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DS 3 Crossback E-Tense 1.5 BlueHDi Elegance 5dr Review

Category: Electric car

Section: Version review

Fuel type:
diesel
Gearbox:
manual
Doors:
5 doors
2020 DS 3 Crossback E-Tense front cornering
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Review

The model

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Going electric has fixed some of the weak points of the 3 Crossback – but not all of them. It’s quieter, for example, and a little less fractious along bumpy roads. Objectively, though, rivals such as the Kia e-Niro have a longer range, are better to drive and are much more practical.

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The trim

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Entry-level Elegance trim is only available with petrol and diesel engines and gets 17in alloy wheels, keyless start, a 7.0in digital instrument cluster, a 7.0in touchscreen infotainment system, rear parking sensors and automatic emergency braking. 

The engine

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This only available diesel is a bit gruff and much pricier than the petrols. We'd avoid it.

Key information

Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH11.4 seconds
Fuel TypeDiesel
GearboxMANUAL
MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure

61.4

Boot CapacityHow much space is there?

350

litres

EmissionsOfficial emissions rating

123

g/km

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