The XM was the first production car in the world with electronically controlled hydropneumatic suspension — a genuine first, not a marketing claim.
Lead trim: 2.0 i 16V · up to 197 hp
Citroën XM1989–2000
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FactThe XM was the first production car in the world with electronically controlled hydropneumatic suspension — a genuine first, not a marketing claim.
A mid-size luxury executive car designed by Bertone under Marc Deschamps, built from 1989 to 2000 as a five-door liftback and estate. 333,405 were built. The range topped out with 3.0-litre V6 engines, including a 24-valve V6 with 200 PS.
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Trims & Figures
6 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 i 16V | 1994–2000 | 2.0 L Inline-4 | 133 hp | 133 lb-ft | — | FWD | — | — |
| 2.0 i Turbo CT (RGX) | 1994–2000 | 2.0 L Inline-4 | 148 hp | 173 lb-ft | — | FWD | — | — |
| 2.0 i Turbo CT (RGY) | 1992–1994 | 2.0 L Inline-4 | 143 hp | 166 lb-ft | — | FWD | — | — |
| 2.9 i V6 24V ES9 | 1997–2000 | 2.9 L V6 | 191 hp | 197 lb-ft | — | FWD | — | — |
| 3.0 i V6 12V | 1989–1993 | 3.0 L V6 | 168 hp | 177 lb-ft | — | FWD | — | — |
| 3.0 i V6 24V | 1990–1993 | 3.0 L V6 | 197 hp | 192 lb-ft | — | FWD | — | — |
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