Most of the models on offer have air conditioning as well as power for the sunroof, windows and mirrors. More significant, however, are the numerous clever design features that show ingenuity to be alive and well at Citroen. Typical is the way you can clip the rear parcel shelf behind the back seat of the five-door when not in use. You can also lock the split-folding rear seats in place; this is particularly useful when youre using the garage key provided for you to give to dealerships or valet parkers.
Unlike the drivers key, it wont open either the boot or the glove box, so you dont have to worry about valuables. Safety is another area where expectations have risen in recent years and here the Xsara doesnt disappoint. The cars structure is reinforced to prevent bodywork intrusion in side-on accidents and twin front and side airbags along with ABS are standard across the range. Theres also a deactivation feature for the front passenger airbag, to allow children to be carried safely in the front.
Prices for the big lamp Xsara start at £2,300 for a 2000X registered 1.4i LX hatch, although budgeting another £200 for the 1.6i engine is a good idea. An SX trim with this engine will retail from £2,800 and a VTR Coupe will be around £2,700, again on the 2000 X plat
