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Generation 1

Citroen Saxo 3-door hatchback

03.1996 - 08.1999 · Europe

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Generation 1

S0

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Choosing a Citroen Saxo

Citroen Saxo, Generation 1, Europe market. This overview covers 11 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (03.1996 - 08.1999). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 11 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
4
Engine codes
TU1M/Z, TU3JP, TU5JP, TU9ML/Z, TUD5, ZAA
Engine displacement, cc
954–1587Populated in 10 of 11 entries
Drive layout
Front-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 3, Manual 5, Reduction gear
Wheelbase, mm
2385
Ground clearance, mm
120
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Electricity

Equipment and practical details

Citroen Saxo · Generation 1 · Europe · 03.1996 - 08.1999. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Rear torsion-beam suspension
For a version with a rear torsion beam, confirm the suspension specification and mountings in the parts catalogue. Check the rear layout separately from the front suspension.

Specifications and technical details

11 versions

1.0 L, 45 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

TU9ML/Z · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.0 MT X 03.1996 - 08.1999

1.1 L, 54 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

TU1M/Z · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.1 MT XBase grade 03.1996 - 08.1999
1.1 MT SXTop grade 03.1996 - 08.1999

1.5 L, 54 hp, diesel, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

TUD5 · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.5 D MT XBase grade 03.1996 - 08.1999
1.5 D MT SXTop grade 03.1996 - 08.1999

1.4 L, 75 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

TU3JP · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.4 MT SXBase grade 03.1996 - 08.1999
1.4 MT VTLTop grade 03.1996 - 08.1999

1.6 L, 88 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

TU5JP · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.6 MT VTL 03.1996 - 08.1999

1.6 L, 88 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

TU5JP · АКПП 3 · Front-wheel drive

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1.6 AT SX 03.1996 - 08.1999

1.6 L, 118 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

TU5JP · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.6 MT VTS 03.1996 - 08.1999

27 hp, electric, редуктор, front-wheel drive

ZAA · Reduction gear · Front-wheel drive

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electrique 03.1996 - 08.1999

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