WALKAROUND DS 3 Crossback Performance luxury French automobile manufacturer by Citroën gen II 2018 — RedlineArchive

WALKAROUND DS 3 Crossback Performance luxury French automobile manufacturer by Citroën gen II 2018 — RedlineArchive

The DS 3 (formerly known as Citroën DS3 and DS 3 Crossback) is a luxury supermini initially produced by the French automobile manufacturer Citroën and officially launched in January 2010. This was the first and entry-level model from the DS premium sub-brand (pronounced déesse, which is French for goddess), which was spun-off in 2016 into DS Automobiles. Originally manufactured as a three-door supermini hatchback with a convertible variation from 2009 to 2019, the second generation became a five-door Crossover SUV, named as DS 3 Crossback from 2018 to 2022. The model was named "2010 Car of the Year" by Top Gear, awarded first supermini four times in a row by the JD Power Satisfaction Survey UK and second most efficient supermini (Citroën DS3 1.6 e-HDi 115 Airdream: 63.0 mpg‑imp (4.48 L/100 km)) by What Car? behind the Citroën C3. In 2013, it was again the most sold premium subcompact car with 40% of these market shares in Europe. Second generation (2018) The second generation of DS 3 was presented for the first time on 13 September 2018, with public premiere is at the 88th Paris Motor Show in October 2018. Although keeping some key design elements from the previous generation - such as the floating roof and the partial B-pillar - its body style became a 5-door crossover SUV and the model changed its name to DS 3 Crossback. The SUV is the first DS vehicle based on the PSA EMP1 platform shared with the Peugeot 208. Powertrains include a range of petrol and diesel engines and an electric version. A fully electric version, known as "E-Tense", is also sold. In January 2020, monthly sales of the electric version were over 700 units. Facelift The facelift was introduced on 26 September 2022 alongside Paris Fashion Week, with its name changed back into DS 3 (but marketed as New DS 3). The grille is restyled with emphasis on gloss black with subtle chromed-diamond tips. The DS Wings have been tweaked to join the grille and headlamps, which have a more dynamic design on the inside with bigger LEDs - two LED lines are vertically arranged on either side of the front.[42] The E-Tense version had a slightly bigger 54kWh battery (50.8kWh usable) with liquid cooling and a heat pump. It recharges either at a DC 100 kW (0-80% in 25 minutes) or at AC 11 kW (0-100% in 5 hours). The powertrain has 156 PS (115 kW) and 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft). DS claims a WLTP combined cycle of up to 402 km and more than 500 km in city traffic, where the new DS 3 can leverage the efficiency of its motor, its ability to recover energy, and the heat pump and thermal pre-conditioning, as well as the new, more efficient LED lights and lowered ground clearance. Second generation DS 3 Crossback (First Facelift) Overview Manufacturer DS Automobiles[a] Also called DS 3 (China, 2021–present; global, 2022–present)[35][36] DS 3 Crossback (2018–2022) Production 2018–present Assembly France: Poissy (Poissy Plant) Body and chassis Class Subcompact luxury crossover SUV Body style 5-door hatchback Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive / all-wheel-drive Platform PSA EMP1 platform Related Opel Corsa F Peugeot 208 II Opel Mokka B Powertrain Engine Petrol: 1.2 L EB2ADTD/EB2DTS/EB2ADTX turbo I3 Diesel: 1.5 L DV5 BlueHDi I4 Electric motor Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (E-Tense) Transmission 6-speed manual (ICE) 8-speed automatic (ICE) Battery 50 kWh Electric range 332 km (206 mi) Dimensions Wheelbase 2,560 mm (100.8 in) Length 4,120 mm (162.2 in) Width 1,790 mm (70.5 in) Height 1,550 mm (61.0 in) Curb weight 1,245–1,625 kg (2,745–3,583 lb)