The DSport with its bhp engine is the most powerful DS3 Cabrio in the range, but it'll still return There's no denying that the DS3 hatch is a great looking car and thankfully, the same can be said for the Cabrio. As it follows the Fiat C's approach to convertibles, the DS3 Cabrio retains the hatch's distinctive shark-fin B-pillar and floating-effect roof.
There are also plenty of alloy wheel and body-colour options, and the scope for personalisation is also carried over to the interior, with the option of a new blue leather for the seats. There are also two optional colours for the roof. However, it doesn't look too much different from the normal hatch, so buyers will have to look elsewhere if they want a small convertible with presence.
The DS3 Cabrio Racing looks racy with its matt grey paint and red detailing. There's also a Pink special edition , which doesn't look as great, thanks to its bright pink roof and other exterior highlighting. The DS3 Cabrio proves you can have style and substance in a small package. Citroen has a long history of being innovative and this is shown in the boot lid mechanism. It's fitted with a clever rotating hinge mechanism that allows it to swing up almost vertically, meaning the boot can be accessed in tight spots.
However, if you have the roof completely folded, it'll have to be moved to its mid setting before the boot will fully open. Boot space is impressive at litres, making it just 40 litres smaller than the DS3 hatch and considerably bigger than the MINI Convertible and C, which have and litres respectively.
However, the boot opening is like a letterbox, which makes access tricky. Citroen has worked hard to improve its reputation for poor reliability - especially on its flagship DS range - so the DS3 Cabrio should be a reasonably safe option. There are no major reliability issues on the DS3 hatch on which it's based. Visibility out of the back is pretty terrible with the roof down, too, because of the way it bunches up and sits behind the rear seats. On the move the ride is smooth enough, though the larger optional wheels cause small bumps to be transmitted through to the passenger compartment.
There's quite a bit of road and tyre noise on the move, too. The DS 3 has been around since and is facing ever stronger competition from younger rivals. The interior is starting to show its age and occupants may feel that the large centre console encroaches on personal space a little too much. The driving position is a little awkward — the pedals are positioned at peculiar angles - which is a shame because the seats are comfy and offer good support, especially in the Performance version.
The dashboard has been kept up-to-date and features a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system, but it can be tricky to operate quickly on the move, plus the volume controls are located right at the bottom of the centre console, nowhere near the screen. The air-con controls are easy to use, though, and it's easy to get a comfortable driving position. All DS 3 Cabrio models come well equipped, too. Entry-level Chic models come with a touchscreen, air-con, alarm, rear parking sensors and cruise control.
Move up to Elegance models for larger alloy wheels, sports seats and climate control, while Prestige adds sat-nav, bright xenon headlights, automatic lights and wipers and Alcantara suede trim to the seats.
Ultra Prestige models are the most luxurious and come with leather seats that look like a watchstrap, while the Performance model and DS Performance Line trim come with plenty of equipment and additional styling touches, such as sat nav, Apple CarPlay and unique paint options. You pretty much get the same interior in the DS 3 Cabrio as in the hatchback, with the same split-folding rear seatbacks.
It also has a cleverly designed bootlid, with special hinges that allow it to open almost vertically, which means you can use it even in tight spaces. However, the boot opening itself is very small and more frustratingly when the roof is fully lowered, you can't open the boot. The opening is actually smaller than that of the Fiat C. Although the DS 3 is officially no longer a Citroen, it was designed, built and sold by the brand, and because the DS brand hasn't been around long enough to properly establish itself, we have to base our opinion on Citroen's performance in our Driver Power customer satisfaction survey.
Citroen's showing in the survey was disappointing, finishing in 26th place overall out of 32 car makers covered. Build quality was lacklustre, with the car finishing in 28th place. Seat comfort was not ranked much higher either, at The DS 3 finished in a mid-table 72nd place out of cars surveyed. High points were its performance, where it came in 35th place, and ease of driving, finishing in 41st.
In contrast with Citroen as a whole, seat comfort was ranked 30th overall. We also provide customized offers allowing you to even better operate our alert system, don't hesitate to contact us for more information. You are now in the best conditions. Send us a picture once you bought it! You can now on choose among our offers helping you out with our alert system to give you the chance to find the car of your dreams.
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Downshifts send revs flaring, though the refined engine never sounds thrashy, even on the approach to rpm, and its note is well insulated from the cabin. Citroen lists its combined cycle fuel consumption at 6.
The DSport features a turbocharged 1. It is paired exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission that feels smooth in your hand and clicks satisfyingly into gear. Despite being more powerful, the manual gearbox helps keep fuel consumption to 5.
Those bigger alloys the DStyle gets 16s do the DSport few favours from a ride perspective, however, which is firmer and fussier than the already busy base model and transfers more vibration into the cabin. While decent on good quality surfaces common to city and suburban driving, both model grades jiggle over rougher roads and meet harsher potholes and surface joins abruptly.
The side bolstering of the seat base may also make it a tight squeeze for bigger-boned drivers. The interior has a premium look and feel, however. The steering wheel is free of controls, with Citroen preferring to fit stalks operating cruise control, audio and phone functions behind the wheel. Citroen Australia has secured 90 DS3 Cabrios for the remainder of , and unsurprisingly expects more than 60 per cent of customers to opt for the DSport, which is the sweet spot from a value and performance perspective.
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