Citroën C3 Picasso

[b_tapper]

It sounds as if Citroën sees it's new C3 Picasso as a rolling contradiction in terms. According to the automaker, it is compact and spacious and blends strength and comfort; quality and affordability; performance and economy; contemporary and retro design; square shapes and flowing curves and style and practicality. All right, we can give them style and practicality, which the peculiar C3 seems to offer in spades -- though the French people mover is stylish in the same way it's namesake's paintings are a beautiful, if not an acquired taste. After reading through Citroën's press release, pasted after the break, it sounds as if there are plenty of innovative storage options as well. We do like how the automaker revels in its own quirkiness and was able to make the cockpit seem so bright and airy with all that glass. Four engines will be offered, two gas and two diesel. Look for more when we visit Paris later this month

I want one so bad and I know everyone else is going to hate it

[Blind_Io]

I hate center-mounted speedometers.

[b_tapper]

I think they're great, right there in your line of sight.

[eddysdaman]

One of my best friends has the C4 VTS (180) and it is a hoon. The car is funky and it goes like stink. This C3 looks crazy. I'd have it ... as a family run around maybe.

[Shawn]

Pretty cute... do I get the option of 2 bagel slots instead of the regular 4 toast slots?

[NecroJoe]

Looks like a scion xB that's been left...well...on the dashboard of an xB on a hot summer day.

[the Interceptor]

Originally Posted by Blind_Io

I hate center-mounted speedometers.

Funny ... that's exactly what I was thinking when I saw the last pic. Nice car though...

[Cobol74]

Yes, it looks OK. Citroen are the value brand of PAS and tend to go their own way a bit. I quite like it, need to see this in the 'flesh'. Thatparticular interior will not work with a family of course.

[AiR]

I wonder who makes their stereo. I mean, PSA have been using that stereo for at least 8 years.

[BlaRo]

That center-mounted speedo looks like it's mounted directly facing the passenger. WTF?

Dashboard cover looks shiny, though.

[ahpadt]

Atleast Citroën should get a clap on the shoulder for trying to make new designs, compared to what, let's say, *cough* Toyota *cough* are doing.

[TopGearDog]

I think it's pretty cool for some reason, specially in that black color.

Dont fancy the speedo placement. I used to drive a Yaris that had it in the middle and it was annoying.

[luvcars]

I sort of love the look of this!

[starfox07]

Better than the old car for SURE. When I was in Europe, I'm fairly certain the first gen Picasso was the ugliest car I saw, including the...ehhhh....Multipla.

[Pedrocas]

Love it. Too bad it doesn't come in limegreen.

[CrazyRussian540]

Originally Posted by Blind_Io

I hate center-mounted speedometers.

I hate center mounted clusters. At least with the Mini's speedo, you got the tach in front of your nose... here you don't have anything.