2016 Citroen Ds
The suspension of the DS 3 Performance is lowered by 15mm, while the front and rear tracks have been widened by 26mm and 14mm respectively. It is also fitted with larger 323mm brake discs and Brembo calipers at the front, and 249mm discs at the rear.
The DS 3 Performance gets a raft of styling tweaks including a twin-exittailpipe, carbonfibre side mouldings, different sill plates and black wheelarch extensions. Inside, there are bucket seats upholstered in leather and Alcantara with 'DS Performance' embroidery.
A further six engines are available in the range, consisting of three Puretech three-cylinder, 1.2-litre petrols with 81, 108 and 128bhp, a THP 1.6 four-cylinder petrol with 163bhp and a brace of BlueHDi diesels with 99 and 118bhp outputs. A six-speed manual gearbox is standard, and there is also the choice of a new automatic transmission.
Read our review of the DS 3 Performance Cabrio
Of this range, the Puretech 130 engine is available in the DS 3 for the first time. It produces maximum power of 128bhp at 5500rpm and peak torque of 170lb ft from 1750rpm. Combined fuel consumption for this engine is 62.8mpg and it produces a competitively low 105g/km of CO2.
The cleanest variant is the DS 3 BlueHDi 100, which produces 99bhp and emits 87g/km of CO2.
Inside, there are new trims and interior design schemes, but the biggest news is an upgrade in technology. The DS 3 gets a new 7in colour touchscreen that provides simpler access to all of the vehicle functions. There's a simplified central fascia, with 20 fewer buttons. The system has Mirror Screen functionality, meaning compatible apps on a smartphone can be operated via the touchscreen.
Source: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2016-ds-3-prices-and-specification-revealed
