Citroen DS3 has landed

The much anticipated all-new CITROËN DS3 is finally here. Set as the first in the new DS line of distinctive models, the new CITROËN DS3 takes freedom of expression to the next level with its elegant design, tactile quality and advanced technology.

Cycle & Carriage will be collecting pre-orders for this model from 29th March (Monday) onwards. Interested public can view the model at CITROËN POD (239 Alexandra Road) and customize and pre-book their desired DS3 before the official launch in July. Customers who pre-book during this period will be able to be amongst the first few to take delivery of their personalized all-new CITROËN DS3 come July.

Design

With its sculptural styling and striking lines, the DS3 exudes enormous appeal. It is a truly distinctive vehicle with a strong personality built on original creations including a 'floating’ roof, a 'shark fin’ that lends vigour to the waistline, and recesses on the nose housing LED lights.

A concentrate of energy, the DS3 also features a unique onboard atmosphere where elegance and technology meet and marks of quality abound. The sophisticated instrumentation - with three conical dials on the cluster - driver focused commands, low-set driving position and body-hugging seats lend a cockpit feel. Chrome trim further enhances the overall sense of vitality with luxury and distinction.

Driving

The DS3 is also a stand-out on the road, combining driving pleasure and everyday ease of use. Nimble and energetic, the DS3 brings the driver "closer" to the road for effortless cornering. For Vincent Besson, Director of Products and Markets Strategy at PSA, "driving the DS3 is like having the wheels at your fingertips". The DS3’s onroad assurance gives it crisp reactions and top-level control and safety. And travelling comfort sets a new standard in the segment.

It will ship with a choice of 2 petrol engines - a 1.6 VTi 120 or 1.6 THP 150. CITROËN also made remarkable efforts to keep the weight of the DS3 to a strict minimum, while using a new development plan to ensure robustness. Manufactured in France at the Poissy plant, it benefits from all of PSA's production system approaches, for exemplary overall quality.

Practicality

Another innovative aspect of the DS3 is that its sleek body styling disguises an impressively versatile hatchback. It gets the most out of its exterior dimensions (3.95m long, 1.71m wide and 1.46m high) through particularly intelligent architecture. For example, the dashboard is set high up to increase leg room and the slim-back seats and estate car-style rear design free up room in the back. These design feats bring customers five real seats, extensive stowage space (including a 13-litre glove box) and a capacious boot (285 l) with a modular, 60:40 split-fold rear bench.

With a vast array of exclusive personalisation possibilities, even for our local market, the CITROËN DS3 is a car that fits any lifestyle. It allows you to customize a car to reflect your character and taste more clearly and stylishly than ever. It allows you to make the CITROËN DS3 truly your own. From a variety of body and roof color combinations, you can also personalize the colors of your side mirrors, wheels, dashboard, upholstery and more.

LOCAL PERSONALIZATION OPTIONS

Body colors - Banquise White, Pegasus Yellow, Aden Red, Boticelli Blue, Belle Lle Blue, Thorium Grey, Black

Roof colors - White, Carmen Red, Boticelli Blue, Black

Roof Scape / Roof Graphics - Natural theme, Stealth theme, French theme, Pearl design, Zebra design, Vibe design, Urban Tribe design

Side Mirror colors - White, Carmen Red, Boticelli Blue, Black, Chrome

17" Alloy Wheels color - Silver, White, Black

Key Fob, Wheel Center Cap colors - White, Pegasus Yellow, Aden Red, Carmen Red, Boticelli Blue, Black

Dashboard colors - White, Pegasus Yellow, Aden Red, Carmen Red, Boticelli Blue, Black, Carbo-Tech

Manual Gear Lever colors - White, Pegasus Yellow, Aden Red, Carmen Red, Boticelli Blue, Black, Carbo-Tech

Upholstery trims - Up to 3 options depending on variants

Engines - 1.6L VTi 120, 1.6L THP 150

Other options include -
- Chrome trims : Side Mirrors, Side Door Strips, Foglights, Lower Grille Half-surround, Lower Headlights, Number Plate Surrounds, Rear   Screen Strip, Rear Lights

- Rear spoiler

- Additional HiFi Module,

- Bluetooth hands free kit

A touch screen configurator will be available at CITROËN POD for customers to select and customise their options in the various combinations. Otherwise, these options available for our local market configurations can also be found on our website www.citroen.com.sg/DS3 from 05 April (Monday) onwards.

Launch price will be from $96,988.