Citroen 2001

2001 model year Citroen Xsara, part of a strong Citroen presence at the November 2000 Sydney International Motor Show. The Xsara is updated for 2001 with a new grille, headlights, rear bumper and rear wings; the 5-door was launched c1997, and a coupe is new for 2001.

Engine options are a 1.6 litre (83), a 2.0 litre (104) and a high performance 2.0 litre (124). The front wheels are driven through a five speed manual or a four speed automatic gearbox.

The all new Citroen C5 is a medium to luxury sedan. The company is making a point of the C5's height (1480mm) which is said to contribute greatly to good interior room. The car uses a "third generation Hydractive suspension" which has two settings - comfort and dynamic. The suspension automatically varies the vehicle ride height with speed, also raising it on rough road surfaces.

The C5 also has ABS, brake assist, traction control and no less than six airbags should the former prove insufficient. The show car has a 152 3.0 V6 with either a manual gearbox or a sequential automatic gearbox. A 2-litre engine will be an option in 2001.

The Citroen Berlingo van went on sale in Australia c1999. A factory people mover version, the Multispace is shown in Sydney. If it is imported into Australia, it will have a 1.6 litre engine (83) and a 5-speed gearbox.

Citroen (au) sends news of 4x4 and 6x6 conversions of the Berlingo by Dangel (fr) and Sbarro (ch) respectively.

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