The XM replaced the CX as Citroën's flagship in 1989 and won the 1990 European Car of the Year. It had sharp Bertone styling and the Hydractive computer-controlled hydropneumatic suspension. It came as a hatchback and an estate with petrol V6 and turbodiesel engines. It aimed at executive-class rivals but had early electrical reliability problems. Production ended in 2000, and the C6 took over the flagship role in 2005.
Flagship executive hatchback with Hydractive suspension, the last of the big traditional Citroëns.
37years
2trims
113–191hp range
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2 trims · 1989–2000The XM (1989-2000) combined angular Bertone styling with electronically managed Hydractive suspension and V6 or turbodiesel power as Citroën's last true hydropneumatic flagship.