Citroën Saxo 1.6i VTS 16V

I owned my Silver 1999 mark2 Saxo VTS for about 2 years. My experiences are as follows: Engine - The car has a 1.6 16v engine. Many question the difference between the VTS and the 1.6 8v used in the VTR. Let me tell, you, there is a big difference! The VTS produces all of its power at the top of the rev range. Performance - 120bhp with 107 lb-ft of torque can take you to 60 in a listed 7.6 seconds. The overtaking power of this car is fantastic. Drop a gear to 5k rpm and floor and you wont' be disappointed. It'll then go on to a listed 127mph. Features - As with most other Saxo's, the VTS is quite bare of features. It has the basics for ...  Read the complete review

I owned my Saxo VTS for about 8 years, and for the most part, it didn't let me down. I only recently had to trade in my VTS for a more spacious, cheaper to run car due to the birth of my little boy. The Saxo VTS is stylish, small and very fast. The interior is also very stylish, but the dash fairly basic. The VTS model comes with electric front windows, electric side mirrors, sunroof and alloy wheels. The car is very fast for a 1.6l engine, being that it is so compact, and handles very well. One of the main disadvantages of the VTS are it's running costs. The car likes it's petrol, and you will probably get around 30 miles to the gallon with ...  Read the complete review

Any car produced by Citreon is going to cause you problems, let me tell you. Whether its an image thing or simply the build/ride quality of your machine, Citreon dont cut the mustard. That is of course, apart from the wonderful Saxo VTS. It is a little box of tricks on 4 wheels. It has a 1.8i engine pumping out enough horses to keep the Cheltenham Gold Cup busy for days. The Top speed is booked at 127 but im sure that is more than fast enough for its drivers. I say this because the average age of all VTS drivers is about 18. It seems every little rich boy has one as his first car to wrap around the nearest lamp post. Shame ...  Read the complete review

If you are in the market for a small, affordable hot hatch then look no further than the Saxo VTS. Having owned one for the best part of 2 years, I have enjoyed some 30,000 miles of fun-packed driving. The VTS is up there with the best of them. Cracking 60mph in c. 7 seconds is feasible and is dispatched in 2nd gear. This little flier can be a pussy cat around town but when you want to have a little fun, and shame many more sporting cars, out on the open road this is a hot little number. It will take tight corners with faithful ease giving excellent feedback through the steering wheel ... you always know what the front wheels are doing. It is a very easy ...  Read the complete review

The Saxo VTS is a rapid machine that can quickly take you from 0 - 60 in around 7secs, not bad for a 1.6 engine!! Although the interior is not that big you have a feeling of security in my mind, especially with the seats holding you firmly. I cannot comment on the new style Saxo but the old one was an absolute dream. The car will handle any corner you throw at especially being partnered with the Michelin Pilot Tyres. These tyres are one of the best in my view, a friend has a VTR which he's just changed his tyres to BF Goodrichs (Due to cost of the Michelins) and has found that they don't stick anywhere near as good. Experience the sheer joy ...  Read the complete review