DS 3 Crossback

Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol (130hp) automatic Ultra Prestige
“It’s hard not to admire DS Automobiles for what it’s attempted with the DS 3 Crossback, but it ultimately doesn’t quite deliver the premium edge it promises.”
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Model reviewed: E-Tense
Score: 7 / 10
“The DS 3 Crossback E-Tense is not an electric car destined to change driving as we know it, but it is a package fielding a useful range and one or two commendable traits missing from some less flair-focused rivals.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 6 / 10
“The DS 3 Crossback is a left-field choice in the small premium SUV segment, one that’s been developed with comfort in mind.”
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Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol automatic Performance Line PureTech 155
Score: 6 / 10
“The DS 3 Crossback sits in a hugely competitive class, and it manages to acquit itself fairly well. The cool interior design, generous kit levels and the impressive ride and handling offer a genuine reason to consider one against an Audi Q2.”
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Model reviewed: E-Tense
Score: 8 / 10
“First and most luxurious of the PSA Group’s upcoming quartet of electric superminis shows they’ll be major players in an exciting emerging sector.”
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Model reviewed: (range review)
Score: 6 / 10
“By and large, this seems a car capable of sparking intrigue but only really sustaining it on a superficial level, failing to convincingly back up its design with the luxury, dynamic sophistication or day-to-day convenience necessary to make it a contender in its class.”
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Model reviewed: BlueHDi 100 Prestige
Score: 6 / 10
“Although the 3 Crossback offers no class-leading attributes in terms of its driving experience, it does at least provide something distinctive and appealing in a segment where style has a big influence on purchasing – or leasing – decisions.”
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Model reviewed: 130 automatic Performance Line
Score: 7 / 10
“It has its own identity – there are sufficient design differences inside that it does feel removed from Peugeot/Citroën norms despite shared components. And while some of the ergonomics are iffy and plastics shiny, some are quite classy.”
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Model reviewed: E-Tense
Score: 6 / 10
“Chic styling, bags of tech and a comfortable drive only mean so much when the E-Tense’s range is down on its rivals.”
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Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol automatic PureTech 130 Ultra Prestige
Score: 6 / 10
“The DS 3 Crossback’s ace in the pack is its visual appeal. It also handles well enough for most customers, though with plenty of body roll. But like its premium SUV peers from Mini and Audi, it’s a costly way to make a statement.”
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Score: 6.8 / 10
“The DS 3 Crossback is a funky small SUV available with petrol, diesel or electric power. It’s good to drive, but could do with a bit more interior space.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 7.4 / 10
“The emissions figures get the DS 3 Crossback off to a good start, and it’s a striking car inside and out with decent quality in the main. Lurchy auto and cabin functionality are less good.”
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Model reviewed: (range review)
Score: 6 / 10
“A replacement for the old DS 3 hatchback and a rival to the Volkswagen T-Roc.”
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Model reviewed: 1.2 PureTech 130
“From a purely aesthetic point of view, the DS 3 Crossback certainly has the wow factor.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 7.8 / 10
“A new direction for the successful small car”
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Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol automatic PureTech 155
“It’s highly stylish, it just doesn’t always make total sense.”
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Model reviewed: E-Tense
Score: 8 / 10
“The white leather is exclusive to the E-Tense and DS says it’s likely to use the white leather steering wheel as a signifier for future pure-electric models, suggesting electric DS drivers will do well to carry with them some wet wipes, to keep it grime-free.”
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Model reviewed: Prestige PureTech 130 Automatic
Score: 7 / 10
“The 8-speed automatic gearbox is quick-witted and always finds the right gear, with the option to shift cogs manually via paddles behind the wheel should you wish.”
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Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol automatic PureTech 100 Prestige
Score: 6 / 10
“The DS 3 Crossback makes much more sense in this form than the top-of-the-range version we’ve already tested. But with space at a premium, switchgear that places style over substance, and a price that’s on the high side, it isn’t quite accomplished enough to challenge its best rivals.”
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Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol automatic PureTech 155 Le Premiere
Score: 6 / 10
“It’s hard to fault the enthusiasm of the DS brand to make something of itself, but the DS3 Crossback is too similar to its non-premium PSA-produced sisters and not quite good enough in the things you touch and see to be a serious premium contender.”
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Model reviewed: (range review)
Score: 6 / 10
“Drives decently and feels nice inside, but suffers from a couple of ergonomic issues. Different from its competitors – softer to drive and wilder to look at. Whether that’s a good thing or not, we’ll leave up to you.”
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Model reviewed: (range review)
Score: 7 / 10
“Concentrates on what matters in a small SUV – looking and feeling different to a hatch.”
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Score: 6 / 10
“Exclusive, comfortable and striking, but the DS 3 Crossback is expensive and trails its rivals for practicality.”
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