2021 DS3 Crossback review - plus fully electric version driven | What Car?

[@whatcar]

Is this the best looking premium small SUV? Which do you think looks best: the DS 3 Crossback, Audi Q2 or Mini Countryman

[@Vale-cf8ng]

What Car? DS 3 100% no question

[@Antoineforum]

DS 3 Crossback. 🤩

[@adewinfindale4054]

DS3 Crossback

[@danz_music]

No daytime running headlights?

[@BeZzeMa]

there are huge vertical DRL...are you blind?@@danz_music

[@AkaAndyKnuckles]

I love the fact that the French make something different. The electric version has loads of orders in Norway.

[@AkaAndyKnuckles]

@H. Game Madsen Joda.

[@vicary12]

AkaAndyKnuckles who lives in Norway anyway?

[@harrymurray-jones219]

This cars interior looks way nicer than the boreing Q2.....

[@MrVroom1]

People are so irritating. They all cry about how everything looks the same yet when someone brings out something that deliberately looks different, it's magically the ugliest thing in the world. Make 👏🏼 up 👏🏼 your 👏🏼 minds!

[@ahmarchitecture7157]

Vin Diesel's Husband totally agree

[@MrVroom1]

@@morganwilliams2863 you say that completely forgetting that at the end of the day, DS are a business. Crossovers are what sells so they're going to offer what's hot right now. Whether you like crossovers or not, the harsh reality is that's what brings home the bacon 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

[@bliglum]

It's overstyled. Shouting about being different with pretentious overstyling is not nearly as attractive as being different by virtue of genuine and unique differences. In short, this car is the OEM equivalent of the ricer section at the local parts store. And people who complain about other's valid criticisms are even more irritating mate. 👏🏼

[@kaiminchan3835]

bliglum perfectly said!

[@Antoineforum]

You're so right !

[@ericknea]

Interior is way better quality compared to Q2 and Mini !

[@Commentator541]

I know! I was like what is he on about? Mini has a horrible interior!

[@sbomorse]

The Countryman has a superb interior with fantastic build quality! If you think otherwise you've obviously never owned one.

[@marklola12]

@@sbomorse you don't need to own one to like what the interior looks like, mini have always looked horrid inside

[@chrisolly2856]

@@marklola12 too right. Mini makes interior from doctor who and Star Wars 1960s

[@Zerofightervi]

Why do road testers not understand the whole scratchy plastic thing lower down on the door cards? They are low down & quite often get kicked & scuffed by dirty shoes, therefore you need something hard-wearing. If they were made from soft touch materials they'd get scuffed once & that damage would remain.

[@Unknown-jl7mg]

pretty obvious fact imho. you would expect that journalysts would be smarter than average joe...somehow isn´t so.

[@sbomorse]

I never understood the obsession with soft touch plastics. You don't even touch the dashboard etc. Hard plastics are perfectly acceptable everywhere in my opinion. They only things that need to be good quality are the touch points. Steering wheel, gear lever, switches, stalks, door pulls and handles etc

[@crashbox7130]

"Glove-box is enormous." Wait until you test the RHD version and you'll be saying "Glove-box is minuscule." because PSA never moves the fuse-box for RHD vehicles.

[@Chrissiedarling]

I thought he was being sarcastic!

[@g00dfeeling]

Beautiful car. Peasants will not like it but still its gorgeous!

[@Firemarioflower]

Peasants are the ones that will like it actually. Don't twist it now

[@g00dfeeling]

@@Firemarioflower Hello little peasant, you just raised your hand

[@Firemarioflower]

@@g00dfeeling Yeah to smack some sense into you you arrogant lil communist

[@kresimircosic9035]

@@Firemarioflower edgy

[@nikostzinopoulos7736]

DS4 and DS5 were not disappointing cars. The were and still are very handsome, very exclusive and affordable. I own a fantastic DS4 ! I thing the new DS lineup is very expensive for what it offers and what it is underneath (rebadged luxurious Peugeots)...

[@Maxmax-vk7jh]

This ds3 have more technology, security system, better quality and prenium interior than Q2 and Mercedes Gla. Well, no, the price is very good for this car who are very prenium

[@dianafm8866]

Disappointing?.. Gorgeous cars with a mountain of tech in them as standard! My three year old DS3 still puts the smile on my face every morning, and that is priceless...

[@AndrewKNI]

Great review Doug. A striking new car for DS. Looks really classy.

[@DonDixit]

The PSA Pure Tech in the DS has been elected Engine of the Year 3 years in a row.

[@Maxmax-vk7jh]

Renault is number 1 in sport F1 engine, PSA number 1 in series Engine. Congrats French ingeniors👍

[@adamme8369]

Style aside, the interior is better made and better materials are often used than in Mini and Q2. Hard plastics on the bottom of the door? Who would like soft materials where we so often kick this area with our not so clean shoes? Btw, compare door panel of DS3 And Audi Q5 for instance. Where are better materials are used? Still some kind of biased and cliché opinions. Am I wrong?

[@DS-pn2lz]

adam me you are absolutely right. This is typical British cliche reviews. The French were in the beginning of the 20 century the ones making all the luxury cars in the world. And they are upping their game again and I’m pretty sure in 20 years, French cars will most be only luxury cars.

[@metrichawk3008]

D S Ever heard of this little car company that goes by the name of Rolls Royce?

[@damienschneider]

‘Previous DS products have been disappointing’ haha! Are you joking? I own a DS3 and I’ve driven a DS4 & DS5 before. And I really enjoyed my experience and I still do. Different tastes I guess...

[@henrikasijo3258]

Need to see the DS8 next year, the real DS sedan😉!

[@Maxmax-vk7jh]

Me tooo

[@CharlieGB03]

It looks amazing; I can’t wait for it to go on sale!

[@toyotaprius79]

DS9

[@paulstewart3010]

Wow!! Personally I Think The New DS3 L👀is Absolutely Gorgeous!! Such A Refreshing Change From The Norm!! If The Reliability Is Good,Then Your Looking At A Real Winner Here!! Far Better Looking Than Any Citroen Model Especially Their C5 Aircross SUV!!

[@Maxmax-vk7jh]

Peugeot reliabilty is PERFECT. ALL French cars is tested on the new generation of quality test-center near Paris. Renault, Peugeot, Ds, Citroën, Dacia is on the Top 10 of best reliabilty cars. Well, stop to propagand from Haters of French cars because they are jealous than French cars is the most popular in Europe, 10 cars on the Top 20 European cars is French, if the reliabilty of french cars was bad, do you really think than European will bought a french car?

[@roboboy9787]

Nah. 3008 is way better looking. Inside and out.

[@oliverstemp9132]

I really like the DS3, it does the job of luxury car made smaller very well. I think it's well priced as well. Get the petrol though, the Electric is the same price as a VW ID3, but the range isn't as high.

[@lamsior]

That color is just outstanding !

[@Matticitt]

9:15 is it though or are you saying that because it doesn't have an Audi badge? Last time I checked it cost less than the jacked-up VW Polo... excuse me Audi Q2. I just configured one and it came out more expensive than the DS3 and that's before ading stuff like the MMI nav, park assist, LUMBAR SUPPORT, electric-folding mirrors, automatic climate control, digital dials, decent audio system, adaptive cruise control, reversing camera or a head-up display.

[@h.s.5995]

Idk why too people adore being robbed.

[@marklola12]

I got mine brand new (4miles on the clock) on 24month lease it came on the 27th and love it so far...I was so so about how it looked from videos bit it looks great in-person so does the interior and dash, materials all excellent other than the very lower door but most are like this on the lower sections where the door bin it Drives great, screens are fantastic, I got a manual as mine was a stock car and automatics are always more expensive for some reason I have 1 issue...well it's not major but it's something that bugged me at the start....the space on the left of the clutch where you rest you're foot...it's a bit small width wide from the side to the pedal the gap needed to be bigger as I have to turn my foot a bit to not hit the side of the pedal. Other than that everything is fantastic....I am coming from a 2007 2.2 honda civic though so I've not drove any other newer cars. I got a lockdown lease bargain though with all dealers trying too get rid of their stock cars when lockdown happened as they were all worried about losing money etc I got the prestige model on a 24month lease, 8k mileage allowence a year for £130 a month haha total bargain...now the lockdown has lifted the same car is over £100 more expensive a month now I won't even use the 8k allowance either, my old car I had since 2016 and only put 12k miles on it. No tax to pay, I won't need to do a MOT either while I have the car...petrol so I'm also saving on fuel as diesel is more expensive and goes down alot quicker with smaller journeys than petrol cars. I say these cars are like mini's you either like them or you don't. Also some people don't like the touch buttons on the dash...I've zero issues with them or pressing them, what makes me laugh is in reviews for the car on KZbin the reviewer bangs their fingers purposely in a way you wouldn't to make their opinion get across that they don't like them haha You just press them and they work....also you can just use voice command for everything if you wanted anyway which reviewers don't tell you because ....again they want to make people aware they do not like the buttons lol I'm a honest person and not someone who has something and claims them to be the best ever and make out there are no faults even though there are some. The car is pretty good with so far that 1 fault I stated The sat Nav is fantastic as well litterally don't need Google maps or to plug in you're phone to use Google maps...I'm sure some reviewers are paid to mention using Google maps and not inbuilt satnavs on most car reviews This satnav is as good as Google maps it shows litterally everything you need, voice control is presise too, and the 3 years free satnav extras are good too...it's TomTom....so it's a fantastic satnav

[@raykay91]

That is fantastic lease deal, my god. I am looking to lease one too, for 24 months and the cheapest I can find is £250 for ultra prestige. Did you have to pay a deposit? If you did, how much was it? If i am to be honest, I am a bit jealous of the bargain you found. What's it like in terms of space? Do you think the boot is big enough? I am also having a hard time choosing a colour. What did you go for?

[@marklola12]

@@raykay91 I got mine from zenauto here in the UK, they are a online company and the car came from a robins and day dealer down south. When lockdown started all car places were trying to shift their stock cars...these were in storage places at ports down south I was waiting ages though because if lockdown restrictions the car has gone up to about £240 ish now a month. I had been looking at them and I was a bit iffy on the design...I liked it but wasn't sure but it's great in person had nothing but compliments. For me I didn't want a huge car and this one is kind of inbetween, it's maybe on par with a Peugeot 2008 space wise but coming from a 2007 Honda civic I thought it would feel big to drive but it dosnt I paid £1500 upfront free delivery etc Boot wise it's ok for me, not as big as my Honda civic but I don't need a huge boot anyway, reason why I know it's smaller is I had a bootliner I used in my civic that was more or less the same size as the boot but putting it in the DS3 I had to cut it smaller. I love the interior the glovebox is small but psa group cars leave the fuse boxes on the left instead of moving them but it's ok for what I need, the armrest storage is actually better than my civic as it's alot deeper. I had a choice of white, that yellow one or platinum grey so I went for the grey as I had seen a yellow one around here and was not keen on it and white cars are not for me. Glad I did as it looks great. Mine does not come with the automatic unlocking when you go near the car but if this was a ordered car I would not have paid for that anyway as I find that a waste of money as when I checked they wanted alot of money extra to add this but they had it bundled with the keyless start...which is free as standard on all the models anyway so the money would have just been for the automatic unlocking which isn't something I care for unless it was as standard I'm single and no kids so space is perfect for me, I'd say legroom in back could be a issue if adults are in the back depending on the person who is in the front, I'm 6ft 3 so have the chair back a bit. For me being tall I'd like the steering wheel to be able to go a bit higher as it's at the highest setting and I've got my seat at the lowest setting but I sometimes brush tops if my leg when steering....nothing major but I'm used to driving my civic

[@marklola12]

So really the issues in these videos are non issues for me...I have a few of my own niggles where things could be a tad better but these are mainly down to my height etc....plenty of headroom though

[@cdoublejj]

wow the non physical buttons and the shark fin thing really kill it. the all the diamonds didn't help either

[@jigrodrigues]

Not my cup of tea but I like that it's different and the interior looks solid.

[@klasseact6663]

I think this is great because it ISN'T like other vehicles on the road, more mfgs need to take a page from Citreon here🇺🇸

[@jazzip2989]

That interior is gorgeous....well done 👏👏👏👍 👍

[@rovamota]

The DS4 is/was a very good car especially in 200bhp petrol form and a lot nicer than a Mini Countryman which has the same engine.

[@Aviyel]

Yes, have a 2012 160hp DS4 1.6 Petrol..with 220,000kms on the clock, 1st owner. Fabulous...

[@Fesslmonster]

Great Review 👍🏻 Do you remember if the electric version had electrical frontseats? I heard rumors that it has only manual seats, because all the space is needed for the battery.

[@pgordhan2429]

I love the diamond theme but omg the misalignment of the touch buttons and ventilation at 2:43 would drive me mental.

[@ahmed52255]

Both the car and the review is underrated

[@Sirblobfish9906]

That thing must be really challenging to drive, i recommend using a ember before taking a drive.

[@uncutfishing]

Frankly, it's hard for me to imagine somebody who wants an Audi Q2 even considering a DS3. Similarly, I can't see someone who fancies DS3 looking the way of Q2. They are like wine and beer, like Serge Gainsbourg and Herbert Grönemeyer, or like J.P. Gaultier and Hugo Boss.

[@arnoldtabor3767]

They would do better to go into the diamond and aircraft inspired design with buttons or switches with a click and vs the touch buttons and making everything very tactile

[@rusty8312]

There was also the DS4 Crossback under the DS brand!

[@George-nv1ri]

6:15 yes all those twisty uk mountain roads well be driving on... how relevant 😄

[@blakaeg]

There was NOTHING wrong with the Citroen badged versions. You don't know what you are talking about! Sounds like you are pro Audi, Mini, VW. Those touch sensitive buttons are clever and unique. Get over it!! If you have not driven a Citroen C4 Picasso it has a Touchscreen for everything!

[@DavidColex]

I would do something odd. Since they are from the same group, why not stick a Maserati badge to it? It should sell much more

[@abdullahmoiz8151]

Looks stunning

[@Leispada]

The e-tense. I want it

[@firstnamelastname9631]

Good review. Pleasure to watch.

[@robga]

I was enjoying that music at the start!

[@didierlemoine6771]

love this car, so differente !

[@shroomyesc]

I kind of like it but I also kind of think it's trying a bit too hard, the DS 7 I love and I understand as well that a smaller SUV fares well to be more out there.

[@MrVroom1]

Yes but when they made the DS 7, everyone was saying it looked too much like an Audi and not daring enough. They make this daring and different and all of a sudden, it's "trying too hard" and others crying about how "ugly" it is. Never satisfied.

[@toyotaprius79]

Does anyone know what that introduction sound/music was? That nearly made my ears came

[@didierlemoine6771]

O man, just love this different car !

[@Grant0610]

The price of this is eye watering! Is it that premium though? Or will it be that premium after a few years use? Since the change to DS they seem to sell very few in UK.

[@JohnonaBike]

Your review seemed good but you only give it 2 stars on your website ?????

[@AkaAndyKnuckles]

No word on the diesel? For the customer really driving a lot it would be the choice to make.

[@didierlemoine6771]

1.5 diesel 130 hp !

[@EdgarRenje]

I'm looking forward to that.

[@rab6121]

Wait, there`s an petrol version of this? In Norway they are only going to sell the Electric version..

[@didierlemoine6771]

Love this unic car !

[@skfunk4550]

Q2 looks like a box of matchsticks with lipstick. Mini just looks like a sad owl with chrome. Funny how every time a better looking car inside and out, not German made has flaws no matter what. poo

[@joeldecastro5380]

hyundai kona will is best small suv no contest here!

[@unicorntomboy9736]

The electric version is the only one that matters

[@VitL-fg3sk]

It's igual at a tesla model?

[@uhugvjkbkjh]

I like different cars but that side profile is not pleasant

[@cellarmasterJohn]

So far they had disappointing products? This means that the DS3 is a disappointment?

[@irisfailsafe]

Has anyone told this dude the Mantra of Citroën’s (this is a luxury C) comfort over everything, so of course they aren’t going to be sporty

[@didierlemoine6771]

love that car !

[@Aaronage1]

Not convinced by the 3 cylinder petrol offerings, but the electric model could be neat... maybe. If it’s not price competitive with Leaf, Kona etc then it’s DOA. Shame they’re killing the DS3 hatch for yet another crossover, especially given the DS3 hatch was very popular. Hate the wonky proportions and bloated look of a crossover. Save the hatchback!

[@h.s.5995]

Starts at around 40k euros in France. Considering the market's prices for e vehicles and how good this car is, it's not expensive.

[@MrNaheedadam]

Could have crashed. He just turns left without looking left 07:15.

[@whatcar]

It's a hairpin corner, not a junction ;p

[@sadeqalashqersadeqalashqer9704]

Top up ds3 goooood

[@loyp4328]

The grill is a bit Infiniti

[@WeMuckAround]

The DS3 hatch was a ‘disappointing product’? I think not

[@akuta219]

Zeroback over 8seconds is... too slow.. almost like a truck

[@jackanderson902]

Is not a " small SUV" is wrong, is a crossover! Same as Citroen Cactus in size, crossover with 17 " tyres. Dont buy Cirtroen, i has a CACTUS 2019, car has a construction problem with the suspension, make noise and jump over a dump on road! And after 6 months start / stop stop working!

[@chaostade4087]

fucking beautiful. i wish it had some more powerful engine. its too expensive for its power.

[@someday6553]

Expect ds3 4x4!! or AWD!!!

[@MrNaheedadam]

At 07:16 he turns without checking.

[@whatcar]

It's one of many hairpin turns on the 'Route de Sospel' near Monaco, no crossing traffic!

[@adirbar]

Any new car do thet . The real test its after 10 years

[@carlosolafi295]

my DS3 is new with 4000 km or 3000 miles, the gearbox was damaged, I am fighting for the return of my money

[@watchfan6180]

Shark fin deal breaker

[@nigelweir3852]

Don’t see anything premium , does that mean rip off , changing a badge and putting up the price for the gullible

[@tecpkt4158]

make hydrogen car no need petrol gas diesel battery

[@Kevin-vg5uw]

Came for the ev news, what a waist of time, title abit miss leading

[@chutchy107]

what with all reviews and hard scratchy plastics. Is it the standard comment to make?

[@drMaglov]

So special cars deserv much better name then just stupid DS!

[@dramosuk]

It’s still a Citroen!

[@davejones538]

You can keep it 🤣

[@gabutman6144]

The grill looks like something from Audi

[@minniesaab7255]

👍🏻🚘👍🏻🚘👍🏻🚘👍🏻🚘👍🏻🚘

[@fizzbuzz8361]

I’d like to support Citroen/DS in being different but it just seems too contrived. Style and no substance. Shame. Likely to depreciate fast

[@Genlocks]

They've killed their only successful DS car with this. First they replaced their first gen hatch with nothing more than a new grille and some stencil stickers of the Paris skyline in the rear windows, and now they're making a car that is at least £5k too expensive and is too much of an ask for their core demographic: single women who work as HR admins. And I liked my DS3, so it's a shame, because when this only sells 12 units across the whole of Europe next year, DS will be axed immediately.

[@Antoineforum]

A DS 3 hatch will come after this Crossback version (Early in 2021)

[@Pirocharm]

Ugliest interior i have ever seen....to much really that is to much overthinking it looks like a car for some1 which sings trap and has bling bling and teeth grill :))))) premium looks :))))))))))

[@user-sc3gm6pv2i]

Please use a better term than ‘scratchy plastic’ to describe the feel of the surface ....you scratch it not the other way round. To describe how it feels to the touch try, cheap, brittle, industrial, thin, low value, etc.. Car Wow use ‘Scratchy’ and it drives me nuts... poor journalism.

[@leonadior8640]

Excelent review ! Thank YOU ! But mi Troc is better car than this by far!

[@DonDixit]

So you've driven the DS3 CB already!? Where?

[@johandebruycker3918]

@ Leona Dior, yes... In your dreams!!!

[@melodytalks3432]

Well, how can I break the news about this peculiar design... To start with it is more gimmicky rather than practical, over priced by far considering how small the car is, not practical at all, lots of after thoughts, door handles which are clumsy & not lasting at all, ride is all over & range is smallish not mentioning how closetrofic is the car specially on the back seats! Over all if you like the look then, I recomend don't pay dealership price of whoopi £35,000....!!!! Yes, 35k for a car which hardly worth 20K.. Thanks

[@sbomorse]

That is HIDEOUS! And when the car is converted to right hand drive, that huge glovebox will be miniscule due to the fusebox and the lazy French.

[@sa-qx4ti]

Looks hideous compared to the old ds3

[@russidordi1482]

If you stop prodding the touch buttons and treat them like a touch screen on a iPad or other tablet you will see that they work extremely well. So, stop being neanderthal about this and the design of the dash. Its different and cool, just not your typical Fiesta look.

[@mbingham10]

Those interior plastic look awful and cheap

[@George-nv1ri]

They really aren't, just had one as a hire car, interior materials are second to none. As much quality materials as an audi

[@niceboy60]

The Price is ridicules and Expensive 30K ??? You can get a Mercedes GLA , Or BMW X1 for less than 30K

[@Maxmax-vk7jh]

No, the price is very good. The DS3 have better engine and mooore technology than Mercedes CLA or X1 with 30.000k.

[@Maxmax-vk7jh]

Gla have a very bad technology ans very bad camera 😂🤦‍♂️ Ds3 is have a verrrrry better interior than Gla. YOU are ridiculous.

[@Antoineforum]

You can get what you want guy, we don't care. We choose DS 3 Crossback 🤩

[@didierlemoine6771]

sexy.......... car !

[@TheRustedPixel]

Some cars look good and over time age badly. This one is just ugly right out of the gate. Man, is there any French car that doesn't look like a joke on wheels? "style" over substance again. Give me a clean, smart German car build any day over this mess.

[@Bus_Driver_Jay]

The Rusted Pixel the 508 isn’t too bad looking. I normally can’t stand most French cars but that one looks sleek and shiny

[@Maxmax-vk7jh]

French make the most popular cars in Europe. On the top 15 of most popular cars in Europe, 7 is French. Its more than german. Now, French its the most popular cars in EU. Stop hater like you, DS3 is better than Q2, better quality.

[@Bus_Driver_Jay]

@@Maxmax-vk7jh being popular doesn't make it good. It makes it affordable (Though I will admit their quality is improving too). People have less money so French cars costing less is going to increase sales.

[@Maxmax-vk7jh]

@@Bus_Driver_Jay You are totally wrong. Peugeot make most popular cars in Europe with VW. Peugeot sell 284.000 3008 and 5008 in 2018 in Europe, 190.000 of this Peugeot is selling more than 40.000€. DS sell one of the most popular prenium Suv in europe in 2018, DS sell 34.000 DS7 in 2018, for a middle price of 60.000€. Its not people who have less money who bought Peugeot or DS and Citroen ( and Opel now ). The only French car brand who are cheap is Dacia, its only 1 of 8 French car brands.

[@Maxmax-vk7jh]

@@Bus_Driver_Jay French cars is the most popular ( on the top 15 European most popular cars in Europe in 2018, 7 is French ) because they have perfect reliabilty, good ingeniors, good design, good quality AND very different design for every car brands. In germany all cars look the same, they make very beautiful cars, but only serious cars. For people who love design cars, cool cars, funny cars, strange cars they can bought one of the 8 French car brands. Its for this than French is number 2 in Europe after germans

[@robertday8619]

WHAT COMPLETE MESS.

[@robcorrente6065]

No. It’s not! Sorry it’s hideous

[@toyotaprius79]

Then might you look at a VW Bora is that's your taste?

[@fabianobenedetti6692]

Who is this 40 k Euro trash supposed to appeal to ? It's not even style over substance, all the aesthetic gimmicks here are just blue washing material... Car looks very dull indeed.

[@micheleoncini8369]

i don’t like it at all. small inside and claustrophobic, small boot space, confusing layout of the dashboard, kitsch styling, too many chrome let it feels heavy and baroque, pricier than real premium cars (this is not wathever they tries to let us believe it) and when you will sell it.... Well to me it is a complete disaster, and a real lemon as american says. I’m afraid it will be a true business failure

[@jonnyjoe2448]

It cant comete Audi never

[@MrConor159]

It wouldn't look so hideous if it wasn't so pointlessly talll

[@MrsZambezi]

Is there anything more hideous than the bloated Mini Countryman? It's not mini at all.

[@kamprivate8133]

I never saw such an ugly car since the fiat multipla