DS AUTOMOBILESDS 3 2014 - 2016

　　Citroen announced the launch of the premium brand DS in 2009 and in the next year it launched the Citroen DS3. In 2014 it dropped the Citroen nameplate and left only the DS.

　　The DS took its name from the glorious 1955 Citroen DS. The new generation started with the use of an existing platform, but with different bodyworks. Citroen DS3 was the first to break the ice and it became the best selling supermini premium car in Europe when it was introduced in 2010. In 2014 the DS3 was facelifted.

　　On the outside, the DS3 featured a combination of Xenon and LED headlights with sequential turn signals. For the night driving, both LED and Xenon was lit to create a wider, uniform, area. At the front, in the air-intakes, new signature LEDs for daytime running lights were installed. The taillights were LEDs as well and, when they were lit, the 3D light featured a chrome-finish DS logo in a black embossed DS setting.

　　Inside, the DS3 featured a five-seat configuration but due to the short wheelbase, the legroom was limited. The infotainment system was mounted on top of the center stack and contained the navigation and the stereo. The available reversing camera sent the image on the same screen.

　　The DS3 was considered a sporty hatchback and it was fitted with engines that could deliver some performance. It was the base car for the DS3 WRC, which competed in the World Rally Championship. Under the hood, the street version was fitted with a choice of diesel and gasoline units ranged between 100 hp and 207 hp. Depending on the engine, it was available with a 5- or 6-speed manual, a 4- or a 6-speed automatic.

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