Citroen C3 Picasso - the younger brother of Citroen C3

Citroen C3 Picasso - 5-door car class L, restyling version of the Citroen C3. The debut of the model took place at the Paris Motor Show in September 2012, and the first sales started in March 2013. To date, you can buy a novelty in Russia. The car, in comparison with its predecessor, slightly increased in size.

Exterior

Becoming the owner of Citroen C3 Picasso, you can not get lost in the flow of cars. Unusual, exotic Picasso will long please the owner's eyes with fresh appearance.

Extravaganism gives him the opposite: round and square forms, a combination of modern and retro-parts, power and charm. All this creates a unique style of compact.

Practicality

The title of "Best Family Car of 2009" by the version of the transfer Top Gear and "The Best Compact 2009" by Auto Express - the track record of Citroen C3 Picasso.

Practicality is worth noting the multi-purpose use of the car: it is perfect for a loved one, for city trips or traveling with family. It is more reasonable to purchase a car for family use. It can comfortably accommodate adults and children, and in the trunk can put a stroller (if necessary).

The layout of the cabin allowed to increase the interior space of the car. The car is very high, the driver and passengers are sitting high, which allowed to increase the extra legroom even with the small dimensions of the Citroen C3 Picasso. Test drives confirm this. Drivers, of course, were delighted with this update.

Another advantage of the height of the car were large doorways, convenient for landing and disembarkation, despite the rather narrow rear door. The ceiling "does not put pressure" on the driver and passengers, moreover, even tall people will not feel uncomfortable. If necessary, the landing can be adjusted "for yourself" by adjusting the inclination of the back of the chair.

One of the main advantages of the rear sofa is its mobility. It is divided in proportion 2/3 taking into account the bottom part. The seats can be moved by increasing the volume of the luggage compartment.

Trunk

The increase only seems insignificant (adjustment is about 150 mm), but plays a big role during the transportation of dimensional things. Another advantage of the trunk is its rectangular shape, allowing you to maximally dispose of a free space.

With the seats folded, the depth of the luggage compartment is 150 cm and the width is 101.9 cm. It can carry both a washing machine and a small refrigerator.

Interior

Among the features of the salon you should note a large area of the glazing and a double front rack, thanks to which the driver receives 100% visibility. Vertical rear with large mirrors allows you to feel good dimensions of the car during parking.

Another feature is the dashboard in the center. All the necessary information is located compactly, in front of the driver, which is often lacking in many cars.

A roof with a panoramic view. It visually increases the already spacious interior, but is only available as an option.

In general, the interior design, as well as the upholstery materials used, fully correspond to the cost of the novelty.

On the road

Citroen C3 Picasso, whose clearance, according to official figures, is 174 mm, perfectly feels in the city flow: a 90-horsepower diesel engine is enough for a pretty quick overtaking and maneuvers. The car was created for a quiet and comfortable ride, so it's hard to drive "with the breeze". On problematic sections of the road at a speed of over 110 km / h, it's pointless to go: the car starts to shake violently because of the rigid suspension.

On the road, an empty compact car spends about 5.9 liters per "hundred", loaded - 6.2 liters. In urban conditions, this indicator slightly increases and ranges from 6.5 to 7.5 liters per 100 km.