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Citroën Saxo facts for kids

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The Citroën Saxo was a small car made by the French company Citroën. It was a popular car that replaced an older model called the Citroën AX in 1996. The Saxo was later replaced by two newer cars, the Citroën C2 and the C3, in 2003. It was known for being a good car for city driving and was quite popular, especially among younger drivers or those looking for a compact and affordable vehicle.

Engines

Engines are like the heart of a car, giving it power to move. The Citroën Saxo had several different engine options, meaning you could choose how much power you wanted your car to have. The numbers below show how powerful each engine was. "kW" stands for kilowatts, and "hp" stands for horsepower. Both are ways to measure how strong an engine is.

  • 1.0i engine: This was one of the smaller engines, making about 45 to 50 horsepower.
  • 1.1i engine: A bit more powerful, with about 54 to 60 horsepower.
  • 1.4i engine: This engine offered 75 horsepower.
  • 1.6i engine: A stronger option, providing 88 to 98 horsepower.
  • 1.6i 16V engine: This was the most powerful petrol engine, making 118 horsepower.
  • 1.5 D engine: This was a diesel engine option, making about 54 to 57 horsepower.

Images for kids

  • Citroen Saxo front 20080403

    A front view of an early Saxo 3-door model.

  • Citroen Saxo rear 20080403

    A rear view of an early Saxo.

  • 1998 Citroën Saxo VTS (Chile), front left side

    A 1998 Citroën Saxo VTS, a sportier version of the car.

  • Citroën Saxo interior 001

    The inside (interior) of a Citroën Saxo.

See also

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