Citroen DS3 Inside concept leaks out before Geneva debut

Citroen announced plans earlier this week to revive the DS nameplate for a line of mid-range premium models based on the new C3, C4 and C5. Germany's AutoBild decided the world couldn't wait for the Geneva Motor Show debut of the Citroen DS3, and published a few images of the concept a few weeks early.

What you see here is more than just a styling exercise. According to early reports, the concept, which is officially called the DS3 Inside, is very close to the production version due to arrive in Europe as a 2010 model. With underpinnings pulled from the new C3, Citroen is likely to offer a range of gasoline and diesel powerplants ranging from 1.2- to 2.0-liters.

Expect more information to follow in the coming weeks, but in the meantime, check out the gallery of the Citroen DS3 below.

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/05/citroen...e-geneva-debut/

I'm not a fan of most of what Citroen designs, but I really like this.

Yes, it is quite nice! I'd really like to see the interior.

It's ok but the C6 outshines it.

:rotflmao:

What's so funny about such a gorgeous car?

I see what they did there with the roof. This is better looking than the C3, but at the same time I think it looks like the child of a Porsche Cayenne and an AMC Pacer. I'd like to see what they do with the 4 and 5.

Edited February 5, 200917 yr by §carlet §wordfish

Different strokes I guess. I personally don't like the car. I like how the lines actually connect with each other...but the overall shape and proportions are just meh.

But to each his own.

Have you seen one in person Dodgefan? This is one of those cars that never does well in photographs but is a looker in person.

It's ok but the C6 outshines it.

Someone at the mine has a C6... that thin is the ugliest $h! I've ever seen in my life!

Edited February 5, 200917 yr by ZL-1

I like this, it's small but chunky/substantial looking. Kind of like the Trax concept.

Edited February 5, 200917 yr by AAS

Have you seen one in person Dodgefan? This is one of those cars that never does well in photographs but is a looker in person.

Someone at the mine has a C6... that thin is the ugliest $h! I've ever seen in my life!

To be or not to be is a question.

DS3 is the one of the few cohesive designs I have seen on a French Car in recent times.

I'm not a fan of most of what Citroen designs, but I really like this.

Yes, it is quite nice! I'd really like to see the interior.

+1... I'm liking everything but what's going on with the B Pillar.

Have you seen one in person Dodgefan? This is one of those cars that never does well in photographs but is a looker in person.

I guess in my case it would be slightly less disgusting in person???

It's like a "101 Things To Never Do In Car Design" Poster Child.

As far as th DS3: It looks like Subaru's attempt at a Mini-Coop.

(not really an insult.... just observation)

Someone at the mine has a C6... that thin is the ugliest $h! I've ever seen in my life!

Thats fantastic.

As far as th DS3: It looks like Subaru's attempt at a Mini-Coop.

(not really an insult.... just observation)

I'm not a big Citroen fan, but this is one cool looking small car. I am interested in seeing the rest of the DS line.

Citroen does have a couple of cool designs that I would love to see over here in the U.S. The C5 sedan (saloon) and wagon (tourer) are quite nice looking. The C4 Picasso is a cool looking compact MPV. The rest of the Citroen line (including the bizarre looking C6 mentioned previously) doesn't really appeal to me.

New C5 looks really good and so does this concept.

It's always a pleasant surprise to see a well-styled small car. This thing is really cool. And I love the C6, a big, elegant French cruiser. Loved the Top Gear vid for the C6. Unflappability, an admirable luxury car trait.