Citroen Xantia 2.0 Estate

I have now owned this "S" reg. 1999, 2.0 16v SX model for a year. I have travelled nearly 20,000 in this time and have never arrived at a destination fatigued! The "magic carpet" ride is equal to none and the upholstery is comfortably firm (and I weigh in at over 17 stones). My hobby is angling and some of the more rural venues I attend call for a high ride and forgiving suspension; by hitching the hydro' suspension up to its "rough road" setting I have negotiated all that's been put in my path! The now obligatory 40/60 split rear seat also comes into its own here as I can lay down the “60” ... more

I bought the car (on a "P" plate and registered new in 1997) in 2001 with 40,000 miles on the clock. Since then Iv'e done 25,000 miles in the car. The car is spacious enough for a family of five with enough luggage for a week. With the back seats down (they fold flat) its amazing how much junk you can get in there. During the test drive I was impressed with the smooth ride and the performance, and nearly two years later I still am (and I've had some fast cars in the past). The hydro-elastic suspension gives you a flat ride, as it evens out bumps and even pot-holes. But its not as good as the ... more