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CITROEN XSARA PICASSO

1.8i 16V SX 5dr ESTATE
UK RRP £13630


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There are a couple of things you notice when you first get into a Picasso. First, the 'instruments' - speedo, fuel and temp gauges etc. These are mounted at the top of the dash in the centre. It is an entirley digital affair, and the speedo is very clear for all passengers to see. This is a major disadvantage if you have the mother-in-law in the back! Secondly, the gearstick - this is located 'on the dashboard, below the radio and heating controls. Sounds quirky, but both are really effective and easy to get used to.

In the rear, the Picasso has three 'proper' seats, all with three-point belts. Because the gearstick is located on the dash, Citroen have been able to dispense with the transmission tunnel which means the floor of the cabin is completely flat. That means that if you sit in the middle of the three rear seats, you don't have to awkwardly straddle the transmission tunnel running down the centre.

The rear seats themselves fold forward or remove completely. Very easy to do, and


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Specifications for CITROEN XSARA PICASSO 1.8i 16V SX 5dr
insurance group  8E
weight kerb  1245
length  4270
width  1750
MPG 1 26.2
MPG 2 47.9
MPG 3 36.7
0 to 62 10.8
max speed 118
weight gross 1795
cc 1749
bhp 117
fuel capacity 55
tyre size front 185/65 R15 XHI
manufacturer warranty years 3
manufacturer warranty miles  60000
manufacturer paint years 3
manufacturer corrosion years 12
towing weight braked 1300
towing weight unbraked unknown
width with mirrors unknown
height  1630.00
height with roofrails unknown
boot capacity 550
num seats 5
engine power KW unknown
engine power rpm 5500
engine torque lbsft 120
engine torque NM unknown
tyre size rear 185/65 R15 XHI
wheel type 15" STEEL
cylinders 4
num valves 16
fuel delivery MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
catalytic converter 1
transmission MANUAL
gears 5 SPEED
emission CO2 184
emission standard EURO 3
turning circle 11.48
auto transmission unknown
manual transmission unknown
load space arches 
test pedestrian 2
test NCAP sideimpact 4
is safety issue unknown
EC standard EURO 3
noise level unknown
emission CO unknown
emission HC unknown
emission NOx unknown
emission particles unknown