DS Nº4 (2025 onwards) | Expert Rating

Summary

The DS Nº4 is a family-sized hatchback which is now available to order in the UK with hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain options. There is also an all-electric ‘E-Tense’ version, which we cover here.

While a new model, the Nº4 is essentially a comprehensive facelift of the DS 4 hatchback (which is still available new), now part of the brand’s latest ‘Nº’ range, which includes the larger electric DS Nº8 coupé-SUV.

Praising the car for its “eye-catching” exterior looks, Alastair Crooks of Auto Express argues that the Nº4 delivers “supreme comfort” and a “premium feel” interior, while noting that practicality is “ok” rather than impressive, with “cramped rear seats” and “laggy” infotainment hindering its appeal.

Not all found the car’s comfort particularly impressive. Car’s Luke Wilkinson concludes that “the comfort the No.4 offers isn’t consistent enough to recommend it over the Audi A3 or BMW 1 Series“, adding that refinement is particularly disappointing for the plug-in hybrid variant, and “the infotainment system is going to irritate you every time you’re forced to interact with it.”

As of Octover 2026, the DS Nº4 holds a New Car Expert Rating of D, with a score of 55%.

Nº4 highlights

Stylish exterior looks
Well-equipped as standard
Comfortable driving experience

Nº4 lowlights

Rivals are more spacious
More expensive than its key competitors
Frustrating infotainment

Key specifications

Body style: Medium hatchback
Engines: petrol-electric hybrid, plug-in hybrid
Price: From £32,200 on-road

Launched: Summer 2025
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA

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Media reviews

Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Featured reviews

“Delivering supreme comfort, premium feel and a wide choice of engines, the DS No.4 hatchback is an interesting alternative to class-leading rivals.”

Model reviewed: Range overview

Score: 7 / 10

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Auto Express

Alastair Crooks

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Car

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“We applaud DS for doing something different. It’s refreshing to drive a family hatchback that so unashamedly shuns sportiness in the pursuit of comfort. The trouble is, the comfort the No.4 offers isn’t consistent enough to recommend it over the A3 or 1 Series.”
Author: Luke Wilkinson
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Carwow

Model reviewed: Range overview
“The DS No.4 certainly looks good, but it will need to be better than its DS4 predecessor to worry the posh German brands.”
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Top Gear

Model reviewed: Range overview (including E-Tense model)
Score: 6 / 10
“It’s sharply styled, with the interior host to lots of knurled metal and fancy stitching, but underneath its fancy frock it remains an Astra/308 in disguise.”
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

No safety rating

As of October 2026, the DS Nº4 has not been assessed by Euro NCAP.

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of October 2026, the DS Nº4 has not been assessed by Green NCAP.

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumption	Average	Score
Hybrid models	54 mpg
Plug-in hybrid models	232 mpg

CO₂ output	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Hybrid models	117 g/km
Plug-in hybrid models	60 g/km

Battery range	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Plug-in hybrid models	50 miles

Insurance group	Average	Score	Variation	Score
All models	27	C

The DS Nº4 is a relatively affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

In the petrol-electric hybrid category, the DS 4’s average fuel economy of 54mpg sits slightly ahead of the mild-hybrid BMW 1 Series, which can muster up to 52mpg. If you choose the plug-in hybrid version, DS claims an official 232mpg and an 50-mile electric-only travel range. However, the Audi A3 40 TFSIe dominates this segment with a larger battery pack that pushes its official electric range past 80 miles.

When it comes to the insurance bracket, the DS 4’s average of group 27 means its slightly more expensive to insure than both the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the DS Nº4

Overall ratingD31%
Petrol or diesel modelsE17%
Electric or hybrid modelsC56%
New car warranty duration3 years
New car warranty mileage60,000 miles
Battery warranty duration8 years
Battery warranty mileage100,000 miles

DS’s new car warranty is fairly basic, and worse than some rival brands in a similar price bracket as the Nº4.

The duration is three years, with a limit of 60,000 miles (unlimited mileage in the first two years and limited to 60K miles in the third year). In addition to the standard new car warranty, the Nº4 petrol-electric hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions come with an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components.

Warranty on a used DS Nº4

If you are buying an ‘Approved Used’ DS Nº4 from an official DS dealership, you will get a minimum one-year warranty included.
If you are buying a used DS Nº4 from an independent dealership, any warranty offered will vary and will probably be managed by a third-party warranty company.
If you are buying a used DS Nº4 from a private seller, there are no warranty protections beyond any remaining portion of the original new car warranty.

If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.

Recalls

Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the DS Nº4

As of October 2026, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the DS Nº4. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.

You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local DS dealer.