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This is the Citroen DS3, the production version of the DS Inside concept.
But whereas some concept cars are often an excuse for a flouncy designer to fling his pen around in a self-indulgent frenzy before a Velcro-shoed marketing spod dilutes his vision like a gallon of water might thin a vodka shot, the DS is different.
Yup, it’s almost identical to the concept, minus the impractical leather roof and dash lining and watch bracelet-style seat facings. So the contrasting ‘floating’ roof remains, as do the chunky wheels, all the bodywork including the shark-fin B pillar, the LED light strips and most of the sparkly interior.
The car goes on sale in spring next year and will sit alongside the new C3 as a sort of posher, more expensive sibling. You’ll be able to spec the roof, wing mirrors and interior bits and bobs in all sorts of colours, making it as customisable as a Mini – though you’ll pay less for the Citroen.
We’ll see the car with our very own eyes at the Frankfurt show in September.
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LeBonkers commented on this article
at 04:14 pm on 24 August 2009
is this suppose to be as small as the MINI? A little too big perhaps?
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TennantsLager commented on this article
at 04:27 pm on 24 August 2009
It's a nice looking car on the whole from what I've seen (no shots of the backside yet?), but I'm not a fan of those b-pillars - think it'd look better if the line of the window continued as normal to the door; then it'd be very sweet. The white wheels are smart though.
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ben10Topgear commented on this article
at 04:47 pm on 24 August 2009
very niice very funky
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chickenfeed commented on this article
at 04:59 pm on 24 August 2009
It's a lovely looking car and the build quality will be great because Citroen has improved on that. Just look at the C1 and the C-Crosser. Oh wait, those are Japanese cars in disguise.
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JouetsCitroen commented on this article
at 05:44 pm on 24 August 2009
Looking good, that white & blue colour scheme is very reminiscent of the Mehari. Love it.
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