Citroen DS spied

11th February 2009

It's the bold looking MINI rival that looks set to take the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show by storm.

These are the world's first pictures of the all new DS3 spied cold weather testing in the arctic circle.

The newcomer, expected to go on sale in 2010, has been designed by British stylist Mark Lloyd - whose previous working included the beautiful C6 Lineage and the C-Airlounge, originally revealed at the Paris Motor Show in 2003.

Insders say, the DS concept gives a strong clue as to how the newcomer will look.

Key to its appeal will be affordabiltiy, with prices set to undercut those of arch rival, the BMW MINI.

There's still no word on what engine could power the car, however small petrol and new HDI hybrid power plants are likley to take centre stage, with flagship models using a new 1.4-iltre HDi diesel electric powertrain.