DS 3 Reviews

All the latest information on DS's 3 range. Read expert and owner DS 3 reviews, including full performance figures, running costs, practicality, safety and handling statistics and options data. Browse the photo gallery and get accurate pricing for any DS 3.

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We have 1 reviews of recent DS 3 models:

DS 3 SUV (2022 onwards) Review

Plush, comfy, and too flawed to recommend
Parkers rating: 2.7 out of 5 2.7

New price: £32,860 - £34,800
PROS

Upmarket interior

Peppy hybrid system

Comfortable front seats

CONS

Cramped rear seats

Small boot

Form over function in places
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Older reviews

2015 - 2019

DS 3 Cabrio (2015 - 2018) Review

Sophisticated cabin, fun to drive, ideal for fashion-conscious city-dwellers.
Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8

Used price: £1,993 - £8,185
PROS

Nippy handling

Upgraded cabin

Modern features

Large boot

Lots of tech as standard

CONS

Lack of storage options

Firm suspension

Missing latest safety kit
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2015 - 2019

DS 3 (2015 - 2019) Review

Premium supermini has Fiat 500 or MINI style while offering more space
Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6

Used price: £1,719 - £9,342
PROS

Stylish design

Punchy petrol engines

Economical diesels

CONS

Ride quality can be poor

Some awkward controls

Not the most practical
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