Citroën special edition DS3 Red range is available now

If you were lucky enough to receive a whopping gift of cash this Christmas, you may want to spend it on a new Citroën this year. The French automaker has announced the launch of an exciting range of DS3 Red special editions for the New Year. The new models are based on DS3’s existing DStyle and DSport trim levels, with exclusive styling cues and additional standard equipment. The special edition DS3 Red range is available now, priced from just £15,655.

DS3 DStyle Red is available with either a VTi 120 petrol engine or an e-HDi 90 Airdream diesel engine that produces just 98g/km of CO₂. The DS3 DSport Red is powered by a THP 155 petrol engine, with a 6-speed manual gearbox, or an e-HDi 115 Airdream diesel, also with a 6-speed manual transmission.

DS3 RED VERSION	ECONOMY (COMBINED)	CO2 EMISSIONS	MRR OTR PRICE
VTi 120 manual DStyle Red	47.9mpg	136g/km	£15,655
e-HDi 90 Airdream manual DStyle Red	76.3mpg	98g/km	£15,855
THP 155 6-speed manual DSport Red	47.1mpg	135g/km	£17,780
e-HDi 115 Airdream 6-speed manual DSport Red	74.4mpg	99g/km	£18,060

As for the sporty styling, you can choose white or black 16-inch ‘Ashera’ alloy wheels on DStyle Red models and white or black 17-inch ‘Bellone’ alloys on DSport Red versions. All wheels come complete with; you guessed it, ‘Sport Red’ centre caps.

Giving you even more, the DS3 DStyle Red models are available, as standard, with Citroën’s ‘Connect Signature’ pack, which includes Bluetooth® and USB connectivity, plus an enhanced Hi-Fi system and additional speakers.

The ‘City Signature’ pack comes as standard on DSport Red versions and consists of automatic headlights and wipers, rear parking sensors, electric heated and folding door mirrors, an electrochrome rear view mirror, interior mood lighting and a front central armrest. All DSport Red versions are also specified, as standard, with Bluetooth®, USB connectivity and the same enhanced Hi-Fi system as specified in DStyle Red.

If you're in the market for a compact yet stylish motor this year, then this supermini may be the car for you.  For more details on the DS3, check out Citroën's official website here.