Citroën Xantia

Citroën Xantia
Overview
Manufacturer Citroën
Production 1993—2001 (Until 2010 in Iran)
Assembly Rennes, France
Tehran, Iran
Designer Bertone
Body and chassis
Class Large family car (D)
Body style 5-door hatchback (Berline)
5-door estate (Break)
Layout FF layout
Related Peugeot 406
Powertrain
Engine
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,740 mm (108 in) (Berline)
Length 4,440 mm (175 in) (Berline)
Width 1,755 mm (69.1 in) (Berline)
Height 1,380 mm (54 in) (Berline)
Curb weight 1,250 kg (2,760 lb)–1,430 kg (3,150 lb) (Activa CT)
Chronology
Predecessor Citroën BX
Successor Citroën C5

The Citroën Xantia, pronounced "Zan-ti-a"[1] was a large family car produced by the French Citroën, and designed by Bertone. It was produced from 1993 to 2001, during which more than 1.2 million were sold. The name "Xantia" is derived from Xanthos, meaning "yellow, blond(e)" in the Greek language.

History

The Xantia replaced the BX. It used hydropneumatic suspension system pioneered by the DS. It was initially only available as a hatchback (liftback) (Berline), but an estate (station wagon) (Break) version built by Heuliez appeared in 1995.

Estate version of Xantia
Xantia hatchback
Post-facelift Xantia Break
Xantia dashboard

Suspension

Hydractive

From launch, the more expensive models were available with an enhanced version of the XM's Hydractive, Hydractive II or H2, computer-controlled version of the hydropneumatic self-leveling suspension. This used extra suspension spheres to allow a soft ride in normal conditions, but taut body control during hard braking, acceleration or cornering. These models feature an innovation first seen on the ZX and then subsequently fitted to the facelifted XM - a programmed self-steer rear axle. On sweeping curves and tight bends alike, the rear wheels turn in line with the front wheels, sharpening responses and adding to driver pleasure.[2]

Activa active anti-roll bars

In 1994, the Activa technology was introduced, which is an extension to the Hydractive II suspension, where two additional spheres and two hydraulic cylinders are used together with computer control to eliminate body roll completely. This technology is more broadly known as active suspension, and the Xantia Activa has exceptional road holding comparable to true sports cars. It employs active anti-roll bars.

In the Swedish magazine Teknikens Värld's moose test the 1999 model of Xantia V6 Activa still holds the record speed through the manoeuvre - faster than the Porsche 996 GT2.[3]

The Xantia was the last Citroën to use a common hydraulic circuit for suspension, brakes and steering like the pioneering Citroën DS. It was also the last Citroën car that used the green LHM hydraulic fluid. Later cars, such as the C5, used LDS instead.

Engines

Xantia badge

Power came from PSA XU-series petrol engines, this time in 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 displacements, a 2.0 16-valve version for the Xantia VSX, a turbocharged 2.0 engine, from 1995 onwards, a 1.8 16-valve and a 2.0 16-valve engine. In 1997, a 3.0 V6 engine was offered as top-of-the-line.

The XUD turbodiesel units in 1.9 (turbocharged: 92 hp (69 kW), low-pressure turbo: 75 hp (56 kW), or not: 71 hp) displacement proved to be the best-selling engine. The biggest diesel was a 2.1 TD with 109 hp (81 kW).

In 1998, PSA introduced the HDi direct injection turbodiesel (in two versions: 90 hp (67 kW), and intercooled 109 hp). For an economical diesel engine, the HDi offered the kind of throttle response normally seen in a gasoline engine and quiet high speed cruising at a top speed of 118 mph (190 km/h). Acceleration was also good at 11.4 seconds from 0 to 60 mph.

Model Years Engine and code Displ. Power Torque
1.6 i 1993–1995 I4 8V XU5 M3/Z (BFZ) 1580 cc 65 kW (88 PS; 87 hp) @ 6000 rpm 130 N·m (96 lb·ft) @ 2600 rpm
1.8 i 1993–1998 I4 8V XU7 JP (LFZ) 1761 cc 74 kW (101 PS; 99 hp) @ 6000 rpm 153 N·m (113 lb·ft) @ 3000 rpm
1.8 i 1995–2000 I4 8V XU7 JB (LFX) 1761 cc 66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) @ 5000 rpm 147 N·m (108 lb·ft) @ 2600 rpm
1.8 i 16V 1995–2001 I4 16V XU7 JP4 (LFY) 1761 cc 81 kW (110 PS; 109 hp) @ 5500 rpm 155 N·m (114 lb·ft) @ 4250 rpm
2.0 i 1993–1998 I4 8V XU10 J2C (RFX) 1998 cc 89 kW (121 PS; 119 hp) @ 5750 rpm 176 N·m (130 lb·ft) @ 2750 rpm
2.0 i 16V 1993–1994 I4 16V XU10 J4D/Z (RFY) 1998 cc 112 kW (152 PS; 150 hp) @ 6500 rpm 183 N·m (135 lb·ft) @ 3500 rpm
2.0 i 16V 1994–1995 I4 16V XU10 J4D/Z (RFT) 1998 cc 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) @ 6500 rpm 183 N·m (135 lb·ft) @ 3500 rpm
2.0 i 16V 1995–2001 I4 16V XU10 J4R (RFV) 1998 cc 97 kW (132 PS; 130 hp) @ 5500 rpm 180 N·m (130 lb·ft) @ 4200 rpm
2.0 i Turbo CT 1995–2000 I4 8V XU10 J2TE (RGX) 1998 cc 108 kW (147 PS; 145 hp) @ 5300 rpm 235 N·m (173 lb·ft) @ 2500 rpm
3.0 i V6 1997–2000 V6 24V ES9 J4 (XFZ) 2946 cc 140 kW (190 PS; 188 hp) @ 5500 rpm 267 N·m (197 lb·ft) @ 4000 rpm
1.9 D 1993–1995 I4 8V XUD9 A (D9B) 1905 cc 51 kW (69 PS; 68 hp) @ 4600 rpm 120 N·m (89 lb·ft) @ 2000 rpm
1.9 D 1995–1996 I4 8V XUD9 Y (DJZ) 1905 cc 50 kW (68 PS; 67 hp) @ 4600 rpm 120 N·m (89 lb·ft) @ 2000 rpm
1.9 SD 1996–2000 I4 8V XUD9 SD (DHW) 1905 cc 55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) @ 4600 rpm 135 N·m (100 lb·ft) @ 2250 rpm
1.9 Turbo D 1993–1996 I4 8V XUD9 TE/L (D8B) 1905 cc 68 kW (92 PS; 91 hp) @ 4000 rpm 196 N·m (145 lb·ft) @ 2250 rpm
1.9 Turbo D 1996–2000 I4 8V XUD9 TE/Y (DHX) 1905 cc 66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) @ 4000 rpm 196 N·m (145 lb·ft) @ 2250 rpm
2.0 HDi 1998–2001 I4 8V DW10 TD (RHY) 1997 cc 66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) @ 4000 rpm 205 N·m (151 lb·ft) @ 1900 rpm
2.0 HDi 1998–2001 I4 8V DW10 ATED (RHZ) 1997 cc 80 kW (109 PS; 107 hp) @ 4000 rpm 250 N·m (180 lb·ft) @ 1750 rpm
2.1 Turbo D12 1995–1999 I4 12V XUD11 BTE (P8C) 2088 cc 80 kW (109 PS; 107 hp) @ 4300 rpm 235 N·m (173 lb·ft) @ 2000 rpm

Sales and production

Year Worldwide sales Worldwide Production Notes
2009 12,500[4] TBA TBA
2010 4,000[4] TBA TBA

References

  1. ↑ "Xantia review and pronunciation". Reviewer and information. Compucars.co.uk. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
  2. ↑ http://www.citroenet.org.uk/passenger-cars/psa/xantia/xantia-1.html
  3. ↑ Älgtestet – resultat bil för bil Teknikens Värld
  4. 1 2 "Engine specs from PSA Peugeot Citroën" (PDF). Creator and designer. PSA Peugeot Citroën. Retrieved 9 April 2013.

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