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DS DS 4 Hatchback 1.5 BlueHDi Opera 5dr EAT8

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1499
Trim	Opera
Price	£41,290
Engine Power - BHP	131
Acceleration	10.9
Top Speed	129 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	139
Length	4400 mm
Width	1830 mm
Height	1470 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	430 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1414 kg

Driver Convenience

10 inch HD touchscreen
7 inch digital instrument cluster display
Driver attention warning
DS Connect Box emergency and assistance system
DS drive assist includes semi-autonomous driving + adaptive cruise control with stop and go + lane positioning assist
DS Extended head up display + DS Iris system and DS smart touch
Emergency services call system
Front parking sensor
In-crash braking
Intelligent speed adaptation
Lane keep assist
Mirror Screen with Apple car play/Android Auto
PAS
Rear parking sensor
Reversing camera with washer function
Road Edge Detection
Speed limit recognition
Wireless charging for smartphone

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

DS Active scan suspension

Entertainment

2 USB-C connectors rear
Bluetooth hands free and media streaming
DAB Digital radio
Two front USB-C ports

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Acoustic windscreen
Automatic headlights
Automatic welcome lighting at car unlocking
Automatic windscreen wipers
Chrome front grille
Chrome upper window surround
Chromed DS wings
Door mirrors including reverse gear angle memorisation
DS 3D LED rear lights
DS badge on bonnet
DS Matrix LED vision
DS monogram on rear tailgate
Dynamic bending light function
Electric folding and heated door mirrors
Electric sunroof
Flush fitting door handles
Follow me home lighting
Frameless electrochrome, auto-dimming interior rear view mirror
Gloss black exterior door mirrors
LED daytime running lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Reflective design rear window
Scrolling rear indicators
Variable front intermittent wipers

Interior Features

1/3 to 2/3 split folding 2nd row seats
12V socket in boot
12v socket in front
3 rear seats
Criollo fleur leather steering wheel with leather central cover
DS Air - Invisible air vent design
DS Cabin clean
Electrically adjustable driver seat
Front and rear door storage
Front and rear floor mats
Front and rear head restraints
Front centre armrest with storage
Front closed storage
Front seats with rear pocket
Full LED ambient interior lighting
Fully electrically adjustable front passenger seat
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Height and depth adjustable steering wheel
High density seats
LED reading lights
Massage and ventilation function for front seats
Memory function for driver seat
Nappa leather upholstery
Polychromatic ambient lighting
Rear air vents
Rear centre armrest
Single front passenger seat
Ski hatch
Sunvisors with LED vanity mirror

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
Child safety lock
Driver, front passenger, front lateral and curtain airbags
Electric parking brake
ESP
Front and rear isofix mounting points
Hill start assist
Rear curtain airbags

Security

Automatic door locking when moving off
Keyless entry and start
Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm
Remote central locking + deadlocks
Stop/ Start function

Wheels

19" Sevilla diamond cut alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	139
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	144
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	121

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	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	61.2

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	23E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	85
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	86
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	74
NCAP Safety Assist %	65
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.9
Engine Power - BHP	131
Engine Power - RPM	3750
Engine Torque - NM	300
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	129 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/55 R19
Tyre Size Rear	205/55 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	SEVILLA
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1470 mm
Length	4400 mm
Wheelbase	2675 mm
Width	1830 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2061 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	53
Gross Vehicle Weight	2000 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1240 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	430 l
Max. Loading Weight	586 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	740
Minimum Kerbweight	1414 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.8 m

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