In-depth reviews

DS DS 3 Crossback Hatchback 1.2 PureTech 155 Ultra Prestige 5dr EAT8

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1199
Trim	Ultra Prestige
Price	£33,770
Engine Power - BHP	155
Acceleration	8.2
Top Speed	129 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	143
Length	4118 mm
Width	1802 mm
Height	1534 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	350 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1205 kg

Driver Convenience

7 inch digital instrument cluster display
Cruise control with speed limiter
DS Connect Box emergency and assistance system
DS Connect Nav - Connected 3D navigation, 10 inch HD touchscreen, automatic air conditioning
eCall emergency call system
Front parking sensors
Mirror Screen with Apple car play/Android Auto
Multi function on board trip computer
PAS
Rear parking sensors
Reversing camera
Service indicator
Voice recognition

Entertainment

2x USB sockets in front
Bluetooth handsfree and media streaming
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

Acoustic and tinted front and rear windscreens
Automatic front windscreen wipers
Automatic lights
Automatic triggered rear windscreen wiper in reverse gear
Body coloured bumpers
Chrome door handles
Chrome DS wings
Chrome front door sill trim
Dark tinted rear windows
DS LED rear lights
DS Matrix LED headlights with low and high beam assist
DS monogram on rear tailgate
Electrically adjustable door mirrors
Electrically folding door mirrors with DS LED spotlights
Flush fitting exterior door handles
Frameless electrochrome interior rear view mirror
Front and rear electric windows
Gloss black exterior door mirrors
Heated door mirrors
Heated rear windscreen
Integrated split chrome tailpipes
LED daytime running lights
Rear side wing doors
Third brake light
Tinted exterior door mirrors

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
Boot light
Front + rear carpet mats
Front and rear LED reading lights
Front central armrest
Front/rear passenger grab handles
Height adjustable front seats
Height adjustable front/rear head restraints
Odour filter
Premium seat with comfort foam and pads & map pocket
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

Immobiliser
Locking wheel nuts
Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm with anti lift detection
Proximity keyless entry and start
Remote central locking + deadlocks

Wheels

Black centre caps with DS logo
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.503
HC	0.03
Noise Level dB(A)	68
NOx	0.034
Particles	0.0005
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	143
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	153
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	143
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	162
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	142
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	131
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	116
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	190
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	177
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	147
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	135

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1199
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	75
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90.5
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	41.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	38.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	43.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	49.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	54
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	33.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	36.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	44.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	46.4

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	24E
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)	8.2
Engine Power - BHP	155
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	240
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	129 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	SHANGHAI
Wheel Type	18" 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	1705 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1050 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	350 l
Max. Loading Weight	500 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	640
Minimum Kerbweight	1205 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.7 m

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