| Citroën Xsara Picasso | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Citroën |
| Production | 1999–2010 (Spain) 2001–2012 (Brazil) 2007–2009 (France) 2001–2009 (China) |
| Assembly | Vigo, Spain (PSA Vigo Plant) Cairo, Egypt (AAV) Porto Real, Brazil (Citroën Brazil) Wuhan, China (DPCA) Rennes, France (PSA Rennes Plant) |
| Designer | Donato Coco[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | B-segment MPV (M) |
| Body style | 5-doorMPV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Citroën Xsara Citroën C3 Picasso Citroën C4 Picasso |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm (108.7 in) |
| Length | 4,280 mm (168.5 in) |
| Width | 1,750 mm (68.9 in) |
| Height | 1,640 mm (64.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,300 kg (2,866.0 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Citroën C3 Picasso |
TheCitroën Xsara Picasso is a five-seater, five-doorcompact MPV produced byCitroën from 1999 to 2012. It was based on theXsara hatchback platform.
At the time of its release in December 1999 (June 2000 in the UK), two trim levels were available, LX and SX. Later designations were 'Desire', 'VTX', and the range topping 'Exclusive' trim level, some with an electric glasssunroof. 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 asmall van.
The model received a facelift in early 2004 with updated bumpers and engines, while body-coloured bumpers were made standard on all trim levels.
The Xsara Picasso was available with a 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 litre (automatic only) petrol engines, or a choice of 1.6 and 2.0-litre (replaced by the 1.6-litre 2004 onwards) diesels, all shared with the smallerCitroën Xsara apart from the 1.6 diesel.[2]
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Top speed | CO2 emission (g/km) |
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| 1.6i | I4 | 1587 cc | 65 kW (87 hp) at 5,600 rpm | 135 N⋅m (100 lbf⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm | 15.0 s | 110 mph (170 km/h) | 187 |
| 1.6i | I4 | 1587 cc | 69 kW (93 hp) at 5,700 rpm | 135 N⋅m (100 lbf⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm | 15.0 s | 106 mph (171 km/h) | 178 |
| 1.6i | I4 | 1587 cc | 80 kW (110 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 147 N⋅m (108 lbf⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm | 15.0 s | 110 mph (180 km/h) | 172 |
| 1.8i | I4 | 1749 cc | 85 kW (114 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 160 N⋅m (120 lbf⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm | 12.2 s | 120 mph (190 km/h) | 187 |
| 2.0i | I4 | 1997 cc | 100 kW (130 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 190 N⋅m (140 lbf⋅ft) at 4,100 rpm | 10.9 s | 119 mph (192 km/h) | 207 |
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Top speed | CO2 emission (g/km) |
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| 1.6 HDi | I4 | 1560 cc | 66 kW (89 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 205 N⋅m (151 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm | 13.8 s | 104 mph (168 km/h) | N/A |
| 1.6 HDiF | I4 | 1560 cc | 66 kW (89 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 205 N⋅m (151 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm | 11.9 s | 104 mph (168 km/h) | 136 |
| 1.6 HDi | I4 | 1560 cc | 80 kW (110 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 240 N⋅m (180 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm | 11.9 s | 114 mph (183 km/h) | 131 |
| 1.6 HDiF | I4 | 1560 cc | 80 kW (110 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 240 N⋅m (180 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm | 11.9 s | 114 mph (183 km/h) | 136 |
| 2.0 HDi | I4 | 1997 cc | 66 kW (89 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 205 N⋅m (151 lbf⋅ft) at 1,900 rpm | 14.5 s | 109 mph (175 km/h) | 147 |
On 22 March 2007,Auto Trader reviewed the Xsara Picasso, calling it the most popularMPV in the United Kingdom, "thanks to a combination of practicality and affordability".[3] From 1999 to 2010, the Xsara Picasso has been assembled atPSA plant inVigo, Spain.
The Ronnie Pickering incident
On 21 September 2015, Steve Middleton was riding his moped near Bransholme Fire Station in Noddle Hill Way,Kingston upon Hull. When overtaking a few cars at the end of a roundabout, a red Xsara Picasso which was being driven by Ronnie Pickering started honking the horn at him with a seemingly annoyed expression on his face. The moped made a right turn into a housing estate inBransholme, where it turned into a verbal altercation between Steve Middleton and Ronnie Pickering with Ronnie uttering the phrases “Do you know who I am?” “I’m Ronnie Pickering”. The video was uploaded to Steve’s YouTube channel and amassed over 20 million views.
In 2019, theHull City Council unveiled a plaque dedicated to the incident with them openly stating that Ronnie Pickering was driving a Red Citroen Xsara Picasso.
Since 2001, the Xsara Picasso was produced inPorto Real, Brazil for the market inLatin America, where it was the top selling vehicle in its class for a while.[4]
In December 2002, Citroën do Brasil launched a limited edition called Xsara Picasso Etoile, celebrating the victory ofLula from thePT at the2002 Brazilian presidential election.[5]
The model was restyled again in 2007 in China and South America, with the grille adopting wide chrome bars.[citation needed]
The Picasso name was licensed from the family ofPablo 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 associated with Citroën in the 1960s when he painted aCitroën DS with "The wreaths of Peace".[8]
Media related toCitroën Xsara Picasso at Wikimedia Commons
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