MOTORING
Citroen stands out
It’s a small car with a big personality.
The Citroen DS3 has been designed
to stand out from the crowd –and it
certainly does just that.
I had the pleasure of test driving
the new model, thanks to Citroen’s
Central Garage in Newport, and
it was great fun. The engine was a
lively 1.6 diesel THP with 150bhp
and a 0-62mph time of 7.3 seconds,
while giving out 155 g/km of CO2
emissions. It also boasts about 45mpg.
On first glimpse it was hard not
to immediately think it had a few
boy racer tendencies, with black
alloy wheels and black and yellow
paintwork, but those thoughts soon
disappeared. In the DS3, Citroen
has designed a powerful and sporty
hatchback with looks that will grab
your attention.
TEST DRIVEN ON
THE ISLAND
By Peter White
Inside the cabin, there is a lot more
space than you imagine. The seats hug
you when you sit in and the driving
position can be easily adjusted to suit.
It is a comfortable car and there is
plenty of room in the back to sit two
adults.
The dials are striking and it has a
host of features including radio/cd
player, front fog lights, electric door
mirrors, a gear efficiency indicator, air
conditioning plus much more.
There are several different options
available and you can tweak it how
you like with a range of extras. The
modern seat upholstery design is
available in a variety of coloured
fabrics and leather and even the gear
knob can be tailored in five different
trims, while the car’s paintwork can
also be decided.
The DS3 handles with class and
holds the corners superbly while
delivering a smooth ride. And when
you need to put your foot down it
responds with some smart acceleration.
We all know that sometimes looks
can be deceptive and I think with the
amount of options available to tailor
the DS3, anyone can find their perfect
blend and be proud to own this stylish
hatch.
Central Garage
TEL: 01983 526541
www.centralnewport.citroen.co.uk
www.visitislandlife.com
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