any issue with its reliablitly as i heard they tend to break down quite often ?

also the brochoure says it comes with bluetooth, does that mean there is a bluetooth phone system?

many thanks

Things I love about my “Pikachu”

* The style. I still enjoy looking at it and admiring its beauty, especially in comparison to the other people movers. We get plenty of positive comments from people about our little spaceship.

* The seating flexibility. With dog crate, prams, luggage, baby seats, bikes, scooters etc. you can always find a way to make them all fit.

* The uber-cool retracting visors and the massive arc of visibility that they provide.

* The reliability. No breakdowns or any bits falling off yet (touch wood)

* The Leather seat option pack. Although it’s a huge additional cost, the seats are so supportive and comfortable and the memory for seat & mirrors is a massive plus when we regularly alternate vehicles.

* The folding electric mirrors that are part of the leather option pack are very useful when you have a narrow driveway or garage as we have.

* The optional panoramic roof is worth every cent. With the size of the glass on the roof and the massive windscreen, it almost feels like you’re driving a convertible.

* The massive boot space.

* That little rechargeable torch has come in handy a few times. The plethora of cabin lights also come in handy when travelling with children at night, as do the tray tables with night lights.

* The dual (front & back) aircon is great, especially when you have a child asleep in the back seat.

* The integrated retractable sun blinds are so much nicer than having to use one of those window socks (which tend to become a permanent obstruction for a few years).

* The relatively small external shell means it’s easier to park than many mid/large size sedans.

* The baby seat anchor points are in the most convenient location of any car I’ve seen.

* You can fit three child safety seats abreast in the centre row without it being squishy.

* In the Citroën tradition, it’s a great highway cruiser, with every occupant looked after and not feeling closed in.

Things I’m not so thrilled about

* The sun reflecting off the chrome trim on the dashboard glovebox and the double chevron on the steering wheel hub. This chrome is part of the Leather Option pack.

* The fuel economy is still not as good as expected. About 9.5L/100km around town, and about 6.8 L/100km on the highway (with a full load). Not as good as advertised.

* The long front overhang, especially as we have a steep approach angle on our driveway. Suffice to say that the front air dam has a lot of scratches.

* The tyre wear. The Michelins are a very soft compound, and will probably need replacing at about 35,000km of mainly city driving.

* The complexity and features mounted on the steering hub is still a bit too complex compared to other implementations that use additional stalks for things such as cruise control.

* The acceleration off the line could be improved if first gear was a bit taller. The engine certainly has enough torque for it.

* The electronic parking brake is annoying when you just want to push the car forward a fraction in the garage, you need to start the engine to release the park brake.

In summary, I still love my Picasso, I’m still adamant that this is definitely one of the most practical family cars.

Although, at first glance the car impressed me and seemed a good quality product generally. I am mainly worried about other issues which might have been carried over from the c4 hatch, and if the engine will last.