The CITROEN ZX is a compact car that was produced by the French automaker CITROEN from 1991 to 1998. It was available in three- and five-door hatchback, four-door sedan, and five-door estate body styles. The ZX was based on the platform of the Peugeot 306, and it shared many of its mechanical components with that car.

The ZX was powered by a range of petrol and diesel engines, with displacements ranging from 1.1 to 2.0 litres. The most powerful engine was the 2.0-litre 16-valve unit, which produced 150 horsepower. The ZX was also available with a variety of transmission options, including a five-speed manual, a four-speed automatic, and a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The ZX was a popular car in Europe, and it was also sold in other markets around the world, including Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. It was praised for its handling, performance, and fuel economy. However, it was also criticized for its cramped interior and its lack of standard safety features.

The ZX was replaced by the CITROEN Xsara in 1997.

Powertrain

The ZX was powered by a range of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. The petrol engines ranged in displacement from 1.1 to 2.0 liters, while the diesel engines ranged from 1.9 to 2.1 liters. The most powerful petrol engine was the 2.0-liter 16-valve unit, which produced 150 horsepower. The most powerful diesel engine was the 2.1-liter turbocharged unit, which produced 110 horsepower.

The ZX was available with a variety of transmission options, including a five-speed manual, a four-speed automatic, and a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The five-speed manual was the most common transmission, and it was available with all engine options. The four-speed automatic was only available with the 1.8-liter and 2.0-liter petrol engines. The CVT was only available with the 1.4-liter petrol engine.

Chassis

The ZX was based on the platform of the Peugeot 306. It had a front-wheel drive layout, and it used a MacPherson strut suspension at the front and a torsion beam suspension at the rear. The ZX was equipped with power steering as standard, and it had a turning circle of 10.5 meters.

The ZX was available with a variety of wheel and tire options. The most common wheel size was 14 inches, but 15-inch wheels were also available. The ZX was fitted with Michelin tires as standard.

Brakes

The ZX was equipped with disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. The front brakes were ventilated, and the rear brakes were not. The ZX was also equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS) as standard.

The ZX had a stopping distance of 100 kilometers per hour (62 miles per hour) of 40 meters (131 feet).

Safety

The ZX was equipped with a variety of safety features, including airbags, seatbelts, and a collapsible steering column. The ZX also had a high level of passive safety, due to its strong construction and its crumple zones.

The ZX was awarded a four-star safety rating by the Euro NCAP.

Dimensions

The ZX had a length of 4,224 millimeters (166.3 inches), a width of 1,710 millimeters (67.3 inches), and a height of 1,405 millimeters (55.3 inches). The ZX had a wheelbase of 2,540 millimeters (100.0 inches).

The ZX had a curb weight of 1,055 kilograms (2,326 pounds).

Performance

The ZX was a capable performer, with a top speed of 220 kilometers per hour (137 miles per hour) and a 0-100 kilometers per hour (0-62 miles per hour) time of 8.5 seconds. The ZX was also very fuel-efficient, with a combined fuel consumption of 6.5 liters per 100 kilometers (36 miles per gallon).