Citroen DS3 1.6 VTi 120bhp DStyle
Citroen DS3 1.6 VTi 120bhp DStyle
What is it?
CITROEN’S answer to the MINI. Cute-looking DS3 is the first in a new range of DS-badged models – to include the DS4 SUV and DS5 saloon – and is designed to be fun to drive and easy to personalise with an array of options. Just like the MINI in fact. Wide range of diesels and petrols, priced from just £11,700. Tested here in £13,700 120bhp DStyle trim.
What’s hot?
- Bold shape stands out from the crowd
- Interior is Citroen’s best yet, with high quality materials
- Well priced, this model undercuts its Cooper rival
- Smooth 120bhp 1.6 offers decent thrust…
- …returns 47.9mpg and emits 136g/km
- Surefooted handling with good agility
- Refined and comfortable on the motorway
- More space in the back and in the boot than a MINI
- Myriad roof, wheel, wing mirror and cabin paint options…
- Pre-paid service deal like MINI’s TLC package
What’s not?
- Image not as good as the MINI
- This model isn’t as efficient or as cheap to tax as a Cooper either
- Steering has an over-strong self-centring effect and little feel
- Residuals unlikely to be as solid as the MINI
- Gearshift a little vague
What you need to Know?
| P11D Value: | 13,535 |
| Monthly Rental*: | 219 (CH)/£257 (PCH) |
| Tax Band when posted: | 16%, 17%, 18% |
| Monthly BiK: | Click link for BIK |
| Engine: | 1.6 4cyl petrol |
| CO2 Emissions: | 136g/km |
| Power/torque: | 120bhp/118lb ft |
| Economy: | 47.9mpg |
Monthly contract hire (CH) and personal contract hire (PCH) rentals generated by Concept Vehicle Leasing. Based on a 36 month lease at 10,000 miles a year, 3+35 payments.
