Citroen BX

Model Introduction

The BX balanced tradition and modernity, retaining self-levelling suspension while moving toward sharper dynamics and broader appeal. It was versatile, smooth-riding, and played a key role in bringing Citroën technology to a wider audience.

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Newcomers : No longer the rebel

October 1982CAR
Individual or not, Citroen's BX is a fine car with performance, economy and comfort on its side

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Newcomers : New era Citroen

October 1983CAR
Citroen's impressive BX makes it to Britain at last - has style to make other cars go green

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Giant Test

November 1983CAR
Datsun Stanza 1.6SGL v Alfa Romeo 33 v Citroen BX16

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Citroen aim for the middle

November 1983Performance Car
Citroen have launched their attack on the UK medium-sized market with the release of their BX range.

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Citroen BX19 GTi

September 1986Performance Car
Citroen may not have been wholly enthusiastic about falling more conventionally into the corporate line with their latest BX models, but as Kirk Rogers discovered with the rapid BX 19 GTi, the change brought interesting results.

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French Revolution

March 1987Performance Car
VW Golf GTi v Citroen BX19GTi

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Impressions : Citroen BX 4x4

April 1989Performance Car
Citroen's BX joins the growing ranks of affordable 4x4s, with a simple but very effective all-drive system.