Citroen C3 Picasso road test
The entry-level 1.4-litre petrol engine with 95bhp is the cheapest way into the chic Citroen C3 Picasso and works well around town. If you intend to spread your wings further, the 1.6-litre petrol engine in 120bhp form is a good all-rounder and provides plenty of punch for overtaking and motorway use. However, it’s the two 1.6-litre turbodiesels that make the most compelling cases. They come in 90- and 110bhp forms and have all the flexibility you could want. They’re also smooth, free revving and very refined. All C3s come with a five-speed manual gearbox as standard, which has an easy shift action, and there is currently no automatic gearbox on offer.
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For a high-sided MPV with a relatively short wheelbase, the C3 Picasso is remarkably composed on all types of roads and in all conditions. The suspension has been set to the softer end of the comfort scale, so it does a superb job of mopping up broken British roads. It also makes an impressive effort at keeping road noise at bay, with wind and engine noise also ably suppressed. There is a small pay-off for this comfort with some body lean in corners, but this is a minimal price to pay and we’d take the comfort every day of the week. It’s not to say the C3 Picasso is a drudge in corners because it’s not. There’s decent grip and poise, and the steering is light yet accurate enough, while town parking is a piece of gateau.
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