Images: Citroën Mk.I Xsara hatch (1998-00)
Released in August 1998, the Citroën Mk.I Xsara was a mid-size, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Mulhouse, France, the front-wheel drive Xsara was initially available with 1.8- and 2.0-litre petrol engines (the 1.8i and 2.0i variants, respectively). From February 2000, however, an automatic-only 1.6i variant was released to replace the automatic 1.8i models… Read full Citroen Xsara hatch review
Images: Citroën Mk.II Xsara hatch (2001-05)
Released in February 2001, the Citroen Mk.II Xsara hatchback range consisted of the 1.6i and auto-only 2.0i; innovations included new engines, fuzzy logic automatic transmissions and multiplex wiring. The suspension was also revised with a wider track and 15-inch wheels were fitted across the range. Visually, the Citroen Mk.II Xsara hatchback could be identified by its teardrop headlights, enlarged grille with chevron badge, revised rear hatch and modified side panels; inside, there were reshaped seats.
