AUTOMOTIVE
The mode of transport was the DS 3 CROSSBACK, a B-segment SUV
oozing style and sophistication.
Upon first thoughts you instantly recognise certain styling elements
from the Citroen DS 3, such as the shark fin in between the front
and rear glass on the side of the car, but this is where the similarities
end. The CROSSBACK 3 is a far taller, more confident car on the
road. The presence it holds on the road is notable. With 10 different
body colours, and 5 different DS Inspirations to choose from, you are
certainly encouraged to make your mark with the materials inside
and outside being completely customisable – which at this price
point really does feel original.
I was keen to get to grips with the technology that DS
Automobiles quite rightfully champion. The first, and possibly
most obvious being the DS MATRIX LED VISION, a block of
LEDs divided into 15 segments that illuminate the road ahead.
What’s more, the headlamps can be left on full beam even
against oncoming traffic due to an in-built camera in the
windscreen that detects oncoming cars. The segments then
individually dim to leave the oncoming driver in a void of light
that floats by as they pass. It really must be seen to be believed.
Like many people, I’ve always grown up being slightly terrified
of a robot revolution. I’ve always imagined one of the biggest
differences between mine and future generations would be the
level of trust in technology, and I most certainly never imagined
I would be comfortable with a computer system taking control
of my car.
Issue 39 2019
The Art of Luxury
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