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Return of the DS


I never realised that the Citroen I use to call upside down boat was called the Citroen DS, I also didn’t realise how popular the car was in its time. So recently when I saw the launch of Citroens new DS models I understood why this new car was such a funky design, it had to live up to its ancestors.

The old Citroen DS’s design was pretty bold and it took me a long time to accept how unique and cool this car actually is. For the time it was built it was an extremely luxury vehicle and technology wise it was up there with its innovative hydro pneumatic self-levelling suspension. The design was also a little outrageous, but these were the reasons for making this car such an icon.

The new Citroen DS3 which I had a chance to check out at Citroen Newcastle DS3 showroom. I

was kind of put off by its design, I thought it looked a little over the top. But now that I’ve seen how much this car can be customised, I’m actually impressed by its uniqueness and learning about its ancestral roots I understand the thinking behind this rather unique car.

Citroen will apparently be releasing another 2 models under the DS logo. First there’s the Citroen DS4 which will be a 2 door SUV Cross-over, which is exciting stuff. Even more exciting is the Citroen DS5 which will be a large family sized car and the best bit is, it will be a diesel hybrid car.



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