The Citroen BX was the car that saved the Citroen brand from collapse. After the 1986 refresh, in 1989 there was a new range of engines installed in the car, to cope with the market requirements.

Just three years after the model's introduction, Citroen decided to launch an updated version of its compact-sized BX in 1986, bringing better engines and an enhanced overall look for the car.

Citroen started working on the BX model in the '70s, but its bankruptcy put the project on hold until Peugeot bought the carmaker and financed it.