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Xsara 2 ltr diesal

Advantages: roomy, quiet and fuel efficient
Disadvantages: hard to park

Irecently bought a second hand 2ltr diesal version and so far I am extremely impressed with it. The fuel return in terms of mpg is exceptional returning an average of 44mpg according to the trip computer which covers both urban and rural driving. I agree with the first poster that it is an extremely comfortable car but again like the first poster an absolute sod to park, there are so many blind spots but I am learning to adapt. One oddity is that ...
...full heat and blowers to clear (which it does very quickly) perhaps I need to look at my temperature settings. To llok at it reminds me of the jelly mould my mother had when I was a child back in 19 plonk, it is only missing the rabbits ears ! It has therefore been christened the jelly mould. In conclusion I would recommend the car to prospective buyers. ...

tellkevv 03.09.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6i

Blancmange by looks, Blancmange by nature

Advantages: Great load space, comfortable, hugely economical
Disadvantages: Looks rubbish, cheaply built interior, visibility when parking

I've always quite liked Citroëns. When I was a kid my Dad had several of the large CX estates, all with Citroën's patented quirkiness: hydro-pneumatic self-levelling suspension, single-spoke self-centring steering wheel, large water-fed display for speedometer and revs, and push-button controls for indicators and wipers rather than dull and boring stalks. If they broke down, they were even more entertaining. The failsafe mechanisms in the hydraulics ...
...steering would fail; after that the clutch would go; finally, the brakes would fail. If you hadn't managed to stop by the time the brakes failed you were either a) pretty stupid, b) going too fast in the first place or c) an extreme sports enthusiast looking for a new way to get an adrenalin rush on the M1. Citroën later sold the patents for their suspension to BMW and Rolls Royce and the money helped secure the French automobile maker's future ...

markd_uk 03.07.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDi 110bhp

A Breath of French Air

Advantages: good fuel consumption, drives and parks well
Disadvantages: none really - see text

The ongoing saga of the hired cars goes on and on and on…. The dreadful Vauxhall Zafira went back last Saturday and was replaced by a Xzara Picasso. Initial reactions were that it looked a bit weird but I loaded my stuff into the boot and drove off from the Avis depot. The only gripe, so I will get it out of the way quickly, is the size of the boot. Cars of this size usually have cavernous boots but I struggled to get all my stuff in. Driveability ...
...position I found that I had near panoramic vision. The engine 1.9 HDI diesel engine pulls smartly and smoothly, it corners well, has a great turning circle and is very responsive. As with most Citroens it is a doddle to parallel park, particularly with the rear parking sensor. The brakes are fine but could feel a little more positive. The gears seem to be well spaced. How many times have you been driving in 5th and wanted to go up one more? This ...

JeffFromPoole 12.01.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDi

citroen zsara picasso space space space

Advantages: space and easy to drive
Disadvantages: personally haven't got one

i brought a citroen xsara picasso just after my baby was born as my other car wasnt big enough to get anything else but the pushchair in the boot. i used to have a renault clio which i loved and i was worried about driving a bigger car but there was no need as a picasso is easier to drive and has loads of room in the front and back easy to put the seats down to create more room lots of drinks holders in front and back and i the doors so hopefully ...
...kids easy to use controls and you can view loads of information about how many miles you can do to the petrol already in the tank your average speed how many miles left until a service is due a/c electric windows and mirrors definatley a family car and since purchasing this car i have realised how poular it is and a few of my friends have one too ...

beckster1983 10.06.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Citroen Xsara Picasso

Just a wonderful car

Advantages: Seat height for entry, spacious, good visibility, economic, cheap, reliable.
Disadvantages: Cannot see front of car for parking purposes, wind noise with open roof

...who are amazed at how good and comfortable the Picasso is inside. So hey you Citroen Guys out there! Lets see you design something even better and with looks that will definitely turn heads and knock em dead in the future for this is what the Picasso breed really deserves. ...

wraakian 30.07.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.8i 16v