The Citroen XM is a large executive car with one of the more distinctive engineering philosophies in its class: the Hydractive suspension system automatically adjusted stiffness between comfort and sport settings, and the cabin prioritised ride quality over the lateral support that the suspension could actually justify. The XM’s power-operated seats were comfortable over long distances but gave little in the way of bolstering for spirited driving. Fitting a Recaro reclining sport seat into an XM is a statement of intent about how you use the car.
Part 687419 is Recaro’s direct-fit sub-frame for the XM. At £163, it is one of the lower-cost kits in the Recaro range, which reflects the XM’s relatively simple seat mounting structure. The kit mounts to the original OEM floor points, includes integrated sliding runners, and positions the seat correctly for this platform.
The XM is not a car most buyers associate with aftermarket seat upgrades, but owners who drive their cars seriously on fast A-roads and motorway runs report that a Recaro Comfortline reclining seat transforms the front driving position, particularly on long continental journeys where the original seat’s limitations become most apparent. One frame per seat. These work with Recaro base-mount reclining seats and base-mount bucket seats. Side-mounted competition shells need separate adaptor bars.
