Citroën Xsara Picasso

The Citroën Xsara Picasso is a five door compact MPV, produced by Citroën from 1999 to 2010. The model was facelifted in the beginning of 2004, with modifications to the front and rear design, changing from black bumpers to colour matched paint, with chrome inserts and painted sidestrips, known as the Picasso 2.

Citroën Xsara Picasso
Overview
ManufacturerCitroën
Production1999–2010 (France)
2000–2012 (Egypt)
2001–2012 (Brazil)
2001–2013 (Argentina)
2000–2010 (United Kingdom)
1999–2012 (Spain)
2000–2010 (China)
AssemblyVigo, Spain (PSA Vigo Plant)
Cairo, Egypt (AAV)
Porto Real, Brazil (Citroën Brazil)
Wuhan, China (DPCA)
Rennes, France (PSA Rennes Plant)
DesignerDonato Coco[1]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact MPV (M)
Body style5-door MPV
LayoutFF layout
RelatedCitroën Xsara
Citroën C3 Picasso
Citroën C4 Picasso
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length4,280 mm (168.5 in)
Width1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Height1,640 mm (64.6 in)
Curb weight1,300 kg (2,866.0 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorCitroën C3 Picasso[2]
Citroën C4 Picasso

At the time of its release, two trim levels were available, LX and SX, with a choice of three four cylinder engines; a 1.6 and 1.8-litre petrol engines, and a 2.0 litre HDi diesel engine, all shared with the smaller Citroën Xsara. A new 1.6 HDi diesel version, with improved fuel efficiency, was launched as part of the revised range in 2004.[3]

Later designations were 'Desire', 'VTR', and the range topping 'Exclusive' trim level, some with electric glass sunroof, was introduced to the United Kingdom in the end of 2000. On all models, the front seat backs have fold down tables, and the rear seats can be removed to create extensive internal space for transportation of bulky items similar to a small van.

Specifications

The 1.6 HDi diesel engine was introduced in 2004. It has 110 bhp (82 kW; 112 PS) and produces 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) torque with CO
2 emissions of 131 g/km.

  • Pre-facelift rear
  • Facelift Citroën (Picasso 2)
  • Facelift Citroën Picasso 2 rear

Sales and production

On 22 March 2007, Auto Trader reviewed the Xsara Picasso, calling it the most popular MPV in the United Kingdom, "thanks to a combination of practicality and affordability".[4] From 2001 to 2008, the Xsara Picasso has been assembled at PSA plant in Vigo, Spain.

South America
2007 Citroën Xsara Picasso for Latin America

Since 2001, the Xsara Picasso was produced in Porto Real, Brazil for the market in Latin America, where it was the top selling vehicle in its class for a while.[5] The model was restyled again in 2007 in China and South America, with the grille adopting wide chrome bars.

Name

The Picasso name was licensed from the family of Pablo Picasso,[6] which created significant international publicity at the time of the car's launch, as not all the Picasso family were happy with the association of the artist's name with a car, when his granddaughter Marina attempted to sue her uncle Claude in April 1999.[7]

Pablo Picasso was originally linked with Citroën in the 1960s when he painted a Citroën DS with "The wreaths of Peace".[8]

References
  1. "Who designed current production cars?".
  2. Dickson, Ian (29 January 2009). "Citroën C3 Picasso (2009 onwards) - Car Reviews - MSN Cars UK". Cars.uk.msn.com. Archived from the original on 5 June 2011. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
  3. Ben Whitworth (25 February 2004). "Auto Express February 2004". Auto Express. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
  4. "Autotrader: Most popular MPV in the UK". Car reviewer, news and sales. Autotrader.co.uk. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 22 December 2007. Retrieved 11 June 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Revista Carro] - Top 50 best seller automobiles, 2006
  6. Maley, Jacqueline (13 January 2006). "Picasso clan fail to airbrush out car name". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
  7. Riding, Alan (19 April 1999). "A Family Feud Over a Picasso (On Wheels)". The New York Times. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
  8. Keeley, Graham (27 August 2005). "The Citroën that Picasso painted". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 10 May 2012.

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