It came in three and five door hatchback (notchback) and five door estatebody styles; the estate was marketed as the Break and the three door as the Coupé. The styling shared cues with the larger Bertone designed Xantia, but was regarded as bland by the motoring press.
The straight four engine range includes 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 litre petrol engines as well as 1.6, 1.9 and 2.0 litre naturally aspirated and turbochargeddiesels. In some countries, such as Portugal, the 1.5 litre TUD5 diesel engine was also available.[4] The Xsara was 1998 Semperit Irish Car of the Year in Ireland.
The familiar range of PSA powertrains drove the front wheels of a seemingly conventionally designed chassis. At the front was a standard MacPherson strut layout with anti-roll bar, while the rear used the PSA Peugeot-Citroën fully independent trailing arm/torsion bar set up, which was first introduced on the estate of the Peugeot 305.
However, PSA's chassis engineers employed some unusual features, including passive rear wheel steering, though less than on the ZX, (by means of specially designed compliance bushes in the rear suspension), and inhouse developed and constructed shock absorbers.
At high mileages, this is prone to wear of the axle mounting bushes which is easily fixed. It is also prone to wear in the rear axle trailing arm bearings, which then wear the trailing arm axle tubes, requiring an expensive rebuild or a replacement axle assembly.[5][6][7][8][9]
The diesel and larger capacity petrol engines are canted as far back as possible in the engine bay, in an effort to put as much weight as possible behind the front axle line, also reducing the centre of gravity, while improving weight distribution and minimising understeer.
Overview
Pre-facelift
Citroën Xsara Coupé
Citroën Xsara Coupé (front view)
Citroën Xsara Break
Citroën Xsara VTS Sport
The original Xsara was launched in September 1997, and was available with different engine choices:
1.4L (1361 cc 8 valve SOHC) 55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) TU3JP 4-cylinder petrol 111 N·m
1.6L (1587 cc) 66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) TU5JP four cylinder petrol 136 N·m
1.8L (1761 cc) 66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) XU7JB four cylinder petrol
1.8L (1761 cc) 76 kW (103 PS; 102 hp) XU7JP four cylinder petrol
1.8L (1761 cc 16-valveDOHC) 82 kW (110 hp) XU7JP4 four cylinder petrol 155 N·m
2.0L (1998 cc) 92 kW (125 PS; 123 hp) XU10J2C four cylinder petrol
2.0L (1998 cc 16 valve DOHC) 99 kW (135 PS; 133 hp) XU10J4R four cylinder petrol
2.0L (1998 cc 16 valve DOHC) 122 kW (166 PS; 164 hp) XU10J4RS four cylinder petrol (used in Xsara VTS)
In September 2000 for the 2001 model year, the Xsara was facelifted. The car was now stiffer (safety and handling improved), had a new front design and some interior modifications (i.e.: new steering wheel). The facelift also saw the introduction of multiplex wiring.
New 1.6i and 2.0i 16 valve engines were being introduced and 1.8L were removed. Now Xsara is offered with following engine choices:
1.4L (1361 cc 8 valve SOHC) 55 kW (74 hp) TU3JP four cylinder petrol 121 N·m (catalyst and its position were changed).
1.6L (1587 cc 16 valve DOHC) 81 kW (109 hp) TU5JP4 four cylinder petrol (new, replaced 8-valve TU5JP engine)
2.0L (1998 cc 16 valve DOHC) 122 kW (164 hp) XU10J4RS four cylinder petrol (used till 2002)
2.0L (1998 cc 16 valve DOHC) 101 kW (135 hp) EW10J4 four cylinder petrol (new, replaced XU10 engine)
The model of 2002 had slight interior modifications (e.g. a different way of controlling the sound system from the steering wheel). In February 2003, there were also some exterior modifications (e.g. new front bumper, new instrument panel design with Eurostile typeface (to replace the Futura typeface) with dial design from the Peugeot 307).
In Europe, the Xsara Estate continued to be produced until 2006 and did not get a replacement. The Xsara Picasso small MPV was continued, concurrently with its successor that was based on the C4, 'Picasso' becoming the name for MPV derivatives of any Citroën model.
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Meaning of word "Xsara"
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The Citroen Xsara ˈ z ɑːr e 2 is a compact C segment 3 family car produced by the French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroen under their Citroen marque from 1997 to 2006 The Xsara was a development of the Citroen ZX and Peugeot 306 which shared a platform and running gear Citroen XsaraOverviewManufacturerCitroen PSA Peugeot Citroen Production1997 2006AssemblyFrance Rennes PSA Rennes Plant Spain Madrid VillaverdeSpain Vigo PSA Vigo Plant Uruguay Barra de Carrasco Oferol China Wuhan HubeiEgypt Cairo AAV 1 Body and chassisClassSmall family car C Body style5 door hatchback notchback 3 door hatchback notchback 5 door estateLayoutFront engine front wheel driveRelatedCitroen ZXPeugeot 306Citroen Xsara PicassoDimensionsWheelbase2 540 mm 100 0 in Length5 door 4 167 4 188 mm 164 1 164 9 in 3 door 4 167 4 188 mm 164 1 164 9 in Estate 4 350 4 369 mm 171 3 172 0 in Width1 705 mm 67 1 in Height5 door 1 405 mm 55 3 in Estate 1 420 mm 55 9 in ChronologyPredecessorCitroen ZXSuccessorCitroen C4Citroen C4 Picasso for estate It came in three and five door hatchback notchback and five door estate body styles the estate was marketed as the Break and the three door as the Coupe The styling shared cues with the larger Bertone designed Xantia but was regarded as bland by the motoring press The straight four engine range includes 1 4 1 6 1 8 and 2 0 litre petrol engines as well as 1 6 1 9 and 2 0 litre naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesels In some countries such as Portugal the 1 5 litre TUD5 diesel engine was also available 4 The Xsara was 1998 Semperit Irish Car of the Year in Ireland Contents 1 Chassis design 2 Overview 2 1 Pre facelift 2 2 Facelift 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksChassis design Edit Pre facelift rear Interior The familiar range of PSA powertrains drove the front wheels of a seemingly conventionally designed chassis At the front was a standard MacPherson strut layout with anti roll bar while the rear used the PSA Peugeot Citroen fully independent trailing arm torsion bar set up which was first introduced on the estate of the Peugeot 305 However PSA s chassis engineers employed some unusual features including passive rear wheel steering though less than on the ZX by means of specially designed compliance bushes in the rear suspension and inhouse developed and constructed shock absorbers At high mileages this is prone to wear of the axle mounting bushes which is easily fixed It is also prone to wear in the rear axle trailing arm bearings which then wear the trailing arm axle tubes requiring an expensive rebuild or a replacement axle assembly 5 6 7 8 9 The diesel and larger capacity petrol engines are canted as far back as possible in the engine bay in an effort to put as much weight as possible behind the front axle line also reducing the centre of gravity while improving weight distribution and minimising understeer Overview EditPre facelift Edit Citroen Xsara Coupe Citroen Xsara Coupe front view Citroen Xsara Break Citroen Xsara VTS Sport The original Xsara was launched in September 1997 and was available with different engine choices 1 4L 1361 cc 8 valve SOHC 55 kW 75 PS 74 hp TU3JP 4 cylinder petrol 111 N m 1 6L 1587 cc 66 kW 90 PS 89 hp TU5JP four cylinder petrol 136 N m 1 8L 1761 cc 66 kW 90 PS 89 hp XU7JB four cylinder petrol 1 8L 1761 cc 76 kW 103 PS 102 hp XU7JP four cylinder petrol 1 8L 1761 cc 16 valve DOHC 82 kW 110 hp XU7JP4 four cylinder petrol 155 N m 2 0L 1998 cc 92 kW 125 PS 123 hp XU10J2C four cylinder petrol 2 0L 1998 cc 16 valve DOHC 99 kW 135 PS 133 hp XU10J4R four cylinder petrol 2 0L 1998 cc 16 valve DOHC 122 kW 166 PS 164 hp XU10J4RS four cylinder petrol used in Xsara VTS 1 5L 1527 cc 43 kW 58 PS 57 hp TUD5 diesel 1 9L 1905 cc 50 kW 68 PS 67 hp XUD9A diesel 1 9L 1868 cc 51 kW 69 PS 68 hp DW8 diesel 1 9L 1905 cc 55 kW 75 PS 74 hp XUD9B SD diesel 1 9L 1905 cc 66 kW 90 PS 89 hp XUD9TE turbodiesel 2 0L 1997 cc 66 kW 90 PS 89 hp DW10TD turbodiesel 2 0L 1997 cc 80 kW 109 PS 107 hp DW10ATED turbodieselFacelift Edit Post facelift Citroen Xsara Post facelift rear In September 2000 for the 2001 model year the Xsara was facelifted The car was now stiffer safety and handling improved had a new front design and some interior modifications i e new steering wheel The facelift also saw the introduction of multiplex wiring New 1 6i and 2 0i 16 valve engines were being introduced and 1 8L were removed Now Xsara is offered with following engine choices 1 4L 1361 cc 8 valve SOHC 55 kW 74 hp TU3JP four cylinder petrol 121 N m catalyst and its position were changed 1 6L 1587 cc 16 valve DOHC 81 kW 109 hp TU5JP4 four cylinder petrol new replaced 8 valve TU5JP engine 2 0L 1998 cc 16 valve DOHC 122 kW 164 hp XU10J4RS four cylinder petrol used till 2002 2 0L 1998 cc 16 valve DOHC 101 kW 135 hp EW10J4 four cylinder petrol new replaced XU10 engine 1 4L 1398 cc HDI 50 KW 68 PS DW4TD 01 2004 31 December 2004 1 5L 1527 cc 43 kW 58 PS 57 hp TUD5 diesel 1 9L 1868 cc 51 kW 69 PS 68 hp DW8 diesel used till 2002 1 9L 1868 cc 53 kW 72 PS 71 hp DW8B diesel new 2 0L 1997 cc 66 kW 90 PS 89 hp DW10TD turbodiesel catalyst was changed later central silencer was removed 2 0L 1997 cc 79 kW 107 PS 106 hp DW10ATED turbodiesel new The model of 2002 had slight interior modifications e g a different way of controlling the sound system from the steering wheel In February 2003 there were also some exterior modifications e g new front bumper new instrument panel design with Eurostile typeface to replace the Futura typeface with dial design from the Peugeot 307 The Xsara hatchback was discontinued in Europe and replaced by the C4 in November 2004 Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile a joint venture between Dongfeng and the PSA Group continued to manufacture the Xsara hatchback one more year 10 In Europe the Xsara Estate continued to be produced until 2006 and did not get a replacement The Xsara Picasso small MPV was continued concurrently with its successor that was based on the C4 Picasso becoming the name for MPV derivatives of any Citroen model See also EditCitroen Total World Rally TeamReferences Edit Arab American Vehicles Co Aav com eg Archived from the original on 9 February 2010 Retrieved 25 March 2010 Olausson Lena Sangster Catherine 2006 Oxford BBC Guide to Pronunciation Oxford University Press p 426 ISBN 0 19 280710 2 by commonly cited European car market segment letter codes Lot 143 Xsara Break 1 5 D Phase I Vente des reserves de l Aventure Peugeot Citroen DS Auction Catalogue in French Leclere Maison des Ventes 10 December 2017 p 154 archived from the original on 26 November 2017 Zx Volcane Rear Suspension Citroen Owners Club The citroen cars forums ZX rear swing arm bearings Technical matters Back Room Forum Honest John honestjohn co uk Citroen ZX Suspension and steering Docstoc com ZX Radius arm bearings French Car Forum frenchcarforum co uk A B Axles Reconditioned and Refurbished Peugeot amp Citroen Rear Axles sspengineering co uk Archived from the original on 1 September 2012 Retrieved 13 June 2013 Sales ModelCitroen Car SalesCitroen Model 22 April 2015 Citroen Xsara China auto sales figures carsalesbase com Retrieved 13 June 2022 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Citroen Xsara Xsara Picasso Official UK site Xsara model information Citroen Crash Test Xsara Meaning of word Xsara Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Citroen Xsara amp oldid 1130472213, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
