Citroën Picasso – compact and spacious

The compact and spacious new Citroën C4 Picasso redefines the very notion of well-being and stands out from the crowd – even on the floor of MGM Motors Peugeot Polokwane.
With spectacular and powerful LED light signatures it has a particularly expressive look at the front while the innovative 3D LED lights at the rear add an even more distinctive touch and the dimensions of the electric tailgate add more vitality to its silhouette.
The interior of the Picasso tells a story of comfort combined with sophistication. It offers reinvented driver-vehicle interfaces with two screens: a 7-inch touch screen for controlling all vehicle functions and a 12-inch HD screen for displaying necessary information at the blink of an eye. The Picasso’s technologically advanced dashboard is used to control all vehicle functions, including the dual-zone air-conditioning, media, navigation, hands-free Bluetooth technology and driving aids. The 12 inch screen displays all key driving information such as speed, revs and fuel level. It can also be used for displays of vehicle functions and drivers can personalise their screen with one of three graphic styles.
The interior of the Picasso further exudes a real loft spirit, bathed in light and strong on user-friendliness and spaciousness. Highlights include premium materials and exclusive massaging seats.

Citroën continues to innovate its engines, pushing back the limits to improve performance and provide dynamic and agile road behaviour in all circumstances. The new Picasso with a weight loss of 140 kg, makes for a light, nimble and environmentally-friendly vehicle.
Citroën factors environmental issues into each step in vehicle design. The brand’s innovative and high-performance engines boast the lowest emissions in their category. The diesel and petrol engine provide remarkable energy efficiency. The silent and vibration-free Stop & Start system revolutionises urban driving and reduces CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. This outstanding technology is perfectly adapted to city driving. In addition, models are fitted with a particulate filter, which contributes to environmental protection by preventing the emission of particles in exhaust gases.
The Picasso is available in a 1,6 litre turbocharged petrol or diesel engine. The diesel engine is equipped with a six speed manual gearbox while the petrol model boasts a six speed automatic transmission. On the diesel engine, 85 kW of power is available at 3 600 rpm combined with 270 Nm of torque at 1 750 rpm. The petrol engine offers a powerful 121 kW at 6 000 rpm and 240 Nm at 1 400 rpm.
Safety is also priority for Citroën. For more comfort and safety, the Picasso monitors blind-spots, automatically dips the headlamps when it meets an oncoming vehicle and alerts drivers if they unintentionally drift over lane markers to the left and the right.
The Picasso makes everyday parking manoeuvres easier with visual assistance from the reversing camera. As soon as the driver puts the car into reverse, the panoramic screen displays the images and visual landmarks needed to guide the vehicle. Park Assist is an active parking system for parallel and perpendicular parking. When activated, it automatically detects a parking space and steers the car safely into the spot. All the driver has to do is shift gear, accelerate and brake.
For more information on the Picasso visit Peugeot Polokwane at 106 Landdros Maré Street or contact them on 015 287 9660.

Photo & story: RC Myburgh – The new Citroën Picasso offers a spacious ride filled with technological advanced features.