Citroën Grand C4 Picasso (07 on) - Review

Review by Dan Harrison on 19 December 2006

Last Updated: 28 November 2008

The Grand C4 Picasso bristles with bright ideas designed to make owning a people carrier easier and more enjoyable. There are easy fold-flat seats in the back, a huge windscreen for better visibility, lots of clever storage areas and even a boot light that doubles as a torch. And being a Citroën, it’s generally good value for money and very comfortable. It's safe to drive and extremely refined too but is let down a little by a dire gearchange on the semi-automatic, while the quality of some of the interior plastics could be better. However as people carriers go, it's good-looking as well as being extremely family-friendly.

3.5 out of 5

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Neat styling, family-friendly interior, fold flat seats, refined ride, spacious cabin

Jerky semi-automatic gearbox, some cheap-feel interior plastic, LX models don't get a radio

Driving & Performance

Performance

3 out of 5
"There's a decent choice of engines in the Grand C4 Picasso range, starting with the 1.6-litre VTi."
Handling

3 out of 5
"The Grand C4 Picasso’s soft suspension means it’s very comfortable to drive – especially on the..."

Comfort

Comfort

4.5 out of 5
"A huge glass area means that the inside is light - even with the dark cloth trim of most models,..."
Practicality

4.5 out of 5
"The seats in the rear of the Grand C4 Picasso fold flat in a matter of seconds. It’s not the most..."
Equipment

3.5 out of 5
"The entry-level LX comes with a multi-function steering wheel, cruise control, electric front..."
Behind the wheel

4 out of 5
"The Grand C4 Picasso dash looks good (although the exact layout varies considerable between models)..."

Costs

Running costs

3.5 out of 5
"It's not the cheapest car of this kind to run, but neither is it the most expensive. Expect to get..."
Green credentials

3.5 out of 5
"The Grand C4 Picasso scores well on the eco front, with an average of 170g/km CO2 across the range."

Safety & Reliability

Safety

4 out of 5
"The Grand C4 Picasso hasn't been crash tested by Euro NCAP but the five-seat C4 Picasso was awarded..."
Reliability

3.5 out of 5
"Build quality appears reasonable, but the C4 has suffered from a string of faults and so far had..."

Buying & Selling

Buying new

4 out of 5
"Look out for offers that are regularly run by Citroën - such as 0% finance, free insurance and..."
Buying used

3.5 out of 5
"Choice isn't a problem when you're buying a people carrier. However, opt for the Grand C4 Picasso..."
Selling

3 out of 5
"The market for medium-size people carriers like this is good, so there should be plenty of takers..."