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Manufacturer Technical Specifications
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General
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Country Of Origin
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Year Of Introduction
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2009
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Base Price When New
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Miles Per Gallon
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Body Type
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Curb Weight
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N.A
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Powertrain Layout
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Transmission
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Engine
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Configuration
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VTi 95 and VTi 120 | |
Displacement
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Power
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Torque
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BHP / Liter
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BHP / Weight
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Redline
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Performance
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Top Speed
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0 - 62 mph
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0 - 100 mph
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N.A
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0 - ¢®E¡Ëc¡Ë¢ç¢®¢¯u mile
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N.A
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Skidpad
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N.A
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Braking, 62-0 mph
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Slalom Speed
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N.A
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Sponsors
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Wallpaper Gallery: 1600x1200
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Manufacturer Press Release
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PRESS RELEASE:
THE CITROËN C3 PICASSO: WHEN OPPOSITES
ATTRACT
Citroën's new baby-MPV, the C3 Picasso, will be making its first public
debut at next month's Paris Motor Show, before a UK launch in 2009. The C3
Picasso will be the third Citroën to join the Company's award-winning
Picasso family.
Far from the average MPV, the C3 Picasso's 'magic box' charm lies in the way
it is both compact and spacious and also brings together many other opposing
qualities - strength and comfort, quality and affordability, performance and
economy, contemporary and retro design, square shapes and flowing curves
and, significantly, style and practicality.
The new C3 Picasso offers class-leading space, intelligent and quirky
design, modular seat layout, intuitive storage solutions, dynamic engines
co-developed with BMW, and all the comfort, technology and safety you'd
expect of a Citroën MPV. It will also fit comfortably alongside the Xsara
and C4 Picassos within Citroën's - 2008's best selling MPV brand in Europe –
portfolio.
Bursting forth from the ordinary with its unique, cheeky, character, bubbly
personality and charming good looks, the C3 Picasso benefits from a new
direction in body design, blending the roomy, versatile shapes of an MPV
with the quality, agility and comfort of an SUV and at the same time,
challenging the preconceived notions of the compact MPV segment.
Small outside, big inside
Citroën's celebrated range of family cars is renowned for providing
occupants with generous levels of space and the C3 Picasso is no exception.
Measuring 4.08m long, 1.73m wide and 1.62m tall, the car's striking
cube-like body shape, with short front end and vertical rear, creates an
expansive space in the cabin whilst smooth, rounded curves soften the
contours and give the car a happy appearance – an expression further
exemplified by the impish grin of its 'smiling headlamps'.
With the Picasso's intuitive modular design, interior space is optimised
quickly and simply. To increase either boot volume or rear legroom the
split-folding rear seats slide back and forth independently and can also be
folded away with one effortless hand movement. This function provides an
entirely flat load surface which extends right up to the front seatbacks and
can be further extended – to over 2.41m – by folding the back of the front
passenger seat completely down.
Unrivalled in its roominess, the cabin length measures 1.66m – one of the
longest in its class and a rival for a number of MPVs in the segment above.
Knee room is plentiful even with the rear bench moved forward and by using
slim seat backs and bases on the front seats, rear passengers are afforded
even more space. Elbow room in the front and rear is 1.43m and 1.40m
respectively, another best for the segment.
Innovative storage
There is plenty of rear storage space on offer with 500-litres under the
parcel shelf, the C3 Picasso's boot is one of the biggest in the segment,
and with the rear bench down this aperture increases to an expansive
1,506-litres.
The C3 Picasso also features a removable boot floor, an intelligent addition
to the vehicle's overall versatility, which can be positioned at two
different levels. In its high position the floor sits level with the boot
sill for making loading easier and in the low position, more storage height
is available in the rear.
When the rear seats are folded down, a flat loading surface is created right
up to the back of the front seats and magnetic flaps fitted to the backs of
the rear seats extend the flat surface between the bench and the boot floor.
Whatever the positions of the seats, a three-part luggage cover, which can
be stored under the boot floor, completely conceals the boot contents.
The C3 Picasso's cabin also features a number of ingenious and practical
storage solutions like nifty cubby holes, pen holders, non-slip surfaces and
even a map holder – a place for each object and passenger. The glove box is
ventilated on air-conditioned models and aircraft-style trays can also be
installed in the rear with reading lights and cup holders.
Light bubble
With one of the largest glazed areas in the segment – up to 4.52m2 – the C3
Picasso is a bright and spacious place to be. Drivers are afforded a
commanding and unobstructed view of the road thanks to the high-set seating
position and the car's three-part panoramic windscreen with its slim pillars
creating a side vision angle of 29.5° - another best in the segment. A
panoramic glass roof is also available which allows even more light to soak
into the cabin enhancing the feeling of well being.
Interior innovation
The C3 Picasso's cabin places special attention on perceived quality,
setting the MPV apart from its rivals, with ultra-soft dashboard surface
materials, carefully considered decors and the layout of the premium
graining.
Providing a portable light-source in case of emergency there is a neat
dual-function portable flash light available. Built into the boot where it
functions as a boot light, the smart gadget can be removed and used as a
hand-held torch which is recharged when placed back in its mounting.
A 'wink' shaped cluster is positioned, in classic MPV style, on the central
axis of the vehicle so that all passengers have access to cabin information,
angled slightly toward the driver, who also benefits from a translucent
eye-shaped area with driver information.
As with the instrument cluster, the ergonomic and practical design of the
controls enhances the driving experience with an easy-to-reach dash-mounted
gear stick and adjustable seat and steering wheel.
Driving Pleasure
Robust and agile with a remarkably compact design, Citroën's latest MPV is
perfect for city driving with its vertical rear end making parking easy.
Manoeuvrability and a tight turning circle make the nimble C3 Picasso an
asset in congested areas and saloon car like road holding with an
uncompromised driving position, thanks to the 3-part panoramic windscreen,
leaves the driver feeling confident.
The designers of the C3 Picasso also paid special attention to the acoustics
resulting in excellent sound insulation for occupants. Soundproofing was
focussed at the source of the noise with emphasis on reducing the higher
pitched sounds. Citroën also took great care in sealing the vehicle with
high performance inflated inserts and double sealing around the body
apertures, bringing an immediate perceptible cut in outside noise.
With easier and safer driving in mind a range of aids are available, such as
rear parking assist, speed limiter/cruise control and integrated navigation
system.
Citroën's new NaviDrive system features a 7-inch colour widescreen, the
latest Europe wide satellite navigation software with live traffic updates,
MP3/WMA-compatible audio CD player and a Bluetooth® hands-free kit. iPod
players can also be connected via an auxiliary jack.
Safety
Citroën's award-winning range of family vehicles has consistently held a
strong reputation for being safe and secure and the C3 Picasso is no
exception. With ESP available and all-round protection from up to six
airbags (front, side and curtain), active restraint systems, a seatbelt
warning system, ABS with EBD and EBA, automatic hazard warning lights,
Isofix anchor points, automatic locking on the rear doors and windows and a
special child rear-view mirror, the C3 Picasso is a safe, family friendly
environment.
Engines
Meeting the needs of MPV customers looking for agile city performance
coupled with long-distance fuel economy, the C3 Picasso will be available
with a choice of two new petrol engines and two HDi diesel units.
The two petrol units – VTi 95 and VTi 120 – are from the new-generation of
engines developed in partnership with BMW and combine efficient economy with
responsive performance and lowered CO2 emissions – the VTi 120 already
complies with future Euro 5 pollution standards. Both diesel units – the HDi
90 and HDi 110 DPFS – are from Citroën's impressive HDi line up and boast
low combined-cycle CO2 emissions of 125g/km and 130g/km respectively. |
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