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The Citroën C6 revived the marque’s tradition of distinctive executive cars with a concave rear window, active aerodynamics and sophisticated hydraulic suspension. Previewed by the 1999 C6 Lignage concept, the production C6 arrived in 2005 and continued until 2012. Only 23,421 were built, making it far rarer than its German rivals. Citroën C6 photograph, downloaded…

The Citroën XM was the last large Citroën to combine a dramatic hatchback body, self-levelling suspension and an unapologetically unconventional cabin. Launched in 1989 and named European Car of the Year for 1990, the XM replaced the CX. Citroën built 333,775 examples before production ended in 2000. Citroën XM photograph, locally hosted with photographer, licence…

The Xantia Activa used an additional hydraulic system to resist body roll, creating one of the most technically intriguing fast family cars of the 1990s. The Xantia launched in 1993 and European production exceeded 1.3 million. Activa versions added Citroën’s SC.CAR active anti-roll system; later cars could be paired with turbocharged four-cylinder or V6 power.…

The Saxo VTR and VTS distilled the traditional French hot hatch formula into a light, affordable car with sharp responses and enormous tuning appeal. The Saxo launched in 1995 and remained in production until 2003, with 1,653,514 built. VTR and VTS versions became defining small performance cars of the late 1990s. Citroën Saxo photograph, downloaded…