CITROEN DS3 | Citroën DS3 Special Limited Edition Released
CITROEN DS3 | Citroën DS3
A Limited Edition DS3 Arrives in Special Colors
Peugeot Citroën Japan has launched the "DS3 Sport Chic Edition" and "DS3 Chic Edition Blanc," limited models featuring special body colors and equipment, at Citroën dealerships nationwide starting January 25th.
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The Vibrant Sport Chic Edition
Since its domestic launch in May 2010, the Citroën DS3 has achieved remarkable popularity, accounting for approximately a quarter of Citroën's total registrations. This compact three-door hatchback, which masterfully blends unique styling with driving enjoyment, also features "vehicle personalization," allowing owners to freely customize roof and body colors, interior elements, and equipment to match their individual personalities.
These newly released limited vehicles are part of the vehicle personalization concept, further refining the DS3's inherent appeal into special models.
The "DS3 Sport Chic Edition" is available in three body colors. The new shades, Blue Beryl (blue) named "Edition Bleu," Pegasus Yellow (yellow) as "Edition Jaune," and Red Elitre (red) as "Edition Rouge," are all vibrantly colored. All models feature a Blanc Opal (white) roof color. While each possesses its own distinct character, the Edition Jaune, in particular, is unified in yellow, from its Alcantara & fabric seats to its shift knob and wheel caps.
Equipped with 17-inch two-tone black alloy wheels and accented with chrome on the headlight surrounds and rear hatch window for a sharp look, this model is priced identically to the base "Sport Chic" model at 2.69 million yen. It is powered by a sporty 1.6-liter twin-scroll turbo engine producing 156 horsepower, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.
The Chic Edition Blanc: A Calm Impression
DS3 Chic Edition Blanc
Blanc Dashboard
The "DS3 Chic Edition Blanc," as its name suggests, presents a more subdued impression with its white color scheme. The 17-inch two-tone white alloy wheels and white dashboard are also named to evoke "white," creating a cohesive look with the body color. The interior features Amarante leather seats in wine red. This model, despite its carefully curated special touches, is priced at 2.55 million yen, a modest increase of 60,000 yen over the base model, and is equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
The DS3 Sport Chic Edition is limited to 35 units for Edition Bleu, 25 for Edition Jaune, and 20 for Edition Rouge. The DS3 Chic Edition Blanc is limited to 30 units.