2000 Citroen Saxo Pictures

The Citroën Saxo is a supermini produced by the French manufacturer Citroën (PSA) from 1996 to 2003. It was also sold in Japan as the Citroën Chanson.

All engines were from the TU series that powered the Peugeot 205 and the Citroën AX, and had their roots before that with various other Citroens, such as the Visa. The range included five petrol engines and one diesel engine, all naturally-aspirated.

Although the power outputs seem low in modern terms, even the range-topping VTS had a kerb weight of just 965kg (2,127lb), giving all models quite a 'nippy' feel around town.

The 1.0 was however quite underpowered, although the 1.1 was much better since it was actually nearly 200 cc larger, had a five speed gearbox in place of the 1.0's 4 speed, and nearly 30% more torque.

• 1.0L (954cc) TU9 I4, 50PS (49hp/ 36kW) and 54ft·lbf (73N·m)

• 1.1L (1124cc) TU1 I4, 60PS (59hp/ 44kW) and 69ft·lbf (89N·m)

• 1.4L (1360cc) TU3 I4, 75PS (74hp/ 55kW) and 89ft·lbf (121N·m)

• 1.5L (1527cc) TUD5 diesel I4, 58PS (57hp/ 42kW) and 86ft·lbf (117N·m)

• 1.6L (1587cc) TU5 I4, 90PS (89hp/ 66kW) and 95ft·lbf (135N·m)

• 1.6L (1587cc) TU5 I4, 96PS (98hp/ 70kW) and 97ft·lbf (135N·m) (Later VTR Models)

• 1.6L (1587cc) TU5 I4, 120PS (118bhphp/ 88kW) and 107ft·lbf (145N·m)

Although the interior seemed reasonably plush at the time, the low-end models did have areas of visible metal work on the doors and a generally more sparse interior.