I ’91: debut of the first compact Citroen – ZX; ’92: new power units 1.1 and 1.9 D; IX ’92: three-door version, turbo-diesel i 2.0 16V; XI ’93: combo with the traditional name of Break.
► Technical data
Chassis: 3- and 5-drz. hb: dim. 4070/1688/1399 Mm, capacity. trunk 345/11451; combi boiler: length. 4275 Mm, capacity. trunk 490/1580 And.
Motors: benz. 4-cyl.: 8-valve 1.1/55-60 MILES, 1.4/75, 1.6/89, 1.8/ 101, 1.9/120-127, 2.0/121; 16V: 2.0/150-163; diesels: 1.8/60, 1.9/ 64-69,1.9 td/90.
Chassis: front drive, 5-speed gearbox. man. or 4-pole. or.; zaw. front independent. col. McPherson, rear co-steering axle.
► Faults
• unstable chassis (shock absorbers, the ends of the steering rods)
• noise in the interior
• faults in the electrical system (e.g. Lambda probe)
• failure of the power steering pump
Parts prices in PLN
reflector 322
front fender 700
complete clutch 487
brake pads (front) 170
front door glass 190
timing drive 205
Citroen ZX 1.4, 1994 r.
► Summary
The ZX is an underrated car. Despite the low prices, it is difficult to get rid of. Citroen in the ZX resigned from unusual solutions, e.g. hydropneumatic suspension. The biggest disadvantage is the high failure rate of the car and the imperfections of the interior. Not the most expensive parts are readily available.
Good driveability. Nice engine dynamics. Difficult to resell