Summary
No longer in production, the Citroën Grand C4 SpaceTourer was a rarity on the UK car market – a seven-seat MPV. Originally known as the Grand C4 Picasso, this model ultimately dates back to 2013.
The seven-seater Grand C4 SpaceTourer was based on the smaller five-seat C4 SpaceTourer model, which is also no longer on sale in the UK.
Despite its age, the car still sold in sufficient numbers up until it was finally discontinued in 2022, and continued to win awards as well. The people carrier received its final update in October 2021, though it was mostly about ‘streamlining’ the trim choices, with either a petrol or diesel engine each of 130hp.
Reviewers tended to like the Grand C4 SpaceTourer. “It certainly ticks plenty of family-friendly boxes,” said What Car?, adding that it could be a five-seater with lots of luggage space or, thanks to two pop-out seats, a people carrier for seven adults.
The body shape earned praise too; “With modern, stylish looks, it shows an MPV doesn’t have to be boring,” said Carbuyer.
Most versions came well equipped and reviewers liked the tech on offer. But they were more critical of some of the quality – Autocar commented that “it still isn’t the last word on quality of fit and finish and some secondary systems don’t work as well as they should,” though adding “for the price it offers up a great interior.”
Eurekar dubbed the Grand C4 SpaceTourer “incredibly versatile” and “proof that there is still room in the market for a well thought-out MPV,” while Autocar summed up the general view by saying the car will “sell to the mainstream and those attracted by its eccentric sense of boldness.”
As of April 2024, the Citroën Grand C4 SpaceTourer holds a Used Car Expert Rating of C, with a score of 64%. It gets good grades for its low running costs, low CO2 emissions. However, its reliability score and media reviews are only average, while its safety score is poor
Grand C4 SpaceTourer highlights
- Comfortable ride
- You get a lot for your money
- Stylish for an MPV
- Lots of space
Grand C4 SpaceTourer lowlights
- Not very exciting on the road
- Diesel can be less than refined
- Base trims are a bit too basic
- Too many fiddly buttons on steering wheel
Key specifications
Body style: Large MPV
Engines: petrol, diesel
Price when new: From £28,630 on-road
Launched: Autumn 2018
Last updated: Autumn 2019
Production ended: Summer 2022
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Media reviews
Reviews, road tests and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Auto Express
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Bold Citroen Grand C4 SpaceTourer, formerly Picasso, mixes comfort, style, practicality and efficiency to great effect.”
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“MPVs aren’t as common as they used to be, but it’s hard to knock the Citroen Grand C4 Spacetourer for its blend of space and style. It’s as quirky as a Citroen should be and hugely roomy inside, and very affordable for this type of car.”
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Autocar
Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“The Citroën Grand C4 Spacetourer has a good-looking and airy interior, flexible seating arrangements and vast amounts of space, ticking the boxes of what buyers in this segment are looking for.”
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Business Car
Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“The Citroën Grand C4 Spacetourer is a cost-effective and well thought out addition to a sector lacking in choice.”
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Car Keys
Model reviewed:
Score: 9 / 10
“It would also be impossible to find an SUV with the flexibility and versatility for the same price as in the Citroën Grand C4 Spacetourer.”
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.6 / 10
“With modern, stylish looks, the Citroën Grand C4 SpaceTourer shows an MPV doesn’t have to be boring”
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Carwow
Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
“The Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer is a spacious and very practical seven-seat MPV with a cool, futuristic design, but it’s not quite as good to drive as many alternatives.”
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Eurekar
Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol automatic Flair
“The incredibly versatile Citroen Grand C4 SpaceTourer is proof that, despite the rise of the SUV, there is still a place in the family car market for a well-thought out MPV – especially when holiday time comes around.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“Many seven-seaters can prove cramped, but the design of the longer wheelbase Citroen Grand C4 SpaceTourer is such that the middle row of three individual seats slide separately and even when fully slid back – which provides a huge degree of legroom – there’s still a substantial boot area.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic Flair
“A touchscreen-heavy dashboard with too few buttons was an annoying demerit but the biggest windscreen in the business lets you enjoy passing cloud formations and a dash readout of 45.5mpg brought a feeling of contentment in a high-mileage session at the wheel.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic Feel
“With all the versatility and practicality of a minibus but the light handling and easy driving capabilities of a large family car, the Citroen Grand C4 SpaceTourer is the ideal vehicle for an active family that needs to transport up to seven people in style.”
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Green Car Guide
Model reviewed: 1.5-litre diesel automatic Flair
Score: 7 / 10
“If you need a seven-seater people carrier that’s spacious, relatively efficient and affordable then the Citroën Grand C4 SpaceTourer could be your answer.”
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Heycar
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Citroen Grand C4 SpaceTourer is an MPV or multi-purpose vehicle, which is just another way of saying it’s a great family car. It’s one of the best. Perfect if you’re looking for a car that’s got loads of room, doesn’t come with eye-watering running costs and even manages to look relatively stylish.”
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Honest John
Model reviewed: Range overview
“Citroen renamed its Picasso range – with the Grand C4 SpaceTourer replacing the Grand C4 Picasso. It’s in a bid to bring the MPVs in-line with the SpaceTourer van-based people carrier.”
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Motors.co.uk
Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“The Citroën Grand C4 Spacetourer is stylish, good value, and delivers a superb ride.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“As a 7-seater, the Citroen Grand C4 SpaceTourer (Picasso) is not quite at the pinnacle of quality, and it’s by no means the best equipped, but we can see why it would be a popular choice among consumers.”
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The Sun
Model reviewed:
“If you are looking for bags of space without admitting you need a commercial vehicle, the Citroen SpaceTourer should be on your shopping list.”
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What Car?
Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“The Citroën Grand C4 Spacetourer is seriously practical and great value for money – if you choose the right version.”
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: June 2013
Date expired: January 2020
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Adult protection: 86%
Child protection: 88%
Vulnerable road users: 68%
Safety assist: 81%
Notes on safety rating
The Citroën Grand C4 SpaceTourer was originally crash tested by Euro NCAP back in 2013 and awarded a five-star rating. It was then known as the Grand C4 Picasso, and the score applies to both the smaller C4 Picasso/SpaceTourer and larger Grand C4 Picasso/SpaceTourer
However, this rating expired in January 2020 and is no longer valid as the car no longer meets the standards required for such a rating. This is normal practice, as Euro NCAP reviews its ratings on most cars annually with most ratings expiring after about six or seven years.
If you are comparing a used Grand C4 SpaceTourer or Picasso to vehicles of similar age, whose ratings will have probably also expired, its safety rating score is still useful.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
The Citroën Grand C4 SpaceTourer was not lab tested by Green NCAP. Given that it’s production cycle is at an end, the chances of it happening now are about zero.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of April 2024, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Citroën Grand C4 SpaceTourer to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusive from extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Grand C4 SpaceTourer, we’ll publish the score here.
Awards
Trophies, prizes and awards that the Citroën Grand C4 SpaceTourer has received
2022
- Auto Express Awards – Best Used MPV
2021
- What Car? Awards – Best MPV
2020
- Carbuyer Awards – Best Seven-Seat Car
- What Car? Awards – Best Used MPV
2019
- Carbuyer Awards – Best MPV
2018
- Business Car Awards – Best MPV
- Auto Express Awards – Best MPV
- Carbuyer Awards – Best MPV
2017
- Auto Express Awards – Best MPV
- Carbuyer Awards – Best Seven-Seater
- DieselCar Magazine ‘Top 50’ – Best MPV
- Leasing.com Awards – Best MPV
2016
- Auto Express Awards – Best MPV
- DieselCar Magazine ‘Top 50’ – Best MPV
- FleetWorld Awards – Best MPV
2015
- Auto Express Awards – Best MPV
- FleetWorld Awards – Best MPV
- Fleet News Awards – Best Seven-Seat People Carrier
- Telegraph Car Awards – Best Seven-Seater
- What Car? Awards – Best MPV
2014
- Auto Express Awards – Best MPV
- DieselCar Magazine ‘Top 50’ – Best MPV
- Scottish Car of the Year Awards – Best MPV
- Tow Car Awards – Best MPV
- UK Car of the Year Awards – Best MPV
- What Car? Awards – Best MPV
2013
- Top Gear Awards – Best Family Car
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Rivals to the Citroën Grand C4 SpaceTourer have been falling by the wayside as buyers decamp to SUVs – we’ve lost prime contenders such as the Renault Grand Scenic, Volkswagen Sharan and SEAT Alhambra in recent years. Some remain, however, and among the most popular is the Ford S-Max.
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