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DS DS 3 Electric Crossback Hatchback 100kW E-TENSE Ines De La Fressange 50kWh 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	Ines de la Fressange
Price	£38,400
Battery Capacity	50
Engine Power - BHP	136
Acceleration	8.7
Top Speed	93 mph
Length	4118 mm
Width	1802 mm
Height	1534 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	350 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1523 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
Mirror Screen with Apple car play/Android Auto
Multi function on board trip computer
PAS
Service indicator
Voice recognition

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11KW onboard charger, accelerated charging, compatible with 3 phase charging
Accelerated charging cable
Rapid charging 100kW

Entertainment

2x USB sockets in front
8 Speakers
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 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
E-TENSE badging
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
Heated door mirrors
Heated rear windscreen
INES DE LA FRESSANGE exterior door mirrors
LED daytime running lights
Metallic paint
Perla nera black roof
Rear side wing doors
Satin chrome DS Wings
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
Aluminium sports pedals
Bag support hooks in the boot
Black interior roof
Black premium leather steering wheel
Boot light
DS Inspiration INES DE LA FRESSANGE - 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
Premium seat with comfort foam and pads & map pocket
Programmable heater with temperature regulator
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" Nice diamond cut alloy wheels
INES DE LA FRESSANGE centre caps with DS logo
Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	50
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	450
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	7
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	30
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	100
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	18.3
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	17
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	3.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	3.7
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH	307
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL	332
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH	191
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL	206

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	28E
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)	8.7
Engine Power - BHP	136
Engine Torque - NM	260
Engine Torque - RPM	3674
Top Speed	93 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	NICE
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

Gross Vehicle Weight	1975 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1050 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	350 l
Max. Loading Weight	452 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1523 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.7 m

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