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 "Déesse" 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.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Citroen released official images for Citroen DS3
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Citroen's new Special Edition C4 Coupe by Sebastien Loeb
Citroen has come out a new special edition C4 Coupe "by Loeb", named after the French firm's highly successful WRC rally driver, Sebastien Loeb. Citroen has left the 3-door hatchback's mechanical gear intact preferring to concentrate on the car's looks and equipment list. The car is available in either Sport Red or Black, the Citroen C4 Coupe "by Loeb" is offered with a choice of two 1.6-liter gasoline engines delivering 120HP (naturally aspirated) and 150HP (turbocharged), and a 1.6-liter turbo diesel with 110HP.
The special edition model features Sébastien Loeb's signature on the doors, a unique 'by Loeb' sticker on the tailgate and door mirrors finished in either red, or black with aluminium-effect. Completing the car's style are a roof spoiler and 17-inch alloy wheels in either white or black depending on the body color.
For the interior, Citroen equipped the hatchback with steel decor around the central air vents and aluminum finishes on both the pedals and gear knob. The leather steering wheel and gear lever are complemented by red stitching and the sports seats are finished in black and red '3D X-ray' mesh cloth. There are also floor mats with red surrounds detailed with a unique 'by Loeb' design. Furthermore, each limited edition will be tagged with a unique serial number plaque mounted in the cabin.
Prices in the UK are set at £14,395 OTR for the 1.6 16V VTi 120hp, £15,395 OTR for the 1.6i 16V THP 150hp and £15,895 OTR for the 1.6HDi 16V 110hp.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
GTbyCitroen could be built in limited numbers
According to Jean-Pierre Ploué, PSA's chief designer, there might be a 20-edition run of the GTbyCitroen, the car Citroen created for Sony's GT5. The game car specs came in at 3,000 pounds and 782 horses, some of those powered by hydrogen. If a real car -- actually suggested to be a grand tourer by Citroen's press release -- were built, we hope they opt for a version of the Peugeot 908's diesel V12.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Citroen new super-green car based on C-Cactus Concept
The C-Cactus is focus on an low cost, proving that emissions don't have to be inversely proportional to price. It combines the low-emissions, low-price goals by essentializing the vehicle to its minimum. Stripping out the interior, including the dashboard, reducing components that don't directly contribute to safety or comfort, thereby cutting weight and complexity.
The car is powered by a sub 1.0L engine that emits less than 100g/km of CO2 on petrol fuel. Besides that, a diesel hybrid based around the company's HYmotion2 platform good for 83mpg (2.8L/100km) is also being considered. The car top speed is 112km/h (70mph) and a range of 100mi(160km).
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Citroen GTbyCITROEN
Recently, Citroen has unveiled their GTbyCITROEN. The two-seater car was designed by Citroen in the partnership with Polyphony, designer of the driving simulation game Gran Turismo on Playstation 3.
The GTbyCITROEN features wide air intakes and clear-cut horizontal headlamps consist of blue LEDs at the front, chrome chevrons on the bonnet, carbon rearview mirrors and large wraparound windscreen flows seamlessly into the roof and on into the rear mobile airfoil at the exterior. For the bodykit, the GTbyCITROEN is equipped with a flat underside, a mobile spoiler and air diffuser. The car measures at 4,960 mm long, 2,080 mm wide and 1,090 mm tall and it stands on diamond-effect 21-inch aluminum wheels.
For the interior, the car is features with the on-board ambience allies rich, premium, extensively worked materials with a more high-tech effect for the driving position, inspired by the world of motorsports. Besides that, a set of gullwing doors are also fitted to the car. A set of dark leather seats fitted with a four-point harness, top-stitched leather door panels and floor, copper sculptured dashboard, leather-and-steel steering wheel, key driving information such as the speed and navigation data in red LEDs onto the windscreen.
