For The C3 Picasso has a spacious interior and a big boot. Ride comfort and refinement are impressive, while forward vision is excellent.
Against It's expensive to buy, Citroen's customer satisfaction ratings need to improve and the base model is stingily equipped – it has just two airbags.
What Car? says
The C3 Picasso might be pricey, but we reckon it's worth every penny. It combines practicality with catwalk style, and a cosseting ride with secure handling. Running costs are affordable, too.
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There are 11 Citroën C3 Picasso versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
You have three trims to choose from if you have your heart set on a C3 Picasso. We'd avoid the entry VT trim. It comes with electric front windows and a CD player, but crucially, only two airbags. Our favourite VTR+ models adds side and curtain 'bags, along with air-conditioning, alloys and cruise control. Exclusive models are stuffed with goodies like automatic lights and wipers, dual-zone climate control, rear parking sensors and powered rear windows, but these versions are a bit pricey.
On the engine front, we'd recommend the 118bhp 1.6 petrol. It's strong, flexible and it stays smooth and quiet at all times. There's a 94bhp 1.4 available for less money, but it struggles a bit when you take it out of town, so we'd pay the extra for the 1.6. Two 1.6-litre turbodiesels give either 91bhp or 108bhp. Both are strong and smooth, and give good fuel economy. However, they're expensive and you'll have to do a lot of miles to justify spending the extra.
Reader test team says:
Citroën C3 Picasso MPV 1.6 HDi 16v 90 VTR+ 5dr
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