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Citroen DS3 by Benefit Explores The Female Side Of The Range

Have you ever wondered how the ultimate woman’s car would look like? Well, Citroen and Benefit Cosmetics have the answer. Both brands have collaborated on a one-off version of DS3.

The colorful model is based on a range-topping DSport and is powered by Citroen’s THP 155 engine. The exterior of the model is inspired by colours from the Benefit palette and features brand’s signature pink and yellow ‘Candy Stripes’ motif and a graphic of the San Francisco skyline.

Everything in this car is made is stylish and even the alloy wheels exude a sweet candy-like character. They have been detailed in white and pink with the Benefit logo on the wheel rims, alongside the Citroen chevron centre caps.

The yellow wing mirrors harmoniously match the roof and give a slight contrast to the pink body. The same girlish design is transferred to the interior which has been upholstered in fine Italian leather with the Candy Stripe design on the seats, headrests and parcel shelf.

Pink detailing can be seen everywhere throughout the car, including the steering wheel, dashboard and centre console. There is also a “hello gorgeous” graphic on the passenger side of the dashboard.

In addition, in the coupe are featured bespoke LED lighting, luxurious deep pile floor mats with pink leather edging and Benefit ‘Iconic words of wisdom’ scatter cushions. Interesting feature here is the armrest, which has even been converted to house a custom makeup kit. Other highlights which will impress any woman include a handbag hook, fragrance dispenser, and an ornate vanity mirror emerging from the dashboard.

Source: Citroen

December 6, 2013

Step Out Of Line: Citroen DS3 [VIDEO]

The newest Citroen DS3 advertisement, named “Step Out Of Line” reflects the non-conformist stance of the DS line. In fact, through this commercial the brand aims to motivate everyone to express their own personality.

The ad was filmed in some of the most famous streets of Paris – Boulevard Haussman, Place des Victoires, Pont de l’Europe, which were closed specially for the occasion. In addition, it also includes a cast of almost 250 extras wearing 500 costumes.

As one can see, the clip shows hundreds of men and women that are all marching in step in military-style parades. Whether they are businessmen, elegant women or fashion victims, what is common between them is that they are all strictly identical and march in tune to the music by DiscoBitch.

The parade continues until “Step out of Line” appears. At this point the Citroen DS3s and DS3 Cabrios, which are all different, make their appearance. The different combinations of bodywork, wheels, roofs and upholstery, emphasize that the vehicle are customizable and express individuality – in other words, they refuse to be submit the established codes.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Citroen

September 20, 2013

Citroen DS3 Cabrio Racing Concept

Citroen will unveil an all-new DS3 Cabrio Racing Concept at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

With custom-built excellence, radical choices and refinement in every detail, DS3 Cabrio Racing delivers the performance and sporting looks of a car tuned by the multi-WRC title winning team, Citroen Racing.

Extensively customised with dynamic styling, DS3 Cabrio Racing features a bespoke Moondark matt textured grey paintwork with special gloss black 19” alloy wheels and Black Chrome inserts on the handles, boot trim and door mirrors.

The concept is DS through and through, with bold identity statements. The distinctive DS pattern appears both on the black canvas roof, in gloss weave with a high-tech carbon-fibre look, and is also engraved on the door mirror housings. Meanwhile the brake callipers, wheel hubs, doors with wide side strips and parts of the lettering and badge are coloured in dynamic Carmin red.

The interior boasts bucket seats with a DS watchstrap design in three types of fabric – Napa full-grain leather, DS-embossed leather and Alcantara – and special DS pearl top-stitching, featured in the Carmin shade for the first time, on the seats, dashboard and gearshift. The Carmin colour continues on the seat housings and dashboard, echoing the door side strips.

The engine is the same as in DS3 Racing – 1.6-litre THP – 207HP (153 kW) and 275Nm (204 lb-ft) of torque.

Source: Citroen

July 10, 2013

Citroen DS3 L’Uomo Vogue Cabrio Makes Debut in Milan [VIDEO]

Citroen DS3 L’Uomo Vogue Cabrio has just made its world debut at this year’s Fashion Week at Studio Visconti in Milan. The special DS3 model is a result of the collaboration of the Italian magazine L’Uomo Vogue and Citroen’s styling team.

Furthermore, the open-top version of the DS3 Cabrio will play a major role at this year’s Milan Fashion Week. The car which will be included in the show will feature special colours-and-materials utilized inside and outside.

The goal of the L’Uomo Vogue model is to create a vehicle which was inspired by the latest trends in men’s fashion. This resulted in cloaking the car with an all-new body colour, named Stardust matte grey.

In addition, it was topped with a canvas roof covered in subtle motifs that reinterpret the monogram canvas. On the other hand, on the wing mirror housings is where the DS monogram has been laser engraved in order to underscore the singular nature of this special edition.

Citroen DS3 L’Uomo Vogue Cabrio will shortly be put up for auction and the proceeds will go for the support of the Women Create Life project.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Citroen

January 18, 2013

Citroen DS3 Red Editions – UK Price £15,655

Citroen has announced the DS3 DStyle Red and DS3 DSport Red in the United Kingdom. Both versions of the small hatchback will come with exclusive styling cues and additional standard equipment. The special edition DS3 Red range is available now, priced from just £15,655.

The special editions DS3 will be available exclusively in Polar White or Perla Nera Black. They are distinguished by unique alloy wheels and “Sport Red” accents on the roof, mirrors and grille.

DS3 DStyle Red models are available, as standard, with Citroen’s ‘Connect Signature’ pack, which includes Bluetooth and USB connectivity, plus an enhanced Hi-Fi system and additional speakers for superior sound quality.

The ‘City Signature’ pack, which comes as standard on DSport Red versions, consists of automatic headlights and wipers, rear parking sensors, electric heated and folding door mirrors, an electrochrome rear view mirror, interior mood lighting and a front central armrest. All DSport Red versions are also specified, as standard, with Bluetooth, USB connectivity and the same enhanced Hi-Fi system as specified in DStyle Red.

The engine range includes a VTi 120 petrol engine or an e-HDi 90 diesel engine for the DStyle Red and powerful THP 155 petrol engine or an e-HDi 115 diesel for DSport Red.

ENGINE OPTIONS & PRICES

DS3 RED VERSION	ECONOMY (COMBINED)	CO₂ EMISSIONS	MRR OTR PRICE
VTi 120 manual DStyle Red	47.9mpg	136g/km	£15,655
e-HDi 90 Airdream manual DStyle Red	76.3mpg	98g/km	£15,855

THP 155 6-speed manual DSport Red	47.1mpg	135g/km	£17,780
e-HDi 115 Airdream 6-speed manual DSport Red	74.4mpg	99g/km	£18,060

The only cost option available for DS3 Red models is Perla Nera Black pearlescent paint at £480.

Source: Citroen

January 3, 2013

Citroen DS3 WRC

Citroen Racing and Abu Dhabi now takes real shape with the presentation of the racing programmes for the 2013 season. The Citroen Total Abu Dhabi World Rally Team’s line-up for this year’s FIA World Rally Championship will feature three crews: Mikko Hirvonen/Jarmo Lehtinen, Dani Sordo/Carlos del Barrio and Sébastien Loeb/Daniel Elena. Khalid Al-Qassimi will also be taking part in the majority of the WRC events, but will be competing first and foremost in the FIA Middle East Rally Championship.

“We are very proud to have forged a relationship with a partner that is as prestigious and dynamic as Abu Dhabi,” commented Yves Matton, Citroen Racing Team Principal.

“Like our long-time partner Total, Abu Dhabi will be visible across all our 2013 programmes: on the works teams competing in the WRC and the MERC (Middle East Rally Championship), but also in the Citroen Racing Trophy held in the main countries in Europe. Together, we are also committed to establishing a rally driver development programme with Abu Dhabi Racing.”, he added.

The eight-time World Rally Championship-winning works team – including five consecutive titles between 2008 and 2012 – will now be known as the Citroen Total Abu Dhabi World Rally Team. Three cars will compete at each of the thirteen rounds on the WRC calendar. Lining up in all of the events in the no.2 DS3 WRC, Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen will be looking to win the Drivers’ title.

“Now that I have my first season with Citroen under my belt, I feel ready for this new challenge,” asserted the Finn. “I have been World Championship runner-up four times, so the next logical step is to aim for first place!”

The second DS3 WRC nominated to score points towards the Manufacturers’ World Championship will be driven by Sebastien Loeb and Daniel Elena at four rallies.

“We’ll start the season in Monte-Carlo and we’ll also be competing in Sweden, because it’s a rally that I would love to win in normal racing conditions. And I couldn‘t begin to think about missing the Rallye de France,” confirmed Seb.
Source: Citroen

December 12, 2012

Citroen DS3 Electrum Concept at the Paris Motor Show

Citroen is going to present the new DS3 Electrum Concept at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The technology used on the ‘plugged-in’ and ‘electrifying’ DS3 Electrum city car ensures performance consistent with the current DS3 together with zero emissions, a range of up to 75miles (120 km) and optimum on-board comfort with zero noise. Fully respecting the spirit of DS3, the Electrum concept shows that a full-electric car can be a thrill to drive and that being environmentally considerate doesn’t have to be boring.

DS3 Electrum’s electric drivetrain has an innovative and non-intrusive design. It has two 65kW electric motors on the front axle. This development makes it possible to ‘electrify’ existing internal-combustion vehicles. DS3 Electrum also includes a Panasonic 17.5kWh lithium-ion battery and a charging socket located under the fuel flap for connecting to quick charging stations. An 80% charge can be achieved in just 30 minutes.

Still, there are no pictures of the vehicle, so we expect the official premiere at this year’s Paris Motor Show to take a glimpse to the interesting vehicle.

Stay tuned!

Source: Citroen

September 17, 2012

2014 Citroen DS3 Cabrio – First Pictures Released

2014 Citroen DS3 Cabrio will make its first world debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. This is the cabriolet version of the multi-award winning DS3 which uses intelligent design to make top-down driving considerably easier and more enjoyable.

The DS3 line-up was launched two years ago and immediately captured the hearts of many with its distinctive style and improved personalization options. Adding a convertible to the range, DS3 Cabrio doesn’t lack all the hallmarks and thrills of DS3, but instead delivers even bolder styling, sophisticated refinement, extensive personalisation and enjoyable handling, combined with the pleasure of al-fresco driving.

Furthermore it will continue Citroen‘s personalization philosophy by offering three soft-top roof styles – black, Infinite blue and a DS Monogrammed design. An innovative 3D rear light signature and original tailgate opening action are some of the refinements included.

Being totally urban and contemporary, the DS3 Cabrio delivers to customers electrically operated roof up to motorway speeds, 5-seater cabin and a large boot, in fact – the largest in the class.

Furthermore, the French brand announced the first details of the Cabrio. It is 3.95 m long, 1.71 m wide and 1.46 m high. This basically means that it keeps the hatchback’s compact and agile proportions.

All the unique styling choices are also retained. For example such are the “floating” two-tone roof and dynamic “shark fin”, the sculpted front-end with its instantly recognisable LED daytime running light signature.

However, an innovation is the soft-top roof, which is a source of personalization either. It will be available in a range of colors and designs that add to the model’s unique personality. In addition to this DS3 Cabrio can choose among seven body colors with the folding roof available in three designs – black, Infinite blue and DS Monogramme.

2014 Citroen DS3 Cabrio - interior

The interior of this car includes white LED ambient lighting on the ceiling-mounted console, which in addition serves as a home to the roof opening control, white lighting around the instrument cluster and automatic air conditioning displays, high-end feel and outstanding acoustic comfort.

All-new upholstery is features, which includes Granit blue leather and Akinen weft available in Mistral (dark grey), Chic brown and Infinite blue. In color are made the decors on the dashboard strip, air vent surrounds and gear stick knob.

In particular, there are going to be available six decors: grey, Brillant black, white, Carbotech, Infinite blue and Moondust grey. The rear also features a new three-dimensional LED light signature.

An innovation here is the 3D LED tail-light technology. The central part of it is made of a rectangular set of 31 LEDs and semi-reflecting mirrors which reflect the light guide into infinity.

The 3D unit illuminates at night when the headlamps are turned on and in daylight during braking. A 15-LED blade on the upper part of the light emphasizes the 3D unit and serves as both side and stopping lights.

Another important detail in terms of innovations included is that the roof takes just 16 seconds to fully close up to speeds of 120km/h (75mph). Moreover, a button, positioned on the ceiling console, opens the roof to three positions: intermediate, horizontal and total.

Occupant space of the car perfectly fit for up to five adult. In addition, the DS3 Cabrio features the largest boot in its class estimated at 245-litres. The aerodynamics are identical to that of the hatchback. However some of the modifications here include adding a longer spoiler and aerodynamic deflectors on the quarter-light surrounds.

2014 Citroen DS3 Cabrio is going to be officially launched in the beginning of 2013.

Source: Citroen

August 31, 2012

Citroen DS3 Graphic Art and DS3 JUST MAT Special Series

Citroen DS3 Graphic Art is the new bold limited edition special series of the DS3 model by the French Company. It includes stylish roof decal and will bring more style to anyone who wants to be different.

In addition to that Citroen is launching the new DS3 JUST MAT model, which will offer its customers refinement and uniqueness.

Citroen DS3 Graphic Art is the perfect car for the urban environment, equipped with all high-technologies one could think of. This limited series collection by Citroen includes all-new roof decal called “WOW STRIPE”.

The graphic and modern decal has subtle and pearlescent-effect stripes. Citroen is going to offer this state-of-the-art roof in two color variants: Opale White and Onyx Black.

Furthermore, the new limited edition model also gets 17-inch BELLONE wheel rims and chrome finished wing mirror housings and side strips. There is also a good choice of trim exterior colors, which are: Banquise White, Perla Nera Black, Aluminium Grey and Shark Grey.

The interior of the new limited edition model has got also the graphic touch. It was personalized with WOW STRIPE mats similar to the roof decal and a white or black dashboard insert (coordinated with the roof colour), which further enhances the personality of the DS3 GRAPHIC ART.

In terms of technologies included, this special edition comes equipped with the Connecting Box (jack socket, USB port and Bluetooth hands-free kit) and the Select Confort Pack, which features automatic air conditioning, automatic headlamps, automatic front wiper and rear parking assist as standard.

Citroen DS Graphic Art has a starting price of €19 750 and is available with the VTi 120 engine mated to a manual or auto gearbox, or with the e-HDi 90 Airdream powerplant with a manual gearbox or the 6-speed electronic gearbox system.

Citroen DS3 JUST MAT is the next limited edition which now enriches the DS3 model line-up. This model is now available with Hickory Mat body paint, which is complemented by the chrome-finished wing-mirror housings, side strips and rear lamp surrounds.

Undoubtedly it delivers more elegance, which is even further enhanced by an Onyx Black roof and 17-inch BELLONE diamond-effect black wheels.

The interior of the model is also refined and includes gloss dashboard insert, Mistral leather seat upholstery and a leather gearstick handle and handbrake. Moreover, as a standard equipment this DS3 has automatic air conditioning, the MyWay navigation system with the HiFi system, and CITROËN eTouch.

Citroen DS 3 JUST MATT is going to be produced in just 500 units, and is powered by the THP 155 and e-HDi 110 Airdream engines mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Its initial prices start at €25 150.

Source: Citroen

June 7, 2012

2012 Citroen DS5 – Price £22 400

2012 Citroen DS5 is now available on the UK market. It is priced from £22 400 for the entry level Dsign e-HDi 110 Airdream EGS6 and the top-of-range model DSport Hybrid4 200 Airdream EGS6 costs £32 200.

The car is inspired by the striking C-SportLounge concept car and completes the current DS line. An instantly recognisable range, the DS line appeals to both the emotional and rational decision-making process of today’s car buyer. All three models in the premium DS line offer creative design, outstanding quality and desirable technology.

2012 DS5 measures 4.53m length, 1.85m width and 1.51m height, the five-door layout offers five full-size premium seats and a generous boot volume of up to 465-litres VDA.

There are a lot of technologies in the 2012 DS5 including:

Keyless Access & Start, which uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFI) technology to allow drivers to unlock and start/stop DS5 whilst keeping the electronic key separate.
A colour head-up display, which projects essential driving information (speed, speed limiter and cruise control settings and navigation settings) in the driver’s direct line of sight. On Hybrid4 models, the display changes from white to blue during ZEV mode.
A reversing camera that sends a colour image of the car’s rear view to the navigation display screen.
A driver’s seat with electric lumbar adjustment and massage function.
Dual-zone automatic air conditioning with three air flow levels (soft, medium, intense).
An advanced programmable speed limiter and cruise control system.
A new Lane Departure Warning System, which uses an integrated camera to recognise the lines on the road and warns drivers of involuntary lane departure.
Smart beams that process images from the built in camera to trigger automatic activation and de-activation of the high beam lamps according to lighting and surrounding traffic conditions.

New DS5 boasts a comprehensive range of audio and telematics equipment, including USB and Bluetooth® connectivity. Citroën’s latest-generation in-car eMyWay navigation comes as standard on level 2 DStyle models. The integrated system features a high-resolution 7-inch colour widescreen, internal memory for map data, speed limit sign reminders and Bluetooth® hands-free and audio streaming for listening to music files stored on mobile phones.
DS5’s audio system features ARKAMYS acoustic processing for authentic sound playback. An optional premium 10-speaker DENON Hi-Fi has also been developed for an even richer soundscape within the cabin.

DS5 is available from launch with a choice of four refined and efficient Euro V engines – THP 200, e-HDi 110, HDi 160 and the new 200BHP diesel electric Hybrid4.

The e-HDi 110 Airdream features new-generation Stop & Start micro-hybrid technology that reduces CO2 emissions by up to 15% when driving in congested urban areas. The turbocharged, direct injection petrol engine, co-developed with BMW, delivers enjoyable power and performance.

All powerplants are mated to either manual, automatic or EGS 6-speed gearboxes.

HYBRID4

DS5 is the first Citroen fitted with Hybrid4 technology. What is more, it is the first hybrid using diesel engine as main power unit, instead of a petrol one.

Hybrid4 combines several technologies including:

A refined 2.0HDi 160 diesel engine delivering 163bhp
A permanent-magnet synchronous 27kW (37bhp) electric motor fitted on the rear axle
A Power Train Management Unit, automatically managing the operating modes of the diesel engine and electric motor to achieve the best possible fuel economy
A Stop & Start system with a second-generation reversible alternator
An automated manual 6-speed gearbox with optimised shifts

Four different operating modes:

AUTO – Activated by default on start up, the Auto mode optimises fuel consumption by automatically switching between the diesel engine and the electric motor.
ZEV – For speeds up to 60km/h (37mph), the Zero Emissions Vehicle mode enables the car to be driven using the electric motor only.
SPORT – This mode uses the electric motor in tandem with the diesel engine to provide extra power when the driver requires more responsive acceleration.
4WD – On rough ground or in low-grip conditions, the 4WD mode increases traction delivering power through all four wheels. The front wheels are powered by the diesel engine, the rear wheels by the electric motor.

New Citroen DS5 achieves a maximum 5-star rating in the latest Euro NCAP tests, including an impressive 97% score in the Safety Assist category.

ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) & Emergency Braking Assistance (EBA)
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with traction control and hill start assist
Driver’s, front passenger’s, front lateral as well as front and rear curtain airbags
A cornering light function that increases visibility by up to 75° when turning
Citroën’s award-winning eTouch Emergency & Assistance system, which automatically or manually makes geo-localised emergency or assistance calls using a built-in SIM card, for rapid intervention in the event of an accident or if the car is immobilised

Trim levels:

New Citroen DS5 will carry one of three trim-level signatures – DSign, DStyle and DSport.

DSIGN:

Driver’s, front passenger’s, front lateral, front and rear curtain airbags
Electrically foldable door mirrors with integrated kerb side LED
Front fog lights with cornering function
Daytime running LEDs
Keyless access and start
Cruise control with speed limiter and memory settings
Front and rear electric windows with ‘one-touch’ operation and anti-pinch
Automatic digital air conditioning with dual-zone temperature setting
Automatic rain-sensitive windscreen wipers, automatic illumination of headlamps and electrochrome rear view mirror
Automatic electric parking brake
Connecting Box – Bluetooth system® with USB socket

DSTYLE adds:

Part Mistral ‘Claudia’ leather, part ‘Dinamica’ cloth upholstery
Cockpit roof with three electric sunblinds and aviation style toggle switches
Citroën eTouch Emergency & Assistance system
Analogue clock on dashboard
eMyWay – colour satellite navigation with live traffic information and European mapping
Rear parking sensors
Reversing camera

DSPORT adds:

Mistral ‘Claudia’ leather upholstery
Front electric and heated sport seats
Driver’s seat with electric lumbar adjustment, massage function and memory settings
Xenon Dual-Function Directional headlamps with washer jets
Front parking sensors
Colour head-up display

	ENGINE	CO₂ (g/km)	MRR OTR PRICE
	ENGINE	CO₂ (g/km)	MRR OTR PRICE
DSign	e-HDi 110 Airdream EGS6	114	£22,400
	HDi 160 6-speed manual	129	£23,400
	HDi 160 6-speed automatic	154	£24,900
	Hybrid4 200 Airdream EGS6	99	£27,600
DStyle	e-HDi 110 Airdream EGS6	114	£24,900
	HDi 160 6-speed manual	133	£25,900
	HDi 160 6-speed automatic	158	£27,400
	Hybrid4 200 Airdream EGS6	107	£30,100
	THP 200 6-speed manual	155	£25,900
DSport	HDi 160 6-speed manual	133	£28,000
	HDi 160 6-speed automatic	158	£29,500
	Hybrid4 200 Airdream EGS6	107	£32,200
	THP 200 6-speed manual	155	£28,00

Source: Citroen

ENGINE CO2 (g/km) MRR OTR PRICE

DSign   e-HDi 110 Airdream EGS6   114   £22,400
HDi 160 6-speed manual   129   £23,400
HDi 160 6-speed automatic   154   £24,900
Hybrid4 200 Airdream EGS6   99   £27,600
DStyle   e-HDi 110 Airdream EGS6   114   £24,900
HDi 160 6-speed manual   133   £25,900
HDi 160 6-speed automatic   158   £27,400
Hybrid4 200 Airdream EGS6   107   £30,100
THP 200 6-speed manual   155   £25,900
DSport   HDi 160 6-speed manual   133   £28,000
HDi 160 6-speed automatic   158   £29,500
Hybrid4 200 Airdream EGS6   107   £32,200
THP 200 6-speed manual   155   £28,000

February 1, 2012

Citroen DS Line and Sebastien Loeb Honored by International Automobile Festival

The Citroen DS is still young and ripe but already it has set on maturing into a hefty lineup : the DS3, DS4 and DS5. Unlike the standard range, the DS line with its bold design and bonkers features is for people with the driving enthusiasm of teenagers or lunatics. The Citroen DS5 is the latest addition to the line-up and the first one to feature Full Hybrid Diesel technology with the Hybrid4 version. It will join an already successful market of DS vehicles with around 180 000 units sold and counting.

And know, the International Automobile Festival has decided that the DS needs some recognition so the Design Grand Prize is rightfully allocated to Citroen to honor the vigorous design team and the car marque as a whole. The award was presented to Jean-Pierre Ploué, Director of Styling for the PSA Peugeot Citroën Group on 25 January at the official ceremony marking the 27th International Automobile Festival.

In the mean time, rally driver Sebastien Loeb who has been racing Citroens since 2001 and is the only driver in the world with eight consecutive World Rally Championship titles was honored by the Festival’s jury. Because of him, Citroen has enjoyed much success as a manufacturer of rally cars (seven titles to be exact). This year is looking good too, as he has already sealed a victory at Monte Carlo, the first rally of the new season, which took place last weekend. That success story is the reason to honor Loeb’s exceptional sporting career by presenting him with a Palme d’Or (golden palm) award.

Source: Citroen

January 27, 2012

2012 Citroen DS3 Ultra Prestige Price – £20 700

Citroen has announced a new special version of the small and sexy hatchback – DS3. The Ultra Prestige model is added to the UK range just months after the model premiered at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show to celebrate DS3’s ongoing sales success.

The engine range includes only two engines – a 1.6 liter turbocharged petrol (THP 155) with 157PS (115 kW) at 6000RPM and 240Nm (177 lb-ft) at just 1400RPM. From 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 214 km/h (133 mph).

The other is 1.6 turbocharged diesel (e-HDi 110) with 110PS (81 kW) at 4000RPM and 270Nm (199 lb-ft) at 2000RPM. From 0 to 100 km/h in 9.8 seconds and a top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph). It returns up to 74.4 mpg on combined cycle with emission of just 99 g/km of CO2.

The DS3 Ultra Prestige is based on DSport trim level and adds Club leather for the front seats, Alpine white leather for the dashboard strip with DS signature, ultra-thick protective mats, braided with double top-stitching in contrasting colours, leather trim is also fitted to the door panels and central armrest.

The exterior can be finished in Polar White and Thorium Grey. It also boasts a sports spoiler, dark-tinted side and rear windows and 17” charcoal-grey alloy wheels. The ‘Ultra Prestige’ graphic that covers the model’s black roof with the DS insignia, provides a range of subtle contrasts, shifting from matt to gloss as the light changes. There is also a ‘Dark Chrome Signature’ option, including black door mirrors with dark chrome base, dark chrome side rubbing strips, front grille surround, front fog light surrounds and an insert on the rear number plate moulding.

The equipment also benefits from MyWay SAT NAV, rear parking sensors, automatic headlamps and windscreen wipers, electrically heated and folding door mirrors and an electrochrome rear view mirror.

VERSION	CO2 EMISSIONS (g/km)	COMBINED (mpg)	ON THE ROAD – M.R.R.P.
DS3 THP 155 6-speed manual	139	47.1	£20 700
DS3 e-HDi 110 Airdream 6-speed manual	99	74.4	£20 900

Source: Citroen

January 18, 2012

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