Monday, August 24, 2009

Citroen released official images for Citroen DS3

Citroen will officially revealed in production form today ahead of its world debut at next month's Frankfurt Motor Show. The DS3 is the first model from Citroen's brand new DS line that revives the "D�esse" badge and will eventually comprise of three upscale vehicles including a Golf-sized DS4 compact model and a mid-sized DS5 luxury car.

Just like the MINI which is considered one of the closest rivals to the DS3, Citroen will offer buyers the ability to customize the exterior and interior of their cars. In addition to a wide range of body shades, the DS3's roof is available in a choice of four colors (Black, White, Blue and Red), while the wing mirrors and rubbing strips can be personalized in colors or chrome finish. Furthermore, the wheels and wheel centers are available in a wide spectrum of shades.

The DS3, which will be offered exclusively as a three-door hatch, shares its underpinning with the new C3. It measures 3.95m in length, 1.71m in width and 1.46m in height.

There are 2 diesel engines to power the car which able to produce 90hp and 110hp while other 3 petrol engines that capable to produce 95hp, 120hp and 150hp (turbo) with either 5 or 6 speed manual gearbox will be equipped to the car. The new DS3 will go on sale in most European markets by early 2010.


Inside the cockpit, buyers have a choice of six finishes for the dashboard strip which encompasses the air vents, instrument cluster, multi-function screens and the scented air-fresher while there's also a variety of colored fabrics and leather and even five different trims for the gear knob.








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