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UK Says Goodbye to Citroen Xsara Picasso

The British division of Citroen announced yesterday it is ready to say goodbye to the Xsara Picasso model, after having been on sale for more than 10 years and with over 270,000 examples sold. The model was first launched at the Geneva Motor Show in 1999, when it was highly appreciated for its styling, cabin design, spacious interior and safety features. The model was also extensively promoted through a TV advertising campaign that featured “mischievous and artistically-talented production line robots - one of the most memorable advertising campaigns of the time,” as Citroen likes to brag. “Combining practicality with fresh new styling, Xsara Picasso soon became the family vehicle of choice for thousands of image-conscious parents across the country - who immediately felt the benefit of its numerous storage compartments for clutter-free driving and unique features like the wheeled ‘Modubox’ for carrying shopping,” a company statement reads. Xsara Picasso later became available with an HDi 110hp DPFS engine, therefore becoming the first compact MPV to be fitted with a diesel particulate filter. The French manufacturer then expanded the Picasso range in January 2007 with the arrival of the larger 7-seat Grand C4 Picasso - followed by the 5-seat C4 Picasso later that spring. In 2009, Citroen launched the C3 Picasso, a compact MPV that came with innovative styling and interior design, flexible carrying capacity, low CO2 emissions and impressive fuel economy. With more than 12,000 examples already sold in the UK, C3 Picasso is now ready to follow the wheel tracks of the now defunct Xsara Picasso. autoevolution has tested the C3 Picasso. You can check out the review here.
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