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Citroën Saxo

January 01, 1970

The Citroën Saxo was a supermini produced by the French manufacturer Citroën from 1996 to 2003. It was sold in Japan as the Citroën Chanson, because Honda had registered the "Saxo" name.[2] The Saxo was a badge engineered variant of the Peugeot 106 (which itself was a development of the Citroën AX), the major difference being interiors and body panels. Production ended in 2003, when it was replaced with the Citroën C2 and Citroën C3 which launched a year earlier.

Citroën Saxo
Overview
ManufacturerCitroën
Also calledCitroën Chanson (Japan, 1997–1999)
Production1996–2003
AssemblyAulnay-sous-Bois, France (PSA Aulnay-sous-Bois Plant)
Mangualde, Portugal
DesignerDonato Coco[1]
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact Car (B)
Body style3/5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedPeugeot 106 & 205
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,385 mm (93.9 in)
Length3,718 mm (146.4 in)
3,737 mm (147.1 in) (VTS)
Width1,595 mm (62.8 in)
1,620 mm (63.8 in) (VTS)
Height1,379 mm (54.3 in)
Curb weight805–935 kg (1,775–2,061 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorCitroën AX
SuccessorCitroën C2 (three-door)
Citroën C3 (five-door)

Overview edit

Engines and performance edit

All engines were from the PSA TU engine series that powered the Peugeot 205 from 1988 and the Citroën AX, and had their roots before that with the OHC PSA X engine various other PSA cars used, such as the Citroën Visa, Peugeot 104 and early Peugeot 205. The range included five petrol engines and one diesel engine, all naturally aspirated.

Although the quoted power outputs are low in comparison to modern small hatchbacks, or even to other hatchbacks of the time, the kerb weight was generally very low, with even the range-topping VTS having a kerb weight of just 935 kg (2,061 lb), with other smaller engine models (except the diesel) being around 100 kg lighter than this.

 
Pre-facelift Saxo 1.0 3-door

This meant a high power to weight ratio resulting in decent acceleration and made the car suitable for city driving. Aside from the VTS which had 16 valves, all engines were the older SOHC units which meant relatively low city MPG figures. Even the popular 1.1i engine would struggle to achieve more than 35 to 40mpg in town when driven carefully.

The real world consumption between the smaller engines and the nippy 1.4i Westcoast/Furio variant was hardly noticeable, however the insurance premiums were. The early 1.0i was quite under powered, with the 1.1i being considered much better, since it was nearly 200cc larger and had roughly 30% more torque.

There were three sport models of the Saxo:

  • The Westcoast, later replaced by the Furio which featured a 1.4I 8V 55 kW (75 hp) engine with a top speed of 175 km/h (109 mph), and a 0-62.5 mph (0–100 km/h) time of 11.2 seconds.
  • The VTR MK1 (1997–1999) featured a fuel injected, 1.6-liter 8-valve 66 kW (90 hp) engine with a top speed of 187 km/h (116 mph) and a 0-62.5 mph (0–100 km/h) time of 10.0 seconds. The VTR MK2 (1999–2003) featured a 1.6I 8V 72 kW (98 hp) engine with a top speed of 193 km/h (120 mph) and a 0-62.5 mph (0–100 km/h) time of 9.4 seconds.
  • The VTS 16V featured a 1.6I 88 kW (120 hp) engine with a top speed of 205 km/h (127 mph), and a 0 to 60 mph time of 7.8 seconds. The VTS MK1 (1997–1999) and MK2 (1999–2003) shared similar performance, although the MK2 was slightly slower due to it being marginally heavier.

These models included 247 mm (9.7 in) vented front brake discs, with the VTR and VTS also having rear brake discs (solid 247 mm (9.7 in) discs). Also, a different style of control arms and struts was used for the suspension. The VTS had a 22 mm (0.9 in) master brake cylinder, and the VTR and Westcoast/Furio had a 19 mm (0.7 in).

The VTS had a 19 mm (0.7 in) front anti roll bar and 22 mm (0.9 in) rear anti roll bar, while the VTR and Westcoast/Furio had a 19 mm (0.7 in) front and 21 mm (0.8 in) or sometimes 19 mm (0.7 in) rear antiroll bar. In addition, all the sports models featured a unique bodykit to the other models, commonly known as the "VT" bodykit.

In 1997, the Saxo's three speed automatic gearbox was combined with the 1.6i 8V 66 kW (90 hp) engine which was available on the Saxo SX and VSX. Then, in the end of 1997, the 1.6i automatic was replaced with a 1.4i 55 kW (75 hp) engine. The 1.6i was more powerful with a top speed of 176 km/h (109MPH) compared with the 1.4's top speed of 103 mph (166 km/h).

 
Rear view (pre-facelift)
 
1998 Citroën Saxo VTS

Citroën carried on using the 1.4i engine on the facelift Saxo Automatic in 1999. Due to the C3 having a 1.4i automatic gearbox, the Saxo Automatic came to an end in March 2002, whilst the manual models were still sold right up to the end of 2003.

  • 1.0 L (954 cc) TU9 I4, 37 kW (50 hp) and 73 N⋅m (54 lb⋅ft)
  • 1.1 L (1124 cc) TU1 I4, 44 kW (60 hp) and 89 N⋅m (66 lb⋅ft)
  • 1.4 L (1360 cc) TU3 I4, 55 kW (75 hp) and 121 N⋅m (89 lb⋅ft)
  • 1.5 L (1527 cc) TUD5 diesel I4, 43 kW (58 hp) and 117 N⋅m (86 lb⋅ft)
  • 1.6 L (1587 cc) TU5 I4, 66 kW (90 hp) and 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft)
  • 1.6 L (1587 cc) TU5 I4, 72 kW (98 hp) and 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) (later VTR models)
  • 1.6 L (1587 cc) TU5 I4, 88 kW (120 hp) and 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft)

Interior and equipment edit

 
Interior

The equipment list was generally sparse, with budget models having drivers airbag, seat belt pre tensioners, cassette player, heated rear screen and tinted windows, and early Mark Ones with keypad immobilisers and a clock in place of a tachometer and three stud wheels, much like the AX. Further up the list sunroofs, PAS, Electric windows, ultrasonic alarm, passenger airbag, CD player, tachometer, front fog lights, bodykits, colour coded mirror caps and alloy wheels were added, to name a few.

Although MK2 Saxos were generally better equipped than their older counterparts, the interiors were still dated in comparison to other small hatchbacks of the time, such as the Vauxhall Corsa, with many of the center console controls originating from the older model of the Citroën AX.

The 1.6L VTR and VTS Saxos were the best equipped, with both gaining rear disc brakes as opposed to drum brakes, and ABS as standard for the VTS and an optional extra on all other 1.6-liter models.

Few special models were released throughout the Saxo's life, most notably the "Open Scandal", a Saxo with a full-length sliding canvas roof. Other special editions added certain extras to the lower end model, such as sunroofs or PAS. Notable models are the Westcoast up to 1999 and the Furio to 2003, as they incorporated the standard Saxo bodykit found on the VTR and VTS with a more insurance friendly 1.4-liter engine. The Westcoast is not to be confused with the Eastcoast, which was only available in the 1.0L and later 1.1L engines. The Eastcoast also did not incorporate the "VT" bodykit.

Air conditioning was never an option on right hand drive Saxos because the blower motor was mounted in the bulk head on the driver's side. As a result, there was insufficient space available to accommodate the evaporator, except by first ducting the air flow to the passenger's side and then at the expense of the glove box.

Although an after market kit was available that did exactly this, the resultant pressure loss made the system noisy and ineffective. The blower motor could also not be easily relocated, since the windscreen wiper motor was mounted in the passenger's side space.

 
 
Citroën Saxo (facelift)

In September 1999, the Saxo received a facelift, commonly branded as a Mark II, with the major differences being more modern styled headlights, bonnet and grille to replace the square style on the MK1 and multipoint injection replacing the single point on the 1.1-liter engines. In September 2000, it was a Euro NCAP sufferer of poor results, along with its twin, the 106.[citation needed]

Power steering became standard on all but the very basic models. More subtle changes were alterations to the rear lights (the indicator sections are more "white") and the engine control unit moved from a single plug to three plugs. The old three-stud wheel layout, as used on the Citroën AX, was also dropped. There was also a minor facelift, during the first phase of the car's production, in line with the then current releases by Citroën, moving towards a rounder look.

While the exterior was markedly altered, little changed inside the vehicle. The dashboard and glovebox arrangement remained the same with the possibility of installing a passenger-side airbag in some high range models.

By 2003, some buyers were more attracted to the spacious, and practical five-door C3. However, the 1.6 VTR and VTS models remained popular. The Saxo finally finished production in September 2003, when the three-door C2 was launched. Its twin, the Peugeot 106, also ceased production at this time. By the end of the Saxo's production life, its design was seven years old.

Drag coefficient edit

The Saxo has a drag coefficient of Cd=0.340.[3] In addition its frontal area is 1.83 m2,[3] giving it a CdA ft² of 6.68.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Ciferri, Luca. . Automotive News Europe. Archived from the original on 3 May 2022.
  2. ^ Marsh, Julian. . Citroënët. Archived from the original on 26 March 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Citroën Saxo 1.1i X technical specifications - Carfolio.com car specifications pages". Carfolio.com. Retrieved 7 August 2011.

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January 01, 1970
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Citroen Saxo news newspapers books scholar JSTOR March 2020 Learn how and when to remove this message The Citroen Saxo was a supermini produced by the French manufacturer Citroen from 1996 to 2003 It was sold in Japan as the Citroen Chanson because Honda had registered the Saxo name 2 The Saxo was a badge engineered variant of the Peugeot 106 which itself was a development of the Citroen AX the major difference being interiors and body panels Production ended in 2003 when it was replaced with the Citroen C2 and Citroen C3 which launched a year earlier Citroen SaxoOverviewManufacturerCitroenAlso calledCitroen Chanson Japan 1997 1999 Production1996 2003AssemblyAulnay sous Bois France PSA Aulnay sous Bois Plant Mangualde PortugalDesignerDonato Coco 1 Body and chassisClassSubcompact Car B Body style3 5 door hatchbackLayoutFront engine front wheel driveRelatedPeugeot 106 amp 205PowertrainEnginepetrol 954 cc TU9 I41124 cc TU1 I41360 cc TU3 I41587 cc TU5 I4diesel 1527 cc TUD5 I4Transmission5 speed manual3 speed automaticDimensionsWheelbase2 385 mm 93 9 in Length3 718 mm 146 4 in 3 737 mm 147 1 in VTS Width1 595 mm 62 8 in 1 620 mm 63 8 in VTS Height1 379 mm 54 3 in Curb weight805 935 kg 1 775 2 061 lb ChronologyPredecessorCitroen AXSuccessorCitroen C2 three door Citroen C3 five door Contents 1 Overview 1 1 Engines and performance 1 2 Interior and equipment 1 3 Drag coefficient 2 See also 3 References 4 External linksOverview editEngines and performance edit All engines were from the PSA TU engine series that powered the Peugeot 205 from 1988 and the Citroen AX and had their roots before that with the OHC PSA X engine various other PSA cars used such as the Citroen Visa Peugeot 104 and early Peugeot 205 The range included five petrol engines and one diesel engine all naturally aspirated Although the quoted power outputs are low in comparison to modern small hatchbacks or even to other hatchbacks of the time the kerb weight was generally very low with even the range topping VTS having a kerb weight of just 935 kg 2 061 lb with other smaller engine models except the diesel being around 100 kg lighter than this nbsp Pre facelift Saxo 1 0 3 door This meant a high power to weight ratio resulting in decent acceleration and made the car suitable for city driving Aside from the VTS which had 16 valves all engines were the older SOHC units which meant relatively low city MPG figures Even the popular 1 1i engine would struggle to achieve more than 35 to 40mpg in town when driven carefully The real world consumption between the smaller engines and the nippy 1 4i Westcoast Furio variant was hardly noticeable however the insurance premiums were The early 1 0i was quite under powered with the 1 1i being considered much better since it was nearly 200cc larger and had roughly 30 more torque There were three sport models of the Saxo The Westcoast later replaced by the Furio which featured a 1 4I 8V 55 kW 75 hp engine with a top speed of 175 km h 109 mph and a 0 62 5 mph 0 100 km h time of 11 2 seconds The VTR MK1 1997 1999 featured a fuel injected 1 6 liter 8 valve 66 kW 90 hp engine with a top speed of 187 km h 116 mph and a 0 62 5 mph 0 100 km h time of 10 0 seconds The VTR MK2 1999 2003 featured a 1 6I 8V 72 kW 98 hp engine with a top speed of 193 km h 120 mph and a 0 62 5 mph 0 100 km h time of 9 4 seconds The VTS 16V featured a 1 6I 88 kW 120 hp engine with a top speed of 205 km h 127 mph and a 0 to 60 mph time of 7 8 seconds The VTS MK1 1997 1999 and MK2 1999 2003 shared similar performance although the MK2 was slightly slower due to it being marginally heavier These models included 247 mm 9 7 in vented front brake discs with the VTR and VTS also having rear brake discs solid 247 mm 9 7 in discs Also a different style of control arms and struts was used for the suspension The VTS had a 22 mm 0 9 in master brake cylinder and the VTR and Westcoast Furio had a 19 mm 0 7 in The VTS had a 19 mm 0 7 in front anti roll bar and 22 mm 0 9 in rear anti roll bar while the VTR and Westcoast Furio had a 19 mm 0 7 in front and 21 mm 0 8 in or sometimes 19 mm 0 7 in rear antiroll bar In addition all the sports models featured a unique bodykit to the other models commonly known as the VT bodykit In 1997 the Saxo s three speed automatic gearbox was combined with the 1 6i 8V 66 kW 90 hp engine which was available on the Saxo SX and VSX Then in the end of 1997 the 1 6i automatic was replaced with a 1 4i 55 kW 75 hp engine The 1 6i was more powerful with a top speed of 176 km h 109MPH compared with the 1 4 s top speed of 103 mph 166 km h nbsp Rear view pre facelift nbsp 1998 Citroen Saxo VTS Citroen carried on using the 1 4i engine on the facelift Saxo Automatic in 1999 Due to the C3 having a 1 4i automatic gearbox the Saxo Automatic came to an end in March 2002 whilst the manual models were still sold right up to the end of 2003 1 0 L 954 cc TU9 I4 37 kW 50 hp and 73 N m 54 lb ft 1 1 L 1124 cc TU1 I4 44 kW 60 hp and 89 N m 66 lb ft 1 4 L 1360 cc TU3 I4 55 kW 75 hp and 121 N m 89 lb ft 1 5 L 1527 cc TUD5 diesel I4 43 kW 58 hp and 117 N m 86 lb ft 1 6 L 1587 cc TU5 I4 66 kW 90 hp and 135 N m 100 lb ft 1 6 L 1587 cc TU5 I4 72 kW 98 hp and 135 N m 100 lb ft later VTR models 1 6 L 1587 cc TU5 I4 88 kW 120 hp and 145 N m 107 lb ft Interior and equipment edit nbsp Interior The equipment list was generally sparse with budget models having drivers airbag seat belt pre tensioners cassette player heated rear screen and tinted windows and early Mark Ones with keypad immobilisers and a clock in place of a tachometer and three stud wheels much like the AX Further up the list sunroofs PAS Electric windows ultrasonic alarm passenger airbag CD player tachometer front fog lights bodykits colour coded mirror caps and alloy wheels were added to name a few Although MK2 Saxos were generally better equipped than their older counterparts the interiors were still dated in comparison to other small hatchbacks of the time such as the Vauxhall Corsa with many of the center console controls originating from the older model of the Citroen AX The 1 6L VTR and VTS Saxos were the best equipped with both gaining rear disc brakes as opposed to drum brakes and ABS as standard for the VTS and an optional extra on all other 1 6 liter models Few special models were released throughout the Saxo s life most notably the Open Scandal a Saxo with a full length sliding canvas roof Other special editions added certain extras to the lower end model such as sunroofs or PAS Notable models are the Westcoast up to 1999 and the Furio to 2003 as they incorporated the standard Saxo bodykit found on the VTR and VTS with a more insurance friendly 1 4 liter engine The Westcoast is not to be confused with the Eastcoast which was only available in the 1 0L and later 1 1L engines The Eastcoast also did not incorporate the VT bodykit Air conditioning was never an option on right hand drive Saxos because the blower motor was mounted in the bulk head on the driver s side As a result there was insufficient space available to accommodate the evaporator except by first ducting the air flow to the passenger s side and then at the expense of the glove box Although an after market kit was available that did exactly this the resultant pressure loss made the system noisy and ineffective The blower motor could also not be easily relocated since the windscreen wiper motor was mounted in the passenger s side space nbsp nbsp Citroen Saxo facelift In September 1999 the Saxo received a facelift commonly branded as a Mark II with the major differences being more modern styled headlights bonnet and grille to replace the square style on the MK1 and multipoint injection replacing the single point on the 1 1 liter engines In September 2000 it was a Euro NCAP sufferer of poor results along with its twin the 106 citation needed Power steering became standard on all but the very basic models More subtle changes were alterations to the rear lights the indicator sections are more white and the engine control unit moved from a single plug to three plugs The old three stud wheel layout as used on the Citroen AX was also dropped There was also a minor facelift during the first phase of the car s production in line with the then current releases by Citroen moving towards a rounder look While the exterior was markedly altered little changed inside the vehicle The dashboard and glovebox arrangement remained the same with the possibility of installing a passenger side airbag in some high range models By 2003 some buyers were more attracted to the spacious and practical five door C3 However the 1 6 VTR and VTS models remained popular The Saxo finally finished production in September 2003 when the three door C2 was launched Its twin the Peugeot 106 also ceased production at this time By the end of the Saxo s production life its design was seven years old Drag coefficient edit The Saxo has a drag coefficient of Cd 0 340 3 In addition its frontal area is 1 83 m2 3 giving it a CdA ft of 6 68 See also editPeugeot 106References edit Ciferri Luca Who designed current production cars Automotive News Europe Archived from the original on 3 May 2022 Marsh Julian Citroen Chanson Japanese market Saxo Citroenet Archived from the original on 26 March 2017 a b Citroen Saxo 1 1i X technical specifications Carfolio com car specifications pages Carfolio com Retrieved 7 August 2011 External links edit nbsp Media related to Citroen Saxo at Wikimedia Commons Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Citroen Saxo amp oldid 1194863212, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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