The Wagon with Style arrives in Australia

Citroën is set to change the Australian view of small wagons with the debut of the Citroën Xsara wagon at the Sydney International Motor Show (October 1998), with its refreshing blend of chic French style, the versatility of a five door wagon and Citroën's unique reputation for ride quality and handling.

"Other car makers seem to have a rather poor view of people whose lifestyle demands a compact wagon," says Miles Williams, General Manager for Citroën in Australia. "Either their small wagons are dull to look at and dull to drive, or they demand premium prices in all but the luxury car class. Not so at Citroën. The Xsara Wagon has all the French style of the Xsara hatchback launched earlier this year, along with its performance and comfort, to which has been added the versatility of a wagon body. It is a unique combination."

In Europe the sales of compact wagons have been growing by more than 40 per cent per annum for the past three years, driven by a requirement for the greater versatility offered by a wagon and met by the supply of vehicles such as the Citroën Xsara, which offer that versatility, without losing the essential qualities that make small car ownership so pleasurable.

At just 19 cm longer than the hatch back Xsara, the wagon offers a load volume of 517 litres, which expands to a commodious 1512 litres with the rear seats folded.

With a tailgate that is 1094 mm wide and 787 mm high, the load area is easily accessible and with a load by length of up to 1552 mm and a maximum width of 1146 mm, it is also very versatile. Rear passengers also benefit from increased rear headroom.

With fully independent suspension, passive rear wheel steering, disk brakes and a range of responsive and potent engines, the Citroën Xsara Wagon gives nothing way to its hatchback and coupe Xsara brothers in terms of handling, ride quality and driving pleasure. Equipment levels are also equally comprehensive, with the wagon expected to match the Xsara hatchback versions when it is launched in Australia in 1999.

"The Citroën reputation is for doing things differently," explains Miles Williams. "But it is with a purpose, and this is exemplified by the Citroën Xsara Wagon. The versatility of the wagon's extra interior space has not dispatched style and performance to oblivion. Indeed, the versatility of the Xsara Wagon gives it a new style of its own and we are sure that it will appeal to Australian car buyers."

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8/10/1998

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