Citroen’s trio of successes at Topgear.com awards

Even before it arrives, in 2009, Citroen’s newest MPV, the C3 Picasso, has already been named ‘Family Car of the Year’ at the 2008 Top Gear Awards, appearing in the latest edition of the magazine and on topgear.com.

The C3 Picasso’s innovative design, versatility and class-leading space will raise the standard in the compact MPV segment. Bringing together the often opposing elements of modern and retro styling, round and square shapes, and compact styling with vast volumes, this award-winning new car really has a unique personality and presence all of its own.

Top Gear Magazine said; “This is what Citroen does best: small, utilitarian and funky…As functionally beautiful as Apple’s ubiquitous iPhone. This is what a 21st century family car should look like.”

Adding to Citroen’s success, Gilles Vidal, Head of Advanced Design and Sébastien Loeb, five-time WRC Champion, were both honoured in Top Gear’s Men of the Year category.

Michael Harvey, Top Gear magazine’s Editorial Director says: “Sometimes you have to take a punt. We don't yet know the C3 Picasso as well as we'd like, but we're absolutely looking forward to getting to know it better. For innovative design and compelling execution it’s unbeaten in the last 12 months and that’s why it has got this award.”

Xavier Duchemin, Managing Director of Citroen UK, commented; “For the C3 Picasso to be winning UK awards even before it’s been launched is a delight and an honour. This is a fantastic recognition of Citroen’s efforts in designing cars that are both future thinking and right for the current market."