It takes a lot to create a premium brand. More than currently separates a DS product from the Citroen, Peugeot and Vauxhall models whose engineering it will share? You be the judge. We'll simply say that this is a genuinely different option in a crowded class. It's individualistic, charismatic and, in its own way, quite unique. As this DS 3 has to be to justify the prices being asked. 
And in summary? Well as we said when reviewing the larger DS 7, we like this car most because it feels special - or at least it will for the right kind of buyer. That customer will love the painstaking attention that's been paid to almost every detail of this design. Again, it's certainly true that in some respects, the execution here isn't perfect - but then there's something rather soul-less and clinical about perfection. Ultimately, this car, like its brand, is aspirational. If you are too and you're shopping in this segment looking for something a bit different, we think there's just a chance you might like it very much indeed.

DS Iris system - 3D connected navigation, natural voice recognition

7 inch digital instrument cluster display

Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm with anti lift detection

Perforated leather steering wheel with contrast stitching - black

Dark tinted acoustic rear windows with heated rear windscreen

Automatic triggered rear windscreen wiper in reverse gear

Wireless mirror screen with apple carplay and android auto

Electrically folding door mirrors with DS LED spotlight

Frameless electrochrome interior rear view mirror

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

DS 3

1.2 PureTech 130 Performance Line + 5dr EAT8