DS3 Crossback: Good enough to take on the Audis and BMWs of this world?

The DS3 Crossback aims to appeal to those after a car that combines a premium badge with crossover styling. But is it good enough to take on the Audis and BMWs of this world? Chris Knapman finds out in this CarGurus UK review.
Written review: www.cargurus.c...
Pros
Stylish good looks
Fun to drive
Flamboyant cabin design
Cons
Unsettled and uncomfortable ride
Short on space for passengers and luggage
Expensive to buy
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[@jamestaleporos9794]

Fairly negative tone for a review, felt more like a personal than factual. It's not perfect, but it's certainly better than you convey.

[@gregmartyn1976]

My partner just bought one, the 130bhp 8speed autoperformance line. It's great. Love the looks and power, very few on the road do gets loads of attention, I'll be getting one in September when my civic is due to be replaced. It's his 3 PSA car and he has never had any problems in the last 13 years with them. Vive la difference

[@animasiongirl7118]

Standard behind-the-curve UK bias review of French cars. Just full of thrashing from start to finish. Surely you won't get this kind of bias review if it's a Ford. Calling themselves car gurus? That's thick.

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[@alexandergrzx300]

British reviewers are so unprofessional. This DS is a French beauty prenium car so charming

[@davehobbitt]

I bought an ex-demo DS3 top of the range Ultra Prestige 'Opera' with 'even more extras' than all the safety toys known to mankind. I love it to bits. Of course, it's not as practical as my old Citroen C3 Picasso, which was simple and reliable and user friendly, but it didn't put a big smile on my face when driving, unlike the DS3.

[@Glajdar]

Typical negative British response to French made cars.

[@jpht1964]

It looks like a Citroen C4 Cactus, “Victoria Beckham edition”

[@tracer689]

Thump down for you and not for the car

[@delsed]

just brought this exact car. Loving it ,when I say exact I mean the one he is reviewing , it's great ,don't agree with his assignment.

[@swanblake]

Excellent review. Love the honest take here. Defiantly a half baked suv that needs more development. Price is crazy high.

[@wayneheyes4934]

It’s April 2020 and I rarely see them on the road

[@DfNetwork]

Chris, personally I've found your review one sided and anything but biased. Yes, the boot is a tiny bit small for its category, but look at it this way: for a couple with no children this car is perfect. In fact, I would have preferred if it would have been a two-door designed vehicle: that would have made it even sportier with the 155 CV. Never mind, your review is overall utterly rubbish!

[@hipement]

It's interesting to read these comments about UK behind the curve, typical British yet roll on 2 years and the car is already outdated in looks and basic technology. The car literally isn't practical and some of the choices which make it on lower spec is ridiculously stupid.

[@MadmusicalHulk]

Hmmm. not sure about this car! Great review btw. Currently have a DS4 DSport 200 on a 61 plate and would be looking to change next year so am very disappointed with the Petrol engine range now. Looks like I'll end up with the DS7 instead. The Price of the DS3 Crossback is too close to the DS7 range.

[@Snowpeak74]

Not tempted at all, on the contrary.

[@robertlangham2356]

Another excellent review 👍 Sadly I cannot stand French cars & would never have another but I love the colour :-)

[@alexandergrzx300]

French cars are litteraly the best

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

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[@johnswatchjoint]

Very negative hit piece this...

[@AbsoluteWoo]

The complaint about the position of the safety controls... why are you changing the controls whilst driving? Such a stupid thing to complain about and sums up this entire review. Biased, unprofessional, and just crap overall.

[@tomdoesnowt]

They really need to bring back the old 3 door model, much better...

[@colinrenfrew8344]

Overdesigned silliness. At these prices and aspirations, why the bare metal in the door surrounds?

[@jennaleigh-raine]

Nit picking ott

[@mattluxton]

31k for a cramped, ugly, fiddly citroen!? Pass.

[@alexandergrzx300]

Its a prenium beauty DS