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Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 Hdi semi-aut.
Swift Challenger 560

Swift
Performance
Weight

The towing limit is exceeded by 189 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Swift.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.

We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!

The Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 Hdi semi-aut. with a Swift Challenger 560 with an actual weight of 1489 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general sufficient. But the weight of the Swift with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
160
147

Mountains
Risk of snaking
131
123

Weight ratio: 83% (95% of kerbweight) 1489 kg 1799 kg

Payloads

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Citroen

Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 Hdi semi-aut.
Swift Challenger 560

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit is exceeded by 189 kg (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 83%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 95%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 75 - 80 kg.
  • Towball limit is 60 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 123 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is sufficient.
  • Proper and careful loading is still important!
  • It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations.

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 Hdi semi-aut.
2007-2011

Power
109 PS (80 kW)
Torque
240 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Swift Challenger 560

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Mark reviewed a Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 Hdi semi-aut.:

"I actually tow a 2004 lunar quasar 524 with the same mtplm of 1300kg with my C4 picasso 1.6hdi egs. I have no problems towing and stability is excellent at 60mph. Most of the time I have enough power but there are times when I think s remap wouldn't go a miss. My V5 states max tow limit is 1300 kg and I load to about 1280kg in the summer. This is about 6kg above the 85% figure. All in all I am satisfied with this combination. "

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