Citroën DS3 Cabrio is the latest advance in the distinctively styled DS line. A cabrio version of the multi-award winning DS3, this exciting new model features intelligent design and dazzling looks to make top-down driving considerably easier and even more enjoyable. Launched almost three years ago, DS3 has proved an outstanding success for Citroën with over 200,000 sold worldwide, including more than 36,000 registered in the UK alone. Boasting enhanced personalisation possibilities with a range of roof designs, a series of special editions, a Racing version and Ultra Prestige models, DS3 has played a major role in boosting awareness of the expanding DS line. Overall, sales of DS3, DS4 and DS5 have already topped the 300,000 mark globally in just 30 months. DS3 Cabrio boasts all the hallmarks that have made the hatchback so successful – bold styling, sophisticated refinement, extensive personalisation and a thoroughly enjoyable driving experience – combined with the pleasure of al-fresco motoring. DS3 Cabrio leads the way for occupant space as the only five-seater in its class and features the biggest boot in the segment at 245-litres VDA. The electrically operated folding roof can be fully opened or closed at speeds of up to 75mph – which is also unique in this segment – and takes just 16 seconds to fully close. Top down driving has never been so easy. PRICES & TRIMS DS3 Cabrio is available in the DS line’s three signature trim levels – DSign, DStyle & DSport – with ownership starting at £15,045 for the VTi 82 DSign rising to £19,675 for the THP 155 DSport. The most popular model is forecast to be the VTi 120 DStyle at £17,425 and the sales split is expected to be approximately 65% retail and 35% fleet/business. TRIM CO2 EMISSIONS MRR OTR PRICE VTi 82 DSign 112 £15,045 VTi 120 DStyle 136 £17,425 THP 155 DSport 137 £19,675 Generously specified across all trim levels, this is a summary of standard equipment: DSIGN • ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) & Emergency Braking Assistance (EBA • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) • Driver’s, front passenger’s, front lateral & curtain airbags • Cruise control with speed limiter • Electrically adjustable door mirrors • 3D LED rear lights • Front fog lights • Black ‘Touch’ fabric roof • RDS stereo radio/MP3 compatible CD player with steering mounted controls & six speakers • Chrome side rubbing strips, door handles & door sill protector • Dark tinted rear windows • GEI (Gear Efficiency Indicator) • ‘Black panel’ night-time instrument lighting • Sport suspension • Front electric windows with ‘one-touch’ operation on the driver’s side • Rear parking sensors DSTYLE adds: • Air conditioning • Interior mood lighting • Chrome front fog light surrounds, front grille surround & insert on rear number plate moulding • Gloss black painted centre console • Leather handbrake with chrome insert & chrome gear surround • Leather effect gear knob • Scented air freshener • 16” ‘Ashera’ alloy wheels (set of four) • Signature daytime running LEDs • Gloss black dashboard DSPORT adds: • Anti-theft alarm • Citroën eTouch Emergency & Assistance system • Double chrome exhaust pipe • High quality leather steering wheel with chrome inserts • Front & rear carpet mats • Connecting Box – Bluetooth® system with USB socket & Hi-Fi System • Automatic digital air conditioning • 17” ‘Bellone’ alloy wheels (set of four) • Carbon fibre effect dashboard INSURANCE GROUP RATINGS DS3 Cabrio is offered with competitive insurance ratings from as low as 10E for the VTi 82 DSign. The rating for each model is shown below: TRIM INSURANCE RATING VTi 82 DSign 10E VTi 120 DStyle 16E THP 155 DSport 23E From Motorin News