Especificaciones y análisis del DS 3
Power
92HP
Torque
230Nm
Consumption
3.8l/100
Emissions
99g/km
0-100 km/h
11.8s
Top Speed
178km/h
Weight
1190kg
Price
23,525€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 6v
FWD
5 / 2 doors
245 L
46 L
68 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the DS 3 Cabrio e-HDi 90 ETG6 Style · 92 CV (2014-2015)
General description
The 2014 DS 3 Cabrio is the embodiment of Parisian chic on wheels. It's not just a car; it's a statement of intent, an invitation to enjoy life with the sky as your roof. With its efficient e-HDi diesel engine, it combines the pleasure of open-top driving with surprising fuel economy, proving that style and reason can go hand in hand in a compact and charismatic format.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the DS 3 Cabrio envelops you in a unique sensory experience. The murmur of the 92 hp diesel engine, with its generous 230 Nm of torque, offers a pleasant and capable response for daily driving. The ETG6 automated manual gearbox, although it requires an adaptation period to smooth out transitions, allows for relaxed driving. But the real magic happens when you slide back its canvas roof: the wind, the sun, and the sounds of the environment become your travel companions, turning every journey into a small adventure.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the DS 3 is bold and defiant. It breaks the mold with iconic details like the 'shark fin' on the B-pillar and an almost infinite customization palette that allowed you to create a car in your own image. The Cabrio version maintains that distinctive silhouette, opting for a large sliding canvas roof that preserves the side arches, a clever solution that provides rigidity and an unmistakable style. Every line, every chrome detail, every texture, speaks of an attention to detail that elevates it.
Technology and features
At the time, the DS 3 Cabrio integrated technologies designed for efficiency and comfort. The e-HDi system with Stop & Start was a benchmark for smoothness and speed, contributing to its record-low consumption. The ETG6 automated manual gearbox represented an effort to automate driving without penalizing fuel consumption. On board, the infotainment system and the carefully designed ambient lighting created a sophisticated atmosphere, focused more on the user experience than on an overwhelming list of assistants.
Competition
In the exclusive club of premium convertible superminis, the DS 3 Cabrio directly faced the iconic MINI Cooper D Convertible, the king of 'kart feeling'. It also competed with the retro charm of the Fiat 500C, another car that played the style card. Against them, the DS 3 offered a different approach: an avant-garde, high-fashion design, a more refined ride comfort, and a diesel efficiency that made it as passionate as it was intelligent.
Conclusion
The DS 3 Cabrio e-HDi 90 is a car chosen with the heart. It is the perfect purchase for those who want to stand out, for those who value aesthetics and sensations over pure functionality. It represents the freedom of a convertible, the style of a brand with luxury aspirations, and the sensibility of a frugal diesel engine. More than a means of transport, it is a smile generator that reminds you with every kilometer that driving can and should be a pleasure.