The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso was launched in 2006 as a seven-seat version of the smaller C4 Picasso. It replaced the ageing Xsara Picasso and gave Citroen a more modern people mover. Built on the same platform as the Peugeot 307, it offered flexible seating and a glass-heavy design that stood out in the compact MPV segment.
A second generation arrived in 2013 on the new EMP2 platform. This update improved interior space, reduced weight and introduced more efficient engines. In some markets the car was renamed Citroen Grand C4 SpaceTourer, while in Australia it continued with the Picasso badge for several years. The styling was sharper and the cabin focused on technology, with features like a dual-screen dashboard.
By 2018 the Grand C4 Picasso had been phased into the SpaceTourer name globally. While it no longer sells in large numbers, the model remains available in some regions as a practical family option.
The line-up currently starts at $18,370 for the Grand C4 Picasso Exclusive Bluehdi and ranges through to $23,210 for the range-topping Grand C4 Picasso Exclusive Bluehdi.
Kia's great reputation here goes back more than a decade, Citroen is still challenging for respect from mainstream car buyers. Saying that one brand is more trustworthy does not remotely imply that the other is not.
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The job is not to help Citroen build a brand or sell cars. People rely on CarsGuide for honest car advice. I love the Picasso but could not, hand-on-heart, recommend it to my best friend — and that's the bottom line on The Tick.
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