Back to the Future for Citroen Ds3 ; Citroen Looks to Its Past Reputation for Future Thinking with the Ds3 Supermini. Steve Walker Reports

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THE DS3 is a Citroen supermini and the first instalment in the manufacturer's DS sub-range. We're going to see a whole catalogue of Citroens taking the DS brand name that first appeared in the 1950s on one of the most iconic cars of the 20th century, and attempting to re-imagine that model's sense of progress and excitement for the modern era. Recreating the impact the DS has had would be an all- but impossible task for the DS3 but Citroen is bidding to capture the same spirit of innovation and looks to have a fighting chance. Beneath the avant-garde exterior of the DS3 is the chassis from the next generation C3 supermini. The car has been set-up to achieve Citroen's trademark ride comfort but also high levels of manoeuvrability.

Providing the motive force are 90bhp and 110bhp 1.6-litre HDi diesels with the petrol side accounted for by VTi variable valve timing units with 95bhp and 120bhp. At the top of the line-up is the impressive 150bhp THP turbocharged petrol engine, with five or six- speed manual gearboxes as standard. Wow, the DS3 is quite a sight. The basic shape of the car is traditional supermini with gentle curves and the wheels pushed out to the corners producing a squat, purposeful stance.

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Back to the Future for Citroen Ds3 ; Citroen Looks to Its Past Reputation for Future Thinking with the Ds3 Supermini. Steve Walker Reports

The real drama, however, is in the detail. It has the look of a concept car but Citroen has built it and you can buy...

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