Citroën DS3 (10 on) - Review

Review Date: 25 January 2010
Last Updated: 18 February 2011
4 out of 5

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Genuinely great to drive, high-quality feel, stylish and chic look, low running costs, wide range of customisation options

Lacks the image of a MINI

The DS3 is the first in a range of very different Citroen models that put the emphasis on style and personality, along with strong performance and driver appeal. With its stylish look and compact size, it's easy to see why so many comparisons have been drawn with the popular MINI and Fiat 500. In contrast to those two, the DS3 isn't a 'retro' model, but it is similar in many ways with an elegant cabin, a sporty stance and impressive handling. It really is great to drive with tremendous poise in corners and responsive steering, while the ride remains forgiving. It's also very well built - something that can't be said for all Citroens - with a genuinely premium feel to the interior and impressive refinement at higher speeds. Overall, it's the best car Citroen has made for a long time.

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Citroën DS3 (10 on)
4 out of 5

 Good rear space for size, compared to a mini.  

Malcolm Brew