Citroen has revealed a stunning new DS3 model as part of an ongoing effort to spruce up its vehicles.
The French automaker Citroen has unveiled a new version of their attractive DS3 model of compact hatchback cars. This new car is known as the DS3 Special Edition and is aimed at strengthening the position of this model in the premium B-segment by offering some extra exterior and interior enhancements compared to the standard variants.
Sleek Styling Upgrades
The Special Edition includes a range of exterior design modifications aimed at the enhancement of the car’s exterior design. In my opinion they help to give the DS3 the sort of more sophisticated, grown-up look that the model needed. A New front and rear bumpers, chrome surrounding the fog lamps and tail pipes. Larger 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels are also claimed to give the Special Edition more presence on the road in my opinion too.
Luxurious Cabin Appointments
Citroen has also added some more standard equipment and made the interior of the DS3 Special Edition more special. The seats are leather-trimmed with cloth on the bolsters and come with contrast stitching that matches the car’s exterior colors. This is complemented by the inclusion of more leatherette trim pieces around the dash and the door making the interior to look more luxurious. The overall impression is that the inside of this car has a more lavish feel than would normally be provided by such a small car in this hatchback category.
Generous Standard Equipment
However, the DS3 Special Edition does not leave you wanting for more since it comes loaded with a number of standard features. The plethora of features available and included in the standard package include auto headlights and wipers, rear parking sensors, auto climate control, among others, and the infotainment system comes with a 7-inch screen. Now that all of the above mentioned features are offered as standard on the Special Edition, the model appears to be good value in my eyes since the essentials do not require the selection of extra options.
New Personalization Options
In the past, one can say that the DS3 has always stood out for its ability to be adjusted and adapted through Citroen’s extensive choice of accessories. This tradition is manifested in the year, where the Special Edition is also provided with three options of roof colors different from the body color, as well as several options for combining exterior and interior colors. But that way you can build up a DS3 that is more or less to your or own liking. This is something I really like about having a car, the level of customization is so high it is incredible.
Performance and Powertrains
Under the hood, buyers have a choice between Citroen’s well-known gasoline and diesel engines and the DS3 offers an impressive combination of efficiency and power. The gas option as mentioned above is a 1.2L turbocharged 3-cylinder producing 110 horsepower whereas the diesel is 1.6L 4-cylinder generating 90 hp. Both of them are available with five-speed manual or the sensible 6-speed automated manual transmission. For years, the DS3 has always been more for style than raw power, and the Special Edition continues that tradition. But it’s not bad as it still has reasonable power beneath the bones.
A Compelling Package
Altogether, I would like to state that the new DS3 Special Edition is an attractive proposition in the context of small hatchbacks. It adds to the already fun and playful styling and customization of the standard DS3 offering a more up market interior feel and abundant standard kit. Putting this together with the fairly inexpensive fare, it translates to a rather compelling proposition. Therefore for those customers seeking an appearance of a small car but with difference, then the DS3 Special Edition should be considered. It demonstrates Citroen’s philosophy of offering cars with character and which is an appealing trait.
