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Supermini praised for its style and running costs as it is named best small car for 2014
Top honours for Citroën DS3 A DRIVER satisfaction survey has named the Citroën DS3 as the best small car for 2014. The French supermini, which launched in 2010, scored 79.3 per cent for the What Car? JD Power Survey 2014 satisfaction survey. It means the car ranks 21 overall out of 109 models and scored two per cent over the average 77.3 per cent. The model was praised for its style, running costs, driver visibility, and colour options. Car owner Nick Baum, 44, said: “The DS3 never fails to put a smile on my face. It looks terrific, it’s comfortable and it’s quick; I went for the 1.6 VTi petrol motor. “The DS3 has plenty of room for my three boys in the back, even with the driver’s seat pushed all the way back to accommodate my long legs. “Equipment levels are great, with auto lights and wipers, cruise control and a decent stereo that connects to the iPhone.” What Car? editor Jim Holder said: “DS3 has really established itself as an extremely desirable small car – its bold, fun and customisable styling sets
• The Citroën DS3, the best small car for 2014 as voted by the What Car? JD Power Survey
REVIEW: Citroën DS3
By Timon Williams it apart from its competitors.” The model was names best supermini in the 2013 survey. Citroën UK’s managing director Linda Jackson said: “To top its class for two successive years is a fantastic result for DS3 and it is all the more special to win an award that is voted for by owners themselves. “Receiving such high praise for a variety of aspects, from styling to running costs, is testament to the DS3’s versatility and desirability as it continues to impress across the board.” Going into next years What Car? JD Power Survey, competitors of the DS3 Citroën model seem to have a lot of catching up to do in both technological and aesthetic fields in order to knock the DS3 off its top spot. The JD Power survey took place between January and March 2014, using cars registered between January 2011 and December 2012. Only models with more than 4,000 sales were considered - 109 in total.
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Models shown: DS3 VTi 120 manual DStyle Plus inc. Ruby Red metallic paint at extra cost £495/DS3 Cabrio VTi 120 manual DStyle Plus. Elect 4 rentals apply to shown models respectively as follows - Initial rental £3,667.31/£4,247.51; 46 monthly rentals of £219/£239; optional final rental £5,445/£6,459. °Prices & offers apply to retail sales of qualifying Citroën models ordered & delivered 01/04-30/06/14 & include VAT, delivery to dealer & number plates, Government Registration Fee & 12 months’ graduated vehicle excise duty. Black/metallic/pearlescent/Sport Yellow/Sport Red paint optional at extra cost. Elect 4 Personal Lease rentals shown apply to the following models respectively: Citroën DS3 VTi 120 manual DStyle & Citroën DS3 Cabrio VTi 120 manual DStyle & require an advance rental of £2500 & £3000 followed by 46 monthly rentals & an optional final rental of £5721 & £6186. Excess mileage charges may apply if the agreed annual mileage is exceeded. Payment of the optional final rental extends the rental term (this does not transfer title of the vehicle) & requires an annual rental equivalent to one months’ rental. Finance subject to status. Written quotations available on request from Citroën Financial Services, Quadrant House, Princess Way, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1QA, UK. Over 18s only. A guarantee may be required. ‡Free insurance is only available on Elect 4 Personal Finance Lease & Elect 3 if car ownership is required. Ask your dealer for details. Free insurance available on Citroën DS3 DStyle & Citroën DS3 Cabrio DStyle models in UK mainland & Northern Ireland. Policyholder must be aged 21-75 years [25-75 for Northern Ireland and all DS3 Cabrio DStyle models) with a minimum of two years’ NCD to use on the vehicle for Northern Ireland. DRIVERS AGED 21-24 YEARS ARE REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE THE TELEMATICS BOX & CONSENT TO DATA CAPTURE & TRANSMISSION TO QUALIFY FOR FREE INSURANCE. INSURANCE COVER IS SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION IF YOU RECEIVE FOUR WARNINGS FOR POOR DRIVING. All drivers must hold a full UK licence (minimum 2 years in Northern Ireland) & meet eligibility criteria, including limits on driving convictions & claims. Excesses apply. 1 year’s Citroën Motor Insurance will be provided & underwritten by U K Insurance Limited. †Applies to all retail & small business customers of DS3, DS3 Cabrio, DS4 & DS5 models. Includes: Scheduled servicing, annual service (for vehicles on 2 year cycle, where needed) & brake fluid. Expires at 36 months or 35,000 miles (whichever occurs sooner). Offers, prices & specification correct at time of going to press from participating Dealers. Terms & conditions apply. Please ask us for details. Subject to stock availability. Finance offers apply to UK only.
Official Government fuel consumption figures (Range): Urban cycle, Extra urban, Combined (litres per 100km/mpg) & CO2 emissions (g/km); Highest:Citroën DS3 Cabrio VTi 120 automatic DStyle 9.7/29.1, 4.9/57.6, 6.7/42.2, 154. Lowest:Citroën DS3 e-HDi 90 Airdream manual DStyle 91g 4.3/65.7, 3.2/88.3, 3.6/78.5, 91. MPG figures are achieved under official EU test conditions, intended as a guide for comparative purposes only, and may not reflect actual on-the-road driving conditions.