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First pictures: 2016 DS 3 supermini
Date: 20 January 2016 | Author: Daniel Puddicombe
DS, Citroen's upmarket offshoot, has revealed its new 3 compact hatchback ahead of its debut at the Geneva motor show in March.
Seven engines power the new model - three three-cylinder petrol units, two four-cylinder petrols and two four-cylinder diesels.
The cleanest model is the BlueHDi 100 diesel, which emits 87g/km of CO2, warranting a mere 18% in BIK when it goes on sale. All models, meanwhile, emit less than 130g/km of CO2.
The range-topping 3 Performance model, meanwhile, is powered by the firm's 208hp 1.6-litre petrol engine, which emits 125g/km of CO2. It is fitted with a limited-slip dif, helping to make the most of the power, it also features lower suspension and a wider track.
Standard equipment on the new 3 includes LED headlights and Apple CarPlay and MirrorLink, allowing users to connect their smartphones to the car's seven-inch touchscreen media system.
Meanwhile, the 3 comes features the firm's DS Connect Box as standard which includes the following safety services:
- SOS & Assistance pack: a system that can automatically make emergency and assistance calls, where necessary to summon the emergency services.
- Monitoring pack: a virtual maintenance manual (automatically monitoring mileage and upcoming services), which offers eco-driving advice.
- Mapping pack: vehicle location with customisable alerts via email, for example when the car enters or leaves a geographical area,
- Tracking pack: in the event of theft, the location of the car can be transmitted to the police.
"Refined, high-tech and high-performance, the stylish Parisian car appeals to customers looking for expressiveness, personalisation and motoring thrills," said Yves Bonnefont, CEO of DS Automobiles
