Price list & Review Citroen Grand C4 Picasso MPV (2016 - )

A rival for the Ford S-Max and Vauxhall Zafira Tourer, the big brother to the C4 Picasso is distinctive-looking and one of the best seven-seat MPVs.

C4 Picasso features a combination of style, practicality and technology that makes it one of the best MPV seven seats.

pro

Plenty of room inside for five

Light, airy and practical cabin

Good fuel economy in the range of

counter

touch screen system is awkward to use

rearmost seats are only suitable for children

Many features are not available on the most basic models

It stands out a mile from other similar cars.

People used to accuse MPV only be 'van with windows', but the C4 Picasso is such a thing. It stands out a mile from other similar cars, largely thanks to a sleek front end, with a slim lights and LED daytime running lights linked with chrome details that incorporate chevrons company.

Each model in the range is equipped with alloy wheels as standard, and as long as you avoid the basic model Touch Edition, you will also get the chrome trim on the lower bumper and around the side windows. Top-spec models Flair also get a '3D' LED taillights, and each model can be smartened further with the addition of optional 'Style Pack', the exact contents of which vary from trim to trim.

Panoramic windscreen extends much further than other cars - almost over the heads of the front seat occupants - and that helps to create a light and airy cabin. If you want a lighter, glass panoramic sunroof (optional with Feel trim and standard on Flair) is worthwhile.

The two-tone dashboard is made of good quality material and unusual design is dominated by two large screen in the middle, set one above the other. The lower one is a touch screen infotainment unit that is standard on every model, while the top screen shows your instrument. This is the LCD display on the Touch Edition base model, but on Feel and Flair models, the full-color unit HD, with a screen that can be personalized by choosing from three 'theme' is different. Either way, it all adds up to a very modern-looking cabin, though not so impressive is used. Touch screen system, in particular, is a little awkward to use, requires prod the company to operate, while the centrally mounted instrument took some getting used to, if you're more familiar with quickly behind the wheel.

As a five-seater, there is no faulting the Grand C4 Picasso: not only is there plenty of room (and adjustments) in the front seat, each of the three individual seats in the middle row can be folded and lying, as well as providing plenty of head and leg mounting points rooms, and Isofix. For the ultimate in practicality, though, avoid Touch Edition base, because it was the only trim to lose the front passenger seat fold-down (which allows long items to be carried in the car), sliding rear seat and under-floor storage in the rear ,

By the middle row is pushed right back, sixth and seventh seats are just kids zone. Even with the gliding center forward, two adults in the back seat will still not totally comfortable. As a result, it is better to treat the Grand C4 Picasso as a five-seater with two extra seating occasional, rather than a full seven-seater. Admittedly, it takes time to learn the talent raise and lower all their seats, but once you do, it's easy to swap between the various permutations.

With all the seats up, the boot will not take more than two or three bags of shopping. However, in five-seat mode, and with the middle row is pushed all the way to the front, you have the best part of 800 liters to play with. And if you want to change your MPV into a van, you can fold down the rear seats to leave all the impressive 2181 liters. In addition, there are also some other useful storage compartments dotted around the cabin.

You might expect a seven-seat MPV became quite wet in the way it drives, but certainly not Grand C4 Picasso. In fact, Citroen has a surprisingly stiff suspension - though slightly less stiff than the five seat C4 Picasso - but the benefit of it is that it handles very tidy and felt very composed on the motorway. Admittedly, it means the car is clearly bent at the corners, and the steering is rather light on speed, which would be a bit confusing for the driver sharper. Much more importantly, the car is very easy to move around the city and the overall suspension set-up is ideal for a family car. All in all, this is one of the best-driving seven-seaters on the market.

Performance

There is a wide range of engines available in the Grand C4 Picasso, but so far, we have only driven a few of them. The BlueHDi 150 engine gives what is quite a large car very decent turn of speed, and the only disappointment came with the optional automatic gearbox, which can be a little slow to respond, especially when pulling away and when you want to kick to. To our mind, these machines work more effectively with a manual gearbox, and we thought it was a better machine than the choice of gasoline, as an added attraction at low revs. This makes diesel engines more responsive, and easier to live with the results. You see this especially when keeping up with the ebb and flow of motorway traffic: gasoline engines may need you to drop down a gear or two, while diesel will carry you along quite happily, even in top gear.

Right across the range, the Grand C4 Picasso has impressive fuel economy

Right across the range, the Grand C4 Picasso has an impressive fuel economy, and every model - including a gasoline-powered version - on average more than 55mpg. The most economical of all is BlueHDi 100 and 120 models, with an average economy of more than 70mpg, and almost all of them have CO2 emissions of 100g / km or less, qualifying for zero road tax.

Reliability

It's fair to say the reliability that was never one of the strong points of Citroen, and the company sat only a mid-table in the list of manufacturers Warranty Direct. Scanning results for the previous Grand C4 Picasso and you will see it below average, but over the last Citroen has been more impressive and according to the reviews the owners of this new model, it proved very reliable.

In each model, the twin front, side and curtain airbags, and electronic stability control and cruise control

Grand C4 Picasso has not been tested by Euro NCAP, but the smaller five-seat C4 Picasso gained the maximum five-star rating in crash tests back in 2013. As well as sharing a lot under the skin with her baby brother, Grand also has an impressive standard equipment the same , In each model, which includes twin front, side and curtain airbags, and electronic stability control and cruise control. However, while Adaptive Cruise Control with Collision Alert, Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Departure Warning, Driver Attention alert and speed limit recognition are all available, their only choice, and just about Feel and Flair models.

Even the most basic models Touch Edition comes with remote central locking, alloy wheels, four electric windows, air conditioning, DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity and touch screen control system. However, we recommend that you upgrade to Feel, which adds front and rear parking sensors, massaging front seats, sat-nav and 12-inch HD display panorama center. Top-spec models Flair comes with a panoramic sunroof, reversing camera, keyless entry and start, and hands-free tailgate opening. Beyond that, there are several option packages, which bundle together a variety of options, though most are only available in one trim level than in the full range.

With a blend of stylish good looks, good space for seven inside and low running costs on some models, the Grand C4 Picasso is one of the very best seven-seat MPVs. And, looked at another way, if you can afford the extra it costs, it’s an even more attractive five-seater than the C4 Picasso.

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