the car with the strong personality


The success of award-winning Citroën ZX has been built upon an outstanding combination of driving pleasure, quality and style.
Now with its latest range, the ZX again sets the standards for sheer class-beating driver appeal.
Tight incisive handling and unshakeable roadholding combine with a beautifully compliant ride. Whilst the high levels of driver and passenger comfort are all you would expect from a car that bears the Citroën insignia.
However, the keynote of this highly acclaimed car is, quite simply, quality. Sophisticated manufacturing techniques and the use of superior materials, together with Citroëns stringent quality control, ensure that the ZX is well equipped, exceptionally well built and well finished throughout.
Providing the power is a choice of advanced petrol, diesel and turbo diesel engines, which offer an optimum blend of performance and economy.
You can choose, too, between hatchbacks (3 and 5 door) and estates with a variety of trim levels, allowing you to select the ZX that matches your individual driving style...and lifestyle.

stylish & rugged

Its inherent qualities and individuality separate the Citroën ZX from its peers. The smooth bonnet line rises to a sharply raked windscreen, while the large glass area contributes to the overall effect of purposeful energy and power. In addition to the stylish elegance, the ZX is distinguished by its flawless fit and finish, its exceptional strength and its outstanding durability.

inspired & hospitable

Moving inside the ZX, practicality blends with chic good looks and spacious, light, airy environment. Here, Citroëns understanding of ergonomics is evident in the clear instrumentation and convenient location of controls. Further demonstration of how the ZX has been perfectly honed to ensure the well-being of the driver...and the comfort of the passengers.

adventurous & protective

To drive the ZX is to enjoy the rewards of crisp acceleration, responsive handling and surefooted cornering, coupled with assured braking ability. The key to this is Citroëns self steering rear axle; an intelligent use of technology that gives you greater control through unrivalled roadholding. All of which helps make an essentially safety-conscious car even safer.

muscular & thrifty

Powering this exceptional car is a range of four petrol and two diesel engines, each combining excellent performance and frugal economy with smooth efficiency and quiet refined power. Additionally, a choice of manual or automatic transmission (available on selected petrol and diesel models) offers fluid, close ratio gearing. So whatever your particular driving needs, there is a ZX engine that matches them perfectly.



The creation of the ZXÕs relaxing environment goes far beyond richly upholstered, supportive seating. This is amply demonstrated by the wealth of features dedicated to comfort and convenience. Most models come with an electrically operated tilt/slide sunroof and electric front windows as standard. Moreover, comfort also depends on interior temperature and air quality, so the ZX has an efficient heating, ventilation and demisting system. Noise levels are low, too, thanks to effective sound insulation and high build quality.

Quality underpins the success of the Citroën ZX. An uncompromising approach to materials and advanced construction techniques has produced remarkable strength and solidity. In fact, from its introduction, the ZX has earned praise for its robustness; from the care taken to ensure the rigidity of the body, to the way that doors shut with a satisfying clunk

Meticulous attention has been paid to the smallest detail, so fit and finish are superb, and every measure has been taken to ensure that the same level of quality is in abundance inside the ZX, too. The sculpted lines are reflected in the one-piece dashboard, while all the fabrics have been selected for their attractive (as well as their enduring) good looks.

So that you always feel comfortably in control, the cabin has been planned with ergonomic efficiency and convenience very much in mind. The one-piece dashboard presents instrumentation at its clearest, and all controls fall easily to hand. Furthermore, as drivers vary in size and stature, the adaptability of the ZX makes it easy to achieve your own ergonomically correct driving position.

A height adjustable steering wheel comes as standard and some models have drivers seat adjustments for height and lumbar support. No effort has been spared in creating an inviting, convenient and flexible interior...with features that include split folding seats, electrically operated front windows and an audible warning that tells you when lights have been left on.

Apart from effectively safeguarding its passengers, the ZX enjoys a high degree of protection itself. Remote control central locking is standard on most ZXs, whilst a sophisticated anti-theft engine immobiliser is now standard on many models in the range. Additionally, two-way alarm systems, available as standard or an option on most ZXs, also act as an effective deterrent to theft. In short, virtually everything has been considered to keep the car safe from intruders.

The protection of those who ride in the ZX was a vital consideration in its design. And so the front and rear suspension geometry, steering and brakes were all developed together as one safety-conscious unit. Added to this are active safety features including the programmed rear wheel steering, power-assisted steering (available on all models either as standard or an option), and ABS braking (standard on the 16V and an option on most other models).

Powering the Citroën ZX is a superb range of petrol and diesel engines, ensuring that there is a model which precisely matches your individual driving expectations. You will find that the advanced features of the dynamic 1.4i, 1.8i and 2.0i catalyst equipped petrol units deliver excellent performance, together with outstanding torque and fuel consumption figures. Five-speed manual or four-speed automatic gearboxes are available on both the 1.8i petrol and 1.9D diesel engines.

Combining diesel economy with impressive performance, are the highly efficient and flexible 1.9D and 1.9 Turbo Diesel engines. In fact, Autocar and Motor magazine described the ZX Turbo Diesel as of the best small diesel in the world.Additionally, the exceptional torque characteristics of the ZX (especially the Turbo Diesel) have resulted in a number of top towing awards. All of which you would expect from the manufacturer who has refined the nature of diesel power.

The roominess of ZX hatchbacks and estates is certain to impress. The cabin is wider than average at 1.41 metres, the generous headroom, leg and shoulder room. This is matched by one of the best figures in its class for habitable length (the distance between the accelerator pedal and the rear seat backrest). Moreover, when the rear seats in the ZX Reflex, Furio and 16V hatchbacks are fully folded, there is a 40.5 cu. ft. loadspace from floor to ceiling.

In the ZX Avantage, Aura and Volcane, the sliding split rear seats not only recline, but can also be moved backwards and forwards (through a range of 18cm) for extra passenger comfort or boot space. But for the ZX that is the ultimate in spaciousness, take a long look at the Estate versions. Open the tailgate and with the rear seats fully folded, you are greeted by a capacious 55.8 cu. ft. with a wide flat floor and a minimal intrusion from wheel arches.