Thursday, March 24, 2016

New DS 3, all the news, one by one, under the lens – The Republic

Launched in 2010, the compact premium DS 3 has already been preferred by 390,000 customers. This would be enough data to make sleep soundly designers of the French house and instead, to six years of onset, DS raises and under the Pyramid of the Louvre, in Paris, has just unveiled the new DS 3, Sedan and Convertible models even more attractive, efficient and high-performance thanks to the Performance version from 208 horses.

“Renewing car so it is both a pleasure and a challenge – explain the designers – the recipe: keep what they have decreed the success of DS 3 (customization, style and dynamism) and add technologies and equipment (more efficient engines, Screen Touch Pad 7 “connected …). Without forgetting the passion and attention to detail, to which every day are dedicated designers, technicians and engineers of DS. “

” A real success story. New DS 3 and DS 3 Cabrio reaffirm their belonging to the brand: with them, the DS family is complete – added Yves Bonnefont, CEO of DS -These two Parisian chic, sophisticated, technological and efficient, conquer a clientele seeking expressiveness, personalization and dynamic feelings. lively patterns that express the art of living in the city and outside. ”
The look of the car is characterized by DS Wings front grille with vertical hexagonal shape, while the chrome strip, which enhances the elegance, stretches to the projectors and from fog Led by two chrome wings bringing so the onset of double Wings on DS.

the designers have retained the characteristics much appreciated by customers as the two-tone treatment roof / body and waistline by design “shark fin” to which is added the wide range of personal combining the various elements (roof, body, rearview mirror caps, wheels, instrument panel, gear shift lever and coatings), up to 78 propose combinations of body / roof colors.

Thanks also to the headlights Led Vision system, combining the technologies and LED headlights, the direction indicators LED scrolling and new fog lights Led, engineers have managed to get more visibility and comfort when driving at night, with reduction consumption of the energy necessary to enlightenment.

the elegant and trendy look of the car is underlined by the chic shades of Aden and Red livery dall’inedita tint to the roof Brown Topaz, inspired by the precious stone, as well as in match the new decoration of the bridge. The exterior customization is entrusted to the tastes of customers who can enjoy thanks to the 10 roof adhesives available for the Sedan, in addition to the 4 colors of the roof, with the 4 colors of the soft top of the convertible, the shells of mirrors 10 and 15 alloy wheels 16 “and 17″ proposed on 2 silhouette.

interiors are new upholstery and interior decor (Tissue Dynamics basalt black, decoration Brown Topaz, …), and skin for the seats, with an exclusive process and the new Brown Trinitarian, and the attention to detail, is also expressed through the silkscreen on the rear side windows, combined with laser engraving with the same motif on decoration Irrésistible Paris (dashboard fascia) or on the rear shell ( monogram DS pack in Faubourg Addict).
the new DS 3 have the Mirror screen function, compatible Apple CarPlay MirrorLink and Android, enabling use on board functions of your smartphone safely with the large screen display touch Pad 7 “of the latest generation color and using voice commands. In addition to the free MyDS application (available for Android and iOS) you can know at any time the maintenance status, fuel autonomy and where you parked your DS.

An important innovation for the new DS 3 and DS 3 Cabrio is then represented by DS Connect Box offering the pack SOS & amp; Assistance: innovative system that allows emergency automatic calls or local assistance, with the sending of aid in case of need; Pack Monitoring: virtual maintenance manual, for automatic control of the mileage and the frequency of maintenance, with tips for eco-driving, on the basis of the detected technical information on the car; Pack Mapping: vehicle location, information via email in case of entry and exit from a geographical area; Pack Tracking: in case of theft, the car’s location is transmitted to law enforcement.
Amenities also include the Active City Brake an important automatic braking system that prevents rear-end collisions at low speeds or reduce its impact, thanks to the sensor short-range laser a sophisticated monitoring system that is able to act independently of the active braking by the driver.

Among the new equipment available to improve comfort in the use of every day we find the front and rear parking assist and reversing camera that transmits images on the Touch Pad 7 “.
Wide choice of engines with the option to choose between the 3-cylinder petrol PureTech (elected engine the year 2015, 4-cylinder petrol and diesel 4-cylinder THP BlueHDi equipped with Selective Catalytic Reduction technology, combined with three changes (manual 5 or 6-speed, next-generation piloted or automatic), while CO2 emissions start at 79 g / km (BlueHDi 100) and not exceed 129 g / km.
The change of EAT6 latest generation of DS 3 is proposed on 3-cylinder turbo engine PureTech110 S & amp; S and offers free entry of faster speeds and smoother , greater driving pleasure, improved responsiveness and recovery with fuel consumption (combined) of 4.6 liters / 100 km for the Saloon and 4.9 liters / 100km for the Convertible, with CO2 emissions of 105 g / km for the Saloon and 112 g / km for the convertible.

the stories then DS 3 features the new spirited PureTech 130 S & amp; S voted to the increase of dynamism thanks to its 130 hp of power and 230 Nm of torque with fuel consumption (combined cycle) of 4.5 liters / 100 km and 105 g / km of CO2.

For those who are sensitive to environmental issues and to limit fuel consumption two versions are also available Drive Efficiency with engines PureTech 82 and BlueHDi 100 S & amp; S, with low rolling resistance tires and alloy wheels in special aluminum, which offer a reduction of 8 grams CO2 per kilometer emissions (respectively 99 and 79 g / km CO2).

and for those who want performance from the elegant compact sport-DS designers have also created a high-performance version: “DS 3 and DS 3 Cabrio performance are the dynamics and distinctive versions of new DS 3 and DS 3 Cabrio – said Eric apodous, product manager and development of DS – These two exceptional cars are top of the DS3 range: they bring it all the quality and reach levels never seen before. Powerful and refined, promising incomparable driving sensations, and an innovative style that aims for perfection, retaining the DNA of its DS range. Maximum comfort on board of luxury GT true. “
208 hp, 300 Nm of torque, 125 g / km of CO2, are the values ​​that the engine 1.6 THP S & amp; S mated to a 6-speed settings specifications, to which is added a limited slip differential Torsen type to ensure maximum traction and roadholding.

A very vivacious character underlined by the double specific discharge, expanded roadways, alloy wheels 18 ” blacks diamond, shiny black front brake calipers, special logo in the colors of DS Performance, sporty interior, with bucket seats in leather and Alcantara, exclusive framework and instrument panel with DS Performance logo.

in addition to make DS 3 Performance even more agile and secure the trim and the brakes have been subjected to a tune depth point, with ride height lowered by 15 mm, front and rear wide track (front: + 26 mm; Pos: + 14 mm), front brake discs of 323 mm with specific pliers (249 mm for the rear brakes).

For DS 3 Performance, Sedan and Convertible, there are two trim levels, the first 5 offers combinations of body colors and roof, while the second level, “Black Special”, emphasizes the sporty character and refined with a Black Mat Gold livery with roof completely dark jacket with carbon elements on the wings. The interior reflects the style of the bodywork and the dashboard and the base of the gearshift lever painted in Gold, and we add the comfort equipment and additional security. Finally, and available Carbon Pack internal and external decoration kit to make the DS 3 Performance even more personal.

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