Fading French fancies

CITROËN XM (1989-2000)

itroën has a tradition of producing cutting edge cars and the sophisticated XM was no exception. With its chiselled, doorstop design, clever details inside and hydropneumatic suspension it had all the trademark quirkiness to make it interesting. The commodious estate from 1991 was perhaps even more remarkable. Sadly, though, cars that buck convention are rarely successful and despite its comfortable ride, generous kit and range of fuel-sipping TD engines sales were