Citroën DS3

Citroën DS3 Sport Chic ( since 2010)

The Citroën DS3 is a supermini car belonging to the French brand Citroen PSA, which was published on 13 March 2010 at the market. On March 8, 2013 were introduced as a second body variant, the DS3 convertible.

For the first time the historical name of DS was revived, but now as part of the name which is above the C models positioned line DS. Main competitors of the Citroën DS3 are the so-called "lifestyle " segment, the MINI has been available since mid-2001 and launched in the summer of 2008 Alfa Romeo MiTo.

The DS3 is technically based on the C3 of the second generation differs creatively and is also characterized by a variety of options for visual customization, such as two-tone paint. He is thus the externally virtually unaltered serial implementation of the study Citroën DS Inside by 2009.

Karosserievarianten

The DS3 will be offered as a three-door compact hatchback and convertible sedan ( DS3 convertible) with Webasto sunroof. The soft top can be opened here in three positions.

Citroën DS3 convertible (since 2013)

Equipment variants

In Germany, the DS3 is offered in four trim levels:

The basic equipment Chic is currently Airdream available for the engines VTi 82, VTi 95 EGS, VTi 95 LPG and e-HDi 70. Here are other ABS with Brake Assist, ESP with ASR, cruise control and speed limiter, MP3 CD radio with auxiliary input and fog lights on board. Further facilities include six airbags and 16- inch steel wheels as standard. Air conditioning is available at extra cost here.

The manually controlled air conditioning is also next to LED - daytime running lights, 16-inch alloy wheels and tint the rear windows in version SoChic in delivery. In addition, seat covers are used from a more superior material. As engines currently available to the petrol engines VTi 82 and VTi 120 and the diesel engines e-HDi 90 Airdream and e-HDi 115 Airdream available.

The equipment version Sport Chic is based on version SoChic and has, among other things, additional 3D LED taillights, a Hi -Fi system with USB port and Bluetooth hands-free, air conditioning with automatic control and 17- inch light alloy wheels in black. Another characteristic are two chrome exhaust pipes. Furthermore, sports seats are fitted with again higher quality Alcantara seat covers. The version Sport Chic is solely with the engines THP 155 (previously 150 THP ) and e -HDi 115 Airdream (previously HDi 110) combined.

The regular Topausstattung named Ultra Prestige is based on the Sport version and Chic; currently it is available only for the hatchback. In addition, here are among others two-tone paint, a navigation system, premium leather seats with leather-covered dashboard incl gradient, rain sensor, rear parking sensors and automatic driving light control as standard equipment. The Ultra Prestige version is Airdream combined exclusively with the engines THP 155 and HDi 115.

The DS3 can individualize extensive. Apart from various additional features can be next to the body color option to order a different color roof, painting the exterior mirrors then oriented to the roof color or can be replaced with a chromed version. In addition, the dashboard also use be ordered in matching color to the roof color. Furthermore, the buyer can choose different decorative roof sticker in conjunction with matching floor mats. Depending on the exterior paint and trim line, different fabric and leather combinations available. When DS3 convertible, there is the top depending on exterior color and trim line in three different colors.

DS3 Racing

The 2,000 copies limited edition DS3 Racing is available in two color configurations: on the one black and orange, the roof, the side mirrors, grille trim and the wheels are orange, the other white-gray, the roof, the side mirrors, the grille surround and the rims are decorated in gray. Moreover, various labels are attached on request. Inside, the model differentiates by Alcantara bucket seats, an orange dash and through the use of carbon elements. The DS3 Racing is exclusively driven by the THP 200, a 1.6 -liter four-cylinder turbo engine with direct injection and a rated power of 154 kW ( 207 hp). The suspension side, the DS3 Racing is an enlarged track width by 30 millimeters by 15 millimeters and a lowered sports suspension with 18-inch alloy wheels. In addition, specially tuned Stoßämpfer, a direct steering set-up and a four-piston brake system with perforated brake discs are front and rear for use. The ESP has also been re-tuned and can be turned off completely.

Since 2012 is also a limited edition of 200 copies, " S. Loeb Edition " of the DS3 Racing available, this is characterized by an exclusive matte black - red coating. It is named after the multiple World Rally Champion Sébastien Loeb.

Rear view

Citroën DS3 Racing " S. Loeb Edition" (2012 )

Sideview

Specifications

The Citroën DS3 was initially available with three different petrol and two diesel engines. In December, the limited edition DS3 Racing was followed by the THP 200, of an output of 152 kW ( 207 hp) and despite a power increase of 51 hp compared to the THP 155 has a 0.3 liter lower fuel consumption.

The motors THP 155, THP 200 and HDi 115 have a six-speed manual gearbox, the other motors as standard with a five-speed gearbox. The VTi 95 ( petrol version) is an automated five-speed manual transmission (EGS ), the VTi 120 optionally combined with a four-speed automatic transmission. The e-HDi 90 is available with either the six-speed automated manual transmission " EGS6 ".

In HDi 90 and HDi 90 is one and the same engines, but has the e-HDi 90 on a micro-hybrid technology, consisting of brake energy recovery and an advanced stop-start system that comes with a via a V-belt the engine-related reversible starter-generator works. After each stop of the e-HDi 90 of jumps within 400 milliseconds again. This measure is intended to reduce fuel consumption by around 15%.

Since the end of 2011 also will be the new 50 - kW diesel engine e-HDi 70 which is equipped with a start-stop system offered. This has a combined fuel consumption of 3.4 l/100 km. In parallel, the other diesel engines are fitted with the micro-hybrid e-HDi technology standard.

Since June 2012, the VTi 95 is also available as an LPG model. In this model, the fuel tank holds 50 liters, the pressure tank for the liquid gas is 33 liters.

In November 2012, the previous base VTi 95 petrol engine was replaced by the all-new three-cylinder engine " PureTech VTi 82 ".

The 2013 introduced DS3 Cabrio is currently only available with the engines VTi 82, VTi 120, THP 155 and HDi 90.

Motorsport

On 24 January 2011, the Citroën DS3 WRC was unveiled in Paris officially. Built under the new WRC regulations World Rally Car is a four wheel drive vehicle and has a 1600 cc four-cylinder petrol engine with turbocharging and gasoline direct injection, which makes about 300 hp. In addition, many changes were compared to the predecessor vehicle ( C4 WRC), carried out. Is omitted ABS, ESP, differential means, and various electronic and pneumatic equipment. The gears are changed mechanically again. The first use, at a WRC rally was held in Sweden from 10 February 2011. Drivers were the then seven -time World Rally Champion Sébastien Loeb and his team-mate Sébastien Ogier. Citroën DS3 WRC in a privateer start as well as the ex- World Rally Champion Petter Solberg. At ten selected WRC rounds of the 2011 season and the former Formula 1 World Champion Kimi Raikkonen took in his own ICE 1 Racing WRC Team with the DS3 WRC in part. After ten wins in thirteen rallies, the Citroën Total World Rally Team won the title in the Manufacturers' Championship and Sébastien Loeb became the eighth consecutive world champion.