Citroën C3 Picasso (09 on) - Review

Review by Chris Ebbs on
Last Updated: 01 Jun 2011
3.5
The C3 Picasso sets out to create something that offers practicality on the inside with an individual image and funky styling on the outside. The styling certainly sets it apart from anything else this size while its clever use of space and excellent visibility give it an edge over alternatives like the Nissan Note and Vauxhall Meriva.

Citroën C3 Picasso (09 on)

Easy to drive, good visibility, practical storage space, quiet at high speeds, frugal engines

Sluggish petrol engines, bouncy ride, cheap feeling interior

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£13,000 - £17,655

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£4,894 - £12,281

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Summary

Parkers Rating:

3.5 out of 5

The C3 Picasso sets out to create something that offers practicality on the inside with an individual image and funky styling on the outside. The styling certainly sets it apart from anything else this size while its clever use of space and excellent visibility give it an edge over alternatives like the Nissan Note and Vauxhall Meriva. Drive wise it is rather dull and some engines are sluggish, but what it lacks in power and excitement it makes up for in its functional use of space and size. Plenty of rear passenger space and a large boot make it ideal as a family car.

Parkers Ratings

Overall

3.5 out of 5

Performance

3.5 out of 5

Handling

3.5 out of 5

Comfort

4 out of 5

Practicality

4.5 out of 5

Behind the wheel

3.5 out of 5

Safety

3 out of 5

Reliability

3.5 out of 5

Running costs

4 out of 5

Green credentials

3 out of 5

Buying new

4 out of 5

Buying used

3 out of 5

Selling

3 out of 5

Equipment

3.5 out of 5

What owners say...

 The slide/fold rear seating and flat load area - so much easier to use than in many hatchbacks/MPVs.  

4 out of 5

Nic Barfield ,   16 Nov 2012    ... read more

 The folding rear seats and the visability is excellent.  

4 out of 5

Harry Debling ,   15 Nov 2012    ... read more

 The shape and ease of putting back seats down to flat area, for carrying loads. also hidden compartment in boot.  

4 out of 5

janet lumb ,   28 Jul 2012    ... read more

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