The Citroen Ds3

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The Citroen DS3 is an often underrated car but it really is a fantastic little vehicle. In fact, it even has the Top Gear seal of approval. In 2010, the Top Gear guys announced it as their car of the year, making it the first Citroen to win the title in the contest’s 11 years history and it really is not too difficult to see why they chose the DS3 as their winner.

The Citroen DS3 was first released in 2010 and it offered a great alternative to the other very popular hot hatchbacks of the time, including the Audi A1 and the Ford Fiesta. It is definitely one of the cooler hatchbacks with a slick, sleek design and an eye-catching paint job which really has an impact.

Whether buying a new or used Citroen C1, you will find that your new car is extremely economical and infinitely stylish.

Performance

When it comes to performance, it is hard to beat the Citroen DS3 which delivers an immense amount of power, thanks to the free-revving petrol engines and economical diesel options which come in 94 bhp 1.4 litre, 118 hbp 1.6 litre and a turbocharged 154 bhp THP model. For diesel fans, the choice is between ...
... a 91 or 110 bhp 1.6 litre turbodiesel engines.

Handling

The DS3 is based on the Citroen’s C3 supermini but it handles much better than that. Whether tackling a swift turn or cruising the motorway, the car handles like a dream and you so not get any of the bobbing that occurred when driving the C3.

The THP model offers the best level of body control and fans of a smooth drive should really think about opting for that model to get the best ride possible, however, the other models all handle themselves well too, so it really is a personal decision.

Refinement

The THP engine is the smoothest and most sound free of all the DS3 models. The lower powered models are slightly noisier but they are still pretty quiet in comparison to other similar vehicles. The clutch action is also smooth and wind noise is barely noticeable.

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