Thirty years later, apologized for Citroën BX With over thirty years of delay, the French manufacturer has to pull back with a surprising but expected mea culpa. Long criticized for its lines, the BX was teased and taunted. Citroën acknowledges some responsibility and seeks to engage the possibilities of compensation for the former owners. Reportage.

A much-criticized car.
Rarely has a single car has been much under fire from critics. Launched in 1982 and sold until 1994, the BX is unloved figure in the small French automotive world. "Nobody ever really understood what was going through the head of the Citroën engineers at the time," commented the specialist. Today a break of thirty years will close with the official apology of the Citroën. "Yes, we made a mistake, we put the time to understand but first I have a thought for all owners of BX" said CEO Citroën during a press conference.

Owners who feel that the apology come much later. "Yes, these excuses affect us, it shows that we have not been forgotten. But why wait that long? "Asks a former owner of BX. Some former owners gathered together have also responded positively to statements by the vehicle manufacturer. "Many of us have lived and still live daily difficulty driving in BX. They feel judged on the road, the eyes of others is very hard. "

The French manufacturer has not announced a date for possible compensation to former owners of BX immediately. "It's something that we think and we take to heart, we do not want to leave anyone on the edge of the road" provides a framework that emphasizes the moral prejudice endured by drivers for years. A project that will take time and money. The manufacturer can then tackle another thorny issue, the rationale for the creation of the AX.