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DS 4 1.2 PureTech Performance Line 5dr EAT8 Review

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This 129bhp petrol engine is fine if you do most of your driving around town. However, it does struggle a bit on faster roads, particularly when you're trying to get up to speed in the first place. Real-world efficiency is impressive, with it managing around 45mpg during our testing.



1.2 PureTech

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DS has only existed as a standalone manufacturer since 2015&nbsp;(prior to that the badge was used on upmarket&nbsp;Citroëns), but it is now the premium brand in the PSA Group, which also includes&nbsp;Citroën, Peugeot and Vauxhall.

In 2018, DS stated that it planned to launch a new model every year, with all of these influenced by the French fashion industry and&nbsp;designed&nbsp;to take on the ubiquitous offerings of Audi, BMW and Mercedes.

First to arrive (that same year) was the&nbsp;DS 7 Crossback – a large SUV that competes with the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. Then in 2019 this was followed by the smaller DS3 Crossback SUV, which is not only available&nbsp;with petrol and diesel engines, but also in fully electric E-Tense form.

More recently, DS&nbsp;unveiled its answer to the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class luxury saloons. And while this DS 9 won't now go on sale until 2021, when it does arrive it will be offered with a choice of petrol, hybrid and fully electric power.

DS 4

Entry-level Performance Line trim gives you keyless entry and start, automatic wipers, power-folding door mirrors, lane keeping assist and cruise control. Meanwhile, standard infotainment tech includes a DAB radio, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring, and Bluetooth connectivity.

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1.2 PureTech Performance Line 5dr EAT8

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One touch electric front/rear windows with pinch protection

Mirror Screen with Apple car play/Android Auto

Seatbelts front - three point retractable seatbelts with pre tensioners and progressive load limiters

Seatbelts rear - three point retractable seatbelts with pre tensioners and load limiters to outer rear seats

Door mirrors with power folding, heated, integrated LED indicators

LED side indicators , repeater style, door mirror mounted

Automatic lights includes welcome sequence follow me home function

Adaptive driver and front passenger airbags includes passenger airbag deactivation function

Driver and front passenger side airbags, thorax, abdomen and pelvis protection

6 way mechanical adjustment and lumbar adjustment passenger seat

LED daytime running lights with LED front indicator

8 way mechanical adjustment and lumbar adjustment driver seat

The DS 4's cushy ride and high-quality interior help it stand out from better known family SUVs. However, the best of these are more practical – particularly in the back – and better to drive.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Running costs that won’t break the bank </li> <li>Generous kit</li> <li>Pokey engine and tidy handling</li> <li>Spacious interior</li> <li>Boot big enough to cope with family life</li></ul>

The car-buying public has fallen in love with small SUVs, or crossovers as they’re often called, with thousands turning away from conventional hatchbacks in favour of something that rides that little bit higher.

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