Citroen CX

Years1976–1991
Generations6
Total variants81
Body stylesWagon · Sedan
DesignerRobert Opron · Geoff Matthews
AssemblyFrance: Aulnay-sous-Bois · France: Cerizay · Chile: Arica · Spain: Vigo · Portugal: Mangualde · Yugoslavia: Koper · Thailand: Bangkok
PredecessorCitroën DS
SuccessorXM
AwardsEuropean Car of the Year (1975)

The Citroen CX is a wagon and sedan model, produced 1976–1991, spanning 6 generations with 81 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the CX Break (1985-1991), CX (1985-1989), CX (1982-1985) and CX Break (1982-1985). Body styles across the CX lineage span wagon and sedan, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The CX (1982-1985) generation is the most extensively documented, with 18 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 CX have?

The Citroen CX has 6 generations with 81 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 CX produced?

The Citroen CX has been produced 1976–1991. 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 CX?

The Citroen CX is available as Wagon, Sedan. 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?

27,197Estimated total · €5,439 per year
  • Depreciation8,347
  • 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 · Sedan

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
CX (1976-1982)1976–198299 hp13.8 s11€14k–€24k★ 2.6
CX (1982-1985)1982–1985123 hp11.7 s18€16k–€28k★ 3.3
CX (1985-1989)1985–1989127 hp11 s16€19k–€37k★ 3.3