Luxurious but compromised premium crossover
New price:
£31,685 - £33,625
PROS
- Upmarket interior
- Peppy petrol engine
- Comfortable seats
CONS
- Cramped rear seats
- Small boot
- Form over function in places
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DS 3 Reviews
All the latest information on DS's 3 range. Read expert and owner DS 3 reviews, including full performance figures, running costs, practicality, safety and handling statistics and options data. Browse the photo gallery and get accurate pricing for any DS 3.
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Latest reviews
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Older reviews
Convertible (1 review)
2015 - 2019
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Sophisticated cabin, fun to drive, ideal for fashion-conscious city-dwellers.
Used price: £1,952 - £7,562Read full reviewPROS
- Nippy handling
- Upgraded cabin
- Modern features
- Large boot
- Lots of tech as standard
CONS
- Lack of storage options
- Firm suspension
- Missing latest safety kit
Hatchback (1 review)
2015 - 2019
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Premium supermini has Fiat 500 or MINI style while offering more space
Used price: £1,990 - £9,977Read full reviewPROS
- Stylish design
- Punchy petrol engines
- Economical diesels
CONS
- Ride quality can be poor
- Some awkward controls
- Not the most practical
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