Citroen Malaysia has been relaying teaser after teaser of the DS3 onto its Facebook page for a few weeks now. Yes, the first of the new-age DS models is the last to arrive at our shores, but it’s better late then never, right?
The teasers indicate that the car, which will arrive over the coming weeks, will feature a high specification (likely to be the DStyle Plus trim) to soften the blow of a potentially high price, which is estimated to be RM125,000. Equipment shown in the pictures include LED daytime running lights, 17-inch ‘Bellone’ alloy wheels and the “3D” LED taillights that are fast becoming signature Citroen design elements.
Inside, the Citroen DS3 looks set to feature leather seats and door cards, automatic air conditioning and what Citroen Malaysia claims to be a “premium” CD player and HiFi system (possibly the Connect Signature pack featuring Bluetooth and USB connectivity, an AUX jack and an upgraded HiFi system complete with an extra speaker and a subwoofer). They have even teased multiple colours for the key fobs, suggesting that they may be colour-coded according to the car.
As previously reported, the sole engine choice for the Malaysian-spec Citroen DS3 at launch will be the 1.6 litre VTi engine, shared with the 208. This 16-valve, naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine makes 122 PS at 6,000 rpm and 160 Nm at 4,250 rpm, and it will be mated to a four-speed automatic. The acceleration time from 0-100 km/h is quoted at 10.9 seconds and the top speed is 190 km/h.
So, is the style factor and high equipment level enough to justify the price, or will you choose to save almost RM30,000 by plumping for the 208 VTi instead?
Malaysian-spec Citroen DS3 spied in Glenmarie
Citroen DS3 at KLIMS13
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Dat price!
NAP 2014 mah….
ya..ya..ya…
That’s a little too expensive for a small car isn’t it? And then there’s that design which reminds me of a Mini Cooper.
“So, is the style factor and high equipment level enough to justify the price, or will you choose to save almost RM30,000 by plumping for the 208 VTi instead?” while i totally agree about the high price as its shared most of its component with the Pug 208, i made to understand that this car is up against the Mini One, Fiat 500, VW beetle sort of ‘stylish’ cars. When it was launched in Europe, the campaign was “anti-retro”…
RM125k?? Why not bring in the THP 155 model with more basic trims, and a stick shift instead? Those who can’t quite afford the 208GTI would be happy with a cheaper alternative…
If 208 vti is cheaper, how can the DS3 155thp be cheaper than the 208 gti?
wont sell much..nothing special..plus its ugly.
With that price better just get a Suprima S Super Premium and extra RM50k to invest in ICE.
Saik thoe Loong!
It’s seem too expensive..
the keys look yummy though. reminds me of sweets. mmmmmm….lol. for that price, it will move only a few units ler.
It does not look good enough to match the price.
the price is ridiculous!
Expensive. People who wants to buy this car at that price probably a Citroen/DS3 fan or because of it’s look. 0-100 km/h is at 10.9 which is kind of slow, if have more money better top up to get much faster Peugeot 208 GTi or wait for Fiesta ST. Want something cheaper get Suzuki Swift Sport. Even Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI, old Fiesta 1.6 or upcoming Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost is faster in term of acceleration.
Should bring the manual THP 155 model which is far more faster and/or reduce the price of this model which I believe is overprice.
I just hope you’re not born in the year 1997
NEM might pull a little surprise by declaring it as CKD thus able to lower the price to rm120K instead of rm125k.
Still expensive thou.. But it is a stylish n nicely designed car.