DS3 Crossback E-Tense - Premium Brand, Premium Car??

[@bathfun]

I really enjoy watching you two 'chatting'

[@salipander6570]

The ë C4 is a much better option! Oh wait, you said so. I hope you have another chance to revisit the ë C4 for a longer test!

[@dannya6825]

Love this channel so much. Keep up the great videos. I prefer the eC4 too.

[@devonbikefilms]

Cars like this, and the price of them is why I have ordered an MGZS Trophy. Cheaper, goes further, quieter and arguably better put together.

[@PassportToPimlico]

I know that EVM has reviewed the old ZS but I wish he would get the new model. I guess as pricing goes, the cost of a basic DS3 ev is about the same as a fully pimped out ZS.

[@nigelrowe2204]

Can I stand up for the DS brand? We seem to be particularly hung up on brands in the UK and DS suffers particularly. I don't know why this is - VAG has a load of brands under its belt and it's just accepted. BMW's new BEV is very expensive and made in China (not making a political point) but that is hardly mentioned. Korean cars 30 years ago looked hideous but are now accepted as some of the best. Styling is subjective but I really feel a lot of people reject french autos out of snobbery. I ran a DS5 Hybrid for nearly 5 years and it still felt special the day I traded it in. You either 'get' what DS are trying to do or don't IMHO. Agreed there needs to be more affordable BEVs to enable drivers to make the switch but there's still a place for a bit of luxury.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

This isn’t luxurious though, that’s the issue.

[@nigelrowe2204]

@@ElectricVehicleMan Point taken. I'll still watch your reviews;-)

[@cannygrowabeard]

2:54 just looking at the profile of the bodywork and the door, that kick up on the rear door, kinda give the shape of the Formula E car (DS Techeetah) - the roll hoop

[@michaelarcher6278]

Lovely car but, Could you please say where you recorded the opening sequence. I know a lot of Scotland but not that view 🤔 Thank you .

[@ohmniac]

Looked like Glen Nevis. Be interested to know for sure :)

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

@@ohmniac It’s on the road between Glasgow and fort William. The pretty bit! 😄 Ballachulish - Glencoe

[@cristianseres1353]

The gear lever would look interesting if it was located in the dashboard pointing upward

[@dreamer6345]

This is a Peugeot would be good to see them go head to head with the 3008&2008

[@davidparker4847]

how do you go about pricing insurance for e v cars

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Ring up your insurer. It’s just a car.

[@davidparker4847]

@@ElectricVehicleMan on ringing up my present insurer i was asked for reg of vehicle and make on which i have not yet decided

[@reddyornott9981]

please tell me where i can order an ID3 for 25k......???

[@krispyai4229]

Aren’t we due a podcast episode?

[@pcjtech]

I had a test drive in one of these, not at all impressed. Ordered a Hyundai Kona 64KWH which was head and shoulders above it in quality and how it drove.

[@ashtaroth1975]

are the same car,design wise i pick the mokka-e

[@MrSunnyBhoy]

But if they add more premium materials, the price goes above 30k, who's Gona buy it? They has to balance some premium materials with cost.

[@antoniopalmero4063]

No heated seats ???, you’ll be telling me the steering wheel is cold next .🙄 my leaf has heated seats front and rear and steering wheel , all of which heat via the app 👍😁

[@IrenESorius]

He,, I first thaught it was a Honda petrol Generator you had in the boot of the car,, 🤨😅

[@RedBatteryHead]

To busy design to my liking. They also need better batteries.

[@mjwndave]

If you could get an 18 month old one of these for £25k today, would you get one?

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

No.

[@mjwndave]

@@ElectricVehicleMan Thanks for the honest assessment :) after driving it I can see why for us. Any recommendations for a similar sized car? eC4? e2008? others?

[@tv-mm8wy]

Very nearly went for one of these but the pointless ugly looking fin along the side totally put me off, So I went for the e208 instead & am glad I did.

[@danpaul4975]

eC4 is so much better. I feel like this DS is literally pointless

[@antoniopalmero4063]

I prefer the e208

[@waltermcphee3787]

back for drive forward for reverse, thats a reason to pass on this car.

[@mikesmith666]

Matching a conventional auto box

[@waltermcphee3787]

@@mikesmith666 wherever else it is used it is illogical and potentially dangerous to people moving from a gear stick ice car. What is the reason for back to front gear selection?

[@mikesmith666]

PRND has been the standard for years. If it was reversed, what about people transitioning out of a standard auto? Same argument.

[@nigelrowe2204]

@@waltermcphee3787 I'm on my 2nd auto. Both use this configuration - it's really no problem. The same argument applies to manuals - some have reverse pointing forwards but it's never concerned me.

[@waltermcphee3787]

@@nigelrowe2204 it may be standard but it is not logical.

[@davidlewis4399]

So 30K doesnt buy much quality by the look of it and a motorway range of 120 miles max not good really. If I had the cash I would buy a golf GTI all day long and actually enjoy getting places. The 70mph road noise on the DS3 is probably to put you off driving that fast and reduce (no) range anxiety.

[@nigelrowe2204]

Best not look at the BMW iX then.

[@MrGMawson2438]

Hello mate

[@Joe-lb8qn]

I am mystified as to why anyone would buy this. Ridiculous rear side window obstruction, very poor range, beaten by every competitor in its price bracket on many features.

[@eclecticcyclist]

Talking of pointless, what about that over sized front grille? A triumph of style over substance. Stellantis are really going to struggle against the Chinese onslaught when that starts in earnest.

[@peterjenkins8522]

They must be taking lessons from BMW - or a Wide Mouth Frog

[@eclecticcyclist]

@@peterjenkins8522 That's the posh description of BMWs appearance.

[@David-bl1bt]

🤔 Way, way too fussy and overdesigned, it's as though they asked a class of primary school kids to come-up with a design using an etch-a-sketch. Its as though they designed the inside first, realised it was full of plastic, so designed the outside as a distraction technique. As a well known motoring journalist once said " it's busier than a bishops hat" DS need to get their act together and decide whether they are intent upon being a premium brand or not, as a half-baked effort just doesn't cut it. Electric heated seats and steering wheel should be "a given" for a start. Nobody is going to take DS serious about being a premium manufacturer with this example. There are far better propositions to consider in this segment and at this price point. Oh... I actually purchased the car that the journalist was describing.... So what do I know? Those of a certain era will know the car I am referring to.... Answers on a postcard please! Btw, is the rumour true that you once spent 2 hours writing a script?... as it isn't obvious from this review 🤣😂 Well done for leaving the outtake in the final cut, unintended humour is always a winner👍

[@johndavison1746]

About 85 miles motorway, at 70 💩💩💩

[@LG-jk9xu]

Were all the lame ‘reviews’ filmed on the same day or cant you afford a new pair of clothes? 😂

[@MrGMawson2438]

😂

[@neilm9400]

The piano gloss is just plain naff. I just don't understand it's inclusion. I sat in the car at the fully charged show. I really didn't like.

[@Bettys_Eldest]

Why would you want anything other than hard plastics? You're supposed to be a Yorkshireman for gods sake.

[@kroon275]

Back for drive, forward for reverse. Wtf??

[@nigelrowe2204]

Standard auto-box configuration for years - it's not a DS 'thing'.

[@TeaBreak.]

The design will appeal to blind people. 😂

[@kevinnuttall7858]

Nice review but disgusting inside looks cheep

[@davidspencer7254]

it's a bit of a mess.

[@jimmygee7717]

Great review. Horrible looking car. It’s too French and that’s not a good thing.