A famous design to lead in the next generation, is not an easy task. But first a look under the sheet metal. To create more space inside, from the longitudinal engine behind the front axle will an even still inclined forwards transversely before it.

Otherwise, much remains as it was. Once again, the only semi-monocoque body with wide, flat carriers from the rear side to the front axle and beyond, bolted with the actual body. It remains at four cylinders, if only because of the transverse engine, sufficient thanks to a once again remarkable aerodynamics.

Nevertheless, something new is introduced at Citroen, namely the diesel engine developed from the petrol engine. Does not seem to fit together at first glance, but the body helps the nominally weaker diesel at reasonable performance. At all, the car engine gets a lot of praise as firstling of a company until now not active in this field.

The attractive further developed body extends far forward via the drive and has at large wheelbase only little rear overhang. There is then just enough space for a reasonable luggage compartment, especially because at the saloon the rear seat backrest is strangely not foldable. It has also never received a rear flap. However, the all-round visibility is due to the narrow roof supports quite well despite almost 5 meters in length.

One cannot see it by looking at the CX, but some is still based on the Avant Traction from 1934. The had the revolutionary new front drive. The ID/DS series brought the hydropneumatics and the CX the substantially increased interior. They all remain, however, at the four-cylinder which is even multiple improved. Reflex/Athena come up with a significantly altered OHC aluminum engine only in 1995.

Because of the large production period, there is a series 2. They can be recognized at the revised bumpers from the outside and inside by the disappearance of the loupe display (image 6). However, still missing turn signal and e.g. also the windshield wiper lever. While the GTI descends, the Diesel with intercooler and more power is enhanced.

Of course, the car also has its quirks. For the desired upper middle class ventilation, heating and cooling are not sufficiently. Rust is an important issue, but with it have to fight even premium suppliers such as Mercedes and Porsche at that time. The painting processes were respectively improved in 1981 and 1986. Actually, this means that each CX should have a cavity protection. 08/14