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.

Magazine Articles

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    Newcomers : No longer the rebel

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

    CAR · October 1982
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    Newcomers : New era Citroen

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

    CAR · October 1983
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    Giant Test

    Datsun Stanza 1.6SGL v Alfa Romeo 33 v Citroen BX16

    CAR · November 1983
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    Citroen aim for the middle

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

    Performance Car · November 1983
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    Citroen BX19 GTi

    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.

    Performance Car · September 1986
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    French Revolution

    VW Golf GTi v Citroen BX19GTi

    Performance Car · March 1987
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    Impressions : Citroen BX 4x4

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

    Performance Car · April 1989

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