Visa Special - Club (two cylinder) 1978-1988 From the start in September 1978 until the end in 1988, the Visa was available with a two cylinder aircooled engine. This engine is similar to the engines which have been used on other two-cylinder Citroën models (like the 2CV) for many years. The principal differences are that its capacity has been increased to 652cc and that it is equipped with an electronic ignition system, controlled by a computer. The Club is the more luxurious model of the two with some extras like adjustable seats, parcel shelf, side overriding strips, a grille with chrome accents and stainless steel wheel covers. The two cylinder models do not have a rear spoiler.
Visa 954/10 E 1983-1988 To meet the demand for a low fiscal power Visa for countries with power based road tax (Portugal, Spain, France, etc.), Citroën introduced a four cilinder version with a engine capacity below 1 litre. The 954 cc engine is a four cylinder Peugeot engine. On few markets (like Greece) this version was on sale from 1983 as Visa 954, but Citroën introduced it on a larger scale (including the home market) as 10 E in September 1986. The 10 E models have similar equipment as the 11 E.
Visa Super - 11 (R)E 1979-1988 This is the best selling model, available through all the production years. It uses the Peugeot 1.1 four cylinder water-cooled engine, mounted transversely. The perfect engine with an excellent roadholding gave the Visa the success it deserved. Trim differs: the (II) L or 11 E is the more basic model. Equipment of the Super E and the later 11 RE is extended with: power assisted brakes, rear windscreen wiper, halogen head lights, spoiler, boot light, boot upholstery, side overriding strips, chrome grille and optional: 5-speed gear. Well known special models are: Carte Noir (March 1979), Sextant (March 1980), West End (April 1982), Platine (Sep 1983), Champagne, Olympique (March 1984), Crystal, Royal, Leader. The Leader is the most well known action model, based on the basic 11 E, for sale in '85-'87. It has a two tone grey metallic body, side overriding strips, wheel covers and the 11 RE chrome accent grille.
Visa 14 TRS 1984-1988 Fitted with a 1.4 engine (of the BX), this luxurious model was designed for the exacting driver. Even this engine was very keen on fuel. Standard equipment comprises a tachometer, halogen head lights, digital clock, 50/50 split rear seat, high grip tyres, wheel covers, and optional electric operated windows and central locking.
Visa C15 1985-now Van model, available with 1.1, 1.4 and 1.7 and later 1.9 diesel engine. Payload is 600 kg or 765 kg. Independent suspension provides the C15 with a smooth ride and tenacious roadholding. Also available is the C15 platform to provide a unique basis for a wide range of bodies: temperature controlled goods transport, Luton vans and motorhomes, like the Romahome. Carossier Chausson modified the C15 to 6-wheel long versions. Later the production was done by Carrosserie de France. Several platforms were available: for cargo, ambulanciers, undertakers, cold-storage container, pick-up, etc.
Visa Décapotable 1983-1985 The Visa Décapotable (known on some markets as Plein Air) provides the pleasures of a cabriolet and the practicalities of the normal Visas. The roof can be folded backwards partly or removed completely. Available colours were red and metallic silver, and in some countries (Germany and the Netherlands) metallic brown as well. The Décapotable was designed and manufactured by Heuliez.
Visa 17 (R)D 1984-1988 Diesel model, very keen on fuel, very smooth and reliable engine. It was one of the most modern Diesels of its time, making its few concurrents look primitive, outdated and silly. Equipment is as on 11 (R)E. The 17 D was also available as Leader.