Citroën Grand C4 Picasso (2014 - 2018) 2.0 BlueHDi Exclusive 5d (2014/14) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical family & business work-horse.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
'can we have a lift?', 'can you help move this furniture?'.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Maybe, It is a good car, made average by several item which show a lack of attention to detail at the design/execution phase, 'good ideas poorly implemented'.
What are you likely to buy next?
Same, if financial appeal (RRP/taxable/P11d value) and practicality is maintained over rivals, or similar.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
May 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Company lease.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Comfortable ride; clutch pedal is abrupt and strongly sprung. ECO stop-start does not auto-engage the parking brake when stopped (I'm used to VW-AUDI-SEAT stop/start system that does), the parking brake does apply automatically when the engine is stopped manually, so why not link it to the auto stop/start too?
What's it like to park?
Easy enough, it has good mirrors, rear sensors and rear camera. Front sensors are an option.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing actually went wrong, but Touch screen controls & steering wheel controls are not 'intuitive', they could be much better. Since the weather turned cold various niggles shown up; THE METAL INSERTS ON THE STEERING WHEEL FREEZE YOUR HANDS EVERY MORNING! the washer bottle is too small, doesn't have low level warning and can not be seen to check the level. The key-less entry sensors don't work when the car is dirty, approx. 1000 miles of salt & road grime is enough to make them intermittently not work.
What's most practical about your car?
Versatile 2-7 seats option, large, flat boot space when seats not needed. Less practical point; when you use 7 seats there is no where to secure the load cover.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Cruise control.
