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DS celebrates 70th anniversary with special edition variants of DS 3 and DS 4

Both cars will come with hybrid power and a host of upgrades over the standard models.

Both models will come exclusively with hybrid power. (DS)
Both models will come exclusively with hybrid power. (DS) Both models will come exclusively with hybrid power. (DS)
By Cameron Richards

DS Automobiles has revealed special edition variants of its DS 3 and DS 4 to celebrate its 70th anniversary.

The manufacturer – which acts as a premium arm of Citroen – is calling these models under the name ‘Pallas 55’, after the original Citroen DS which was revealed at the Paris Motor Show in 1955.

The DS 3 Pallas 55 comes with 18-inch ‘Nice’ alloy wheels, a black roof and comes as standard with the comfort pack, boasting keyless entry and floor mats.

The larger DS 4 Pallas 55 benefits from 19-inch ‘Lima’ alloy wheels, a black roof, a powered tailgate, electric heated front seats and privacy glass.

The DS 3 Pallas 55 starts from £32,500. (DS)
The DS 3 Pallas 55 starts from £32,500. (DS)

Both cars come equipped with the same hybrid powertrain. It’s a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol unit mated to an electric motor to produce 134bhp.

A 0.9kWh battery pack is fitted to both models, which means that low-speed town driving can be made on electric power alone.

This reduces the CO2 emissions and makes the DS 3 and DS 4 cheaper to run. Plus, all cars feature a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission as standard.

Order books are open now with prices starting at £32,500 for the DS 3 Pallas 55 and rising to £35,500 for the DS 4 Pallas 55.