New C4 Picasso now on sale

We've already driven the impressive new Citroen C4 Picasso and now prices and specifications have been revealed for the new MPV which is available to order. The entry-level model - a 1.6 VTi manual - will cost £17,500 on the road while the cheapest diesel will be the 1.6 HDi with 90PS priced at £18,195.

Of course these are manufacturer recommended prices and Citroen is famous for its discounts so the chances of getting a healthy sum knocked off are high. That said, this C4 Picasso is a huge improvement on the current model, particularly in terms of quality and handling.

It's also lighter than before which, along with better aerodynamics, means improvements in fuel economy. The 1.6 e-HDi model emits just 98g/km with fuel consumption of 74.3mpg according to the official figures. All models use a 1.6-litre engine with the top versions getting a turbocharged THP which develops 155PS.

There are four trim levels for the C4 Picasso - VTR, VTR+, Exclusive and Exclusive+. Standard equipment is good with even entry level cars getting dual zone air conditioning, an electric parking brake, front and lateral curtain airbags, stability control, daytime LEDs, 16-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic windscreen, cruise control, three separate full size rear seats and a seven-inch Touch Drive Interface which controls all the main vehicle functions. More details on the exact specification can be found here.