This is a popular incubator they should definitely consider offering on the Atlantic.

Today, we have SUVs, cars, hatchbacks, trucks, and minivans as the main categories of cars, but you can also add convertibles and supercars to the list.

Although it is impossible to make an exhaustive list here, because some cars are subjective and cross into another category, for hatchbacks, we know exactly what makes it.

The area is relatively small, usually small and flexible, suitable for short-distance travel and commuting in and out of cities or towns and suburbs.

Mainstream European models such as Renault Clio, Peugeot 208 and Citroen C3, Ford Fiesta/Focus and Volkswagen Golf. You can also add Toyota Corolla, new Yaris, and of course BMW 1 series. There is more than that, but you get the idea.

Citroen, one of the kings (or queens) of France, an affordable and interesting hatchback decided to revert to the DS name, a slightly modified version of the standard car for the new series.

DS alludes to the name deesse, which means goddess. It was used in the famous and beloved Citroen DS from the 50s to the 70s, and should evoke luxury and innovation in the imagination.

The first car in the DS series lasted for nearly ten years. It can be said to be the best execution of the sub-brand so far, and has spawned a popular incubator worth knowing about.

Citroen is known for its elegant and quirky design, perhaps synonymous with it. It is a company that has always focused on the high-end market and has tried many times to position its products in the higher-end market-don't forget the Maserati engine Citroen SM.

Not all incubators are created equal, with different price point capabilities and terms of reference, but Citroen and DS can be said to want to create a new sub-brand for younger and more discerning customers, and launch a new brand at the same time, which may help It competes with Volkswagen and BMW for stationing in the virtual field.

The ordinary or garden Citroen C3 was and is still an excellent city car, but it is not an overly sporty or desirable hatchback.

In 2009, Citroen DS appeared, bringing different color roof and body combinations as well as color rearview mirror housing and unusual rear window/B-pillar arrangement.

The 17-inch sporty alloy wheels and stainless steel exhaust pipes make it look a bit like a rally car-similar to the Citroen C2 that appeared many years ago. It looks interesting and different.

DS3 is short, compact but elegant, with a variety of engines to choose from, from naturally aspirated gasoline engines and turbo gasoline engines to powerful diesel engines.

Of course, it is not as fast as the Golf GTI, nor is it generally attractive and robust like similar German hot hatches, but it offers something less boring and refreshing, such as the Mini Cooper S.

A highlight is the 207 and 210 hp turbocharged gasoline, but even the final 120 hp/210 pound-feet diesel engine can provide a lot of torque to make progress easily and provide useful 60 mpg economy—despite If you want, this 1.6-liter engine can also achieve more functions. A good super miller.

For the French front-wheel driver who pays attention to comfort, the control is very good. The thick and beautifully shaped steering wheel provides not much feeling through electronic assistance, but the car's throwing ability is very strong.

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Since 2011, there has been a Citroen DS3 rally car-imaginatively named Citroen DS3 WRC, this is a 2,600-pound rally car based on a road model, although it uses 4-wheel drive, up to 300 horsepower, and uses 1.6 liters Turbocharged gasoline engine-one of the variants of the road car engine.

Wikipedia lists its racing success as 26 victories and 6 championship titles, and (relatively) the famous Sebastian Loeb put in great effort and brought home most of the victories, although there were other drivers. , Such as Sebastian Ogier, Chris Mick and Miko Vervonen.

Finally, the DS3 racing car appeared as a road-driving and slightly tame car, which can still bring battles to the Renault Clio RS, Mini Cooper S and Peugeot 208 GTI.

The DS3 racing car has 207 horsepower and is quite powerful. It can sprint to slightly less than 150 mph in 6.5 seconds at a speed of 60 mph, and uses two different fashionable coating schemes.

In contrast, the 2010 Mini Cooper S takes 7 seconds to reach 60 mph, which is 5 mph slower, and the horsepower is reduced by about 25 horsepower, so the luxury Citroen is closer to the Renault Clio RS and its 200. Even if that car is chassis set dynamics better than the other two.

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As a daily-use car, DS3 is not as practical as the ordinary C3 city car. Its trunk is small, and the seats cannot be laid flat to form a long continuous loading area. The rear seats can be moved forward by moving the front row. The seat and once at the back, fixed windows make it claustrophobic.

It mainly focuses on allowing the driver and front passenger to enjoy a modern and high-quality cab, high-quality materials, interesting design styles and some great seats.

Why they feel they need to skip the cup holder will always be a mystery, because this is a modern car, suitable for modern busy people, they want to drink a thin latte, while listening to podcasts, while enjoying a high-end Citroen.

Unfortunately, the DS3 was discontinued around 2019. Like other quirky French cars such as the Peugeot RCZ, it eventually had to make way for more profitable models such as crossovers and new electric vehicle platforms.

There is a bigger brother in the European DS catalog, the DS4, which is a hatchback crossover, but it does not have the same soul as the DS3, even if it is more practical and suitable for sale.

Due to the shortcomings of a practical hatchback, DS3 can be said to perform well in its construction, a weird, sporty, and high-quality alternative to the usual suspects. If you can forget the badge for a second, imagine a similar to more The exotic name Alfa Romeo, given it a four-wheel drive rear drive shaft, it will make more sense as a sports car.

Now, let's see if DS crosses the Atlantic Ocean to reach the United States, where it might convince people to want Fiat 500 or Mini customizability and add a little bit of va-va-voom.

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From England, the hometown of MG and Aston Martin, Dave is no stranger to sports cars. Or light rain. When he is not busy with daily work or writing songs and pretending to be a musician; Dave is obsessed with cars through diligent writing and research so that he can inform others and turn it into the dark side.