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DS DS 3 Crossback Hatchback 1.5 BlueHDi Prestige 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1499
Trim	Prestige
Price	£28,110
Engine Power - BHP	102
Acceleration	11.4
Top Speed	112 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	123
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
Apple car play/Android Auto
Bluetooth handsfree and media steaming with 1A USB socket
Cruise control with speed limiter
DS Connect Box emergency and assistance system
Multi function on board trip computer
PAS
Rear parking sensors
Service indicator
Speed limit recognition and speed warning

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
Dark tinted rear windows
DS 3D LED rear lights
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
Front and rear electric windows
Gloss black exterior door mirrors
Halogen headlights
Heated door mirrors
Heated rear windscreen
LED rear number plate lights
Single exhaust tailpipe
Tinted exterior door mirrors

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
Boot light
Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated LED vanity mirrors
Front + rear carpet mats
Front and rear LED reading lights
Front central armrest
Front/rear passenger grab handles
Height adjustable front seats
Odour filter
Premium seat with comfort foam and pads & map pocket
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
Seatbelt warning
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle on boot lid

Security

Immobiliser
Keyless start
Locking wheel nuts
Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm
Remote central locking + deadlocks

Wheels

Black centre caps with DS logo

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.088
HC+NOx	0.08
Noise Level dB(A)	68
NOx	0.06
Particles	0.0007
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	123
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	136
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	123
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	158
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	133
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	120
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	102
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	135
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	128
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	123
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	111

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1499
Compression Ratio	16.4:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	75
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	84.8
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	54.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	62.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	46.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	55.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	61.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	72.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	54.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	58
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	60
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	66.9

General

AdBlue	No
Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	17E
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)	11.4
Engine Power - BHP	102
Engine Power - RPM	3500
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	112 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	Yes
Tyre Size Spare	SPACE SAVER
Wheel Style	MADRID
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	1695 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1050 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	350 l
Max. Loading Weight	490 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	640
Minimum Kerbweight	1205 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.6 m

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