Citroen DS3 by Benefit special edition on sale

Citroen and make-up company, Benefit Cosmetics, have partnered up to create stylish special editions of the Citroen DS3 supermini. Two versions of the Citroen DS3 – the DSign and DStyle trims – have been given this fashionable facelift inspired by Benefit’s beauty products and a third edition is expected later this year.

The Citroen DS3 DSign by Benefit immediately stands out with Ruby Red metallic body paint that contrasts with a white roof and door mirrors. This stylish design continues inside with the dashboard, air vents and gearstick covered in white, while black velour carpets with red stitching are exclusive to this model.

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Alongside the DSign model, the French manufacturer has launched the Citroen DS3 DStyle by Benefit, featuring metallic grey body paint contrasting with an orange roof and door mirrors. Inside the car you’ll find black velour carpets with orange detailing and a gloss black cover surrounding the dashboard, air vents and gear stick.

Citroen has added its City Signature pack to the Citroen DS3 DStyle, which boasts automatic air-conditioning, automatic headlamps, rain sensitive wipers, rear parking sensors, electric door mirrors and interior mood lighting.

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Both models get 17-inch alloy wheels, tinted rear windows and a Connecting Box system that allows users to use their phone through Bluetooth or a USB port. The Citroen DS3 DSign gets the VTi 82 petrol engine, which emits 107g/km of CO2, while the Citroen DS3 DStyle uses the more powerful VTi 120 engine, emitting CO2 emissions of 132g/km.

Jules Tilstone, Citroen UK’s marketing director, said: “Following the overwhelming response to our DS3 by Benefit concept that we showcased last year, we’re delighted to be launching these road-ready special editions. Working with such a fun and enthusiastic company as Benefit has been a terrific experience and we look forward to introducing new audiences to the style and charm of Citroën DS3 with these collaboration models – the height of four-wheel-fashion.”

The Citroen DS3 by Benefit is available to buy now costing £14,795 and £16,795 for the Citroen DS3 DSign and Citroen DS3 DStyle respectively. As an added bonus, each car gets a glove box-sized Benefit make up bag thrown in as well.

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