Citroen C3 Picasso special edition unveiled
02.11.2010 - Sam Burnett
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Citroen has unveiled the C3 Picasso 'BLACKCHERRY' special edition, as well as a raft of changes across the whole model range.
The changes will seek to bolster the C3 Picasso against renewed competition from cars like the new Vauxhall Meriva, Renault Modus, Nissan Note and Skoda Roomster.
The BLACKCHERRY special edition is based on the VTR+ model and will be powered by the firm's 1.6-litre HDi diesel engine which produces 89bhp.
Priced at £15,195, the car features glossy black paintwork with cherry red highlights as well as 17" alloy wheels and an interior which continues the black and red theme. Air conditioning, USB and Bluetooth connectivity and cruise control will come as standard.
Citroen also revealed a number of changes across the mini-MPV range, including a new 1.6-litre HDI diesel engine featuring economy of nearly 59mpg and an improvement in CO2 emissions by 5g/km over the previous engine.
Tweaks to the other diesel engines mean all HDi-engined cars qualify for free road tax for the first year while changes have also been made to the 1.4-litre VTi petrol unit to make it more efficient.
Buyers of the VTR+ and Exclusive trims will also now enjoy standard-fit USB and Bluetooth connectivity and all Picassos will be fitted with Michelin Energy Saver tyres in a bid to improve CO2 emissions.
Prices for the revised range start at £12,695 for the entry-level 1.4 VTi, rising to £16,795 for the range-topping 1.6 HDi 108bhp Exclusive.
