DS Revival Concept

"Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch" (bman76) 12/23/2015 at 22:45 • Filed to: None

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Done by french designer Jean-louis Bui. All digital renderings. What does Oppo think?

I kinda like it, although I think the headlights could be more interesting.

Original article: (I know, Designboom is the worst)

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phenotyp > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/23/2015 at 22:54

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I’d give it a B-, if i were the instructor. Solid execution, but no great idea. Hits stylistic reference points, but no surprises. Proportionally, it seems too tall, kind of off.

TheHondaBro > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/23/2015 at 22:58

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It’s trying way too hard.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > phenotyp 12/23/2015 at 23:01

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The side surfacing seems a bit uninspired to me. I like it from the B-pillar back, that rear duct is highly suspect though.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > TheHondaBro 12/23/2015 at 23:04

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I’d agree, forward of the B-pillar it’s a bit too much.

phenotyp > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/23/2015 at 23:10

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It's just lacking the necessary grace of a sweet Citroen.

coqui70 > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/23/2015 at 23:29

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Loose the busy side sculpting, give the rear a cleaner sloping, simplify the front, drop the side doors two inches and raise the roof (indeed) one inch.

phenotyp > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/23/2015 at 23:33

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Found it: the DS sketch I did a few years ago, somewhat impaired in a hotel room

my first sketch thread.
(not implying this is better, it’s just... a different take on a similar idea)

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > coqui70 12/23/2015 at 23:34

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Yeah the side sculpting is very un-Citroen. I think it’s also that the window sill is too high, partially because of the large wheels.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > phenotyp 12/23/2015 at 23:37

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So much better, I love the integration of the SM in the quarter panels and taillights.

phenotyp > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/23/2015 at 23:40

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It’s actually really hard to make something complex look simple, especially after you’ve had a few.

It also helps if you’re not trying to put 26s on it.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > phenotyp 12/23/2015 at 23:43

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Oh, I’m well aware. It’s what I do all day every day, it’s all in the details.

phenotyp > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/23/2015 at 23:44

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Yep. Engineer? I lose track of all the engineers on here.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > phenotyp 12/23/2015 at 23:49

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Architecture grad student.

phenotyp > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/23/2015 at 23:50

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Right on. Where are you studying? (I’ve got a lot of architects in the family and friends/neighbors)

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > phenotyp 12/24/2015 at 00:02

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Kansas State.

TheAnswerIsAlwaysCitroën > phenotyp 12/24/2015 at 07:58

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It looks a bit “messy” to me. Too many odd design details plastered all over in an attempt to make it look more Citroen-y, but without quite capturing the weird elegance. Also like most modern cars I think it has too little glass and too dominating sides - tends to makes it look heavy and uninviting, though this gets away with it better than most IMHO.

Overall, though, I don’t think it’s bad - it sort of fits in with the general style of the DS5 for instance.

phenotyp > TheAnswerIsAlwaysCitroën 12/24/2015 at 16:36

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Exactly. It hits the tropes, but lacks grace and elegance. Solidly executed. B- work.