Or is that this only a mule for one more Stellantis mannequin?
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DS Cars unveiled the facelifted model of the DS3 final yr however a brand new prototype of the French crossover fitted with a number of spicy efficiency bits was caught throughout scorching climate testing in Southern Europe. Whereas the automobile might be a mule for one of many upcoming small SUVs from different Stellantis manufacturers, it may additionally preview a warmer variant of the DS3.
Apparently, the corporate used the pre-facelifted DS3 Crossback as a base for the event prototype, lacking out on the redesigned bumpers and lighting models of the present manufacturing mannequin. The spotlight although is the large-diameter alloy wheels that conceal larger entrance brakes with red-painted calipers. The suspension additionally seems to be lowered, giving it a sportier stance.
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The prototype has a completely electrical powertrain as hinted at by the shortage of tailpipes and the E-Tense badge on the tailgate. The present DS3 E-Tense comes fitted with a single electrical motor producing 154 hp (115 kW / 156 PS) and 260 Nm (191.8 lb-ft) of torque, a rise of 20 hp (15 kW / 20 PS) over the pre-facelifted mannequin. Moreover, the marginally bigger 54 kWh battery pack permits a zero-emission vary of 402 km (250 miles).
A potential efficiency model of the DS3 may convey an additional improve within the energy output and mix it with a sportier chassis setup for improved dealing with. DS may additionally boost the outside of the small SUV with a number of styling tweaks.
May It Be A Mule For One other Upcoming SUV?
The DS3 E-Tense is sharing the eCMP structure with a wide range of B-SUVs together with the Opel Mokka, Peugeot 2008, Fiat 600e, Jeep Avenger, in addition to the upcoming Alfa Romeo EV, Opel Crossland, and Citroen C3 Aircross. Amongst these, these probably to get a warmer model are the Fiat 600e which may quickly get the Abarth remedy, and the yet-unnamed Alfa Romeo mannequin. Opel has additionally confirmed an upcoming OPC variant of the Mokka, though this might in all probability use its personal bodywork for testing.
