Performance: 136 hp - 100 kW
Battery: 50 kWh
Range (WLTP): 300 km
Fuel consumption : *16.6 kWh/100 km
Transmission: Front-wheel drive
- Accelerated AC charging (at home)
- Max AC power: 11 kW - Three-phase
- AC connector: Type 2
- DC fast charging
- Max DC power: 100 kW
- DC connector: Combo CCS
Length: 4118 mm
Width: 1802 mm
Height: 1534 mm
Boot volume: 350 L/1050 L
Empty weight: 1500 kg
HIGH-TECH STYLE ICON
Sculptural styling and unprecedented proportions, exclusive innovations and unique refinement, the 100% electric E-TENSE version, DS 3 CROSSBACK pushes back the boundaries. Its all-new technological platform opens up new horizons, both technically and stylistically. Both a city car and a traveler, DS 3 CROSSBACK defies convention, opting for spectacular technologies.
Test Drive DS 3 Crossback: The "Urban SUV" from DS
After the DS 7 hybrid, it's now the turn of the 100% electric. DS breaks new ground in its E-Tense range with the arrival of the electric DS 3 Crossback. Still in SUV form, DS plays the style card in an increasingly connected environment.
Thanks to the PSA Group's multi-energy platform, the DS 3 Crossback is born. It boasts a 100% electric version. Equipped with a 50 kWh battery that gives it a range of 300 km, the DS is powered by a 100 kW (136 hp) electric motor that accelerates from 0 to 100 kmp/h in 8.7 seconds.
DS is no newcomer to the world of Formula E; on the contrary, it has a wealth of experience in Formula E championships. Winner of the 2018/2019 season, DS has already announced that all its models will be electrified from 2025.
In keeping with PSA tradition, there are very few visible differences between the combustion and electric versions. There is, however, an E-Tense badge, a full grille, a charging hatch and, of course, no tailpipe.
Design and elegance
Inside the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense, design and elegance take center stage. The diamond shape is repeated on several occasions in the cabin, such as on the buttons below the main display, on the ventilation outlets and on the button for starting the car.
The materials are of high quality, but sometimes you get the feeling that the balance has been tipped more in favor of the designers than the engineers. For example, the placement of the buttons, while pleasing to the eye, is not very intuitive to use. In fact, it's hard to understand why the buttons under the main screen are soft-touch, and therefore lack the impression of pressure.
As for what pleasantly surprised us during our test drive of the DS 3 Crossback, the seats are ample and the hushed ambience provided by the quiet driving contributes to the car's overall comfort. The rear seats, however, seem rather cramped, with the shark's wing blocking part of the view and reducing the size of the rear windows. The large headrests on the front seats and the dark interior don't help the feeling of confinement in the rear seats. We therefore recommend the light interior roofline to overcome this problem.
DS 3 Crossback test drive: French luxury from DS
Unlike its cousins, the Peugeot e-208 and Opel corsa-e, which are based on the same platform, the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense is smoother to drive. The chassis is raised, and the vehicle's overall length is greater, which has moved it from the " all-rounder " to the " compact " class.
The cabin's muted ambience encourages a smooth ride, and comfort is present. Using the PSA Group's 50 kWh battery, the DS 3 Crossback's range is penalized by its larger size and SUV design. As a result, fuel consumption is higher than in the Peugeot e-208. While the latter is certified for a 340 km range, the DS 3 Crossback is only certified for a 300 km range.
Nevertheless, the 100 kW fast charge enables us to set off on long journeys. The DS 3 Crossback proves to be a very good tourer indeed. You can go on vacation with 4 people without being too cramped, but we prefer the KIA e-Niro for this particular task, with more space and better range. Where the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense shines is in its everyday comfort for city and suburban driving. Its design and the silence in which it progresses will turn heads. In fact, it's billed as the brand's " urban SUV ".
DS 3 Crossback test drive: trim levels and prices
- Tinted and acoustic windshields
- 2/3-1/3* adjustable rear bench seat
- Pollen filter
- Sequential power front and rear windows with anti-pinch feature on driver's window*.
- Opening and closing windows remotely*
- Automatic door locking when driving*.
- Height- and depth-adjustable* steering wheel
- Monoton Pavilion*
- Automatic headlight illumination
- LED* daytime running lights
- Flush-mounted door handles
- Automatic emergency braking up to 85km/h*.
- Electrically adjustable outside rearview mirrors* (optional)
- Cruise control and speed limiter
- Spare wheel
- ABS, AFU, ESP and REF
- Hill-start assist*
- Front, side and curtain airbags for front seats, and side and curtain airbags for rear seats*.
- Active Lane Departure Warning* (ALW)
- Digital handset*
- Under-inflation detection
- ISOFIX mountings on passenger seat and rear outboard seats*.
- Electric parking brake
- Gearshift indicator* for
- On-board computer
- Speed sign recognition and recommendations*.
- Front and rear seatbelt reminder and audible warning*.
- USB and Bluetooth* connection
- Automatic climate control* (ACC)
- Automatically triggered and timed front windscreen wipers*.
- Activated carbon filter
- Tinted rear windows* and rear window
- MADRID* 17" alloy wheels
- Safety pack*
- Electrically folding* outside mirrors
- Frameless electrochromic interior rearview mirror* (optional)
- Rear parking aid* (optional)
- 7" 8 HP* touchscreen audio system
- Invisible* radio antenna
- Mirror Screen*
- 8-speaker polyphonic sound system
*EQUIPMENTMAY BE MISSING ON SOME VERSIONS
Price: €39,100 (excluding €7,000 environmental bonus )
- Tinted and acoustic windshields
- Automatic climate control* (ACC)
- 2/3-1/3* adjustable rear bench seat
- Sequential power front and rear windows with anti-pinch feature on driver's window*.
- Opening and closing windows remotely*
- Automatic door locking when driving*.
- Height- and depth-adjustable* steering wheel
- Automatically triggered and timed front windscreen wipers*.
- Activated carbon filter
- Monoton Pavilion*
- Automatic headlight illumination
- LED* daytime running lights
- Tinted rear windows* and rear window
- Flush-mounted door handles
- 17" DUBAI* alloy wheels
- Automatic emergency braking up to 85km/h*.
- Safety pack*
- Electrically folding* outside mirrors
- Frameless electrochromic interior rearview mirror* (optional)
- Cruise control and speed limiter
- Spare wheel
- ABS, AFU, ESP and REF
- Rear parking aid* (optional)
- Hill-start assist*
- Front, side and curtain airbags for front seats, and side and curtain airbags for rear seats*.
- Active Lane Departure Warning* (ALW)
- Digital handset*
- Under-inflation detection
- ISOFIX mountings on passenger seat and rear outboard seats*.
- Electric parking brake
- Gearshift indicator* for
- On-board computer
- Speed sign recognition and recommendations*.
- Front and rear seatbelt reminder and audible warning*.
- DS SENSORIAL DRIVE*
- 7" 8 HP* touchscreen audio system
- Invisible* radio antenna
- Mirror Screen*
- USB and Bluetooth* connection
- 8 HP* polyphonic sound system
*EQUIPMENTMAY BE MISSING ON SOME VERSIONS
Price: €39,300 (excluding €7,000 environmental bonus )
Performance Line finish with :
- ADML PROXIMITY*
- LED* tail lights
- DS MATRIX LED VISION*
- Flush-mounted door handles with approach opening*.
- 18 " MONZA* alloy wheels
- Front and rear parking assistance* (optional)
- Audio system on 10.3 " HD 8HP* touchpad
- DS CONNECT NAV*
- DS CONNECT BOX*
- USB port in center armrest* (optional)
*EQUIPMENTMAY BE MISSING ON SOME VERSIONS
Price: €42,600 (excluding €7,000 environmental bonus )
So Chic finish plus :
- Head-Up Display* (HUD)
- ADML PROXIMITY*
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- LED* tail lights
- DS MATRIX LED VISION*
- Flush-mounted door handles with approach opening*.
- Automatic emergency braking up to 140 km/h*.
- Front and rear parking assistance with reversing cam*.
- Cordless charger* (optional)
- Audio system on 10.3 " HD 8HP* touchpad
- DS CONNECT NAV*
- DS CONNECT BOX*
- USB port in center armrest* (optional)
*EQUIPMENTMAY BE MISSING ON SOME VERSIONS
Price: €44,800 (excluding €7,000 environmental bonus )
Grand Chic finish plus :
- Manual passenger seat elevator* (optional)
- Heated front seats* (optional)
- Onyx* Black Pavilion
- Extended Security Pack
- DS CONNECT NAV with Mirror Screen
*EQUIPMENTMAY BE MISSING ON SOME VERSIONS
Price: €46,100 (excluding €7,000 environmental bonus )
In a nutshell
- Design and elegance
- Driving comfort
- Confined rear seats with reduced windows
