The Citroën DS3 will be making its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany this week. This supermini car is the production version of the Citroën DS inside concept. The French Auto Manufacturer is hoping that the Citroën DS3 will be a competitor for Mini and Fiat. The car is based on the next Citroën C3 model. The Citroën DS3’s body features a fully glazed rear, with conventional C-pillars replaced by the rear window. The car is 3.95m long and 1.71 m wide, almost the same size as the Ford Fiesta. Buyers will have options to customize the interior & exterior of the Citroën DS3. 4 different colour schemes will be available for the roof. Graphics will also be available. Buyers will be able to choose between body coloured or chrome door mirrors. Coloured wheel centres will also be available in a variety of colours. The dashboard will be available in 6 different finishes. 5 different gear lever trims will also be available. The Citroën DS3 key will feature a small disc painted in the same colour as the car’s body. Citroën is planning to release the DS3 with 5 different engine choices, 2 diesel and 3 petrol. All models will come with either 5 or 6 spd manual transmissions. The Citroën DS3 will use MacPherson strut front suspensions and torsion beam rears. The car will have a 285 litre boot. Citroën is claiming that the DS3 will offer “5 real seats”. Citroën is also planning to release the DS4 in 2001 and the DS5 MPV in 2012. The Citroën DS3 is marked for European release in March 2010. At this stage it’s not clear if this car will be released in South Africa next year as well. Who knows? The car is bound to become very popular in Europe. Only time will tell.
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Citroën – Official Website
