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The Citroen DS3 has already won a number of important accolades in only its first yearof production, including TopGear magazine's "Car of the Year" and Fifth Gear's 'Small Car of the Year'. Another addition to its trophy cabinet which is already getting cramped is the CarBuyer Car of the Year Best Hot Hatch' award.
The expert panel of road testers and reviewers of CarBuyer described the Citroen DS3 DSport 150 as great value as new and with Citroen's amazing aftercare plans its make for a great car once its showroom shine wears off too.The expert panel of road testers and reviewers of CarBuyer described the Citroen DS3 DSport 150 as great value as new and with Citroen's amazing aftercare plans its make for a great car once its showroom shine wears off too.
CarBuyer said on presenting the award, "Hot hatches are emotive things, and Citroen's DS3 stirred plenty of passion among our judges. By combining smart looks, lively performance and entertaining handling in such an affordable package, Citroen has crafted the sharpest go-faster supermini around."CarBuyer said on presenting the award, "Hot hatches are emotive things, and Citroen's DS3 stirred plenty of passion among our judges. By combining smart looks, lively performance and entertaining handling in such an affordable package, Citroen has crafted the sharpest go-faster supermini around."
On accepting the award Citroen UK's Managing Director said, "Once again, DS3 has proved to be a winner with the critics, as it has been with the public. Its distinctive personality makes it a standout model in every way."On accepting the award Citroen UK's Managing Director said, "Once again, DS3 has proved to be a winner with the critics, as it has been with the public. Its distinctive personality makes it a standout model in every way."
The new Citroen DS3 Racing has also hit showrooms now along with the new Citroen C8 Aldershot, the special edition 207hp Citroen DS3 Racing developed by the six-time World Rally Championship winning team, Citroen Racing. The Citroen DS3 Racing delivers power and performance (0-62mph in 6.5secs) with efficiency (44.1mpg combined cycle fuel economy) and environmental consideration (149g/km CO2).
Citroen intends on launching special edition models of the DS3 to keep the line-up fresh and compete amongst the heavily fought over supermini sector.
