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What does VTR mean on a Citroen Saxo?

What does VTR mean on a Citroën Saxo?

VTR = Voiture Tres Rapide. VTS = Voiture Tres Sportive.

What happened to the Citroën Saxo?

The Citroën Saxo was a supermini produced by the French manufacturer Citroën from 1996 to 2004. It was sold in Japan as the Citroën Chanson, because Honda had registered the “Saxo” name. Production ended in 2004, when it was replaced with the Citroën C2 and Citroën C3.

Are Citroën Saxo reliable?

Saxos are tough, and most problems arise from poor or skimped maintenance. However, cars built after the 2000-model face-lift are markedly more reliable. On a test drive, check the suspension, which is prone to knocks, and the brake discs, which need renewing every few years.

How many Citroen Saxos are left?

	2021	2019
CITROEN SAXO DESIRE	149	243
CITROEN SAXO DESIRE AUTO	300	378
CITROEN SAXO EAST COAST	62	95
CITROEN SAXO EXCLUSIVE	18	25

What does Citroen VTR stand for?

Hi Donal, HDI means it’s diesel, and stands for High-pressure Direct Injection. VTR is simply a Citroen trim level, and indicates a car in the middle of the range — well-equipped, but not the most expensive version.

What BHP is a Saxo VTR?

100 bhp
Performance

Power	100 bhp
Top Speed	120 mph
0-60 mph	9.1 secs
Torque	100 ft-lb
CO2 Emissions	159 g/km

What’s faster Saxo VTR or VTS?

Vtr is faster than VTS dont you know.

What does VTR mean on a car?

VTR = Version Tres Rapide. VTS = Version Tres Sportive.

What make of car is a Saxo?

What’s the used Citroën Saxo hatchback like? The Saxo is small, light and basic – an old school supermini. It comes with three or five doors, but neither version offers much space inside. For a quick blast, though, the Saxo’s great fun to drive, with direct steering and light controls.

When did the Citroen Saxo come out?

May 1996
The car was originally launched in May 1996 in three-door form in 1.1i (LX and SX) and 1.4i (SX and VSX) versions. In October 1996, the five-door models were introduced, as was a 90bhp 1.6-litre automatic.

What does VTR HDi mean on a car?

HDi – a diesel engine (HDi stands for High-pressure direct injection) eHDi – a diesel engine with start /stop technology. The engine cuts out when the vehicle comes to a standstill (such as at traffic lights) and restarts when the accelerator is depressed.

What is VTR in car stereo?

Connecting a VTR deck enables watching of video tapes. Videos can be played only if the vehicle is completely stopped in a safe location with the parking brake set and the ignition switch turned to ON or ACC. (Only sound can be heard if a VTR is played while the car is in motion.)

Where can I buy a Citroen Saxo VTR?

With 6 used Citroen Saxo VTR cars available on Auto Trader, we have the largest range of cars for sale available across the UK.

When did Citroen stop making the Saxo Automatic?

Citroën carried on using the 1.4i engine on the facelift Saxo Automatic in 1999. Due to the C3 having a 1.4i automatic gearbox, the Saxo Automatic came to an end in March 2002, whilst the manual models were still sold right up to the end of 2003.

What kind of shocks does a Citroen Saxo have?

Citroen Saxo 1.6 VTR January MOT Electric Windows Sunroof Power Steering Central Locking Bilsten B4 Shocks with 45mm Eibach lowering springs Rear axle professionally rebuilt last year with genuine Citroen parts (not by IM Axle) Valeo clutch kit fitted last year Recent rear calipers 2 new driveshafts Saxsport

How big is the anti roll bar on a Citroen Saxo?

The VTS had a 19 mm (0.7 in) front anti roll bar and 22 mm (0.9 in) rear anti roll bar, while the VTR and Westcoast/Furio had a 19 mm (0.7 in) front and 21 mm (0.8 in) or sometimes 19 mm (0.7 in) rear antiroll bar. In addition, all the sports models featured a unique bodykit to the other models,…