- Refined 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine
- Spacious interior
- Dubious quality control for Mk.I XM
- Illiquid second-hand market
- Awkward foot-operated park brake
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.
| Years | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XM | 1991-94 | 3.0-litre petrol V6 | 4sp auto | 125 kW at 5600 rpm | 240 Nm at 4600 rpm |
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.
| Years | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XM | 1994-97 | 3.0-litre petrol V6 | 4sp auto | 123 kW at 5600 rpm | 235 Nm at 4600 rpm |
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).
| Years | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XM | 1997-00 | 2.9-litre petrol V6 | 4sp auto | 140 kW at 5500 rpm | 267 Nm at 4000 rpm |
Safety equipment and features
Compared to its Mk.II predecessor, however, safety equipment and features for the Mk.III XM were largely unchanged.
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