Citroen BX

Years1983–1994
Generations6
Total variants73
Body stylesWagon · Hatchback
DesignerMarcello Gandini
AssemblyFrance: Rennes · France: Cerizay · Spain: Vigo · Yugoslavia: Koper · Morocco: Casablanca · Uruguay: Montevideo
PredecessorCitroën GS
SuccessorXantia

The Citroen BX is a wagon and hatchback model, produced 1983–1994, spanning 6 generations with 73 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the BX Break (1989-1994), BX (1989-1993), BX (1986-1989) and BX Break (1986-1989). Body styles across the BX lineage span wagon and hatchback, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The BX (1986-1989) generation is the most extensively documented, with 23 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 6

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Citroen BX have?

The Citroen BX has 6 generations with 73 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Citroen BX produced?

The Citroen BX has been produced 1983–1994. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Citroen BX?

The Citroen BX is available as Wagon, Hatchback. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

23,945Estimated total · €4,789 per year
  • Depreciation5,095
  • Fuel / energy10,500
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
BX (1983-1986)1983–198684 hp13.2 s12€9k–€16k★ 3.7
BX (1986-1989)1986–198994 hp12.6 s23€10k–€23k★ 3.6
BX (1989-1993)1989–199392 hp13.2 s17€11k–€25k★ 3.3