The danger is that with all these electrics comes the increased risk of glitches. The C4 comes packed with other great tech, too, from massaging front seats to auto dip headlights. Elsewhere it was quick and responsive, while the auto stop-start cut in to help boost the C4вЂ™s fuel return to 40.2 mpg, despite it spending plenty of time in congested London traffic. It was most at home on our holiday in France, where the open autoroutes highlighted its comfort and refinement. ItвЂ™s clunky and awkward to store, and has to be removed to access the fold-out rear seats which glide out of their stowed position before they click reassuringly into place.ДЄccess to the third row is simple, as the second row of seats can be folded individually, allowing each one to slide forward, giving access to what I jokingly referred to as the вЂGranny storage areaвЂ™ вЂ“ although in reality it was my kids who wanted to sit in the back seats of the Wilson bus (some things never change).Дriving the Citroen has been a pleasure, too.

One thing I did need to remember, however, was to leave the removable parcel shelf at home.

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IвЂ™ve moved plenty of passengers in the Picasso, as its large size and versatility meant we could give people lifts or invite them to join us on days out.The ease with which the C4 converts from five to seven seats is impressive. Combine this with the light-coloured leather interior, panoramic glass roof and generous headroom and you get an effortlessly roomy vehicle.ДЄnd all this space has been particularly useful for family visits over the summer holidays. The lack of knobs and buttons on the dashboard helps to create a feeling of space, as does the steering column-mounted gearshift, which opens up legroom in the front of the car. Yet, however futuristic and clean the interior lines might appear, itвЂ™s not just about style. The soft textures on the dash and the armchair-like leather seats in our Exclusive+ model really give a feeling of luxury. I love the sleek dashboard design with its simple touchscreen controls, and all the interior materials feel lovely. Perhaps most impressive of all, though, is the style with which it ticks all those boxes. Forget boxy вЂbus-likeвЂ™ exteriors, sluggish under-powered engines or cramped rear folding seats, because the level of light, comfort and flexibility the Citroen possesses is remarkable. Our Citroen Grand C4 PicassoВ leaves the Auto Express fleet having changed my perception of MPVs. Mileage:В 8,880В miles Real-world fuel economy:В 40.2mpg

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