Citroen has introduced the award-winning five-seat C4 Picasso model to the Australian market.

Available from today, the C4 Picasso is more akin to a hatch than people mover thanks to its unique version of PSA's lightweight EMP2 platform.

The all-new model brings with it a number of segment first features and technology including the first vehicle to feature a 360 degree - bird's eye view monitor, park assist (self-park), a segment best six-year unlimited kilometre warranty (with capped price servicing and roadside assist) and the largest boot in the segment at 537 litres.

The five-seat C4 Picasso will feature a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol four-cylinder engine paired to an all-new six speed automatic transmission.

Developing 121kW and 240Nm, the EURO6 emissions-certified C4 Picasso can accelerate to 100km/h in 9.3 seconds, yet consumes just 5.6 litres of petrol per 100 kilometres. The 1.6-litre engine has also been the recipient of the prestigious 2014 Engine of the Year award in its class.

Inside, the C4 Picasso offers a light, roomy and airy cabin environment punctuated by dual TFT (Thin-Film Transfer) screens – the upper offering a 12-inch, high-definition, panoramic display, while the lower touch-sensitive 7-inch screen offers control of all on-board and vehicle functions.

Citroen Australia General Manager, John Startari, said the five-seat C4 Picasso will offer consumers an attractive, feature-packed and practical solution to their family motoring needs.

"The C4 Picasso arrives at a time when this segment is growing, but it is a very strong proposition in terms of vehicle features, warranty, service and support," said Startari.

"The C4 Picasso has been specified to offer everything the family will need as standard equipment.

"Picasso is neither an SUV, nor an MPV or wagon. We believe it will appeal to a wide variety of Australian buyers looking for a modern, flexible and innovative vehicle that is great to look at and easy to live with," said Startari.

The Citroen C4 Picasso was awarded the "2014 Golden Steering Award" by German automotive publication AutoBuild, as well as "Hatch of the Year" by Top Gear UK and "Irish Car Of The Year".

The Picasso's larger stablemate the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, launched in Australia in early 2014, has also received numerous accolades, including the Australian International Design Award, Australia's Best Car for the "Family Wagons" class and Drive.com.au Best people Mover for 2014.

The Citroen C4 Picasso will launch with Citroen's 6 year warranty, roadside assist and capped price servicing program.