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Citroën Xsara Picasso
Overview
Manufacturer	Citroën
Production	1999–2008 (France) 2000–present (Egypt) 2001–2012 (Brazil) 2000–2010 (United Kingdom) 1999–2012 (Spain) 2000–2010 (China)
Assembly	Vigo, Spain (Vigo PSA Factory) Cairo, Egypt (AAV) Porto Real, Brazil (Citroën Brazil) Wuhan, China (DPCA) Rennes, France (PSA Rennes Plant)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact MPV (M)
Body style	5-door MPV
Layout	FF layout
Related	Citroën Xsara (car) Citroën C3 Picasso (car) Citroën C4 Picasso (mpv)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length	4,276 mm (168.3 in)
Width	1,751 mm (68.9 in)
Height	1,637 mm (64.4 in)
Curb weight	1,313 kg (2,894.7 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Citroën C3 Picasso Citroën C4 Picasso

The Citroën Xsara Picasso was a five door compact MPV, produced by Citroën from 1999 to 2010.

The model was facelifted in the beginning of 2004, with modifications to the front and rear design, changing from black bumpers to colour matched paint, with bright inserts and painted sidestrips, known as Picasso 2 From November 2006, an new shape was introduced, known as C4 Picasso

At the time of its release, two trim levels were available, LX and SX, with a choice of three four cylinder engines; a 1.6 and 1.8 litre petrols, and a 2.0 litre HDI diesel engine, all shared with the smaller Citroën Xsara. A new 1.6 HDI diesel version, with improved fuel efficiency, was launched as part of the revised range in 2004.

Later designations were 'Desire', 'VTR', and the range topping 'Exclusive' trim level, some with electric glass sunroof, was introduced to the United Kingdom in the end of 2000. On all models, the front seat backs have fold down tables, and the rear seats can be removed to create extensive internal space for transportation of bulky items similar to a small van.

Specifications

The 1.6 HDi diesel engine was introduced in 2004. It has 110 bhp (82 kW; 112 PS) and produces 240 N·m (177 lb·ft) torque with CO₂ emissions of 131 g/km.

Sales and production

On 22 March 2007, Auto Trader reviewed the Xsara Picasso, calling it the most popular MPV in the United Kingdom, “thanks to a combination of practicality and affordability”. From 2001 to 2008, the Xsara Picasso has been assembled at PSA plant in Vigo, Spain.

South America

Since 2001, the Xsara Picasso was produced in Porto Real, Brazil for the market in Latin America, where it is the top selling vehicle in its class. The model was restyled again in 2007 in China and South America, with the grille adopting wide chrome bars

Name

The Picasso name was licensed from the family of Pablo Picasso, which created significant international publicity at the time of the car's launch, as not all the Picasso family were happy with the association of the artist's name with a car, when his granddaughter Marina attempted to sue her uncle Claude in April 1999.

Pablo Picasso was originally linked with Citroën in the 1960s when he painted a Citroën DS with "The wreaths of Peace".

Sales and production

Year	Worldwide Production	Worldwide sales	Notes
2009	TBA	54,000
2010	TBA	38,200	Total sales reach 1,736,727 units.
2011	8,325	8,444	Total production reaches 3,362,154 units.
2012	TBA	4,000