The Citroen DS range has been the subject of a lot of new car deals since it was first unveiled and now the French automaker is adding to the line-up with the release of a new sophisticated SUV. The DS 6WR will be launched at this year's Beijing Motor Show, which takes place from April 20th.
Citroen state the Paris-designed SUV is directly inspired by the Wild Rubis concept car and represents a new approach for the DS, so fans of the hugely popular DS3 may want to take note of the happenings in China next week.
The aim was to combine unique body lines with the DS design cues and the result is a 4.55m long, 1.86m wide and 1.61m tall beauty, which has a long wheelbase of 2.73m complete with 19-inch rims. With dimensions like these, it's no surprise car buyers can expect space, versatility and dynamics.
In order to make it comfortable on all types of terrain, Citroen has added Grip Control, which means there is no need for a four-wheel drive system. The designers state this benefits both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, making the car equally at home on the tarmac as it is on the dirt track.
Engine options include a e-THP 160 and THP 200, both of which are matched to a 6-speed automatic gearbox and feature sequential direct injection with a high-pressure pump, while there is the addition of a twin scroll type turbocharger.
Although this car signals a change in DS stylings, Citreon wants it to still be unique and recognisable – to that end, the wide and low body retains a chrome-finished side signature with aluminium bars that accentuate the impression of height and sculpted rear wings.
There is a new front end identity, which follows on from the updating work carried out on the DS 5LS. The DS Wings – a new grille design that takes its name from the two chrome-finished wings connecting it to the headlamps – look right at home on the car.