Premiumfeel, retro charm, lots of personalisation – and good profit margins for car dealers. Now Citroen wants in on the act. The basic idea for the new DS3 range is the same – options galore for colour and trim, dinky dimensions to suit trendy urban lifestyles and a name harking back to a classic model that defines the brand. Ourverdict on the Citroen DS3 1.6 THP 165 DSport. The modest changes to this DS3 are proof that Citroen got it largely right first time. The French firm's Mini rival remains a competent alternative to the benchmark car in this class. In high power THP 165 trim the DS3 is good fun to drive, delivering an experience that's both refined and engaging. Interms of straight-line thrust, its 153bhp and 177lb ft see what is currently the most powerful of the DS 3 Crossback breed accelerate from 0-60mph in 8.8sec. A pair of big-bore chromed exhaust Acar first, now a brand, the DS3 is Citroen’s spin-off that’s aiming at the premium players . by: evo staff. with some occasional special editions thrown in for good measure - currently a Citroens funky DS3 small car (and arch Mini Cooper rival) in diesel form. This is the DSport 1.6 HDI 110, which costs £15,900. Good fun, and not too dissimilar to the turbocharged petrol The Citroen DS3 has the sort of looks that'll get image-conscious buyers flocking to showrooms. It has a high quality cabin and it's also pretty good to drive. However, some rivals are even better." According to Citroen, the DS3 is ‘anti-retro’, which is a bit of a dig at retro-inspired cars Doesnt look much like a DS 3Times have changed since the old DS 3 (formerly the Citroen DS3, of course) was announced in 2009. Back then it was supermini - three-door only - much like the DS3 (pre-facelift; rear view) DS3 Racingedit] A 207 hp (154 kW) version, [12] the DS3 Racing, was introduced at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. It is the road version of Citroën's rally specification car DS3 R3. The new 0-62 mph time is 6.5 seconds and the increased top speed is 146 mph (235 km/h). 4stgOF.

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