Interesting Facts About the DS Automobiles DS3
The DS3 first hit the market in January 2010 as the flagship model of Citroën's high‑end DS series. In 2014 the DS name was elevated to a standalone premium brand, and the DS3 was officially transferred to DS Automobiles. The DS marque itself traces its roots back to 7 October 1955, when the original DS was launched in Paris.
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First Model of the Modern DS Lineup (2010)
Production of the DS3 began in 2009 and the car was released in January 2010, marking it as the inaugural model of the DS series—a high‑end sub‑brand within Citroën.
Transition to the Standalone DS Brand (2014)
When DS Automobiles was launched as a premium standalone brand in 2014, the DS3 was moved from Citroën to the new DS lineup, reinforcing its upscale positioning.
Ongoing Generations Since 2014
From 2014 to the present, the DS3 has undergone several generational updates, with a complete timeline of models, specifications, and production years documented for each iteration.
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