While the Citroën DS3 can be considered by some as a car mostly aimed at women, the special edition DS3 by Benefit leaves no room for interpretation. A result of the collaboration between Citroën UK and Benefit Cosmetics, the one-off DS3 features many accessories for the ladies.
Based on the range-topping Dsport model powered by Citroën’s THP 155 engine, the DS3 by Benefit features colors from the cosmetics company’s palette, with pink being prominent. The car’s exterior has Benefit’s signature pink and yellow “Candy Stripes” motif, as well as a graphic of the San Francisco skyline – Benefit’s spiritual home – along the side profile.
The alloy wheels painted in white and pink feature the Benefit logo alongside the Citroën chevron center caps, while the mirror caps are painted yellow, matching the floating roof’s pink and yellow “Candy Stripes” pattern.
The cabin has been reupholstered in Italian leather with the same Candy Stripe design on the seats, headrests and parcel shelf. There’s pink detailing everywhere: on the steering wheel, dashboard and center console. The passenger side of the dashboard also features a “hello gorgeous” graphic.
Other custom spots include the bespoke LED lighting, deep pile floor mats with pink leather edging and Benefit “Iconic words of wisdom” scatter cushions. A feature women will no doubt love is the armrest, which has been converted to house a custom makeup kit containing a selection of Benefit products, as well as the handbag hook, fragrance dispenser, and ornate vanity mirror emerging from the dashboard.
The car will be on display at the Citroën stand at Clothes Show Live (NEC 6-10 December) in the UK.
By Dan Mihalascu
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