Could the Citroen DS3 attract car leasing customers?

Car leasing customers will be ready to go by choosing the racy Citroen DS3, it has been suggested.

Auto expert John Simister, writing for the Independent, opined that, while the vehicle's silver paintwork and orange trim might be a bit garish for some, the design suits the youthful vibrancy of the model's technology.

The car is produced by Citroe* Racing, the French manufacturer's rally brand, and is based on sporting vehicles, with its expensive carbon fibre body and 1.6-litre, turbocharged, direct-injection engine, which can achieve up to 207bhp.

"Some cars just shout 'movement'. They look ready to go at a second's notice, unhappy at being made to stand still. Citroen's new DS3 Racing is such a car," Mr Simister claimed.

The Citroen DS3 was recently named the Best Hot Hatch at the CarBuyer Car of the Year Awards, thanks to its affordability, which makes it value for money, and excellent performance.