Citroen DS3 Crossback best compact SUV on the market: Citroen DS3 Review/Road Test
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- Опубликовано: 11 дек 2019
- The DS range sits above Citroën as well as Peugeot and Vauxhall/Opel in the same way that Audi sits above VW, Skoda and SEAT in the Volkswagen Group’s line-up. This means you get a car made with higher quality materials, better sound insulation, better ride quality and more gizmos as standard.
The new DS 3 Crossback is similarly priced to a well-specked Audi Q2 or a MINI Countryman, so DS must be pretty confident they’re offering a better package. Initial impressions are good, with the striking grille complemented by LED running lights and chrome strips offering enough bling without turning into blang. There are some nice optional Matrix LED headlights, which split the beam into sections that can be dipped individually around the cars ahead, whilst keeping the rest of the road fully lit. It’s ideal for driving at night and clearly lets us know DS has aspirations to be known for its cutting edge technology as much as its luxury.
The luxury is definitely reflected in the chrome door handles, which sit flush to the body like a Tesla and pop out when you walk up to the car with the key fob. DS has also introduced a new Smart Access system which allows the car to be opened via an app where you can send friends and family access codes allowing them to drive the car, should you so wish.
The Crossback is smart and distinctive inside, with a good sized central touch screen. The menu can also be accessed via the distinctive diamond-shaped touch-sensitive pads below it. There are separate controls for the sound volume and the heated windscreen just below the touch buttons. The quality of the fit and finish is exceptional, with seats in a choice of cloth, Alcantara or faux leather, depending on your selection of trim. They are both comfortable and supportive. If you want heated or massaging front seats you’ll need to opt for the higher trim levels. The positioning of the window buttons and the door unlock buttons are in the centre consol. Up front theres a wireless charging pad, two USB ports, a 12v socket and a very small central armrest storage bin.
The car supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, available across the range. The standard sound system is decent however the Focal Electra upgrade is even better. The boot is a reasonable size, but it does have quite a high lip and for some reason the designers put the opener button just above the number plate on the bumper, rather than on the boot lid itself, so it gets extra dirty and nobody can find it.
The rear passenger seating has not been very well designed, with a high window line making it difficult for smaller people to see out. There are no charging facilities in the back and no heating controls, all a bit poor considering this is supposed to be a premium line.
Out on the road the DS3 steering is nicely weighted, the handling is sharp, the ride quality very good with excellent body control and amazing levels of comfort. The relaxed feel is enhanced by some really top notch sound proofing & tyre/wind noises are almost non-existent. The 8-speed automatic gearbox is a smooth as silk with paddles located on the steering wheel as an option to shift manually.
The DS 3 Crossback is the first PSA car to be built on an all new platform that takes an electric drive train without compromising on the interior space. Electrification is a major part of DS’s future. As from 2025 all of its cars will be either hybrid or pure-electric, with its first car, the E-Tense, having a range of just over 200 miles between charges. That’s slightly less than a Tesla Model 3 but better than the current Nissan Leaf. Charging to 80% will take as little as 30 mins on the fastest system, but on a more common 50kW charger it will take an hour. Pricing starts at just over £30,000.
The DS3 is the automotive equivalent of a designer jumper without the designer price tag, available on the road from just £21,500
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The parcel shelf move absolutely cracked me up… Love it!
😂👍
I found that downright rude and disrespectful.
Oops made a mistake please note it’s a 1.2L engine not a 1.6L
Thanks for the review, having a look at one in the morning. Appreciate it!
Actually the boot button is just above the rear number plate, though using the key is better as button can get dirty
Thanks for the comment
I bought my DS3 crossback in Japan and will take delivery in two weeks. I'm so excited and can't wait to see it, I've watched all the Japanese DS3 review in RUclips and finally even watched the English ones. Nice to meet you!
I am very pleased to see you seem to rate DS3 so highly, although the detailed equipment and specifications differ between Japan and the UK.
BTW Japan has the same right-hand drive as the UK. AJ, I hope you'll drive straight over to Japan for a visit!
Thanks for the comment I can’t wait to visit Japan hopefully this year now things are getting back to normal
Well done mate for giving this car a thumbs up. It is brilliant in design , its got some brilliant safety features, drives really well and is comfy. If you are not a sad Boy Racer type, buy it. I've just got one.
This is the best review I've seen so far on this car, Tempted to order one next month, Just wondering whether it will be a huge leap in quality compared to my 3 year old Skoda Octavia.
Thanks for the comment, most kind
they are great! I got my on Friday and absolutely love it. I went for the performance line trim. Has everything I think most people could want/need
@@simonrodgers5497 does the performance line have a sat nav as standard. Im looking at getting the 1.2 PureTech 155 Performance Line
@@decbaker1214 hey ummmm the car has android auto or apple car play (depending on what phone you use). Plug your phone in and the sat nav works that way. It's Google maps and looks exactly like your phone only bigger and more options on the touch screen
My mum fancies this fella 😎
I like this video, very accessible
Thankyou for the comment
Like the inside, something different
you do not need to see what you are doing when using speed limiter, it is the same as the Peugeot 308 and you do it from instinct
- 1.2 petrol engine not 1.6
- It's a spoiler not a diffuser
- Those aren't the LED matrix headlights
- You talked about economy but didn't say what engine you had (for those interested, it's the 155hp variant - only the 155hp has those split dual tail pipes)
- Whilst the car does have a shark fin element, the inside design elements were not inspired by shark teeth - although I can see why you made the leap
I like your style of review, but just do a bit more fact checking 👍 your written description is actually a really good summary!
Thanks for the constructive comments always appreciated
Thanks for your fantasy comment
plenty of talk about gadgets etc but how is it to drive??
mate the thing on top is a spoiler not a diffuser and the boot open button is hidden just above the number plate lol
Don't throw parcel shelves on the ground just cos you can. Why would you. Instead learn where the buttons are.
No flat boot entry
Obviously
looks a hatchback not suv
Maybe more safe if you stop driving showing all the buttons...
Yes but is not a Citroen
It's a 1.2 not a 1.6 get the fax right
It’s facts not fax, get your words right 😂
It's not a 1.6 petrol it's a 1.2 petrol get your fax right
Boooooring
Constructive comment thanks