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DS DS 4 Hatchback 1.6 Plug-in Hybrid 225 Etoile 5dr EAT8

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1598
Trim	Etoile
Price	£44,080
Battery Capacity	12.4
Engine Power - BHP	225
Acceleration	7.7
Top Speed	145 mph
Length	4400 mm
Width	1830 mm
Height	1470 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	390 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1653 kg

Driver Convenience

10 inch HD touchscreen
7 inch digital instrument cluster display
Drive mode selector (Sport, hybrid, zero emission)
DS Connect Box emergency and assistance system
DS Extended head up display
DS Iris system - 3D connected navigation, natural voice recognition, bluetooth connectivity and over-the-air updates
Emergency services call system
Front parking sensor
Long range blind spot detection
Mirror screen with wireless apple carplay and android auto
Multi function trip computer
Outside temperature gauge with ice warning
PAS
Rear cross traffic alert
Rear parking sensor

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Accelerated charging cable (Type 2)

Entertainment

2 USB-C connectors rear
Bluetooth hands free and media streaming
DAB Digital radio
DS Smart Touch 5inch colour touchscreen
Two front USB-C ports

Exterior Features

Acoustic windscreen
Automatic lights includes welcome sequence follow me home function
Automatic wipers - adjustable frequency settings, 'Service Mode' for washing/blade replacement
Body colour shark fin roof antenna
Brilliant black front grille with chrome accents, chrome DS wings and chrome DS emblem
Chrome upper window surround
Dark tinted rear windows
Door handles with retractable, flush fitting, chrome finish
Door mirrors with memory
Door mirrors with power folding, heated, integrated LED indicators
DS 3D LED rear lights
DS 4 inscription in chrome finish, located on tailgate
DS emblem in chrome finish, located on C-pillar x2
DS emblem in chrome finish, located on front grille and tailgate
DS Matrix LED vision
DS monogram - front, leading edge of bonnet, chrome finish
Dynamic bending light function
Frameless electrochrome, auto-dimming interior rear view mirror
Front windscreen wipers with integrated wash system
Gloss black rear light cluster connecting trim
Grained black side rocker panel trim with chrome insert
Heated rear windscreen with integrated radio antenna, chrome 'Scaled' edging effect, tempered
High beam assist
Laminated and accoustic front and rear side windows
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights with LED front indicator
LED rear numberplate lights(x2)
LED scrolling rear indicators
LED side indicators , repeater style, door mirror mounted
One touch electric front/rear windows with pinch protection
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper includes wash system
Two-tone gloss black upper door mirrors and body lower colour

Interior Features

"Clous De Paris" intricate metal work design in platinum on dashboard facia, centre console, steering wheel, DS Smart Touch frame and upper door trim
1.0L bottle storage rear door pockets rear
1.5L bottle storage front door pockets
1/3 to 2/3 split folding 2nd row seats
12V socket in boot
12V socket in front
1x front passenger seat isofix mounting points includes top tether
2x Rear coat hooks
2x rear outer seat isofix mounting points includes top tether
3 seat bench in 2nd row
6 way mechanical adjustment and lumbar adjustment passenger seat
8 way electric adjustment and 4 way lumbar adjustment driver seat
Alcantara upholstery
Black alcantara dashboard and door facia decor
Black isabella mistral leather effect centre console facia decor
Boot strap located in boot area, right hand side
Cupholders - 2 front centre console,storage lid
Door panel upper edge trim in platinum 'Clous De Paris' design with gloss black detail
Driver seat mechanical extendable cushion nose
Driver seat with welcome function
DS AIR - Invisible central air vent design, 'Clous De Paris' detailing
DS Cabin clean
Dual zone climate control
Electric power steering with reach and rake adjustable steering column
Flock lining door pockets, front and rear
Flock lining glovebox
Floor mats with mistral black, 'Tramontane' stitch detail
Front central and door panel armest with black isabella mistral leather effect
Front centre armrest with storage
Front door sills in stainless steel, 'DS' inscription
Front headrests with 4 way mechanical adjustment
Front interior light with 2 reading spotlights and rear interior light with timer
Front seats comfort design with additional high density foam
Front seats with rear pocket
Full LED touch sensitive reading lights
Glove box with closed lid, handbook storage
Horizon light grey headlining
Illumination glove box, interior storage, load area
Interior ambient lighting - polychromatic, choice of eight colours, dashboard, e-Toggle, door panels
Interior grab handles damped (x4)
Leather steering wheel with 'Fleur' leather, gloss black and 'Clous De Paris' detailing, silver stitch detail
Memory function for driver seat
Rear seats - headrests x3, 2 way mechanical adjustment
Rear seats - ski hatch, rear armrest with two cupholders
Satin chrome gearbox selector, polychromatic lighting
Satin chrome interior door handles
Single front passenger seat
Smartphone storage with hatch for direct access to USB in armrest
Stainless steel boot sill
Steering column mounted gearbox paddles
Sunvisors with LED vanity mirror
Tethering points (x4) - located in boot area

Packs

Safety pack - DS4

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seat belts
Active bonnet
Adaptive driver and front passenger airbags includes passenger airbag deactivation function
Anti slip regulation (ASR)
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Child safety lock
Driver and front passenger side airbags, thorax, abdomen and pelvis protection
Driver seat left side airbag inflates between two front seats
EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
Electric parking brake
Emergency brake assist
ESP
Front and rear curtain airbags, head protection for side impacts
Hill start assist
Indirect tyre pressure monitoring system (ITPMS)
Passenger detection system - seat cushion mounted pressure sensors, illumination in roof control panel if belt unfastening detected
Seatbelts front - three point retractable seatbelts with pre tensioners and progressive load limiters
Seatbelts rear - three point retractable seatbelts with pre tensioners and load limiters to outer rear seats
Two tone horn

Security

Alarm covers perimeter,interior of vehicle and tow-away instances
Automatic door locking when moving off
Charging flap - located nearside, lockable remotely, linked to central locking
Electronic key (x2) with keyless operation, 'Clous De Paris' inspired pattern, satin chrome detailing
Engine start/stop button - gloss back and chrome with 'Clous De Paris' embossing
Fuel filler flap - located offside, lockable remotely, linked to central locking
Keyless entry/start with proximity detection, includes two key fobs
Locking wheel nuts
Remote central locking + deadlocks

Trim

Air vents - front x4, rear x2

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	12.4
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	425
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	1.8
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	225
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	7
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	7
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	16.9
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	16
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	3.7
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	3.9
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	56
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	55
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	56
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	35
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	34
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	35

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions

EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	33
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	37
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	28

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1598
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	77
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.8
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.6
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	174.5
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	232.3

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	31E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.7
Engine Power - BHP	225
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	300
Engine Torque - RPM	3000
Top Speed	145 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)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	2200 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1240 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	390 l
Max. Loading Weight	547 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1400
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1653 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.8 m

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