Citroen DS3 Cabrio to make its debut at Paris Motor Show 2012

In just 16 seconds, you can enjoy the sweet smell of the urban jungle, or feel the warm summer breeze on the countryside in the comfort of your car. From feeling the icy chills of the cold rain, to being nice and dry and experiencing comfort. All in just 16 seconds. Welcome to the new Citroen DS3 Cabrio.

That's because the new Citroen DS3 Cabrio can open or close its canvas roof in just 16 seconds, and at speeds of up to 120km/h. This sure comes in handy, considering the unpredictability of the weather these days. The soft-top roof becomes a new source of personalisation, available in a range of colours and designs that add to the model's unique personality. DS3 Cabrio owners can specify one of seven body colours with the folding roof available in three designs - black, Infinite blue and DS Monogramme.

At 3950mm long, 1710mm wide and 1460mm tall, DS3 Cabrio retains the hatchback's compact and agile proportions. All the bold styling choices are retained, from the 'floating' two-tone roof and dynamic 'shark fin', to the sculpted front-end with its instantly recognisable LED daytime running light signature.

As ever, the inside gets lots of attention, with white ambience lighting, acoustic damping (to the lining of the canvas roof), new upholstery including blue leather and colour-coded inserts. Decors on the dashboard strip, air vent surrounds and gear stick knob are also colour-coded to the body paint and soft-top. Six decors are available - grey, Brillant black, white, Carbotech, Infinite blue and Moondust grey.

Occupant space is maintained with five adult seats, plus DS3 Cabrio features the largest boot in its class at 245 litres. Unusually for the segment, DS3 Cabrio offers the same cabin space as the hatchback and even retains the 60/40 split-folding rear bench.