• Kompaktveny - Renault Scenic
• Kompaktveny - Fiat Multipla

SALON. "Citroen Xsara Picasso" is much longer than the other competitors taking part in our survey, but it does not look massive than they are: large area of glazing conceal its size. Inside is spacious. Free space between the front seats so that there is an even a small passage. A child or adult passenger subtilnogo body, sitting beside the driver, will be able to fly without a problem to move the rear seat. Do not interfere, even lever gearbox: short arm PPC sticks out not sex, but directly from the central console. Unimpeded movement of cabin "Picasso" also contributes to totally flat floor. |

Ergonomics designed well. The driver sits high, and the landing is quite convenient. The controls are quite accessible, as they say, in their seats. Popenyat possible site for the pedals: they are grouped tesnovato. Do not recommend to drive in shoes with a wide sole - it is likely that, when clicked, will hurt the clutch pedal and brake - unintentionally cling accelerator.

Interior "Xsara Picasso" deserves special mention. He is also the vanguard, as the appearance of the car. The front panel is strictly symmetrical. Even located in the upper part of the electronic display instrument panel is divided into two equal-sized display. Left of them replaces the usual mix of devices: it displays the testimony of the digital speedometer and electronic thermometer, celebrating coolant temperature, a column in the neighborhood showing the level of fuel. On the right screen displays the data on-board computer. However, the central location of a combination of devices many drivers seem controversial decision.

Different capacity for minor road belongings in the cabin of "Picasso" a lot. "Hiding" under the floor between two rows of seats, capacious recesses of the front and rear seats, at the bottom of the center console ... A standard "bardachke" of about 15 liters can fit a small briefcase.

COMPLECTATION. "Citroen Xsara Picasso" was a pretty decent list of basic equipment. The standard version of SX include ABS, electric front windows and heated side mirrors, power steering, front and side airbags, as well as on-board computer. The next in the Table of Ranks was more expensive version of "Exclusive", which is equipped with a motor level of 1.8 and 2 liters. She added to the base version equipped with fog lamps, climate control and audio system. Since 2001, the car has been fitted with a series of discs, cast wheels and four windows. Salon off velours and inserts under the bright metal. Used "Xsara Picasso", published since 2001, get the second owner with only five "mechanics" - these and more recent cars with automatic transmissions are not even on the list of options.

On the fly. At the core of "Citroen Xsara Picasso" is the platform on which the "Xsara", and "Peugeot 306", but slightly elongated and modified in the light of the increased mass. Front-desk McPherson, rear - independent suspension (with the steering effect) on certain torsion - a progressive scheme chassis provides a solid manageability and accuracy of the given trajectory, however, suspension "Xsara Picasso fairly valyazhnaya. The smooth softness of the course, it beats the chassis" Scenic "and" Multipla "and better able to travel large road irregularities. However, had to sacrifice comfort for handling. In fast cornering, the car lurch more than most people expected. In addition, it is more gentle and not-so-sensitive reactions to turn the steering wheel as compared to two other members of our review.