Citroen DS3 ineligible for sale in Beijing, Changan PSA currently addressing issue

Gasgoo.com (Shanghai October 18) - Changan PSA's new Citroën's DS3, which made its official market debut late last August, will not be available for purchase in Beijing due to environmental concerns, the National Business Daily reported today. The issue with the DS3 is that it doesn't meet Beijing's new municipal emission standards, and as such is not licensed for sale in the city.

"Currently, we are only accepting pre-orders for the DS3 (pictured)," a representative from one of the joint venture's Beijing DS Stores said, adding that there was no confirmed delivery time for the subcompact. The representative predicted that they may be able to sell the DS3 sometime in December.

According to Changan PSA Vice President Cai Jianjun, the JV is currently in the process of upgrading the DS3 to adhere to the city's emission standards. Mr. Cai anticipates the new DS3 to be available for sale later this month.

The issue with the DS3 is only limited to Beijing. Changan PSA's other DS Stores in Guangzhou, Chengdu and Nanjing all have the DS3 in stock and have also reported having sold the car.