Citroen DS lights up the way ahead

The new headlights provide the DS 3 with even greater visibility in both low- and high-beam positions, with lighting of exceptional quality that is also restful on the eye. Three LED modules and a Xenon module create a powerful, wide, uniform beam for greater visibility and comfort when driving at night. The headlights also reduce energy consumption.

The two models are also receiving further upgrades, including the all-new Active City Brake technology, new Euro6-compliant engines and new personalisation options. All of which makes the DS 3 and DS 3 Cabrio even more irresistible than before.

The headlights combine LED and Xenon technologies with new sequential greater visibility in both low- and high-beam positions, with lighting of exceptional quality that is also restful on the eye. Three LED modules and a Xenon module create a powerful, wide, uniform beam, for greater visibility at night. The headlights also reduce energy consumption by 35% in low-beam mode and by 75% in high-beam. And with a standard life of over 20 000 hours, the LEDs last 20 times longer than halogen lights.

Inspired by the Numéro 9 and Wild Rubis concept cars, the new lights feature independent modules styled to resemble diamonds in their setting. The DS 3 has also been fit with innovative sequential indicators, unique in this class.

The new light signature is completed by LED DRLs in the front air intakes. The DS 3 and DS 3 Cabrio also have 3D-effect LED rear lights.

The DS 3 gains new petrol and diesel engines that comply with the Euro6 standard. The two new diesel engines are the BlueHDi 120 and BlueHDi 100*. More powerful and more eco-friendly, they feature cutting-edge technology, with an SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) module that slashes NOx emissions by 90%, while also reducing CO2 emissions by up to 4%.

As a result, the DS now ships with the cleanest engines in its segment: the BlueHDI 100 is Best in Class with a version emitting 79g/km of CO2, and 94g/km de CO2 for the BlueHDi 120. These engines also improve fuel-efficiency (3.0l/100 km for the BlueHDi 100 and 3.6l/100 km for BlueHDi 120).

For the range of petrol engines, the DS 3 maintains the 207 bhp “Racing” engine and the THP 155, recognised for their performance and smooth response from the lowest engine speeds. It is also available with the PureTech e-VTi 82 ETG, which complies with Euro6 standards. This engine is economical (4.1l /100 km over a combined cycle) and eco-friendly (95g/km of CO2). It is available with the clutchless ETG (Efficient Tronic Gearbox). The DS 3 and DS 3 Cabrio are the first models to have the PSA group’s Active City Brake technology, an automatic braking system.