Review: Citroën XM (1991-00)

Review: Citroën Mk.I XM (1991-94)

Overview

Released in March 1991, the Citroën Mk.I XM was a large, five-door liftback. Manufactured in France, the front-wheel drive XM was powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.

The 3.0-litre ZPJ V6 petrol engine had an aluminium block and cylinder head, a single chain-driven overhead camshaft (per cylinder bank), two valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 9.5:1.

Styled by Bertone, the Citroën XM was 4708 mm long, 1793 mm wide, 1392 mm tall and had a 2850 mm long wheelbase. The XM had MacPherson strut front suspension with lower A-arms and independent rear suspension with trailing arms; the suspension also included a computer-controlled hydropneumatic self-levelling function.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the Mk.I XM included ABS.

Features

Standard features for the Citroën XM included 15-inch alloy wheels, a two speaker sound system with a radio and CD player, air conditioning and power windows.

Review: Citroën Mk.II XM (1994-97)

Overview

Released in November 1994, the Mk.II XM introduced improved safety equipment and a redesigned interior which had an updated dashboard. The suspension system was also revised to reduce roll, pitch and dive and a passive rear-steering system was introduced for greater stability.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the Mk.II XM was improved and included a driver’s airbag, ABS and front seatbelt pretensioners.

Features

Compared to its Mk.I predecessor, standard features were extended to include climate control air conditioning and power adjustable front seats.

Review: Citroën Mk.III XM (1997-00)

Overview

Released in October 1993, the Mk.III XM was fitted with a new 2.9-litre V6 petrol engine (ES9 J4) which had double overhead cams, four valves per cylinder and an increased compression ratio (10.5:1, previously 9.5:1).

Safety equipment and features

Compared to its Mk.II predecessor, however, safety equipment and features for the Mk.III XM were largely unchanged.

Related links

• Wikipedia.org: Citroën XM

Recalls: Citroen XM

Overview

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Recalls: Citroen XM

• In May 1993, a recall was issued for thirty-seven (37) Citroen XM vehicles due to a problem with certain fuel supply rubber pipes which could result in under-bonnet fuel leaks and create a potential fire hazard (PRA 1993/1890).

Problems and faults: Citroen XM

Overview

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Problems and faults: Citroen XM

No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Citroen XM.

Released in March 1991, the Citroën Mk.I XM was a large, five-door liftback. Manufactured in France, the front-wheel drive XM was powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission… Read full Citroen XM review

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Images: Citroën Mk.II XM (1994-97)

Released in November 1994, the Citroen Mk.II XM introduced improved safety equipment and a redesigned interior which had an updated dashboard. The suspension system was also revised to reduce roll, pitch and dive and a passive rear-steering system was introduced for greater stability.

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