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Are there specific differences to these models? Is there a VLX?
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I have the only vlx I know of in existence.
Its not actually a model citroen produced though, its an lx with vsx interior and turbo.

In short the lx is the one which can come with really naff interiors, but not always, it only gets 2 elec windows, no abs, no foglghts and a few other bits missing. If you don't want the hassle of abs sensors and things its a good buy.

The sx has all the extras as standard that the lx does not except for alloys.

The vsx has all the extras on the sx, plus a nicer interior, better stereo, hydractive suspension (sport mode), alloys, higher pressure turbo and fuel injection. Its the top model in the xantias except for the exclusive which is a more businessman like vsx and the athena which is a later vsx with cruise control.

Theres also the activa which has even sportier suspension.
Then theres dimension, forte and something else which I think are later versions of the sx and lx although I'm not sure as they are to new to interest me.
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Post by MikeT »

Thanks for that comprehensiver reply elma!

I think the other variation you're looking for is mine - temptation? It's an LX with ABS, fog lights, passenger airbag, pre-tensioners.
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Mine is a late Mk1 LX, its got the foglights, air-con, and colour coded bumpers, interior wasnt that bad, sort of half alcantara on the sides but didnt wear very well hence why i got an Activa interior. Of course mine is a hybrid now with the Activa spoiler, wheels, interior and wood trim which is all to my taste 8)
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Post by deian »

Basically Elma is right...

But the Exclusive came later on at around phase 2 and replaced the top of the range VSX.

The VSX came with hydractive 2 suspension (as did the exclusive), which has switchable (only the timing) sports suspension.

The lower specifications came with hydropneumatic, then hydractive, there were a few versions of the suspension that came on many versions at different times.

As far as I know, the lx, sx, and vsx all came with fuel injection, and none of them ever came with high pressure turbo.

What I think Elma means is the activa which came with the 2.0i 8v low pressure turbo (also called Constant Torque) engine. The activa has sportier suspension in the way that is was 'active' as in, it kept the chassis level by using hydraulic rams. It had 10 spheres in it. It's a special and rare car. The V6's only came in Exclusive specification, and only came with Automatic boxes, they has EVERYTHING in them.

Of course there were the special named models with extra bits to help sales. There was no VLX.

Lets not forget a lot of the nice stuff could have been optional extras on any model.

Cruise control was only an option for automatic cars I think (i could be wrong).

Hope that helps.
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Oh yeah, it's got air-con and colour-coded bumpers/mirrors and electric heated mirrors. The trim is badly worn on mine (alcatera too) but it was used as a rottweiller carrier and probably a taxi before that.
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deian wrote: As far as I know, the lx, sx, and vsx all came with fuel injection, and none of them ever came with high pressure turbo.

of course there were the special named models with extra bits to help sales. There was no VLX.
Can't comment on petrols but on the xud 9 the lx and sx have a kkk turbo and normal injector nozzles.

The vsx has a garrett t2 turbo, which is higher pressure than kkk, bigger injector nozzles and the injector pump is set to higher pressure. I'm certainly not confusing the vsx and the activa.

There definetly was no VLX, although thats what I call mine as it has the garrett turbo and the nice tartan interior from the vsx.

The later Lx's are of higher spec, don't know whats going on there but all of them have alloys, foglights and other bits. I think citroen did it to confuse me.
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Thought of another model now the DESIRE.
No idea what spec its got.

Am I right in thinking theres executive and exclusive or am I just more confused?
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elma wrote: Can't comment on petrols but on the xud 9 the lx and sx have a kkk turbo and normal injector nozzles.

The vsx has a garrett t2 turbo, which is higher pressure than kkk, bigger injector nozzles and the injector pump is set to higher pressure. I'm certainly not confusing the vsx and the activa.
Why would they do all this just for the VSX? I'm sure they were identical mechanically.
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It was to complement the hydractive suspension.
Its a much better engine to drive with way more grunt and the turbo makes a nice whistling noise.
I will find some documentation and post it soon, I know I'm right as I've read this many times and I've taken apart at least one of every 1.9td model they made up until n reg.
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My turbo is quite audible, maybe its got a garrett?
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Your cars a later model.
As I said I know bugger all about them, it could have a t25 like the HDI (I think its t25 anyway).
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Damn, some sod must have sold my alloys :(

My turbo was audible until I had the front exhaust gasket replaced.
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Post by jonnydrumm1967 »

I'm sure the PSA group quoted 92 BHP and 148 LB/FT for all their 1.9TD applications,from zx to 406 whether they had cat or non cat,intercooler above or at the front.

Mind you the xantia intercooler size compared to the one in my 1.9TD 205 surely meant that it would produce more power?

When I de-catted my xantia this week the difference was amazing!
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elma wrote:Thought of another model now the DESIRE.
No idea what spec its got.

Am I right in thinking theres executive and exclusive or am I just more confused?
Several 'special edition' models were released just prior to the MK2 models being released in order to sell them off at lower prices. The LX became Temptation, SX Desire and VSX Athena. Just a couple of months later they were re-released as "Temptation 2" etc.

The Exclusive became available on MK 1 Xantia's with the release of the V6. When the MK2 was launched the Exclusive trim level was available with 2.0, 3.0 petrol and 2.1 TD, HDi as well as 1.9TD auto versions. Contrary to popular belief it wasn't until around 1999 that they came fully loaded with sunroof's, heated seats and headlamp wash, those were optional extra's.

Executive tag never used on Xantia's, that was used by Pug on the 406.

Can't say I've ever heard of the VSX specifically being equipped with different engines/turbo's from other models. As far as I'm aware KKK and Garret turbo's could be fitted to any model depending upon availability in the same way that other French car's may have Bendix or Girling braking systems. Brocures of the time gave the same performance figures for all trim versions, 92 bhp then from 96, 90 bhp for TD's.
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