Citroën Saxo
| Citroën Saxo | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Citroën |
| Also called | Citroën Chanson (Japan, 1997–1999) |
| Production | 1996–2003 |
| Assembly | Aulnay-sous-Bois, France (PSA Aulnay-sous-Bois Plant) Mangualde, Portugal |
| Designer | Donato Coco |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact Car (B) |
| Body style | 3/5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Peugeot 106 Citroën AX |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Electric motor | Brushed DC Electric motor |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,385 mm (93.9 in) |
| Length | 3,718 mm (146.4 in) 3,737 mm (147.1 in) (VTS) |
| Width | 1,595 mm (62.8 in) 1,620 mm (63.8 in) (VTS) |
| Height | 1,379 mm (54.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 805–935 kg (1,775–2,061 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Citroën AX |
| Successor | Citroën C2 (three-door) Citroën C3 (five-door) |
The Citroën Saxo is a supermini car which was produced by the French manufacturer Citroën from 1996 to 2003. It was sold in Japan as the Citroën Chanson, because Honda had registered the "Saxo" name. The Saxo was a development of the Citroën AX and Peugeot 106, which shared a platform and running gear (the major difference being interiors and body panels). It was discontinued in 2003, when it was replaced with the Citroën C2 and Citroën C3 which launched a year earlier. Both models were developed alongside the Peugeot 206.