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 | |
| 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 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.