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2016 Citroen DS3 Review

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July 3,2016
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2016 Citroen DS3 Front

Launched in January 2010, the Citroen DS3 was the first model to grace the French manufacturer’s premium DS line-up. With the DS badge connoting a long and strong lineage, the 2016 DS3 finds itself in the B-segmentof the market alongside the likes of the Alfa Romeo MiTo, the Audi A1 and the MINI Hatchback.

Key Features:  
Engine 1.6L VTI 4-cyl
Transmission 4 Speed Automatic
Power 120hp / 160NM
Top Speed 190km/h
Price AED 64,900

Exterior

Based on the Citroen DS Inside concept that swept the internet by storm in 2009, the DS3 retains much of the concept’s quirky styling characteristics. Bagging several points for creativity, the 2016 Citroen DS3 features a bulbous countenance composed of angular headlamps that slice into the bodywork and a honeycomb grille flanked by LED Daytime Running Lights.

2016 Citroen DS3 Front - 2

Breaking away from the norm, the French hatchback follows its own design doctrine and puts its exuberance on full show with a two-tone color scheme, 16-inch twin-spoke alloys, chrome garnishes on the door panels and an attractive rear diffuser.

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Interior

The plastic-laden cabin of the 2016 Citroen DS3 is embellished with lustrous piano-black trim, splashes of chrome and a very limited amount of leather. While the fabric seats are comfortable and offer ample amounts of head and leg room to all occupants within the cabin, seating configurations are rather limited.

2016 Citroen DS3 Interior

Ergonomically, the DS3 doesn’t disappoint with pedals that are properly aligned and control switches that are in easy reach. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the location of the handbrake. Taking refuge under the central armrest, the handbrake comes across as a delayed afterthought or an elaborate joke played by the design team. Either way, it keeps in line with the unconventional, rebellious aura of the French hatchback.

Safety & Tech

For an offering reigning from the brand’s premium line-up, the DS3 doesn’t offer much in the way of tech. Bluetooth telephony, cruise control, steering wheel controls and a monochromatic display in the dashboard, is about all that can be found in the 2016 Citroen DS3.

2016 Citroen DS3 Interior - 2

Scoring a Euro NCAP rating of 5-stars, the mini Frenchie fares better on the safety front with ABS, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Emergency Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Driver / Passenger Curtain Airbags and Seat Belt Pretensioners. Parking sensors, however, have oddly been missed out.

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Drive

Powering the 2016 Citroen DS3 is a 1.6 liter VTI engine that produces 120 horsepower and 160 Nm of torque. Mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission that is mapped to a front-wheel-drive layout, the DS3 hits 100 km/h from a standstill in a paltry 10.9 seconds and bears a top speed of 190 km/h.

2016 Citroen DS3 Interior - 3

Equipped with a sports suspension set-up, body-roll is curbed to a great degree and the strong brakes encourage some spirted driving once up to speed. Getting there however, is a lengthy process and one that constantly results in the transmission getting overwhelmed.

Verdict

The Citroen DS3 has a very clear audience in mind. It isn’t after the logical, and dare I say, boring crowd. Targeted at the rebels who enjoy challenging the status-quo, it is for those who wish to bask in the DS3’s exclusivity and stand out. But standing out comes at a price…a pretty steep price. 

Also See:

2016 MINI Clubman Road Test

2016 Alfa Romeo 4C announced

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