The original Citroen DS launched in 1955 and made until 1976, was among
the best looking cars of all times and many surveys have selected this
car in the Top Ten best designed cars ever.Citroen has planned to
revive this car but the new pictures revealed do not come close to the
retro looks of the original.
To see this car at its prime, one must see the Hollywood picture "The
Day of the Jackal" where the then French President Gen Charles
De'Gaulle, is seen moving in a convoy of DS's and is targeted by a
sharp shooter.
The original version (Source channel 14)
More
from the original version - note the indicators in the second from top
picture, mounted on the rear windscreen (Source Wikipedia)
Picture Source Auto Express UK
More text from Auto Express
Watch out MINI! This stunning
machine is an all-new small luxury car from Citroen, and not only does
it revive the legendary DS badge but it will spearhead a fresh range of
premium Citroen models.
The exciting news was announced at a
special event on the Champs Elysees, Paris, where this remarkable model
took pride of place. Called the DS Inside, it’s a concept that points
the way to a production version, which is set to go on sale in early
2010.
The original DS, which was
launched back in 1955, was one of the most important models in
Citroen’s history and the French firm is hoping to draw on its
legendary reputation for luxury, innovation and style with its new
premium line-up.
While the DS name was a play on the French
word déeesse, meaning goddess, the new badge stands for Different
Spirit. And as you can see from these amazing pictures, the new model
certainly stands out.
One thing is for sure, the DS
range will be priced significantly higher than the existing Citroen C3,
C4 and C5 line-up. With the MINI range kicking off at almost £12,000,
the DS3 is likely to cost a similar amount.
the best looking cars of all times and many surveys have selected this
car in the Top Ten best designed cars ever.Citroen has planned to
revive this car but the new pictures revealed do not come close to the
retro looks of the original.
To see this car at its prime, one must see the Hollywood picture "The
Day of the Jackal" where the then French President Gen Charles
De'Gaulle, is seen moving in a convoy of DS's and is targeted by a
sharp shooter.
The original version (Source channel 14)
More
from the original version - note the indicators in the second from top
picture, mounted on the rear windscreen (Source Wikipedia)
Picture Source Auto Express UK
More text from Auto Express
Watch out MINI! This stunning
machine is an all-new small luxury car from Citroen, and not only does
it revive the legendary DS badge but it will spearhead a fresh range of
premium Citroen models.
The exciting news was announced at a
special event on the Champs Elysees, Paris, where this remarkable model
took pride of place. Called the DS Inside, it’s a concept that points
the way to a production version, which is set to go on sale in early
2010.
The original DS, which was
launched back in 1955, was one of the most important models in
Citroen’s history and the French firm is hoping to draw on its
legendary reputation for luxury, innovation and style with its new
premium line-up.
While the DS name was a play on the French
word déeesse, meaning goddess, the new badge stands for Different
Spirit. And as you can see from these amazing pictures, the new model
certainly stands out.
One thing is for sure, the DS
range will be priced significantly higher than the existing Citroen C3,
C4 and C5 line-up. With the MINI range kicking off at almost £12,000,
the DS3 is likely to cost a similar amount.