Citroen brings back the DS nameplate with the Citroen DS Inside Concept
Citroen will be bringing back the DS nameplate to its range of vehicles. DS is pronounced Deesse, which pronounced in French means Goddess. The DS was a showcase of technology of sorts, for a car introduced in the 1950s it had a hydropneumatic suspension, a robotized gearbox (without automatic selection though so its more of a robotized clutch), an it had an air-cooled flat-6 gearbox that was mounted in a MF layout, mid-engined, front wheel drive.
The new DS line will be targetted at those who enjoy motoring with no loss in practicality. It is meant to offer prestige, thrills and refinement, without the rigid codes of traditional upper-range models. It aims to appeal to the affluent customer who has downsized in his vehicle size but are on the lookout for more economical and intelligent products.
This new concept car called the Citroen DS Inside Concept and is a preview of the upcoming DS range. The new DS range will consist initially of 3 cars in the small, medium and large segments. Its naming system will carry the DS name, much like its mainstream cars are prefixed by “C” and its MPVs a “Picasso” suffix. The three cars will be called the DS3, the DS4 and the DS5. DS will stand for “Different Spirit”.
February 8, 2009 @ 8:16 am
looks like a audi grill, audi day time running lights, white top and side mirror makes it look like a french mini sitting on small lambo rims. Overall, still looks good. Hope it performs as good.
February 8, 2009 @ 8:42 am
looks promising ..
looks like a mini ..
that’s my opininion lar ..
February 8, 2009 @ 9:28 am
dont forget that 1950s DS oso had swerving headlamps ! amazing for that era….
February 8, 2009 @ 11:45 am
it looks beautiful. Very mini-ish tho…but nice. Love the design.
cam.shaft
February 8, 2009 @ 12:50 pm
does it come with a free nintendo ds?
February 8, 2009 @ 1:07 pm
never heard of mf b4
February 8, 2009 @ 1:42 pm
Better looking than the Mini I think but what’s with the Audish front fascia Citroen?
February 8, 2009 @ 1:48 pm
citroen has really got its groove back….!
February 8, 2009 @ 2:49 pm
DAmn this looks chick.
February 8, 2009 @ 5:06 pm
suddenly citroen learn the meaning of PROPORTION. bravo
February 8, 2009 @ 7:57 pm
Looks nice but the C pillar looks weird. Usually its straight or angle backwards, not forwards.
February 8, 2009 @ 8:00 pm
Agree with MazdaAstina, this thing is like a rojak.
If Citroen wants to stand out it has to work harder. To me, its design makes no sense at all. Smaller cars are now wide accepted, if Citroen manages to come out with a speedy little trolley that would ensure its market in that segment.
Put any existing 1.8 or 2.0 DOHC engine together with a rigid chassis, proper suspension, decent brake, and with its size and weight, this thing likely will run side by side with a VW MK V.
February 9, 2009 @ 3:07 am
looks like a mini
February 9, 2009 @ 1:24 pm
looks like a audi grill + pug 207 lamp + mini butt….
but i love the design. kinda cute
February 9, 2009 @ 4:05 pm
Illusion of MINI Cooper…French’s style mini…^^
February 9, 2009 @ 9:31 pm
Combination of:
1.Mini Cooper’s design,
2.Suzuki Swift’s body,
3.Porsche Cayenne headlamp,
4.All Ford’s grill,
5.Lamborghini’s rim..
Just my opinion..
February 10, 2009 @ 11:44 am
This concept car looks more like a hatch. Which I don’t think is in the true spirit of the original DS.
Rather than as a model range, it could have been better if Citroen introduce the modernised version of the classic DS and even the CV, in the similar manner like Mini Cooper, VW Beetle & Fiat 500. If you want to capitalize on its heritage, it’s got to be as a specific/unique model.
February 12, 2009 @ 2:44 pm
now this is hyper cool