FANS of Citroen stablemates the C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso can enjoy a combination of fresh styling, better equipment and upgraded engines from the beginning of October.
Both ranges will also feature models fitted with Citroën’s new e-HDi micro-hybrid technology, which improves fuel efficiency and lowers CO2 emissions.
In fact this will be the first time e-HDi equipped models will be available in the UK, a market that has seen 63,000 sales since the C4 and Grand C4 Picasso line-ups were launched.
Among the fresh style elements are a new chevron design on the front grille and tailgate, new front bumper, headlights and rear light clusters plus - on VTR+ and Exclusive models - a distinctive front LED light set-up.
The top-selling VTR+ models also now feature chrome side window sills and a chrome rear bumper strip, while the Exclusive model’s appeal can be enhanced with a new ‘Black Top’ option in which the roof and A-pillars are painted in glossy Onyx black.
And the exterior door handles, mirrors and alloy wheel centre caps also get a glossy black finish.
All VTR+ models are upgraded to feature rear parking sensors, electrically folding mirrors, a USB socket and Bluetooth, while the Exclusive cars models now benefit from 17-inch alloys, new upholstery, USB and Bluetooth plus Citroen eTouch Emergency & Assistance System.
The latter automatically or manually makes emergency or assistance calls, using a built-in SIM card, for a rapid response in the event of an accident or if the car is immobilised.
Citroen’s new e-HDi micro-hybrid technology combines a second-generation Stop & Start system with a reversible alternator that recovers energy during braking, an e-booster function that re-starts the engine instantly and a refined Euro 5 HDi 110hp DPFS engine with a 6-speed EGS transmission.
This advanced powertrain delivers combined cycle economy of up to 58.9mpg for C4 Picasso and 57.6mpg for Grand C4 Picasso, with CO2 emissions of between 125g/km and 132g/km.
Both ranges also now feature a new 2.0HDi 150hp diesel engine with a 6-speed manual gearbox while a 2.0HDi 160hp with a 6-speed automatic gearbox is also newly available on Exclusive models.
Prices are from £16,345 for the 1.6 VTi 120hp VTR C4 Picasso while the C4 Grand starts at £17,745 with the same engine.