DS AUTOMOBILES LAUNCHES CONNECTED CHIC - A NEW DS 3 RANGE MODEL

20 Posted: 20th Jul 2017
DS AUTOMOBILES LAUNCHES CONNECTED CHIC - A NEW DS 3 RANGE MODEL
A new range model of the popular DS 3 is being introduced – the Connected Chic is the new trim level from premium French brand DS Automobiles.

  • A new range model of the popular DS 3 is being introduced – the Connected Chic is the new trim level from premium French brand DS Automobiles. The new DS 3 Connected Chic model offers a perfect mix of stylish design and class with up to date technological features. Positioned between the Chic and Performance Line trim levels, DS 3 Connected Chic is an excellent investment for discerning customers, priced just £900 over the Chic trim level version, it features a generous specification of equipment valued at over £2,000.

    These standard-equipped features include 17 inch alloy wheels, LED front fog lights, Contrast Pack (bi-tone paint including black roof and door mirror paint finish), Basalt trim, dark tinted windows, satellite navigation, Mirror Screen with Mirror Link® and Apple CarPlayTM , car alarm and automatic air conditioning.

    DS 3 Connected Chic is available from £199/month with 36 monthly payments, conditions apply.

    Engine availability
    DS 3 Connected Chic is available with a range of efficient, powerful and award-winning engines in terms of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption:

    PureTech 82 petrol engine manual
    PureTech 110 petrol engine* with S&S (Stop&Start system) manual
    PureTech 110 S&S petrol engine* with EAT6 (Efficient Automatic Transmission with 6-speeds)
    BlueHDi 100 Diesel engine with S&S manual
    * The turbocharged PureTech 3-cylinder petrol engine won the International Engine of the Year award in 2017, for its class for engines between 1.0-litre and 1.4-litre capacity, for the third consecutive year running.

    Equipment availability
    The new DS 3 Connected Chic is a fine balance of engineering and technology, offering DS luxury design, sporty drive and latest technology, and a distinctive combination of features including:

    17-inch black diamond-cut 'Aphrodite' alloy wheels
    Bi-tone exterior colour
    Mirror Screen with Apple CarPlay and MirrorLink
    Navigation from the 7-inch colour touchscreen
    Automatic air conditioning
    Black theme – high-end gloss black paint finish on dashboard, Basalt Black ‘Rayados’ cloth trim, gloss black centre console, gloss black interior door handle surrounds and dark tinted rear windows.

    Colour availability
    DS 3 Connected Chic is available with solid, metallic and pearlescent paint finishes with themed Black roof:

    Polar White body colour with Black roof
    Ruby Red body colour with Black roof
    Sapphire Green body colour with Black roof
    Perla Nera Black body and roof colour
    Pearl White body colour with Black roof
    Each colour is available with the Black Contrast pack, including Black door mirrors, and Black wheel centre-finishers; Solid and Metallic paint is £495, with Pearlescent paint at £730.

    The DS 3 is the most-popular model in the DS Automobiles’ product line-up, with over 400,000 sold worldwide and more than a quarter (over 100,000) with customers in the UK.