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Fuel Type
Petrol
Co2
117.00g/km
Transmission
Automatic
Top Speed
126mph
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Petrol
Co2
117.00g/km
Transmission
Automatic
Top Speed
126mph
DS No4 Review
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- Handling6
- Comfort8
- Space6
- Styling9
- Build7
- Value7
- Equipment8
- Economy8
- Depreciation6
- Insurance6
The most affordable version of the DS No4 compact hatch looks a strong proposition with its 48V self-charging Hybrid engine, thinks Jonathan Crouch
Ten Second Review
The DS No4's ideal engine might just be the 48V Hybrid self charging unit we look at here. This aspirational premium Gallic compact hatch makes a good partner for this clever petrol/electric powerplant.
Background
If you're considering a premium badged aspirational family hatch, you're probably not considering the DS No4. Perhaps that rather stylish Gallic contender's worth a second look though, especially in its most affordable form where it comes with a rather appealing Hybrid engine.
This isn't one of those Hybrids you can plug-in; the DS No4 line-up also provides one of those. This instead, is the same 48V self charging powertrain used across a wide variety of Stellantis Group models, which claims to be able to allow the car to run solely on battery power for a significant amount of time in urban traffic. Sounds promising. Let's take a closer look.
Driving Experience
The DS No4 Hybrid uses the uprated 145hp version of this 48V Hybrid powertrain that we've lately seen fitted to other Stellantis models. This engine drives the seven-seat Peugeot 5008 along very happily, so doesn't struggle with this premium Gallic family hatch, thanks to a useful 230Nm of torque. It's coupled with a clever six-speed dual-clutch e-DSC6 automatic gearbox that incorporates a 28hp electric motor. A 0.9kWh NMC lithium-ion battery powers the self-charging electric system. In town, up to 50% of your low speed driving can be done on battery power alone. 0-62mph takes 9.5s en route to 126mph.
The petrol engine is a major evolution of the old DS4's PureTech 130 unit, with special development for the Hybrid system. Using three-cylinders with 1,199cc, it works on the Miller cycle, which provides higher thermodynamic efficiency and, therefore, a significant reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The engine is also fitted with a special timing chain and a clever variable geometry turbocharger to maximise sustainability and responsiveness at low revs.
The permanent magnet synchronous electric motor is integrated into the compact e-DCS6 six-speed dual-clutch transmission and can run on electric power alone at low speeds and under moderate loads. During deceleration, the electric motor acts as a generator to recover kinetic energy and fuel the 0.9kWh battery located under the floor. The system also easily provides power to start the petrol engine.
The e-DCS6 gearbox contributes to the comfort and efficiency of this Hybrid model too. Limiting breaks in torque, it gives the feeling of a super smooth ride. The electric motor, inverter and computer are integrated in it to save space and mass.
Design and Build
The visual updates which have evolved the MK2 DS 4 into this DS No4 are quickly covered. There's what the brand calls 'a bold new front end' which features a wider, more intricately-detailed black grille. That's flanked by headlamps offering new light theatrics, their more distinctive illuminating signature apparently inspired by both the larger DS No8 and the DS E-TENSE performance concept car. This sees a segmented light beam spanning the bumper that meets an illuminated DS logo in the centre. As before, this is a moderately good looking sharply-angled lower mid-sized would-be premium hatch, measuring 4,400mm in length and riding on wheel rims between 19 and 20-inches in size.
Not much has changed inside compared to the original second generation DS 4. Basalt trimming and bronze inserts try to lift the cabin above the generic volume brand norm. And in a top model fitted out with alcantara and Nappa leather, you might even feel the cabin to be quite luxurious.
As with the previous DS 4, you get a fully digital cabin made up of no fewer than three displays, There's a 10-inch instrument cluster screen. And an infotainment display of the same size in the centre of the dash for media and navigation. This is controlled by a third 5-inch screen further down the centre stack known as the 'DS Smart Touch'. If that's not enough screen tech for you, top 'Etoile' trim gets a head-up display claimed to be closer to augmented reality than any other system. The information viewed doesn't just get projected onto the windscreen; it instead gets projected further out onto your view of the road in a range 4-metres ahead and on an image 21 inches wide.
Another interesting touch is the lack of visible air vents; the main ventilation unit is integrated behind a strip of physical switches that sit just below the main control screen. Out back, rear seat space is reasonable but unremarkable. Boot space varies with powertrain choice; you'll get most (430-litres) in this Hybrid. It's 360-litres for the PHEV and 390-litres for the E-TENSE EV version.
Market and Model
Just how serious DS is about improving its faltering market share is evidenced by the fact that this No.4 model is significantly cheaper than its DS 4 predecessor. The brand claims to be offering customer savings of £2,430 across all Hybrid trims and that means pricing beginning from £32,200 for the most affordable hybrid 145 'Pallas+' model. Add £2,800 more to that figure if you want top 'Etoile' spec (so £35,000). And £2,400 more if you want an 'Etoile' variant with full nappa leather upholstery.
Mainstream 'Pallas+' No4 variants get an interior completed with diamond tungsten fabric and DS black canvas seats. The dashboard and door panels have basalt black trim with a tortoiseshell effect, as well as bronze inserts. Standard No4 equipment includes dual-zone automatic climate control, LED headlamps and full-LED rear lights, heated and folding door mirrors, along with a safety pack featuring adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking. Plus there's front and rear parking assistance with a reversing camera and acoustic laminated front side windows.
You also get the brand's DS Iris system, plus 3D connected navigation with natural voice recognition, wireless smartphone charging and keyless entry and start, as well as a heat pump on E-TENSE variants. Top 'Etoile' trim adds an alcantara-trimmed cabin, a head-up display, DS Matrix LED vision headlamps and scrolling rear indicators, along with a rear traffic detection pack, powered front seats, laminated and tinted rear glass, aluminium door sill protectors and pedals and the DS Drive Assist pack.
Cost of Ownership
Compared with the old conventional DS 4 PureTech 130 Automatic, the Hybrid system in this No4 Hybrid claims a gain of nearly 15% in efficiency terms (0.9 fewer litres of fuel needed to travel 62 miles) and a reduction of 21g/km CO2 (or 19%) to 117g/km CO2. Expect 54.3mpg on the combined cycle.
In a DS No4 Hybrid, you set off silently using just electric energy, driving without any CO2 emissions and the petrol engine contributing if more power is required. Behind the wheel, as the switch from one motor to the other is imperceptible, the speed indicator turns blue when driving on electric power alone. On the digital instrument display, the energy flow can be shown, along with battery charge level and its operating status, via a power meter. The percentage of distance travelled just on electric energy is shown by the onboard computer and also at the end of the journey.
The Hybrid system is designed to operate on its own. The battery charges automatically while driving, thanks to the petrol engine and deceleration phases are controlled automatically to recover energy so the use of the mechanical braking system is also greatly reduced, resulting in a reduction in fine particle emissions. Quiet operation in town benefits the environment and local residents. For pedestrian safety, a slight AVAS noise is emitted when the car passes by at up to 18mph.
Summary
If you're considering a DS No4, this is really the engine we think most customers should be looking at first. This French model will probably continue to get overlooked by customers considering cars like the BMW 1 Series, the Audi A3 Sportback and the Mercedes A-Class. Here at least though, it offers a better engine for real-world use than any of those German contenders can offer.
Yes, the engineering here is shared with mainstream-branded volume models - but you could say the same of the Teutonic rivals just mentioned too. And none of those can offer the rather special cabin ambiance you get at the wheel of a DS No4. Before, that wasn't quite enough to move us to recommend this car. But if we were choosing in this segment and prepared to look beyond the obvious contenders, the availability of this 48V petrol/electric powerplant might just be enough to encourage us to give it a chance.
Vehicle information and specification is supplied by an industry leading third party provider and is to be used for guidance only. We encourage you to check all equipment on the manufacturer's website before you place an order.
Standard Equipment
Technical Data
Options
Driver Convenience
- 10 inch digital instrument cluster display
- 10 inch HD touchscreen
- Adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go
- Drive mode selector (Sport, comfort, normal)
- DS Connect Box emergency and assistance system
- DS Drive assist
- DS E-Toggle
- DS Extended head up display
- DS Iris system - 3D connected navigation, natural voice recognition, bluetooth connectivity and over-the-air updates
- Emergency services call system
- Extended traffic sign recognition
- Front parking sensor
- Lane keep assist
- Long range blind spot detection
- Mirror screen with wireless apple carplay and android auto
- Multi function trip computer
- Outside temperature gauge with ice warning
- PAS
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Rear parking sensor
- Wireless charging for smartphone
Entertainment
- 2 USB-C connectors rear
- DAB Digital radio
- DS Smart Touch 5inch colour touchscreen
- Two front USB-C ports
Exterior Features
- Acoustic windscreen
- Automatic lights includes welcome sequence follow me home function
- Automatic wipers - adjustable frequency settings, 'Service Mode' for washing/blade replacement
- Body colour shark fin roof antenna
- Chrome upper window surround
- Dark tinted rear windows
- Door handles with retractable, flush fitting, chrome finish
- Door mirrors with memory
- DS 3D LED rear lights with scaled effect
- DS 4 inscription in chrome finish, located on tailgate
- DS emblem in chrome finish, located on C-pillar x2
- DS emblem in chrome finish, located on front grille and tailgate
- DS Matrix LED vision
- DS monogram - front, leading edge of bonnet, chrome finish
- Dynamic bending light function
- Electric heated folding door mirrors
- Frameless electrochrome, auto-dimming interior rear view mirror
- Front windscreen wipers with integrated wash system
- Gloss black DS wings
- Gloss black front grille with Chrome inserts
- Gloss black rear light cluster connecting trim
- Grained black side rocker panel trim with chrome insert
- Heated rear windscreen with integrated radio antenna, chrome 'Scaled' edging effect, tempered
- High beam assist
- Integrated LED indicators in door mirrors
- Laminated and acoustic front and rear side windows
- LED 3rd brake light
- LED daytime running lights with LED front indicator
- LED rear numberplate lights(x2)
- LED scrolling rear indicators
- One touch electric front/rear windows with pinch protection
- Rear side wing doors
- Rear wiper includes wash system
Interior Features
- "Clous De Paris" intricate metal work design in platinum on dashboard facia, centre console, steering wheel, DS Smart Touch frame and upper door trim
- 1.0L bottle storage rear door pockets rear
- 1.5L bottle storage front door pockets
- 1/3 to 2/3 split folding 2nd row seats
- 12V socket in boot
- 12V socket in front
- 1x front passenger seat isofix mounting points includes top tether
- 2 rear cupholders
- 2x Rear coat hooks
- 2x rear outer seat isofix mounting points includes top tether
- 3 seat bench in 2nd row
- Alcantara upholstery
- Bi-zone automatic air conditioning
- Black alcantara dashboard and door facia decor
- Black isabella mistral leather effect centre console facia decor
- Boot strap located in boot area, right hand side
- Clean cabin with air quality system
- Cupholders - 2 front centre console,storage lid
- Driver seat mechanical extendable cushion nose
- Driver seat with welcome function
- DS AIR - Invisible central air vent design, 'Clous De Paris' detailing
- Electric power steering with reach and rake adjustable steering column
- Flock lining door pockets, front and rear
- Flock lining glovebox
- Front and rear floormat
- Front central and door panel armest with black isabella mistral leather effect
- Front centre armrest with storage
- Front door sills in stainless steel, 'DS' inscription
- Front interior light with 2 reading spotlights and rear interior light with timer
- Front seats comfort design with additional high density foam
- Front seats with rear pocket
- Full LED touch sensitive reading lights
- Glove box with closed lid, handbook storage
- Horizon light grey headlining
- Illumination glove box, interior storage, load area
- Interior grab handles damped (x4)
- Leather steering wheel
- LED ambient lighting
- Rear armrest with ski hatch
- Rear seats - headrests x3, 2 way mechanical adjustment
- Satin chrome gearbox selector, polychromatic lighting
- Satin chrome interior door handles
- Single front passenger seat
- Smartphone storage with hatch for direct access to USB in armrest
- Stainless steel boot sill
- Steering column mounted gearbox paddles
- Sunvisors with LED vanity mirror
- Tethering points (x4) - located in boot area
Packs
- Electric seats pack - No4
Passive Safety
- 3x3 point rear seat belts
- Active bonnet
- Anti slip regulation (ASR)
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
- Child safety lock
- Driver and front passenger airbags
- EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
- Electric parking brake
- Emergency braking system with Camera and Radar
- ESP
- Front and rear curtain airbags, head protection for side impacts
- Hill start assist
- Lateral airbags
- Passenger detection system - seat cushion mounted pressure sensors, illumination in roof control panel if belt unfastening detected
- Seatbelts front - three point retractable seatbelts with pre tensioners and progressive load limiters
- Seatbelts rear - three point retractable seatbelts with pre tensioners and load limiters to outer rear seats
- Two tone horn
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
Security
- Alarm covers perimeter,interior of vehicle and tow-away instances
- Automatic door locking when moving off
- Electronic key (x2) with keyless operation, 'Clous De Paris' inspired pattern, satin chrome detailing
- Engine start/stop button - gloss back and chrome with 'Clous De Paris' embossing
- Fuel filler flap - located offside, lockable remotely, linked to central locking
- Keyless entry/start with proximity detection, includes two key fobs
- Locking wheel nuts
- Remote central locking + deadlocks
Trim
- Air vents - front x4, rear x2
Wheels
- Tyre repair kit
Emissions - ICE
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HC+NOxNot Available
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ParticlesNot Available
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Standard EmissionsEURO 6
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WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb117
Engine and Drive Train
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CamshaftDOHC
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Catalytic ConvertorYes
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CC1199
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Compression Ratio11.5:1
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Cylinder LayoutIN-LINE
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Cylinders3
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Cylinders - Bore (mm)75
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Cylinders - Stroke (mm)90.5
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Engine LayoutFRONT TRANSVERSE
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Fuel DeliveryTURBO DIRECT INJECTION
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Gears6 SPEED
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Number of Valves12
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TransmissionSEMI-AUTO
Fuel Consumption - ICE
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EC Directive 1999/100/EC AppliesNo
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WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb5.2
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WLTP - MPG - Comb54.3
General
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Alternative Fuel QualifyingYes
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Badge Engine CC1.2
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Badge Power145
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Based On IDNot Available
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Coin DescriptionHYBRID 145
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Coin SeriesEtoile
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Generation Mark1
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Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0724E
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Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years12
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Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years3
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Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?No
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Special EditionNo
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Special OrderNo
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Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage60000
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Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3
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Vehicle Homologation ClassM1
Performance
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0 to 62 mph (secs)9.5
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Engine Power - BHP145
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Engine Power - KW107
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Engine Power - RPM5500
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Engine Torque - LBS.FT170
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Engine Torque - MKG23.5
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Engine Torque - NM230
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Engine Torque - RPM1750
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Top Speed126
Test Cycles
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Emissions Test CycleWLTP
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RDE Certification LevelRDE 2
Tyres
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Alloys?Yes
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Space Saver?No
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Tyre Size Front205/55 R19
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Tyre Size Rear205/55 R19
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Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
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Wheel StyleLIMA
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Wheel Type19" ALLOY
Vehicle Dimensions
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Height1470
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Height (including roof rails)Not Available
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Length4400
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Wheelbase2675
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Width1830
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Width (including mirrors)2061
Weight and Capacities
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Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)52
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Gross Vehicle Weight1990
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Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1240
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Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)430
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Max. Loading Weight536
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Max. Towing Weight - Braked1300
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Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked750
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Minimum Kerbweight1454
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No. of Seats5
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Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb10.8
Company car tax calculator
| Tax Year | BIK | BIK Value | Tax Payable at 20% | Tax Payable at 40% |
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| 2026/27 | 29% | £843.54 | £168.71 | £337.42 |
| 2027/28 | 29% | £843.54 | £168.71 | £337.42 |
| 2028/29 | 30% | £872.63 | £174.53 | £349.05 |
| 2029/30 | 31% | £901.71 | £180.34 | £360.69 |
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