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DS DS 3 Hatchback 1.2 HYBRID 136 Pallas 5dr e-DSC

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1199
Trim	Pallas
Price	£32,350
Engine Power - BHP	136
Acceleration	9.2
Top Speed	126 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	112
Length	4118 mm
Width	1802 mm
Height	1534 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	350 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1297 kg

Driver Convenience

10.3" HD touchscreen
7 inch digital instrument cluster display
Drive mode selector includes eco,normal,manual and sport
DS Connect Box emergency and assistance system
DS Iris system - 3D connected navigation, natural voice recognition, bluetooth connectivity and over-the-air updates
Emergency call service
Front and rear parking sensors
Mirror screen with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Multi function on board trip computer
Parking camera - 360 Vision
PAS
Wireless charging for smartphone

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Start/Stop function

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Stereo system with 8 speakers

Exterior Features

Acoustic and tinted windscreen
Automatic lights
Brilliant black front grille with chrome accents, black DS wings and chrome DS emblem
Brilliant black rear tailgate trim and rear light surround
Chrome finish DS 3 inscription located on tailgate
Chrome finish DS emblem located on tailgate
Dark tinted acoustic rear windows with heated rear windscreen
Dark tinted rear windows
Electric front and rear windows
Electrically adjustable, power folding, heated and tinted door mirrors
Flush fitting door handles
Frameless and electrochrome rear view mirror
Gloss black door mirrors
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights
LED third brake light
Rear side wing doors
Single tailpipe

Interior Features

1/3 - 2/3 rear foldable back rest seats
12V socket
1x front passenger seat isofix mounting points includes top tether
2 cup holders in front
2x rear outer seat isofix mounting points includes top tether
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Black perforated leather steering wheel with contrast stitching
Boot lighting
Cloth sunvisors with LED courtesy mirror and ticket holder
Easy folding rear seating system
Engine start button - gloss back and chrome with Clous De Paris embossing
Front and rear LED interior reading lights
Front central armrest with storage
Front centre armrest in Isabella mistral black leather effect
Front door pocket 1.5 litres bottle storage
Front foot well with LED lighting
Front headrests with mechanical height adjustment
Front seats with manual longitudinal, height and backrest angle adjustment
Front USB-C port
Gearbox selector in basalt black leather, satin chrome and piano black trim
Interior grab handles damped (x4)
Light grey headlining
Premium design front seats with comfort foam and padding incl. map pockets
Rear door pocket 0.5 litres bottle storage
Rear headrests with mechanical height adjustment
Rear USB-C port
Single front passenger seat
Steering column mounted gearbox paddles
Steering wheel reach and rake adjustment

Packs

Advanced safety pack - DS 3
Auto comfort pack - DS3
Dynamic sports pack - DS 3

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
Adaptive driver and front passenger airbags includes passenger airbag deactivation function
Child lock function with electronic rear windows and manual rear doors
Driver and front passenger side airbags with optimised thorax protection
EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
Electric parking brake
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
Front and rear curtain airbags, head protection for side impacts
Front ventilated disc brakes and rear disc brakes
Hill start assist
Indirect tyre pressure monitoring system (ITPMS)
Passenger detection system - seat cushion mounted pressure sensors, illumination in roof control panel if belt unfastening detected
Seatbelts front - three point retractable seatbelts with pre tensioners and progressive load limiters
Seatbelts rear - three point retractable seatbelts with pre tensioners and load limiters to outer rear seats
Second row side airbags

Security

Alarm covers perimeter,interior of vehicle and tow-away instances
Automatic door locking while driving
Deadlocks
Locking wheel nuts
Remote control central locking

Trim

Dashboard facia décor - Basalt black decor with scale effect
Door panel décor - Basalt black decor with scale effect
Lower dashboard metal work detailing in satin chrome, Clous De Paris embossing
Sunvisors with LED lighting

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	112
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	102

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1199
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	75
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90.5
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	51.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	62.1

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	21E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	9.2
Engine Power - BHP	136
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	230
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	126 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/60 R17
Tyre Size Rear	215/60 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	DUBLIN
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1534 mm
Length	4118 mm
Wheelbase	2558 mm
Width	1802 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1988 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	52
Gross Vehicle Weight	1770 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1050 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	350 l
Max. Loading Weight	473 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	640
Minimum Kerbweight	1297 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.7 m

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