Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën Xantia
Power
110HP
Torque
155Nm
Consumption
9l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
11.1s
Top Speed
189km/h
Weight
1312kg
Price
19,773€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
512 L
65 L
81 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën Xantia 1.8i 16v SX Plus Break · 110 CV (2000-2001)
General description
The Citroën Xantia Break is not just an estate car; it's the materialization of a philosophy. In an era where functionality often sacrificed soul, the Xantia arrived to prove that you could have generous space for the family without giving up overwhelming comfort and personality, purely Citroën. It's a journey back in time to an era of audacity and elegance.
Driving experience
Driving a Xantia is an almost ethereal experience. The hydropneumatic suspension isolates you from the world, turning the asphalt into a silk carpet. You don't feel the bumps; you float over them. The 1.8 110 hp engine responds smoothly and progressively, without sporty pretensions but with the necessary solvency to travel calmly and safely. Every kilometer is a lesson in comfort and serenity.
Design and aesthetics
Its silhouette, signed by Bertone, is a marvel of balance and fluidity. It shuns the boxy shapes of other estate cars of its time to offer an aerodynamic and elegant line that has aged with admirable dignity. Inside, space is the protagonist, with a cabin designed for life on board and a huge boot, all wrapped in the peculiar ergonomics and charm of French interiors of the era.
Technology and features
The true magic of the Xantia lies in its technological heart: the hydropneumatic suspension. This system not only provides unparalleled ride comfort but also keeps the body height constant regardless of the load, always ensuring the best performance. It is a work of engineering that defines the car and elevates it above any competitor in its pursuit of absolute well-being.
Competition
On its path, it encountered very competent rivals like the Ford Mondeo Wagon, the Opel Vectra Caravan, or the Renault Laguna Grand Tour. While these offered a more conventional and often more dynamic approach, none could even dream of approaching the level of comfort and unique personality that the Xantia offered. It was a choice for those who understood that luxury is not power, but quality of life on board.
Conclusion
The Citroën Xantia Break is much more than a practical family car; it is an icon, the swan song of a lineage of vehicles that prioritized the well-being of their occupants above all else. Today, remembering it is to evoke a sensation of pleasant travel and brave engineering. A car with an immense soul that wins you over kilometer by kilometer.