Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën XM
Power
132HP
Torque
180Nm
Consumption
9.6l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
9.8s
Top Speed
205km/h
Weight
1414kg
Price
27,476€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
540 L
80 L
97 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën XM 2.0i 16v. SX · 132 CV (2000)
General description
The Citroën XM is not just a car; it's a statement of principles, the last great flagship of an era when Citroën dared to challenge the conventional. Launched in 1989 and hailed as European Car of the Year in 1990, the XM represented the culmination of French-style luxury, comfort, and cutting-edge technology, a vehicle that transported you not only to your destination but to a different vision of the future.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the XM is an almost mystical experience. The legendary hydropneumatic suspension isolates you from the asphalt, creating a magic carpet ride sensation that no other car of its time could match. It floats over imperfections with superb smoothness, yet without sacrificing surprising poise on the road. The willing and flexible 132 hp 2.0i engine moves the car with dignity, offering a serene and pleasant journey where comfort is the true protagonist.
Design and aesthetics
Designed by Bertone, the XM is a rolling sculpture. Its sharp lines and wedge-shaped profile, with an incredible glazed area of 13 windows, broke with all conventions. It was futuristic, bold, and elegant. Inside, the space is generous, and the atmosphere is that of a rolling lounge, with a uniquely designed dashboard and the iconic single-spoke steering wheel that made you feel like you were at the controls of a spaceship. A design that, even today, still turns heads.
Technology and features
The technological heart of the XM was its Hydractive suspension, an intelligent evolution of the hydropneumatic system that adapted firmness in real-time according to driving conditions. It was a feat of engineering that combined imperial comfort with impeccable stability. Beyond its chassis, it offered high-end equipment for the era, establishing itself as a technological showcase that demonstrated the brand's 'savoir-faire'.
Competition
In a market dominated by the German sobriety of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series, and Audi 100, the Citroën XM stood out as the alternative with soul. It didn't seek to compete in pure sportiness but to offer a superior travel experience, a sanctuary of comfort and original design that appealed to those who valued difference and character over conformity.
Conclusion
The Citroën XM is much more than a 90s sedan; it is the testament to an automotive philosophy that prioritized well-being and innovation. Driving it today is an act of nostalgia and discovery at the same time. It is a car for connoisseurs, a gem misunderstood by many, but loved with devotion by those who knew how to appreciate its audacity and its incomparable comfort. An instant classic that represents the best of Citroën.