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DS DS 3 Crossback Hatchback 1.2 PureTech 130 Performance Line + 5dr EAT8

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1199
Trim	Performance Line +
Price	£32,740
Engine Power - BHP	131
Acceleration	9.2
Top Speed	124 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	137
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
DS Sensorial drive
eCall emergency call system
Mirror Screen with Apple car play/Android Auto
Multi function on board trip computer
PAS
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
Black DS wings
Body coloured bumpers
Chrome door handles
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
LED daytime running lights
Rear side wing doors
Third brake light
Tinted exterior door mirrors
Twin exhaust tailpipe

Interior Features

12V socket
3 seat bench in 2nd row
40/60 backrest split on rear seats with easy folding button
Adjustable steering wheel
Aluminium sports pedals
Bag support hooks in the boot
Black interior roof
Boot light
DS Inspiration PERFORMANCE LINE - Woven cloth/Alcantara upholstery
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
Perforated leather steering wheel with contrast stitching - black
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

18" Monza diamond cut alloy wheels
Carmine centre caps with DS logo

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.261
HC	0.02
Noise Level dB(A)	67
NOx	0.026
Particles	0.0007
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	137
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	148
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	137

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	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	46.3
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	20E
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)	9.2
Engine Power - BHP	131
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	230
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	124 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/55 R18
Tyre Size Rear	215/55 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	MONZA
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	1700 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1050 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	350 l
Max. Loading Weight	495 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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