
Citroen DS3 Cabrio Perla Nera Black Norev 1:18

Specifications
- Brand
- Citroen
- Manufacturer
- Norev
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- AMC019115
- Year
- 2012
- Era
- 2010s
- Body Type
- Open-Top
- Vehicle Class
- Urban Runabouts
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Street Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 3551090191156
About the Citroen DS3 Cabrio Perla Nera Black Norev 1:18
TL;DR: Norev's 1:18 diecast Citroen DS3 Cabrio reproduces the retro-styled urban convertible in Perla Nera black. Diecast construction suits the DS3's compact, character-driven proportions, a modern French counterpoint to vintage Citroen subjects like the DS and HY van.
The DS3 borrowed its name from Citroen's most famous sedan without borrowing much else, a small urban car built on style and personality rather than engineering radicalism.
Diecast Character on a Compact Urban Shape
Short overhangs, a floating-roof design detail, and a fabric folding top typical of the Cabrio variant give the DS3 a distinct silhouette from the fixed-roof hatchback, and diecast tooling reproduces that compact stance with confident panel work across Norev's broad catalog. Perla Nera black paint suits the car's premium-small positioning, giving the model a glossy, upmarket finish that matches how Citroen marketed the DS3 as a style-first choice within its segment.
A Modern Face for a Historic Name
Citroen revived the DS name for a new sub-brand starting with the DS3 in 2010, deliberately trading on the reputation the original 1955 DS built decades earlier, even though the two cars share nothing mechanically. For a collector who already owns a classic DS sedan, this DS3 Cabrio makes an interesting, honest contrast: proof of how differently a heritage name gets used across generations, from genuine engineering breakthrough to modern lifestyle branding.















