Order books open for the new Citroen C4 Picasso range in June ahead of a September 1 on sale date, with the brand revealing details today.

The MPV range sports a new front end, a two-tone body and roof option and more personalisation possibilities.

New C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso will feature including a hands-free tailgate, a new connectivity offering with Citroen Connect Nav and two new petrol engines: PureTech 130 S&S EAT6 in C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso and PureTech 110 S&S   six-speed manual in the five-seat version. 

“For us, New Citroën C4 Picasso is a showcase of our finest know-how,” said Linda Jackson, Citroen chief executive.

“In addition to its unique, modern and dynamic styling, it offers an incomparable level of comfort.

“With its architecture and the EMP2 platform, it brings motorists spaciousness, modularity and on-road qualities that enhance the well-being of all passengers. Today we are equipping it with a set of new useful technologies that simplify everyday life and improve safety. New C4 Picasso has everything it takes to be a leader in the European market.”

Connect Nav is a 3D, touch operated and real-time connected navigation system that users can zoom in with two fingers and comes with improved mapping. It informs drivers of speed limits for main roads and motorways and voice recognition is possible for navigation, telephone and media functions. A driver can also access text messages and emails and send messages from the car. Connected services give access to real-time traffic information and TomTom alternative route suggestions, local weather forecasts, display of car parks and service stations with prices and local point of interest searches.