Safety Features Standard

The current model, released in October 2014, is theC4 PicassoC4 Picasso. In Japan, it is Citroën's only MPV, offered in the 5-seater "C4 Picasso" and the 7-seater "Grand C4 Picasso."

Previously, only a 1.6-liter turbo gasoline engine with a maximum output of 121kW (165ps) and a maximum torque of 240Nm was available. However, with this minor change, a 2.0-liter diesel turbo engine has been added. It produces a maximum output of 110kW (150ps) and a maximum torque of 370Nm, paired with a 6-speed EAT transmission, similar to the gasoline model.

New standard safety features include "Active Safety Brake" for hazard avoidance and damage mitigation at all speeds, and "Lane Keep Assist." "Active Cruise Control" with brake assist is also equipped on the diesel model.

Additionally, a "Hands-Free Electric Tailgate," which can be opened and closed with a simple foot motion, is standard on the 5-seater and optional on the 7-seater.

Pricing for the gasoline models is ¥3.47 million for the 5-seater and ¥3.55 million for the 7-seater. The diesel models are priced at ¥3.72 million for the 5-seater and ¥3.80 million for the 7-seater. Deliveries for all models begin on March 1st.

Japanese Spend Over Two Years of Their Lives in Cars

In conjunction with this, Citroën conducted a large-scale survey in 11 countries under the theme "Time Spent in Cars" as part of CITROËN INSPIRED BY YOU. The results for Japan have been announced. The perspective is quite unique, so we would like to share it as is.

• The total time spent in a car over a lifetime is approximately 2 years and 5 months. (The European average is a remarkable 4 years and 1 month.)
• Approximately 1 year and 7 months are spent as a driver, 10 months as a passenger, and 10 months spent with friends and family.
• We Japanese value etiquette. The number of times "Thank you!" is expressed to other drivers in a lifetime is 5,138 times.
• Is your conversation partner yourself? The number of times one talks to themselves while driving is 2,983 times in a lifetime.
• The car is not just for karaoke. The number of times one sings in the car is 2,433 times.
• The number of times thirst is quenched in the car is 2,550. The number of times delicious meals are enjoyed is 1,178.
• The number of times one frantically searches under the seats for keys, glasses, or receipts they'd rather keep secret is 904!
• For Japanese people, the car interior is an extension of the washroom. The number of times makeup is applied, hair is styled, or beards are shaved is 505.
• A car interior filled with affection. The number of kisses exchanged in the car is 96.
• The number of times one forgets where they parked their car in a large parking lot is 76.
• Arguments erupt 63 times.

This survey was conducted to understand how people spend their time in cars, with the aim of utilizing the findings for future car development and service improvements.