E his week occurred DS launch in Argentina as an independent brand Peugeot-Citroen and in that framework was presented to facelift DS 3, which a few months ago had already debuted in major world markets. It is a facelift and equipment, which is already on sale in the local market.
One of the main novelties of this update is the addition of a new headlights front that combine a Xenon headlights, with a series of LED lights , a system which they called Led DS Vision . From the brand ensure that the design has been taken directly from the Wild Rubis Concept.
The light set comes complete with lights daytime running LEDs located in the lower area of the front bumper and rear lights with LED technology and also to celebrate system and 3-D effects.
Another novelty is the inclusion of the so called system Active City Brake . It is a Auto Brake emergency can prevent collisions while the speed exceeding 30 kilometers per hour. The DS3 Argentina is offered in two trim versions called So Chic and Sport Chic.
One of its main innovations are the combined Xenon headlamps with LED.
Its standard equipment options, and since version So Chic ABS brakes with EBD are six airbags, ISOFIX, traction control, electronic stability control ESP , automatic climate control, an Alcantara, multimedia with integrated browser and computer 7 inch screen, LED daytime running lights and alloy wheels of 16 inches.
version Sport Chic adds to the mentioned above Auto Brake , rain sensor, automatic lights, stereo Hi-Fi, leather upholstery, heated front seats, alloy wheels 17 inches, dual exhaust, rear spoiler and headlights DS Led Vision in the headlights.
Mechanically no news as yet no new Euro 6 engines already available in Europe were incorporated. Under the hood is the engine VTi to block 1.6 liters 16v normally aspirated and 120 hp with 160 Nm of torque, and 1.6 liter THP 16V turbo, which produces 156 horsepower and 240 Nm of torque. The VTi engine is associated with a five-speed manual transmission, while the THP to one of six relations .
Its price in Argentina starts at 275,000 pesos for access variant, while the warranty offered is three years or a hundred thousand miles.
Price range
| DS3 VTi So Chic 120 | $ 275,000 |
| DS3 THP 156 Sport Chic | $ 426,000 |
