Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Large
Production years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
Citroen finally replaced the aging CX lineup in 1989 and approached a completely new design language, carried over from the successful BX range, and also reversed the letters in the nameplate, thus resulting in the XM.
While the CX was developed during its independence years, the XM was conceived under Peugeot's ownership. This was reflected in many aspects, and purists are not very convinced by the results. Moreover, the vehicle's quality was no longer at the same level as before. Yet, the car sold well thanks to its prestige and unique features, such as the hydropneumatic self-leveling suspension.
With its angular shape and narrow headlights, the XM proved that sharpness might be aerodynamic. It didn't need the same curved panels and air-sculptured lines on the bodywork to cut through the air like a hot knife through butter. A sculptured line crossed the car from front to back and helped the Bertone design team to neatly integrate the door handles. Yet, due to cost-cutting reasons, these were black, although they should have to match the car's color. Moreover, there was no option to have them painted. In addition, Peugeot decided that the car had to have a liftback shape and a tailgate in the rear, unlike the CX, which featured a separate trunk lid.
Inside, the angular shapes were kept. Even the steering wheel had a squared center instead of round, like anyone else. Moreover, depending on the trim level, the XM sported buttons on the steering wheel, which was an unusual feature for a 1989 car. The comfortable seats were available with either velour upholstery or leather.
Under the hood, Citroen offered a choice of three gasoline and two diesel engines. The carmaker paired them with either a five-speed manual or an automatic gearbox.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 5600 RPM 110 HP @ 5600 RPM 109 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 121 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 164 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/57.5 in (1,529/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2793.3 lbs (1267 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880.1 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (122 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 90 KW @ 5600 RPM 122 HP @ 5600 RPM 121 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 170 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.9 mph (201 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/57.5 in (1,529/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2872.6 lbs (1303 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4067.5 lbs (1845 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (146 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 107 KW @ 4400 RPM 145 HP @ 4400 RPM 143 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 166 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 225 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 131.7 mph (212 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/57.5 in (1,529/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3086.5 lbs (1400 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4299 lbs (1950 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5MT (200 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2975 cm3 |
Power: | 147 KW @ 6000 RPM 200 HP @ 6000 RPM 197 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 260 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/57.5 in (1,529/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4232.9 lbs (1920 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.8 mpg US (15.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5MT FWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2975 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 5600 RPM 170 HP @ 5600 RPM 168 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 235 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137.9 mph (222 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/57.5 in (1,529/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3119.5 lbs (1415 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4210.8 lbs (1910 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L D 5MT FWD (83 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2138 cm3 |
Power: | 61 KW @ 4600 RPM 83 HP @ 4600 RPM 82 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 145 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109.4 mph (176 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/57.5 in (1,529/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2877 lbs (1305 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L Turbo D 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2088 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 4300 RPM 110 HP @ 4300 RPM 109 BHP @ 4300 RPM |
Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 245 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119.3 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/57.5 in (1,529/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3064.4 lbs (1390 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4210.8 lbs (1910 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |