Citroen C4 Picasso/Grand C4 Picasso review

Plenty of room for five people inside the Picasso: the third-row duo in the Grand may grumble, but at least they’re in. The dash has two big colour screens: a 12-inch display and a 7-inch touchscreen. So you can keep navigation directions on one, while the passengers get control of the other. The windscreen stretches far back into the roof. An optional ‘Lounge’ pack gives a calf rest for the front passenger, and winged headrests for everyone. Tray tables, lots of storage in the dash and under the floor, and 12V plus 230V outlets complete the family-friendly picture.

Cabin material quality and style are a leap ahead from its predecessor’s too (it'l be a really nice surprise if you're trading up from an old Picasso), and, more to the point, ahead of the Japanese opposition. Excellent ride comfort and quietness add to the relaxed, luxo-cruiser air. In this sense, it's a genuinely convincing and very 'French' upmarket people carrier.