The new Racing - The DS 'Performance'

[Chris_Blue]

How can they compare this and the Fiesta when this is 10k more than a fully specced ST? This is in the price range of a Golf R, Focus RS and Civic. Let's settle that the fiesta is still the best for the price in the hatch market and this DS3 won't be able to compare to it's similarly priced rivals.

Showroom price may be £28k, but it will sell for less if you haggle

Test drove a Racing in 2013, they wanted £25.5k for it, then after they'd phoned me 8 times over 2 months it had dropped to around £22k from what I recall.

Haggle, haggle as Mr Cleese said.

Might not get much joy for first 12 months tho.

Having currently got a Golf R, would happily get one of these next time round, but it is 90bhp or so less, so not sure they are in the same arena. We will see.

[THP]

I love the Racing but it was always overpriced; especially the Cabrio. If the new one is in the price range we're all guessing, there are far better cars around and I think it'll struggle to sell.

[Superfly Guy]

Having currently got a Golf R.

You have a Golf R? You've kept that to yourself

[lfcrule1972]

You have a Golf R? You've kept that to yourself

I've said several times that if the pricing point we're estimating is borne out in practice I wouldn't buy one.... I agree with the others who've said for that money (or a little bit more) you can get a whole lot more car at another marque.

[lfcrule1972]

How can they compare this and the Fiesta when this is 10k more than a fully specced ST dustbin? This is in the price range of a Golf R, Focus RS and Civic. Let's settle that the fiesta is still a Ford and therefore rubbish, the best for the cheap/nasty section of the hatch market and this DS3 won't be able to compare to it's similarly priced rivals.

Fixed that for you Oli I did agree the last statement though assuming our price guesses are near the mark

[WTF]

The Cabrio was around £29k - but only 10 came to the UK. So where as many don't really get the allure of the exclusivity this is included in the price tag.

The 2010 R was around £23-25k? I know it was basically 7-10k extra than a Dsport, but again this includes the one of 200 price tag. And around £800 less than the JCW?

If they only do a limited run of the Performance I imagine it will be a steep release price. But you do get a lot more equipment than the top range DS3

The first Racing had:
Obviously engine spec
Bigger brakes
Carbon fibre arches, diffusers, side inserts, steering wheel trim etc
Unique 18" Racing alloys
The seats
Interior trim and details
Etc

Depends how many they intend to sell I guess.......

From what I've read online looks like four body colours will be offered – Polar White, Shark Grey, Perla Nera Black and Sport Red – with either a black or white roof for the hatchback - but this doesn't match anything we have seen from the pics - so not sure!
http://www.testdriven.co.uk/2016-ds-...brio-revealed/

How can they compare this and the Fiesta when this is 10k more than a fully specced ST? This is in the price range of a Golf R, Focus RS and Civic. Let's settle that the fiesta is still the best for the price in the hatch market and this DS3 won't be able to compare to it's similarly priced rivals.

Just the specs that are in comparison I believe:
This engine ensures the DS Performance easily outguns the Ford Fiesta ST (which has 177bhp and emits 139g/km).

[Chris_Blue]

Agree with most what you say ^ Joni.

Lets just hope the "Performance" isn't just a limited run

Would certainly like to know more about the THP engine, or maybe its a car to be acquired and divorced from within a 3 year period

[Ollie92]

I'm kind of 'jealous' know, knowing that I bought a 'limited edition' car that's now in full production is kind of disappointing...

^^^ This.

Suppose on the bright side there aren't 40k "limited edition" cars on the road...*cough* Vauxhall Corsa

[WTF]

The previous racing will always be a limited edition and unique to itself. The new performance won't be in the same bracket. From interior to exterior nothing will match. Apart from the side of the car you sit on

I'm just guessing..... but I think you'll be pleasantly surprised re prices. Just a hunch I have.

[Superfly Guy]

I'm kind of 'jealous' know, knowing that I bought a 'limited edition' car that's now in full production is kind of disappointing...

You still have a limited edition car, but for Citroen not to build on the success of the DS3 and its various models would be commercial suicide.

[Bigfeet]

To settle the debate and answer some questions;

First there are two versions of the Performance, DS 3 Peformance and DS 3 Performance Black. What you see in the pictures is the black and that is the colour it comes in. The standard DS3P is offered in a couple of colour choices Polar, Black (not matt), Shark and Red with either white or black roofs.

Next the DS3P and DS3PB is offered as a Cabrio option as well.

The prices for the DS3P is £20,495 with the Cabrio version being £22,795. The DS3PB will start at £22,495 and the Cabrio at £24,795.

The vinyl's that are show are an option on both versions costing £250.

[Superfly Guy]

That's a significant jump in price between the P and the PB, is the paint the only difference or does the Black have a higher spec?

[Bigfeet]

That's a significant jump in price between the P and the PB, is the paint the only difference or does the Black have a higher spec?

It comes with the GT Pack fitted (£1,000 option on DS3P) and the matt paint which accounts for the other £1,000.

The GT Pack includes;

eMyWay
HiFi Upgrade
Front Park Sensors
Reverse Camera
Active City Brake

[Superfly Guy]

It comes with the GT Pack fitted (£1,000 option on DS3P) and the matt paint which accounts for the other £1,000.

The GT Pack includes;

eMyWay
HiFi Upgrade
Front Park Sensors
Reverse Camera
Active City Brake

Nice, shame they didn't crank up the performance a smidgen over the other car, just for an added willy waving factor.

I constantly think about having mine resprayed in Matt dark grey, no idea how much it would be for a professional job.

[BeefMasta]

That's a significant jump in price between the P and the PB, is the paint the only difference or does the Black have a higher spec?

Also has additional carbon bits.