DS Atomobiles have revealed a new trim variant for it’s DS range of  cars. Enter the  DS Performance Line, its essentially a lick’o’paint with shiny new badges peppered here and there. You get GT styling but without the hyper marketing fanfare. The DS Line Performance isn’t actually a performance upgrade in terms of power, it’s really a styling pack. Clever marketing will make you believe you are getting that performance upgrade. nevertheless all models in the DS range from the new DS 3, DS 3 Cabrio, DS 4 or DS 5 will get Performance Line model which is distinct from the ‘normal’ model courtesy of a contrasting black roof, combined with a specific palette of body colours (seven for New DS 3, six for New DS 4, and five for DS 5). The new large gloss black alloy wheels feature the DS logo set against a Carmine Red background on the centre caps are designed to add exclusivity to all DS Performance Line models. The signature colours of DS Performance (Carmine Red, White and Gold) are seen on key components of the vehicle, such as the door mirrors and the rear spoiler. In addition, the front doors and bonnet are adorned with special new ‘DS Performance Line’ badges. Specific features include a new style of upholstery with black Dinamica cloth, or a choice of two grades of leather or Nappa Leather trim. The overstitching on the seats reflects the colours of DS Performance. Contrast stitching also adorns the door panels, the gear lever gaiter and the leather steering wheel.In addition, the front seats are embroidered with a ‘DS Performance Line’ emblem. On the outside, the DS grille is accentuated by the DS LED Vision light signature. The DS Performance Line features a broad range of efficient engines with outstanding torque, ultra-low CO₂ emissions and fuel consumption. All these engines feature Stop & Start technology. The Performance Line also features new a 7-inch touchscreen, Satellite Navigation, Mirror Screen (MirrorLink® and Apple CarPlay™), and DS connected services via the DS Connect Box. The DS Performance Line will go ‘on sale’ in the UK on 1 October, 2016.

DS PERFORMANCE LINE	BODY COLOURS	ENGINES & TRANSMISSIONS
New DS 3 & DS 3 Cabrio	Shark Grey, Polar White, Arctic Steel, Perla Nera Black, Pearl White, Sport Yellow, Ruby Red	PureTech 110 S&S manual or EAT6, PureTech 130 S&S 6-speed manual, BlueHDi 100 S&S manual, BlueHDi 120 S&S 6-speed manual (not available on DS 3 Cabrio)
New DS 4	Platinum Grey, Cumulus Grey, Perla Nera Black, Polar White, Pearl White, Ultimate Red	PureTech 130 S&S 6-speed manual, THP 165 S&S EAT6, THP 210 S&S 6-speed manual, BlueHDi 120 S&S 6-speed manual or EAT6, BlueHDi 150 S&S 6-speed manual, BlueHDi 180 S&S EAT6
DS 5	Platinum Grey, Cumulus Grey, Perla Nera Black, Pearl White, Hurricane Grey	THP 165 S&S EAT6, THP 210 S&S 6-speed manual, BlueHDi 150 S&S 6-speed manual, Blue