DS 3
Think of the DS 3 as the chic and oh-so-French alternative to the MINI and Audi’s A1 and you get the picture. At the time of writing, it’s the most impressive and successful of all the DS models and that’s despite the limitation of coming in a single, three-door hatchback body style. Though DS markets its cars for their design and exclusivity, the DS 3 is also really good to drive, which is why we think the 130hp petrol engine option is a good match, though the lesser petrol and diesel engines are more economical to buy and run, of course.
DS Recommended
Editor’s Choice
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE DS 3 Prestige 1.2 PureTech 130
DS 4
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE DS 4 Prestige 1.6 BlueHDi 120
We’re all for oddball French cars, but sometimes things are taken too far. The DS 4, unfortunately, falls into the latter category. It looks a bit like a coupe, with its ‘hidden’ rear doors, and its dynamics seem to be tuned towards sporting prowess, yet DS refers to it as a prestige rival to the likes of the Mercedes A-Class and Audi A3. It can’t touch those cars for interior quality or long-term residual values, never mind practicality and image. The Crossback variant is a slightly higher-up version with some styling tweaks, which seems even more pointless. We’re not fans, in case you can’t tell.
Car Prices & Models DESCRIPTION € PRICE
DACIA DUSTER 1.5 DCI 110 ALTERNATIVE 1.5 DCI 110 SIGNATURE
1.5 DCI 110 EDC SIGNATURE 1.5 DCI 110 SIGNATURE 4WD 1.5 DCI 110 PRESTIGE
1.5 DCI 110 EDC PRESTIGE 1.5 DCI 110 PRESTIGE 4WD 1.5 DCI 110 SE SUMMIT
1.5 DCI 110 SE SUMMIT EDC 1.5 DCI 110 SE SUMMIT 4WD
SANDERO SCE 75 ALTERNATIVE
1.5 DCI 90 ALTERNATIVE SCE 75 SIGNATURE
1.5 DCI 90 SIGNATURE
SANDERO STEPWAY TCE 90 STEPWAY ALTERNATIVE 1.5 DCI 90 STEPWAY ALTERNATIVE TCE 90 STEPWAY SIGNATURE
CC HP KPH MPG DESCRIPTION
1.5 DCI 90 STEPWAY SIGNATURE TCE 90 SE SUMMIT
16,890 1461 110 168 53.5 18,890 1461 110 168 53.5 20,390 1461 110 168 53.5 20,890 1461 110 171 56.3 20,090 1461 110 168 53.5 21,590 1461 110 168 53.5 22,090 1461 110 171 56.3 21,590 1461 110 168 53.5 23,090 1461 110 168 53.5 23,590 1461 110 171 56.3
10,690 998 75 158 54.3 13,790 1461 90 173 807.0 12,390 998 75 158 54.3 15,490 1461 90 173 80.7
13,490 898 90 175 56.5 14,990 1461 90 156 74.3 15,190 898 90 175 56.5
1.5 DCI 90 SE SUMMIT
LOGAN SCE 75 ALTERNATIVE DCI 90 ALTERNATIVE SCE 75 SIGNATURE DCI 90 SIGNATURE
LOGAN STEPWAY TCE 90 STEPWAY SIGNATURE DCI 90 STEPWAY SIGNATURE TCE 90 SE SUMMIT DCI 90 SE SUMMIT
DS DS3 ELEGANCE PURETECH 82 MANUAL 3-DOOR ELEGANCE PURETECH 110 S&S ELEGANCE BLUEHDI 100 S&S
ELEGANCE PURETECH 110 S&S EAT6 € PRICE CC HP KPH MPG DESCRIPTION
16,690 1461 90 156 74.3 15,990 898 90 175 56.5 17,490 1461 90 156 74.3
11,890 998 75 156 48.7 14,990 1461 90 156 74.3 13,590 998 75 156 48.7 16,690 1461 90 156 74.3
16,390 898 90 175 57.6 17,890 1461 90 173 80.7 17,190 898 90 175 57.6 18,690 1461 90 173 80.7
ELEGANCE BLUD HDI 120 S&S PRESTIGE PURETECH 130 S&S
PRESTIGE PURETECH 110 S&S2 EAT63 10 PRESTIGE BLUEHDI 120 S&S
€ PRICE CC HP KPH MPG
24,920 1560 120 190 78.5 27,520 1199 130 198 56.5 27,820 1199 110 188 60.1 28,020 1560 120 190 78.5
DS4 ELEGANCE PURETECH 130 S&S2 6-SPEED MANUAL 27,295 1199 130 200 58.9 ELEGANCE BLUEHDI 120 S&S2 6-SPEED MANUAL 29,295 1560 120 190 74.3 ELEGANCE BLUEHDI 120 S&S2 EAT63
PRESTIGE BLUEHDI 120 S&S2 6-SPEED MANUAL 31,295 1560 120 190 74.3 PRESTIGE BLUEHDI 120 S&S2 EAT63
PRESTIGE BLUEHDI 150 S&S2 6-SPEED MANUAL 35,295 1997 150 210 71.0 PRESTIGE BLUEHDI 180 S&S2 EAT63
21,570 1199 82 174 62.8 23,370 1199 110 188 60.1 24,020 1560 100 183 83.1 24,320 1199 110 188 60.1
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DS5 ELEGANCE BLUEHDI 120 MANUAL ELEGANCE BLUEHDI 150 MANUAL
31,445 1560 120 190 74.3 33,445 1560 120 190 74.3 37,595 1997 180 220 45.6
CROSSBACK PURETECH 130 S&S2 6-SPEED MANUAL 30,795 1199 130 198 56.5 CROSSBACK BLUEHDI 120 S&S2 6-SPEED MANUAL 32,795 1560 120 189 72.4 CROSSBACK BLUEHDI 120 S&S2 EAT63
34,795 1560 120 189 72.4
36,495 1560 120 190 74.3 37,795 1997 150 210 71.0
ELEGANCE BLUEHDI 180 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC 40,095 1997 180 220 45.6 PRESTIGE BLUEHDI 150 6-SPEED MANUAL PRESTIGE BLUEHDI 180 EAT6 AUTO
41,195 1997 150 210 71.0 43,495 1997 180 220 45.6
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DS 5
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE DS 5 Prestige 2.0 BlueHDi 180 EAT6
This should be the perfect DS. It’s quirky looking, but in an attractive way that keeps you interested, while the interior is wonderfully unique with (depending on specifi cation) its split roof design and extravagant ‘watchstrap’ leather upholstery. However, that cabin is cramped. And though a mid-life update improved refi nement and comfort, it still isn’t anywhere near as good on both counts as it should be, especially as it’s priced to compete with established heavyweights in the premium compact saloon class. In summary: we like it lots though it’s fl awed and it’s not a car you buy with your sensible hat on.
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