DS 3 Crossback surprised materiality and stuffing

13 September 2018

Elegant crossover will be presented in the electric version

Recently formed premium DS brand (a division of Citroen) continued to update the model line. Now the company introduced the DS 3 Crossback. The SUV has replaced hecto DS 3.

The manufacturer reasonably believed that the demand for three-door hatchbacks which is lower than the crossover with five doors. And given the fact that the brand DS is betting on China, you can count on very good demand.

The DS brand, however, as the Citroen, often surprising bold and original design. Here and DS 3 Crossback nothing like the simple modern cars, as if derived from a single vial. The car received front optics of the original shape, unusual topography of the sidewalls and the abundance of small elements that feel like a long time to look at. In addition, the external handle is fully recessed into the door: they are automatically nominated if the car will suit the owner.

An even deeper impression interior. Here too, there is no place for boredom. Yes, the center console sticks out overexposed tablet, but where are today without it? But what is making the front of the console and ventilation vents in the form of stacked diamonds! Plus, almost all surfaces are finished in leather and Alcantara.

Crossback DS 3 will be releasing with a gasoline engine of 1.2 PureTech available in versions with a capacity of 110, 130 and 155 horsepower. On the diesel side presents unit BlueHDI 1.6-liter. He gives 100 or 130 HP. It is noteworthy that all versions are equipped with eight-speed automatic transmission.

But still will be all-electric version of the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense. By the standards of electric vehicles, which at all on hearing (the same "Tesla") the filling here is very modest. The power of a single electric motor is estimated at 136 HP. A traction battery capacity of 50 kWh and is able to provide only 300 kilometers on a single charge.

Sale Crossback DS 3 will start in 2019. The novelty will be produced in France, Argentina and China. Gonna make it extravagant crossover to Russia? Most likely, Yes. By the way, the current DS is 3 we have 1 255 000.