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Friday, February 13, 2009

Citroen DS returns


French maker shocks with all-new DS-badged luxury line-up, spearheaded by stunning MINI rival.

Watch out MINI! This stunning machine is an all-new small luxury car from Citroen, and not only does it revive the legendary DS badge but it will spearhead a fresh range of premium Citroen models. The exciting news was announced at a special event on the Champs Elysees, Paris, where this remarkable model took pride of place. Called the DS Inside, it’s a concept that points the way to a production version, which is set to go on sale in early 2010. Similar in size to a C3, the DS Inside has been designed to compete with prestige-badged small cars such as the MINI, Alfa Romeo MiTo and the forthcoming Audi A1. The first of a new range of premium Citroens that will all carry the DS badge, it will most likely be tagged DS3 when it reaches showrooms early next year. A C4-sized model, called the DS4, and a C5-sized car, called the DS5, will follow it. The original DS, which was launched back in 1955, was one of the most important models in Citroen’s history and the French firm is hoping to draw on its legendary reputation for luxury, innovation and style with its new premium line-up. While the DS name was a play on the French word déeesse, meaning goddess, the new badge stands for Different Spirit. And as you can see from these amazing pictures, the new model certainly stands out.

Check out: http://www.dsinside.citroen.com/


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