Citroen C3 Picasso Aims at Challenging Meriva in Microvan Market

13/09/2008 03:53. “Opel Meriva, introduced at the 2003 Geneva auto show, is the founder and leader of the microvan segment, selling 139000 units in 2007.” // Ward's Auto

12/09/2008 16:06. CITROEN has unveiled another work of art in the guise of a Picasso version of its C3 hatchback which will enter the MPV frame next year.

Due to be seen for the first time at next month?s Paris Motor Show, the C3 Picasso joins a gallery of similar Citroens in the form of the Xsara Picasso and C4 Picasso, which bring MPV virtues to the standard models upon which they are based.

Citroen describes this latest offering as a baby MPV and refers to its design as being both quirky and retro, just like the Chrysler PT Cruiser.

Measuring 4.08m long, 1.73m wide and 1.62m tall, the car?s unusual cube-like body shape has a short front end and vertical rear to create maximum space in the cabin regardless of its outside appearance.

To increase either boot volume or rear legroom the... // Ayrshire Post