NEW French luxury brand DS is hoping for a whiff of succes with its latest offering.

The result of a partnership between two prestigious French heritage houses, the new DS 3 Givenchy Le Makeup is a limited edition vehicle that addresses the needs of style conscious urban females.

The vehicle comes with a bespoke Givenchy Le Makeup kit concealed in the armrest, and a special LED lights system included in the courtesy mirrors to ensure the best possible illumination.

Designed to appeal to customers looking for the ultimate in personal expression, only 500 examples are available in the UK.

Prices for the New DS 3 Givenchy Le MakeUp Limited Edition will start from £19,395 for the hatchback and £21,695 for the Cabrio version.

Meanwhile, on the sporty side, the DS 3 Performance is aiming to be the vehicle of choice for drivers who appreciate refinement, comfort and useful technology all in one car.

With 208hp and a racy six-speed, short ratio gearbox, DS 3 Performance is sporty but doesn't compromise on style.

Featuring matt black bodywork and a unique gloss gold bi-tone roof, the vehicle is also lavishly equipped with the latest technology. It costs from £20,495.

A central seven-inch touchscreen enables easy access to functions such as satellite navigation, the sound system, smartphone connectivity, the car's driving settings and Mirror Screen technoloigy to integrate favourite apps.