Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Crossover
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay
Production years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
In 2018, Citroen launched the smallest crossover built under the DS brand, which tried to breach into the premium segment with a unique design and attractive features.
Once a premium brand, Citroen tried to get back to that segment, but it failed constantly. It ended up being bought by Peugeot and later incorporated into the Stellantis group. However, its efforts were not in vain since it produced a few attractive vehicles that could fit in the upscale market, such as the DS 3 Crossback. The high-rider vehicle was packed with the best materials and technical bits and pieces the French brand had in its basket. In addition, it made the car on the newly developed CMP platform reserved for larger cars.
With a look front fascia dominated by a broad grille surrounded by a chromed trim, the DS3 Crossback tried to look commanding on the road. Its LED headlights featured four blocks and were continued downward by vertical, waved-shaped slats. On the lower side of the bumper, the automaker added a chin and two decorative scoops. From its profile, the sculptured door panels formed a wide V-shaped line, while the rear doors featured fang-like shapes toward the B-pillars. The back of the DS3 Crossback was also bold, with chromed elements surrounding the taillights and visually connecting them via a horizontal slat on the raked-forward tailgate. Underneath the bumper, two wide-sized exhausts gave the vehicle a sporty look.
Inside, the cabin boasted a high level of refinement with diamond-shaped leather on the dashboard and seats. In front of the driver, the automaker installed a flat-bottom steering wheel covered in leather and a digital instrument cluster. In addition, a head-up display showed essential information on a retractable transparent screen. Atop the center stack, the automaker added the touchscreen for the infotainment system. The rest of the cabin was adorned with rhomboidal shapes, including the vents. In the back, the split-folding bench seat was wide enough for three passengers, although not full-grown adults, due to the limited headroom and legroom.
Despite looking like a crossover, the car was not offered with an all-wheel-drive system. Citroen installed only front-wheel-drive drivetrains on it. Moreover, the McPherson struts at the front and the torsion-bar rear suspension were not exactly the best what a premium vehicle could have. The automaker said that it did this to provide a larger trunk, even though that wasn’t too large either. On the plus side, customers could get the DS 3 Crossback with a wide choice of engines, ranging from three turbocharged gasoline ones and ending up with an electric drivetrain. In 2018, there were not too many automakers to offer that on the market since the technology was new. For those looking for cars with long range, Citroen installed a choice of three fuel-efficient turbo-diesel powerplants.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L PureTech 6MT (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 1199 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 5500 RPM 102 HP @ 5500 RPM 101 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 151 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 205 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multi-point Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.8 gallons (40.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60 R17 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 162.1 in (4117 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 60.4 in (1534 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.9/61.3 in (1,547/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.7 in (2558 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2579 lbs (1170 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3638 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 108 g/km |
POWER SYSTEM SPECS | |
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Nominal Capacity: | 50 kWh |
Range: | 267 miles (429.7 km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L PureTech 8AT (131 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 1199 cm3 |
Power: | 96.4 KW @ 5500 RPM 131 HP @ 5500 RPM 129 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 170 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 230 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multi-point Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.8 gallons (40.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 122 mph (196 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60 R17 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 162.1 in (4117 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 60.4 in (1534 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.9/61.3 in (1,547/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.7 in (2558 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2657 lbs (1205 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3748 lbs (1700 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 111 g/km |
POWER SYSTEM SPECS | |
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Nominal Capacity: | 50 kWh |
Range: | 267 miles (429.7 km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L PureTech 8AT (155 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 1199 cm3 |
Power: | 114 KW @ 5500 RPM 155 HP @ 5500 RPM 153 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 240 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multi-point Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.8 gallons (40.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129 mph (208 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60 R17 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 162.1 in (4117 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 60.4 in (1534 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.9/61.3 in (1,547/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.7 in (2558 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2657 lbs (1205 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3759 lbs (1705 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 123 g/km |
POWER SYSTEM SPECS | |
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Nominal Capacity: | 50 kWh |
Range: | 267 miles (429.7 km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L BlueHDi 6MT (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1499 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 3500 RPM 102 HP @ 3500 RPM 101 BHP @ 3500 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 250 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 10.8 gallons (40.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60 R17 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 162.1 in (4117 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 60.4 in (1534 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.9/61.3 in (1,547/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.7 in (2558 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2657 lbs (1205 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3737 lbs (1695 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 69.2 mpg US (3.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 63.6 mpg US (3.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 97 g/km |
POWER SYSTEM SPECS | |
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Nominal Capacity: | 50 kWh |
Range: | 267 miles (429.7 km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L BlueHDi 6MT (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1499 cm3 |
Power: | 80.9 KW @ 3750 RPM 110 HP @ 3750 RPM 108 BHP @ 3750 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 250 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 10.8 gallons (40.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60 R17 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 162.1 in (4117 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 60.4 in (1534 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.9/61.3 in (1,547/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.7 in (2558 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
Turning circle: | 35.1 ft (10.7 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2657 lbs (1205 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3803 lbs (1725 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 69.2 mpg US (3.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 99 g/km |
POWER SYSTEM SPECS | |
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Nominal Capacity: | 50 kWh |
Range: | 267 miles (429.7 km) |
FUEL ECONOMY (WLTP) | |
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Low: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Medium: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
High: | 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km) |
Extra high: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions (Combined): | 119 g/km |
Notes |
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AdBlue tank: 15L |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L BlueHDi 8AT (130 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1499 cm3 |
Power: | 95.6 KW @ 3750 RPM 130 HP @ 3750 RPM 128 BHP @ 3750 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 300 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 10.8 gallons (40.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60 R17 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 162.1 in (4117 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 60.4 in (1534 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.9/61.3 in (1,547/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.7 in (2558 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
Turning circle: | 35.1 ft (10.7 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2657 lbs (1205 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3825 lbs (1735 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 65.3 mpg US (3.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 100 g/km |
POWER SYSTEM SPECS | |
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Nominal Capacity: | 50 kWh |
Range: | 267 miles (429.7 km) |
FUEL ECONOMY (WLTP) | |
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Low: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Medium: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
High: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Extra high: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions (Combined): | 126 g/km |
Notes |
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AdBlue tank: 15L |
ENGINE SPECS - E-Tense CVT 50 KWh (136 HP) | |
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Electrical motor power: | 173.6 kw (236 hp) |
Electrical motor torque: | 191.8 lb-ft (260 Nm) |
Fuel System: | Electric |
Fuel: | Electric |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top speed (electrical): | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60 R17 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 162.1 in (4117 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 60.4 in (1534 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.9/61.3 in (1,547/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.7 in (2558 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3362 lbs (1525 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4354 lbs (1975 kg) |
POWER SYSTEM SPECS | |
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Nominal Capacity: | 50 kWh |
Range: | 267 miles (429.7 km) |