DS 3 Inès de la Fressange edition unveiled

For the latest addition to its range, DS Automobiles has collaborated with Inès de la Fressange Paris to create a fashion-inspired limited edition.

Based on the existing Elegance trim grade, the DS 3 Inès de la Fressange mixes Ink Blue paintwork with an Opal White roof. Further contrast is provided by an Inès Red finish for the door mirror caps and wheel centres.

DS 3 Inès de la Fressange (2017) Front Side

There's a similar colour palette inside, where Granit Blue grained leather upholstery sits alongside an Inès Red dashboard panel.

Standard equipment includes 17” Aphrodite black diamond-cut alloy wheels, xenon headlights, automatic lights and wipers, satellite navigation, a DAB radio and the Convenience Pack.

Unique badges, bespoke floor mats and an Inès de la Fressange 'Voyageur' leather bag complete the car's specification.

DS 3 Inès de la Fressange (2017) Interior

Prices – which reflect the revised Vehicle Excise Duty rates being introduced on the 1st of April 2017 – depend on the powertrain.

DS is offering a choice of 108 bhp (81 kW / 110 PS) 1,199 cc three-cylinder PureTech petrol or 98 bhp (73 kW / 100 PS) 1,560 cc four-cylinder BlueHDi diesel turbocharged engines:
  • PureTech with a five-speed manual transmission - £20,310
  • PureTech with a six-speed automatic transmission - £21,830
  • BlueHDi with a five-speed manual transmission - £20,890
In total, just 200 examples of the DS 3 Inès de la Fressange will be available in the UK. Deliveries are scheduled to begin during May.

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