CITROENXsara Picasso 2004 - 2012

　　The egg-shaped Xsara Picasso came on the market in 1999 to answer Renault's Megane Scenic, and it was refreshed in 2004.

　　Before the new, Euro4 emission control system was introduced in 2005, most carmakers developed engines that could fit into the new requirements and started installing them on their vehicles. Citroen improved the Xsara Picasso through a mid-life cycle refresh in 2004 that upgraded the drivetrains and improved a few other safety elements.

　　Citroen built the Xsara Picasso on the same platform as the Xsara hatchback. It sported similar, tear-shaped headlights. On the grille, the carmaker placed its badge visually supported a chromed, horizontal slat. In 2004, the biodesign era was not finished, and the French carmaker imagined the greenhouse with no less than five pillars. It's very raked front windshield continued in the same line as the hood.

　　Inside, Citroen designers made room for up to five passengers. The tall seating position was one of the most important safety systems introduced by the carmaker. It sported a wide dashboard with the instrument cluster mounted in the middle. In the back, there was enough space for some extra luggage. Citroen installed five individual seats, and the rear ones could have been folded or removed.

　　Under the hood, the French carmaker offered the Xsara Picasso with a choice of three four-cylinder engines; a 1.6 and 1.8-liter petrol engines and a 2.0-liter HDi diesel engine, all shared with the smaller Citroën Xsara.