Picasso

• Frequent rear air suspension failures in better equipped cars
• The 1.6 HDi diesel engine has problems with its turbocharger
• Problems with BVA6 Robotic Gearbox (Available with 2.0HDi engine) - Difficult transmission
• With 2.0 gasoline engines water pump problems
• Frequent intensive wear on all four tires
• Worn rear shock absorbers
• Sensitive seat material
• Electronics Problems: Window Lifting, Air Conditioning Cessation
• Plastic in the interior seems cheap

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