## CITROEN ZX CAR ##
The Citroën ZX is a compact car produced by the French automaker Citroën from 1991 to 1998. It was available in three- and five-door hatchback, five-door estate and four-door saloon body styles. The ZX was the successor to the Citroën BX and was replaced by the Citroën Xsara in 1997.
The ZX was designed by Bertone and featured a sleek and aerodynamic design. The car was available with a range of petrol and diesel engines, and was offered in a variety of trim levels. The ZX was a popular car in Europe, and was sold in over 1.7 million units.
### Design ###
The Citroën ZX was designed by Bertone and featured a sleek and aerodynamic design. The car had a low drag coefficient of 0.36, which helped to improve fuel efficiency. The ZX was also one of the first cars to feature a flush-fitting windscreen, which helped to reduce wind noise.
The ZX was available in three- and five-door hatchback, five-door estate and four-door saloon body styles. The hatchback was the most popular body style, and accounted for over 60% of sales. The estate was also popular, and accounted for over 20% of sales. The saloon was the least popular body style, and accounted for less than 10% of sales.
### Engines ###
The Citroën ZX was available with a range of petrol and diesel engines. The petrol engines ranged in size from 1.1 litres to 1.9 litres, and the diesel engines ranged in size from 1.9 litres to 2.1 litres.
The most popular petrol engine was the 1.4-litre unit, which produced 75 bhp. This engine was available in both carburettor and fuel-injected versions. The most powerful petrol engine was the 1.9-litre unit, which produced 130 bhp. This engine was only available in the top-of-the-range Volcane trim level.
The most popular diesel engine was the 1.9-litre unit, which produced 68 bhp. This engine was available in both naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions. The most powerful diesel engine was the 2.1-litre unit, which produced 90 bhp. This engine was only available in the top-of-the-range Volcane trim level.
### Trim Levels ###
The Citroën ZX was available in a variety of trim levels. The base trim level was the Reflex, which included features such as power steering, central locking and electric windows. The mid-range trim level was the SX, which added features such as air conditioning and a CD player. The top-of-the-range trim level was the Volcane, which added features such as leather seats and a sunroof.
### Performance ###
The Citroën ZX was not a particularly fast car, but it was agile and handled well. The 1.4-litre petrol engine was capable of 0-60 mph in 12.5 seconds, while the 1.9-litre petrol engine was capable of 0-60 mph in 9.5 seconds. The 1.9-litre diesel engine was capable of 0-60 mph in 14.5 seconds, while the 2.1-litre diesel engine was capable of 0-60 mph in 12.5 seconds.
The ZX was also a comfortable car to drive. The suspension was soft and absorbent, and the seats were supportive. The car was also quiet at high speeds, thanks to its aerodynamic design and flush-fitting windscreen.
### Safety ###
The Citroën ZX was not a particularly safe car by modern standards, but it did offer a good level of safety for its time. The car featured a reinforced passenger cell, and was fitted with airbags as standard. The ZX also scored well in crash tests, achieving a four-star rating from Euro NCAP.
### Conclusion ###
The Citroën ZX was a popular car in Europe, and was sold in over 1.7 million units. The car was praised for its sleek and aerodynamic design, its agile handling and its comfortable ride. The ZX was also a relatively safe car for its time. However, the car was not particularly fast, and its safety features were not as comprehensive as those found on modern cars.
