The DS lineup is about to grow as Carscoops photographers
have snapped the all-new DS3 Crossback undergoing testing in Sweden.
Set to battle the Audi Q2 and MINI Countryman, the
DS3 Crossback is expected to be a five-door hatchback with crossover-inspired
styling. The prototype is heavily camouflaged but the photos suggest the model
will have a large grille and slender headlights. Additional styling details are
hard to make out but the car has a short hood, a relatively flat roof, and a tailgate-mounted
rear spoiler.
The DS3 Crossback will be based on the new CMP
platform which has been designed for small vehicles. It is slated to underpin
an assortment of different models including the next-generation Peugeot 208.
The decision to base the vehicle on the CMP platform
will also pave the way for an electric variant which uses the e-CMP
architecture. The eco-friendly model will use a small electric motor that
produces 113 hp. Power will be provided by a 50 kWh battery which
should enable the electric DS3 Crossback to travel up to 450 km on
a single charge.
Cr : Carscoops
