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DS DS 3 Hatchback 1.2 PureTech Performance Line 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1199
Trim	Performance Line
Price	£27,200
Engine Power - BHP	101
Acceleration	10.9
Top Speed	118 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	126
Length	4118 mm
Width	1791 mm
Height	1534 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	350 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1203 kg

Driver Convenience

10.3" HD touchscreen
7 inch digital instrument cluster display
Cruise control with speed limiter
Drive mode selector includes eco,normal and sport
DS Connect Box emergency and assistance system
eCall emergency call system
Engine start button in gloss black and chrome with Clous De Paris embossing
Intelligent speed adaptation
Lane departure warning
Lane keeping assist (LKA)
Multi function on board trip computer
PAS
Rear parking sensors
Service indicator
Speed limit recognition and recommendation
Start/Stop function
Tailgate
Wireless mirror screen with apple carplay and android auto

Entertainment

Bluetooth handsfree and media streaming
DAB Digital radio
Stereo system with 8 speakers
USB-C socket x1 in front

Exterior Features

Acoustic and tinted front windscreen
Automatic front windscreen wipers
Automatic lights
Automatic triggered rear windscreen wiper in reverse gear
Body coloured bumpers
Brilliant black front grille with black DS wings and gloss black DS emblem
Brilliant black rear tailgate trim and rear light surround
Dark tinted acoustic rear windows with heated rear windscreen
Electrically adjustable door mirrors
Electrically folding door mirrors
Flush fitting exterior door handles with chrome
Frameless electrochrome interior rear view mirror
Front gloss black DS monogram in leading edge of bonnet
Gloss black DS emblem located on tailgate
Gloss black exterior door mirrors
Gloss black finish 'DS 3' inscription in tailgate
Heated door mirrors
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights
LED third brake light
One touch electric front/rear windows with pinch protection
Rear side wing doors
Single exhaust tailpipe
Tinted exterior door mirrors

Interior Features

1/3 - 2/3 rear foldable back rest seats
12V socket
1x front passenger seat isofix mounting points includes top tether
2x rear outer seat isofix mounting points includes top tether
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Automatic air conditioning
Bag support hooks in the boot
Boot light
Cloth sunvisors with LED courtesy mirror and ticket holder
Front and rear LED reading lights
Front central armrest with storage in isabella mistral black leather effect
Front door pocket 1.5 litres bottle storage
Front/rear passenger grab handles
Height adjustable front/rear head restraints
LED front footwell lights
Light grey headlining
Manual longitudinal, height and backrest angle adjustment for front seats
Odour filter
Perforated leather steering wheel with contrast stitching - black
Premium seat with comfort foam and pads & map pocket
Rear door pocket 0.5 litres bottle storage
Single front passenger seat
Steering wheel reach and rake adjustment
Twin front cupholders
Woven cloth/Alcantara upholstery

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS
Adaptive driver and front passenger airbags with passenger airbag deactivation function
Advanced traction control
Child lock function in rear window and doors
Driver and front passenger side airbags with optimised thorax protection
EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
Electric parking brake
Emergency braking system
ESP
Front and rear curtain airbags, head protection for side impacts
Front ventilated disc brakes and rear disc brakes
Height adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners and front and rear load limiter
Hill start assist
Passenger detection system - seat cushion mounted pressure sensors, illumination in roof control panel if belt unfastening detected
Rear side airbags
Seatbelt warning
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle on boot lid

Security

Alarm covers perimeter,interior of vehicle and tow-away instances
Automatic door locking while driving
Keyless Start
Locking wheel nuts
Remote central locking + deadlocks

Trim

Black alcantara dashboard facia decor
Black alcantara door panel decor
Clous De Paris embossing,satin chrome metal work detailing in lower dashboard
Gearbox selector in basalt black leather,satin chrome and piano black trim

Wheels

Carmine centre caps with DS logo
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.267
HC	0.015
Noise Level dB(A)	75
NOx	0.018
Particles	0.0005
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	126
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	117
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	155
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	123
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	101
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	159
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	142
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	130
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	109

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1199
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	75
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90.5
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	45.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	41.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	51
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	51.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	63.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	40.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	45.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	48.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	58.4

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	15E
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)	10.9
Engine Power - BHP	101
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	205
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	118 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/60 R17
Tyre Size Rear	215/60 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	DUBLIN
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1534 mm
Length	4118 mm
Wheelbase	2558 mm
Width	1791 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1988 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	44
Gross Vehicle Weight	1665 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1050 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	350 l
Max. Loading Weight	462 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	620
Minimum Kerbweight	1203 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.7 m

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DS DS 3 Hatchback 1.2 PureTech Performance Line 5dr

Summary

Equipment

Driver Convenience

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Interior Features

Passive Safety

Security

Trim

Wheels

Technical

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Fuel Consumption - ICE

General

Performance

Test Cycles

Tyres

Vehicle Dimensions

Weight and Capacities

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