Citroen DS3 - Pictures

This is the Citroen DS 3, a more stylish and luxurious alternative to the Citroen C3.

The Citroen DS 3 is up there with the best when it comes to looks and styling.

The DS 3 is available in five trims and a range of petrol and diesel engines. 

Inside the DS 3, a choice of eye-catching colour schemes and trims can be specified. 

The Citroen DS 3 is a fun car, both to look at and to drive, thanks to its low and chunky stance. 

The DS 3 a range of petrol engines, including a 1.2-litre and 1.6-litre VTi engine with 82bhp and 120bhp respectively.

The third petrol engine is the powerful THP 165, which offers 165bhp of power and does 0-62mph in 7.5 seconds. 

Despite the cheap-feeling plastics inside, the DS 3 is well equipped.

Citroen’s new EAT6 automatic gearbox is only available with one engine but increases fuel economy by 30% and shifts gears up to 40% faster than before.

Citroen has not always been known for its reliability but the new DS brand has improved a considerable amount over the years. 

The Citroen DS 3 is great to drive thanks to its responsive steering and good grip on road.

There is a choice of two 1.6-litre diesel engines with 98bhp and 118bhp outputs, for those looking for power and efficiency. 

The boot capacity in the DS 3 is 285-litres and can be increased to 980 by folding the rear seats. 

The headlamps have been reworked in the Citroen DS 3 to include new LED lights. 

The most efficient engine in the Citroen DS 3 is the 1.6 litre diesel, with CO2 emissions as low as 87g/km.