In-depth reviews

DS DS 3 Crossback Hatchback 1.2 PureTech Elegance 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1199
Trim	Elegance
Price	£23,560
Engine Power - BHP	101
Acceleration	10.9
Top Speed	112 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	128
Length	4118 mm
Width	1802 mm
Height	1534 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	350 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1170 kg

Driver Convenience

7 inch digital instrument cluster display
Cruise control with speed limiter
DS Connect Box emergency and assistance system
eCall emergency call system
Mirror Screen with Apple car play/Android Auto
Multi function on board trip computer
PAS
Service indicator

Entertainment

1x USB socket in front
8 Speakers
Bluetooth handsfree and media streaming
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

Acoustic and tinted front and rear windscreens
Automatic lights
Automatic triggered rear windscreen wiper in reverse gear
Body coloured bumpers
Chrome door handles
Chrome DS wings
DS monogram on rear tailgate
Electrically adjustable door mirrors
Flush fitting exterior door handles
Front and rear electric windows
Halogen headlights
Heated rear windscreen
LED daytime running lights
Matt black door mirrors
Rear side wing doors
Single exhaust tailpipe
Third brake light

Interior Features

12V socket
3 seat bench in 2nd row
40/60 backrest split on rear seats with easy folding button
Adjustable steering wheel
Bag support hooks in the boot
Black leather steering wheel
Boot light
Front and rear LED reading lights
Front/rear passenger grab handles
Height adjustable front seats
Height adjustable front/rear head restraints
Odour filter
Single front passenger seat
Sunvisors with LED vanity mirror
Twin front cupholders
Two rear isofix mounting points

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS
Airbags - front / rear lateral and curtain airbags
Electric parking brake
ESP
Height adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners and front and rear load limiter
Hill assist control
Rear door child safety locks
Seatbelt warning
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle on boot lid

Security

Locking wheel nuts
Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm with anti lift detection
Remote central locking + deadlocks

Wheels

Black centre caps with DS logo
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.229
HC	0.023
Noise Level dB(A)	66
NOx	0.016
Particles	0.002
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	128
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	128
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	155
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	133
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	120
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	104
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	156
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	149
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	129
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	116

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1199
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
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	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	45.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	41.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	48.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	53.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	61.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	41
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	42.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	49.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	54.9

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	14E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	86
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	54
NCAP Safety Assist %	63
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.9
Engine Power - BHP	101
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	205
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	112 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	ANKARA
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)	44
Gross Vehicle Weight	1650 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1050 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	350 l
Max. Loading Weight	480 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	620
Minimum Kerbweight	1170 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.7 m

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