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CITROËN GRAND C4 PICASSO MPV REVIEW

For The massive space and the flexible, user-friendly seating makes the Grand C4 Picasso the most practical family-ferry you can buy. Interior quality is good and forward vision is excellent

Against Sloppy body control and remote steering means the Picasso isn't great to drive, and the unconventional dash layout isn't the clearest

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

Well priced and equipped seven-seat MPV with excellent diesel engines is only let down by the poor ride quality. Third row seats are really only for kids, but there's still some boot space with these seats in use.

Reader review rating

3.410256

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Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Diesel engines are strong and flexible
Ride & Handling
3 out of 5 stars
Super-soft suspension is just too squashy
Refinement
4 out of 5 stars
Some suspension noise; otherwise quiet
Buying & Owning
4 out of 5 stars
Competitively priced; big discounts
Quality & Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Looks and feels classy
Safety & Security
5 out of 5 stars
Seven airbags; laminated glass an option
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Unusual dash; excellent view
Space & Practicality
5 out of 5 stars
As good as it gets
Equipment
3 out of 5 stars
Decent kit, even on the cheapest models

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There are 9 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso versions available

Citroën Grand C4 Picasso MPV 1.6 VTR 5dr	£18,405	What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Citroën Grand C4 Picasso MPV 1.6 VTR+ 5dr	£19,105	What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Citroën Grand C4 Picasso MPV 1.6 HDi VTR 5dr	£19,945	What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Citroën Grand C4 Picasso MPV 1.6 THP 150 VTR+ EGS 5dr	£20,605	What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Citroën Grand C4 Picasso MPV 1.6 HDi VTR+ 5dr	£20,645	What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Citroën Grand C4 Picasso MPV 2.0 HDi VTR+ EGS 5dr	£22,245	What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Citroën Grand C4 Picasso MPV 1.6 THP 150 Exclusive EGS 5dr	£22,405	What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Citroën Grand C4 Picasso MPV 1.6 HDi Exclusive EGS 5dr	£22,945	What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Citroën Grand C4 Picasso MPV 2.0 HDi Exclusive EGS 5dr	£24,045	What Car? says:4 stars out of 5

Citroën Grand C4 Picasso MPV 1.6 HDi VTR+ 5dr

The 1.6 diesel is our pick of the engine line-up, and we think VTR+ is worth the extra over VTR, making this our favourite model.

What Car? says:4 stars out of 5

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

There's a lot to like about the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso. From its bang-up-to-date looks and well-thought-out cabin design to fine diesel engines and seven seats that can all be slid back and forth to vary kneeroom, the Grand Picasso is a good bet for families who need plenty of space and versatility.

The third row of seats is best reserved for children due to a shortage of legroom, but the boot behind can still cope with a couple of Saturday morning kit bags.

The 1.6- and 2.0-litre engines are reasonable for economy, but the diesel engines make more sense and will be much easier to sell on in the used market. The diesels also provide much prompter mid-rev response, although the manual gearbox has a notchy, vague shift. The automatic gearbox has a jerky action as it moves between gears, so is best avoided.