Review
/5
- Pros:
- Great range of engines
- Eye-catching looks
- Good to drive – especially DSport models.
- Cons:
- Customisation can be expensive
- Five-speed manual gearbox can be hard to use – six-speed is better
- Legroom is tight compared to rivals
reviewed by Carbuyer
The DS3 is Citroen's entry into the premium supermini segment and offers buyers a stylish alternative to the MINI hatchback and Alfa Romeo MiTo. It's based on the Citroen C3 but offers a more upmarket cabin and a more exciting driving experience, and is named Best Hot Hatchback in the 2011 CarBuyer Car of the Year awards. Engines range from an efficient 89bhp diesel, which is free from road-tax thanks to its low CO2 emissions, to a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine with 148bhp which offers hot-hatch thrills. There's also a range-topping DS3 Racing model, but only 200 examples were sold in the UK. All variants get a spacious, stylish and luxurious cabin making the DS3 a fantastic all-rounder.
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