Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën Xantia
Power
150HP
Torque
240Nm
Consumption
9.9l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
9.5s
Top Speed
213km/h
Weight
1426kg
Price
23,153€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
437 L
65 L
110 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën Xantia 2.0i CT Activa · 150 CV (1997-2000)
General description
The Citroën Xantia 2.0i CT Activa is not just any sedan from the 90s; it is the ultimate expression of Citroën's technological audacity. A car that promised and delivered revolutionary dynamic behavior, enveloping the driver in an aura of comfort and efficiency that defied the laws of physics of its time.
Driving experience
Driving a Xantia Activa is an almost magical experience. On a straight, it floats over the asphalt like a flying carpet, absorbing every imperfection with legendary smoothness. But when a curve arrives, the miracle happens: the car turns completely flat, without the slightest hint of body roll. This sensation of infinite grip, combined with the strong and elastic thrust of its 150 hp turbo engine, generates a confidence and a connection with the road that are equally thrilling and surprising. It is a curve-eater disguised as an elegant family sedan.
Design and aesthetics
Designed by Bertone, the Xantia has a sharp and elegant silhouette that has aged with exceptional dignity. Its wedge shape and hatchback give it a dynamic and practical look. The Activa version is subtly distinguished by specific wheels and a discreet spoiler, details that hint at its potential without breaking the harmony of a design that is pure French sophistication, timeless and balanced.
Technology and features
The technological heart of the Activa is its Hydractive II suspension system with the addition of SC.CAR, an active roll control that made it a unique car in the world. Through hydraulic actuators, the system actively counteracted body roll in curves, allowing cornering at speeds unthinkable for its contemporaries. This engineering marvel, combined with a robust low-pressure turbo engine, represented the pinnacle of Citroën's innovation.
Competition
In its time, it nominally competed with sedans like the Ford Mondeo, the Opel Vectra, or the Peugeot 406. However, in practice, the Xantia Activa had no direct rivals. None of its competitors could offer that extreme duality of superb comfort and sporty efficiency. It measured up in comfort with cars from higher segments and in agility with sports cars, creating its own category that made it misunderstood by the general public but a cult object for connoisseurs.
Conclusion
The Citroën Xantia Activa is much more than a car; it is a legend on wheels, a testament to an era when engineering dared to dream. Today it is a modern classic that offers pure driving sensations and a technological experience that continues to amaze. It is a gem for those who value innovation and seek a car with an unrepeatable soul and character, a masterpiece that deserves to be preserved and enjoyed.