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DS DS 3 Crossback Hatchback 1.2 PureTech 130 La Premiere 5dr EAT8

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1199
Trim	La Premiere
Price	£32,285
Engine Power - BHP	131
Top Speed	124 mph
Length	4118 mm
Width	1791 mm
Height	1523 mm
Minimum Kerbweight	1205 kg

Driver Convenience

10" touch screen
Bluetooth handsfree and media steaming with 1A USB socket
DS Connect Box emergency and assistance system
DS Connect Nav - Connected 3D navigation
Front parking sensors
Head up Display
Mirror screen with mirror link, apple carplay and android auto
Multi function on board trip computer
PAS
Rear parking sensors
Service indicator
Speed limit recognition and speed warning
Voice recognition
Wireless charging for smartphone

Entertainment

2x USB sockets in front
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 front door sill trim
Dark tinted rear windows
DS 3D 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
Electrochrome door mirrors
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
LED daytime running lights
LED rear number plate lights
Twin exhaust tailpipe

Interior Features

12V socket
60/40 split rear seat back
Adjustable front and rear headrests
Adjustable steering wheel
Automatic air conditioning
Bag support hooks in the boot
Black roof liner
Boot light
Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated LED vanity mirrors
Driver's electric lumbar support with massage function
DS inspiration opera nappa leather with watch strap design
Front + rear carpet mats
Front and rear LED reading lights
Front central armrest
Front/rear passenger grab handles
Heated front seats
Height adjustable front seats
Odour filter
Premium leather steering wheel - black
Premium seat with comfort foam and pads & map pocket
Twin front cupholders
Two rear isofix mounting points

Packs

Advanced technology pack - DS 3 Crossback
City pack - DS 3 Crossback
Premium safety pack - DS 3 Crossback (automatic transmission)

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
Seatbelt warning
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle on boot lid

Security

DS Smart Access
Immobiliser
Locking wheel nuts
Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm
Proximity keyless entry and start
Remote central locking + deadlocks

Trim

La Premiere monogram on the dashboard
Pearl stitching

Wheels

18" Monza black onyx diamond cut alloy wheels
Black centre caps with DS logo

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.261
HC	0.02
Noise Level dB(A)	66
NOx	0.026
Particles	0.0007
Standard Emissions	EURO 6

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	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	39.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	45.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	49.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	55.5
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	34.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	37.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	44.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	47.9

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	22E
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

Engine Power - BHP	131
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	230
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	124 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	Yes
Tyre Size Spare	SPACE SAVER
Wheel Style	MONZA
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1523 mm
Length	4118 mm
Wheelbase	2558 mm
Width	1791 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	1700 kg
Max. Loading Weight	495 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	640
Minimum Kerbweight	1205 kg
No. of Seats	5

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