Citroen DS Inside : Interior revealed with full images

Citroen DS Inside Concept

PARIS : May 29, 2009 - Citroen is presenting a new interpretation of the DS INSIDE concept car that gives a glimpse of the first model launch in the DS line. The new version unveils the interior of the car and confirms its powers of attraction. The haute-couture cabin has a singular and sensual ambience. This interior sparkle makes a jewel setting out of the exterior, topped with a premium leather roof bearing the DS line badge. As with previous versions, this new grey-tinted take on the DS INSIDE features the meticulous care that will go into all the models in this distinctive line.

Citroen DS Inside Concept - Interior

Interior suffused with elegance and creativity

Citroen has taken the wraps off the DS INSIDE interior, transforming the concept car from object of desire to a real object of pleasure. The specially designed seats were crafted with the prowess of an upholsterer. Their finish, evocative of a luxury watch bracelet, is enhanced by the gradation of the leather on the seat backs, running from deepest black to pearlescent ivory.

The DS INSIDE cabin is an invitation to travel. Passengers are comfortably seated in a refined atmosphere. The dashboard styling is flowing and airy, while the conical instrument duster, small-diameter wheel and low, body-hugging seats confer a dynamic feel. From the black chrome touches dotted around the cabin to the thick lounge¬like carpet, every square inch of the interior exudes distinction.

Citroen DS Inside Concept - Roof

Haute-couture roof

The DS INSIDE'S roof is crafted from finest quality leather in pearlescent ivory with a powder-like finish. Embossed with the DS line badge, it previews the range of personalisation choices that will be available with the DS3. Future owners will enjoy their own expressive and exclusive model.

The DS badge is a mark of powerful identity, illustrated in two words, "Different Spirit". An identity strong on modernity and distinction and one that, like the DS name itself, draws its DNA from Citroen history. Mark Lloyd, styling project manager, says "We designed the DS badge by playing with the triangular shape and the double chevron, integrated in a sharply-drawn grid. The D was created by filling in a chevron and the S by a mirror effect".

Citroen DS Inside Concept - Icing¬like effect body

Embodying sensuality and dressed in light

The grey-tinted colour of the DS INSIDE body was worked with extremely fine mother-of-pearl that produces an icing¬like effect. Applied to the car's supple and sensual curves, this colour delicately embraces the light.

The body styling of the DS INSIDE is at once muscular and refined, compact and dynamic, and nuanced with elegant chrome-finished fittings. Every line is imbued with creativity, particularly the floating roof and the shark fin effect on the B pillar.

Images : Citroen DS Inside Concept

Images : The making of DS Inside interior

[Source : CITROEN]