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DS3 E-Tense (2020-)

  • Compact/Small SUV
  • Electric
  • Available new
£37,530Typical price
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DS hopes to take advantage of both the popular compact SUV market and the emerging popularity for electric cars, with its DS 3 E-Tense. With an emphasis on style and sustainability, the five-door hatchback promises to be a desirable, practical and cost-effective family car. But how did it fare in our tough lab and road tests? Read our full review to find out.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
  • Nov 2024Last checked by Which?
  • Mar 2021First reviewed by Which?
  • Jan 2020Released

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