Hanbul Motors, the official importer and distributor of Citroen vehicles, unveiled the DS4, the second of its DS line, on Thursday in Seoul.

The winner of “the Most Beautiful Car of the Year” by Eurosport Magazine in 2011, Citroen DS4 combines a coupe style with two-plus-two door practicality, and offers three full-sized rear seats, accessed by rear doors with hidden handles that are seamlessly integrated into its design. 

The new DS model also provides a capacious 370-liter boot and a host of clever storage solutions, the company said.

“The essence of French masterpiece ― elegance, sensitivity, delicacy ― all went into consideration with the Citroen DS4, coupled with a sense of practicality that makes it comfortable and convenient,” said Citroen DS4’s chief stylist Marc Pinson during the launching show.

The new DS product operates on e-HDi system, highlighted by a 1.6 HDi engine and a third-generation stop-and-start function, the French automaker said.

Boasting high fuel efficiency increased by at least 15 percent, Citroen DS4 can run 21.5 kilometers per liter.

The model comes in two types depending on trimming-Chic and So Chic-which cost 3.96 million won ($34,400) and 4.39 million won ($38,000) respectively, with VAT included.

By Chung Joo-won (joowonc@heraldcorp.com)