DS DS 4 Hatchback

• Body Glass
  • Acoustic windscreen
  • Automatic windscreen wipers
  • Front windscreen wipers with integrated wash system
  • Heated rear windscreen with integrated radio antenna, chrome 'Scaled' edging effect, tempered
  • Laminated front and rear side windows
  • One touch electric front/rear windows with pinch protection
  • Rear wiper includes wash system
  • Variable front intermittent wipers
• Brakes
  • Anti slip regulation (ASR)
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • Electric parking brake
  • Emergency brake assist
  • ESP
  • Hill start assist
• Carpets/Rugs
  • Floor mats with mistral black, 'Tramontane' stitch detail
• Driver Aids
  • Drive mode selector (Sport, hybrid, zero emission)
  • DS Connect Box emergency and assistance system
  • Front parking sensor
  • Mirror Screen with Apple car play/Android Auto
  • PAS
  • Rear parking sensor
• Driver Convenience
  • Emergency services call system
• Driver Information
  • 10 inch HD touchscreen
  • 7 inch digital instrument cluster display
  • DS Extended head up display
  • DS Iris system - 3D connected navigation, natural voice recognition
  • Multi function trip computer
  • Outside temperature gauge with ice warning
• Driving Mirrors
  • Door mirrors with memory
  • Door mirrors with power folding, heated, integrated LED indicators
  • Frameless electrochrome, auto-dimming interior rear view mirror
  • LED side indicators , repeater style, door mirror mounted
  • Two-tone gloss black upper door mirrors and body lower colour
• Embellishment Trims
  • Air vents - front x4, rear x2
• Entertainment
  • 2 USB-C connectors rear
  • Bluetooth hands free and media streaming
  • DAB Digital radio
  • DS Smart Touch 5inch colour touchscreen
  • Two front USB-C ports
• Exterior Body Features
  • Body colour shark fin roof antenna
  • Brilliant black front grille with chrome accents, chrome DS wings and chrome DS emblem
  • Chrome exhaust effect trim
  • Chrome rear light cluster connecting trim
  • Chrome upper window surround
  • Door handles with retractable, flush fitting, chrome finish
  • DS 4 inscription in chrome finish, located on tailgate
  • DS emblem in chrome finish, located on C-pillar x2
  • DS emblem in chrome finish, located on front grille and tailgate
  • DS monogram - front, leading edge of bonnet, chrome finish
  • E-TENSE inscription in chrome finish, located on tailgate
  • Grained black side rocker panel trim with chrome insert
  • LED rear numberplate lights(x2)
  • Rear side wing doors
• Exterior Lights
  • 3rd brake light
  • Automatic lights includes welcome sequence follow me home function
  • DS 3D LED rear lights
  • DS Matrix LED vision
  • Dynamic bending light function
  • High beam assist
  • LED daytime running lights with LED front indicator
  • LED scrolling rear indicators
• Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
  • DS AIR - Invisible central air vent design, 'Clous De Paris' detailing
  • DS Cabin clean
  • Dual zone climate control
• Interior Features
  • "Clous De Paris" intricate metal work design in platinum on dashboard facia, centre console, steering wheel, DS Smart Touch frame and upper door trim
  • 1.0L bottle storage rear door pockets rear
  • 1.5L bottle storage front door pockets
  • 12V socket in boot
  • 12v socket in front
  • 2x Rear coat hooks
  • Black isabella mistral leather effect centre console facia decor
  • Black mistral leather effect trim with scale effect dashboard and door facia decor
  • Boot strap located in boot area, right hand side
  • Cupholders - 2 front centre console,storage lid
  • Door panel upper edge trim in platinum 'Clous De Paris' design with gloss black detail
  • Flock lining door pockets, front and rear
  • Front central and door panel armest with black isabella mistral leather effect, silver stitch detail
  • Front centre armrest with storage
  • Front door sills in stainless steel, 'DS' inscription
  • Front seats with rear pocket
  • Glove box with closed lid, handbook storage
  • Horizon light grey headlining
  • Illumination glove box, interior storage, load area
  • Interior grab handles damped (x4)
  • Leather steering wheel with 'Fleur' leather, gloss black and 'Clous De Paris' detailing, silver stitch detail
  • Leather upholstery
  • Rear seats - ski hatch, rear armrest with two cupholders
  • Satin chrome gearbox selector, polychromatic lighting
  • Satin chrome interior door handles
  • Smartphone storage with hatch for direct access to USB in armrest
  • Stainless steel boot sill
  • Steering column mounted gearbox paddles
  • Steering wheel reach and rake adjustment
  • Tethering points (x4) - located in boot area
• Interior Lights
  • Front interior light with 2 reading spotlights and rear interior light with timer
  • Full LED touch sensitive reading lights
  • Interior ambient lighting - polychromatic, choice of eight colours, dashboard, e-Toggle, door panels
• Packs
  • Safety pack - DS4
• Safety
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Active bonnet
  • Adaptive driver and front passenger airbags includes passenger airbag deactivation function
  • Child safety lock
  • Driver and front passenger side airbags, thorax, abdomen and pelvis protection
  • Driver seat left side airbag inflates between two front seats
  • Front and rear curtain airbags, head protection for side impacts
  • Indirect tyre pressure monitoring system (ITPMS)
  • Passenger detection system - seat cushion mounted pressure sensors, illumination in roof control panel if belt unfastening detected
  • 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
  • Two tone horn
• Seats
  • 1/3 to 2/3 split folding 2nd row seats
  • 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
  • 8 way electric adjustment and 4 way lumbar adjustment driver seat
  • Driver seat mechanical extendable cushion nose
  • Driver seat with welcome function
  • Front headrests with 4 way mechanical adjustment
  • Front seats comfort design with additional high density foam
  • Memory function for driver seat
  • Rear seats - headrests x3, 2 way mechanical adjustment
  • Single front passenger seat
• Security
  • Alarm covers perimeter,interior of vehicle and tow-away instances
  • Automatic door locking when moving off
  • Charging flap - located nearside, lockable remotely, linked to central locking
  • Electronic key (x2) with keyless operation, 'Clous De Paris' inspired pattern, satin chrome detailing
  • Engine start/stop button - gloss back and chrome with 'Clous De Paris' embossing
  • Fuel filler flap - located offside, lockable remotely, linked to central locking
  • Keyless entry/start with proximity detection, includes two key fobs
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Remote central locking + deadlocks
• Vanity Mirrors
  • Sunvisors with LED vanity mirror
• Vehicle Charging
  • Accelerated charging cable (Type 2)
• Wheels - Spare
  • Tyre repair kit

• Electric Vehicle Data
  • Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty: 70
  • Battery Capacity in kWh: 12.4
  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins): 425
  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change: 0-100
  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW: 1.8
  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins): 115
  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change: 0-100
  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW: 7
  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins):
  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change: N
  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW:
  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins):
  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change: N
  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW:
  • Battery Leased: No
  • Battery Type: Lithium-ion
  • Charging Port Location: Left Side Rear
  • Coupler/Connector Type: Type 2
  • Maximum Charging Rate - kW: 7
  • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage: 100,000
  • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years: 8
  • Usable Battery Capacity:
  • WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH: 16.9
  • WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL: 16
  • WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH: 3.7
  • WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL: 3.9
  • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb: 55
  • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH: 55
  • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL: 56
  • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb: 34
  • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH: 34
  • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL: 35
• Emissions - ICE
  • HC+NOx:
  • Particles:
  • Standard Euro Emissions: EURO 6
• Emissions - PHEV
  • WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb: 33
  • WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH: 37
  • WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL: 28
• Engine and Drive Train
  • Camshaft: DOHC
  • Catalytic Convertor: Yes
  • CC: 1,598
  • Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
  • Cylinder Layout: IN-LINE
  • Cylinders: 4
  • Cylinders - Bore (mm): 77
  • Cylinders - Stroke (mm): 85.8
  • Engine Layout: FRONT TRANSVERSE
  • Fuel Delivery: TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
  • Gears: 8 SPEED
  • Number of Valves: 16
  • Transmission: SEMI-AUTO
• Fuel Consumption - ICE
  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies: No
• Fuel Consumption - PHEV
  • WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb: 1.3
  • WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH: 1.6
  • WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL: 0.9
  • WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb: 211.3
  • WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH: 174.5
  • WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL: 323.3
• General
  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying: Yes
  • Badge Engine CC: 1.6
  • Badge Power: 225
  • Based On ID:
  • Coin Description: E-TENSE
  • Coin Series: Rivoli
  • Generation Mark: 2
  • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07: 30E
  • Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years: 12
  • Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years: 3
  • NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %: 85
  • NCAP Child Occupant Protection %: 86
  • NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09: 4
  • NCAP Pedestrian Protection %: 74
  • NCAP Safety Assist %: 65
  • Safety Concerns?: No
  • Special Edition: No
  • Special Order: No
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 60,000
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 3
  • Vehicle Homologation Class: M1
• Performance
  • 0 to 60 mph (secs): No
  • 0 to 62 mph (secs): 7.7
  • Engine Power - BHP: 225
  • Engine Power - KW: 165
  • Engine Power - PS: Yes
  • Engine Power - RPM: 6,000
  • Engine Torque - LBS.FT: 221
  • Engine Torque - MKG: 30.6
  • Engine Torque - NM: 300
  • Engine Torque - RPM: 3000
  • Top Speed: 145
• Test Cycles
  • Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP
  • RDE Certification Level: RDE 2
• Tyres
  • Alloys?: Yes
  • Space Saver?: No
  • Tyre Size Front: 205/55 R19
  • Tyre Size Rear: 205/55 R19
  • Tyre Size Spare: TYRE REPAIR KIT
  • Wheel Style: SEVILLA
  • Wheel Type: 19" ALLOY
• Vehicle Dimensions
  • Height: 1,470
  • Height (including roof rails):
  • Length: 4,400
  • Wheelbase: 2,675
  • Width: 1830
  • Width (including mirrors): 2,061
• Weight and Capacities
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 40
  • Gross Vehicle Weight: 2,200
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Down): 1240
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): 390
  • Max. Loading Weight: 547
  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked: 1,400
  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: 750
  • Minimum Kerbweight: 1,653
  • No. of Seats: 5
  • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 10.8

Ten Second Review
The second generation DS 4 compact premium hatch deserves more recognition than it'll probably get. For us, this is the most interesting and distinctive car of its kind in this part of the market. There are sharp looks, a stand-out cabin - and the option of clever damping technology too. PHEV engine tech's there if you want it and all the powertrains are efficient. In short, there's lots to like if you don't mind the premium pricing.

Background
The PSA Group's DS brand has yet to gain much traction in the UK. Here's where that has to change. A quick history. The brand launched in stand-alone form in 2015, mostly re-badging sportier Citroens until it could launch its own design, the DS 7 Crossback SUV, in 2017. Since then, we've had the small but rather curious-looking DS 3 Crossback. And the DS 8 upper mid-sized saloon. Nothing though, to really get people talking. But this car, the second generation DS 4, just might. The company's first DS 4 sold between 2015 and 2019 and was one of those re-badged Citroens just mentioned, though in that case, the donor car wasn't a sporty one. The design instead was essentially almost entirely borrowed from the rather mediocre underpinnings of a second generation Citroen C4. Back then, the market didn't much want a C4 - and it didn't want a pricier C4 in a tux either. But forget all that because second time around, this DS 4 is a very different proposition. Surprisingly, for the time being anyway, DS isn't making a slightly larger compact SUV than the DS 3 Crossback. Which means that this DS 4, though really a compact premium hatch taking on the Audi A3 Sportback, the BMW 1 Series and the Mercedes A-Class, must also try and appeal to people who might want an Audi Q3, a BMW X1 and a Mercedes GLA. That's a lot to ask - from a car with a lot to prove. Can it deliver? Let's find out.

Driving Experience
The avant garde looks promise sophisticated driving technology and that's what you get. For top variants, DS has carried over its clever Active Scan Suspension system from the DS 7 Crossback. This scans the road ahead as you drive, over a distance of between 5 and 25-metres and alters damping, dependent on the state of the tarmac. You can also specify infra-red night vision. And Level 2 semi-autonomous driving tech. Enough with that - you'll want to know about engines, all of which are familiar PSA Group powerplants and all of which, non-negotiably have to come with EAT8 8-speed automatic transmission. There's a 130hp 1.5-litre BlueHDi 130 diesel for those still addicted to the black pump. And three conventional PureTech petrol units, a three cylinder turbo 1.2-litre unit with 130hp; and two 1.6-litre powerplants, with either 180 or 225hp. There's no full-electric variant, which is odd, given that the current Citroen C4 can be had in full-EV form. But DS does offer a PHEV plug-in derivative that, as with various other Peugeots, Vauxhalls and Citroens that use it, features a 1.6-litre PureTech petrol engine mated to an electric motor powered by a 12.4kWh battery for a combined output of 225hp and an electric driving range of 31 miles. The DS 4 uses the same EMP2 platform as other mid-sized PSA Group models like the Peugeot 3008 and Citroen C5 Aircross. But 70% of it has been modified to meet various specific DS 4 requirements. One of these is the need to accommodate the particularly large 20-inch wheels. The electric power steering system has been tweaked to suit these too.

Design and Build
DS hopes that the look of this car will sell it to you - and for sure it'll stand out in the supermarket car park. At first glance, you might be undecided as to whether this is a premium compact hatch or a premium small SUV - and that's entirely intentional. The styling's certainly Gallically avant garde, the front dominated by bold double daytime running lights and trendy matrix LED headlamps. In profile, you'll notice striking creases, door handles that pop out as you approach the car and wheels that can be as large as 20-inches in size. Coupe lines characterise the rear, where the boot lid plunges to mee the slim LED tail lamps. Pavement presence? You get it here. Inside the so-called 'Digital Seamless Cockpit', there's a fully digital cabin made up of no fewer than three displays, There's a 10-inch screen replacing conventional dials in the instrument cluster. And an infotainment display of the same size in the centre of the dash for media and navigation. This is controlled by a third 5-inch screen further down the centre stack known as the 'DS Smart Touch'. If that's not enough screen tech for you, it's also possible to specify the segment's cleverest head-up display, claimed to be closer to augmented reality than any other system. The information viewed doesn't just get projected onto the windscreen; it instead gets projected further out onto your view of the road in a range 4-metres ahead and on an image 21 inches wide. Another interesting touch is the lack of visible air vents; the main ventilation unit has been integrated behind and strip of physical switches that sit just below the main control screen. Out back, rear seat space is reasonable but unremarkable. And there's a decently-sized 430-litre boot - though this total falls to 390-litres in the PHEV variant.

Market and Model
This is where you have to decide whether your DS 4 should look like a premium compact hatch - or an SUV. If a premium compact hatch, you'll choose either base 'DS 4 Bastille+', DS 4 Trocadero', 'DS 4 Rivoli', 'Performance Line' or 'Performance Line+'-spec. If you like the Crossover vibe, you'll opt for a 'Cross Trocadero' or 'Cross Rivoli' trim level. In keeping with its SUV pretensions, the 'Cross' derivative gets roof bars and black plastic cladding. As with its direct rivals, the BMW 1 Series, the Audi A3 Sportback and the Mercedes A-Class, it's theoretically possible to get a DS 4 for around £25,000, but with the spec you'll probably want, a £30,000-£35,000 budget is probably more realistic. Allow a hefty premium of around £6,000 to get your chosen trim level with the 'E-TENSE' PHEV Plug-in Hybrid petrol powertrain, rather than the comparable BlueHDi 130 automatic diesel powertrain package. You'll certainly need a plump budget if you want cutting edge tech like the Active Scan suspension system. And maybe one of the exquisitely stitched leather upholstery packages. You might also want to save some budget for features like the night vision set-up and the Head-up display. DS expects a large proportion of customers (maybe around 30%) to opt for the E-TENSE PHEV plug-in model.

Cost of Ownership
All the engines are pretty efficient. The volume 1.2-litre three cylinder 130hp PureTech petrol unit should give you around 45mpg on the combined cycle and 132g/km of CO2. The 1.6-litre PureTech 180 petrol unit should manage around 40mpg and 147g/km of CO2. For the 1.5-litre BlueHDi 130 diesel, expect close to 55mpg and 121g/km of CO2. For really frugal running cost returns though, you'll need the clever PHEV plug-in variant. This uses an 11.8kWh battery which can be fully charged in under two hours using a standard 7kW Wallbox. Once that's done, an all-electric WLTP-rated driving range of 31 miles is possible. Even better news lies with the low WLTP-rated CO2 readings and combined cycle fuel readings generated by this plug-in model; expect 30g/km and over 200mpg. DS has sweated the details to get these kinds of returns. The engineers for instance achieved a 10% weight reduction in the weight of the alloy wheels (that's 1.5kg per wheel) with aerodynamic inserts in order to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Servicing on most DS 4 models is needed every year or every 12,500 miles and the cost of garage visits should be affordable too.

Summary
If the DS brand can't make this second generation DS 4work, it's hard to see much of a future for the marque. The DS 4 does, after all, tick all the current boxes for market growth, appealing to SUV folk and simultaneously tapping into the buoyant segment for premium badged compact hatches. The trick for the Gallic marketeers here will lie in convincing customers that this is a credible premium design in its own right, something the first generation DS 4 clearly wasn't. This replacement car deserves a second chance from those who might have rejected its predecessor - or, more likely, failed to even notice its existence. It has the kind of pavement presence a rival 1 Series, A3 Sportback or A-Class noticeably lacks unless very expensively embellished. And there's some cutting-edge technology here that you just can't get with those cars. Will all that be enough though, given compatible pricing? It'll be interesting to see.