JUST a couple of weeks away from the new Xsara range's arrival in British showrooms, Citroen has unveiled the Coupe version which it hopes will have a halo effect on the entire range. The main Xsara range will be on sale from November 1, boasting Z, LX, SX and top-of-the-range Executive specifications designed to take on the new Escort, Astra and Golf.

However, Citroen is holding fire on the Xsara Coupe until March next year when it will introduce the 2.0-litre 167 HP VTS Coupe as flagship model for the range. The Coupe, it is hoped, will raise the profile and add a new element of sophistication to the badge.