Used Citroen Xsara Picasso
The Citroen Xsara Picasso is a compact Multi Purpose Vehicle, which has gone through a variety of updated models since its first release in 1999. It’s very popular as a towing vehicle for caravans and boats, and you’re likely to find a great bargain on a used Citroen Xsara Picasso at Motors.co.uk.
The Picasso has been available with a range of different engines over its lifetime, including 1.6L right up to 2.0L models. You also have the choice of petrol, or the more economical diesel.
It’s not regarded as one of the most sophisticated people carriers around, but with a relatively small price tag and generous levels of standard equipment, the car has regularly found a stalwart fan base. Comfortable, spacious and safe it makes for good value compared with some of its expensive competitors. The rear seats can be removed to create extensive storage space, for example. In its time, it became the bestselling multi-purpose vehicle and Compact MPV in the UK, and most of the rest of Europe.
Standard equipment includes electric front windows, heated electric mirrors, remote central locking and dual front and side airbags. Later models added alloy wheels, climate control and an electric sunroof. So it’s well worth checking out the extra features available on any used model you find.
More recently, Citroën has unveiled its successors – the Citroen 3 Picasso and Citroën C4 Picasso, the latter based on the Citroën C4. There are two versions of the C4, the Grand C4 Picasso seven-seater and the slightly smaller five-seat C4 Picasso. The original Xsara Picasso is no longer listed on Citroen's UK price range, as it was discontinued when it successors were released.
If you’re in the market for a cheap and reliable MPV, it’s well worth checking out a used Citroen Xsara Picasso. You’ll find some great deals on used Citroen Xsara Picassos at Motors.co.uk.