Citroen DS3 Interior Revealed - video

By Thami Masemola
May 28, 2009 5:58 PM
Filed Under: Citroen, Concept Car, European

If Citroen's DS line is any indicator then we are in for a very exciting new era of premium mass cars. A famous example is the ever-green but expensive MINI which sold over 230,000 units in 2008. Should Citroen price their compact DS models like the DS3 well below the MINI then we could see an upsurge in sales and profits for the French automaker.

Speaking of the DS3, we saw the DS Inside Concept in Geneva this year and it had dark tinted windows all around. No one was able to take a peek to see what was inside. Luckily this video and the accompanying pictures will now allow for an interior sightseeing mini tour of the production version they call the DS3.

While there is no detailed information and the interior only appears during the second half of the video clip, the snippets are enough to show how upmarket and sporty the little car is going to be. The DS3 is expected to come into market in 2010 as the first of new DS Line products which include the bigger DS4 and DS5 models.

[UPDATE 29.05.2009] Press release and 5 "making of" photos added.

Source: c-forum.forumpro.fr

Press Release (Click to expand)

STEP INSIDE THE CITROËN DS INSIDE - CONCEPT CAR INTERIOR REVEALED

Citroën has provided its first hint at the interior styling of the all-new DS3 by unveiling a new iteration of the DS Inside concept model.

At its launch in early 2010, the DS3 will present owners with an unprecedented range of touches to express their personality, and the haute-couture cabin of the latest DS Inside goes some way to previewing the level of detail and individuality that will be available.

The dashboard is flowing and airy, whilst the instrument cluster, steering wheel and low, body-hugging seats extend the feeling of dynamism. Black chrome touches around the cabin and a thick lounge style carpet, leave the DS Inside exuding class, style and distinction. The concept is strikingly finished with a premium leather roof in pearlescent ivory with a powder-like finish that bears the DS insignia.

The styling project for the DS line has been led by British designer, Mark Lloyd. Beginning with the DS3, the new DS line will deliver a powerful identity to the Citroën family. Representing "Different Spirit", it will present an identity strong on modernity and distinction, drawing its DNA clearly from Citroën's history of innovation and unforgettable design.

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Tags: Citroën DS, Citroën DS3, Citroën DS Inside Concept

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Comments

worldcarfan87

May 28, 2009 6:20 PM

must take my hat off to citroen. it really does look great inside and out. lets hope they can deliver a fantastic drive and they could be onto a winner.

andy

May 28, 2009 7:39 PM

OMG…Citroen is pretty good at design, beautiful inside and outside, i like this car a lot, it’s the best gift for my girlfriend so far

N20_Purge

May 28, 2009 7:48 PM

Finally, Citroen have built a future classic car. Well, if it succeeds that is. All we have to do is wait and see if it does!

ZireX

May 28, 2009 10:51 PM

I'm so glad that they proved that the DS series would feel and look different.This really looks great and with the proper engines and pleasure of driving it could make it a big hit.

norther

May 29, 2009 2:50 AM

nice little car. one question: will citroen keep all the nice things weve seen in this video, or will they be all optional extras at the cost.... of our lives? better said...will they keep this design at all, or will they use it as an "insiprational" concept..crap?

i hope they keep it. it is truly estetic. at leas they make something nice if renault are so f.... gay. hope peugeot wont follow renault's tracks.

ZireX

May 29, 2009 11:49 AM

They will keep it - that's the point.To be something new fresh and stylish.That's why it's not from the 'C-series' but it's DS.The only thing that concerns me is will they keep the vertical (daytime running lights?) upfront?

Aesthetics

May 29, 2009 6:53 AM

citroen transforming their design capability to the road.

odysseus

May 29, 2009 2:26 PM

Is that what we can expect from citroen or is this once more an only concept-interior with no chance to go into production?

BrianWCF

May 29, 2009 2:36 PM

Press release and 5 "making of" photos added.

politz

May 29, 2009 4:56 PM

looks great inside and out... hope they can price it right. question: is citroen planning to gradually get rid of its c-line? that would make sense, since a more upmarket citroen would fit better in the psa stable, joined by a sporty, popular and accessible peugeot lineup. in my opinion, their current 'french dodge-chrysler' setup is no longer appropriate for this global market conditions.

alessandro

May 29, 2009 10:05 PM

I think it will be a hit among Parisian gays. But I like it too.

Edited by user on May 29, 2009 at 10:12 PM

BabyMilo

May 30, 2009 12:02 PM

I think that it looks greating but there is still something there that wont make me buy one, maybe it is what alessandro said, it will be a hit among the Parisian gays...

sensei

June 2, 2009 5:44 AM

GM is soooooo lucky that this car is not sold here in the US.

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