Citroen DS3 1.6 THP

Citroen DS3 1.6 THP

Citroen’s DS3 has just been unveiled locally – we were invited to sample it in Gauteng. And sample it we did – it’s a stunner. Quick too - with 110kW and 240Nm on tap from its 1.6 turbo charged motor (shared with the Mini Cooper) the DS3 is capable of a 7.3 second sprint to 100kph, and onward to a top speed of 214kph. A proven suspension setup – Macpherson struts upfront, torsion beams at the rear provides the platform for the DS3’s assault on the Magaliesberg region. It even sounds the part thanks to a bassy turbo whoop exiting the exhaust pipes. But it must be said the feather in its beret has to be those drop dead aesthetics. A shark-fin C-pillar, floating roof, meaty two tone alloys and bedazzling led lamps serving as running lights means you’ll see it before you hear it. It’s proper tough-looking and is set to mix it up aggressively with the likes of Mini and the looming