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DS No.4 PHEV (2026)
Oct 2025 - International First Drive Review
Does the new DS No.4 make more sense in part-electric format than as a full EV?
Does the new DS No.4 make more sense in part-electric format than as a full EV?
DS No.4 E-Tense EV (2026)
Oct 2025 - International First Drive Review
DS ramps up the luxury factor with its BMW 1 Series and Audi A3-rivalling new No.4.
DS ramps up the luxury factor with its BMW 1 Series and Audi A3-rivalling new No.4.
DS No.8 (2025)
Jun 2025 - International First Drive Review
A new era at DS Automobiles is ushered in by the luxurious new No.8.
A new era at DS Automobiles is ushered in by the luxurious new No.8.
DS No.8 AWD (2025)
Jun 2025 - International First Drive Review
Does adding a second motor and more power improve the DS No.8 experience?
Does adding a second motor and more power improve the DS No.8 experience?
DS 7 E-Tense 225 hybrid (2023)
Aug 2023 - Irish Review
DS has given its mid-size SUV an update; is it ready now to take on Audi and BMW?
DS has given its mid-size SUV an update; is it ready now to take on Audi and BMW?
DS 3 PureTech 130 (2023)
Jan 2023 - International First Drive Review
Is the petrol version of the updated DS 3 the one to go for?
Is the petrol version of the updated DS 3 the one to go for?
DS 3 E-Tense (2023)
Jan 2023 - International First Drive Review
The distinctive DS 3 has been updated with new tech and more range for the electric model.
The distinctive DS 3 has been updated with new tech and more range for the electric model.
DS 4 E-Tense hybrid (2022)
Nov 2022 - Irish Review
The sleek DS 4 has genuine luxury on its side, but is it enough to compete with the likes of the Audi A3?
The sleek DS 4 has genuine luxury on its side, but is it enough to compete with the likes of the Audi A3?
DS 7 E-Tense 4x4 360 hybrid (2022)
Sep 2022 - International First Drive Review
Design updates enhance the DS 7, though it's still not the default choice.
Design updates enhance the DS 7, though it's still not the default choice.
DS 9 E-Tense 250 (2022)
Feb 2022 - International First Drive Review
With striking looks and a refreshing attitude, this is the entry-level version of the new DS 9 saloon.
With striking looks and a refreshing attitude, this is the entry-level version of the new DS 9 saloon.
DS 9 E-Tense 360 4x4 (2022)
Feb 2022 - International First Drive Review
DS's executive saloon gets a new high-performance plug-in hybrid flagship.
DS's executive saloon gets a new high-performance plug-in hybrid flagship.
DS 3 Crossback PureTech 130 (2021)
Jan 2022 - Irish Review
DS tries to convince as a French rival to Mercedes, so does its smallest model stack up?
DS tries to convince as a French rival to Mercedes, so does its smallest model stack up?
DS 7 Crossback E-tense 225 hybrid (2021)
Nov 2021 - Irish Review
Fancy a change from the premium norm? The plug-in hybrid DS 7 is certainly worth a look.
Fancy a change from the premium norm? The plug-in hybrid DS 7 is certainly worth a look.
DS 4 E-Tense hybrid (2022)
Sep 2021 - International First Drive Review
The DS 4 badge returns, but on an all-new car from the luxury French brand.
The DS 4 badge returns, but on an all-new car from the luxury French brand.
DS 3 Crossback E-Tense prototype (2019)
Apr 2019 - Prototype Review
We take a pre-production prototype of the electric DS 3 Crossback E-Tense for a drive.
We take a pre-production prototype of the electric DS 3 Crossback E-Tense for a drive.
DS 3 Crossback PureTech 130 (2019)
Mar 2019 - International First Drive Review
The DS 3 Crossback stands out from the crowd, favouring form over function.
The DS 3 Crossback stands out from the crowd, favouring form over function.
DS 7 Crossback 1.6 petrol (2019)
Oct 2018 - International First Drive Review
DS’s first all-new car, the DS 7 Crossback, is a marvellous luxury SUV.
DS’s first all-new car, the DS 7 Crossback, is a marvellous luxury SUV.
DS 4 Crossback
Oct 2016 - Irish Review
Tenuous crossover styling added to create the DS 4 Crossback. We ask: why?
Tenuous crossover styling added to create the DS 4 Crossback. We ask: why?
DS 4
Jan 2016 - Irish First Drive Review
New DS 4 confirms that beauty isn't always skin deep.
New DS 4 confirms that beauty isn't always skin deep.
DS 5
May 2015 - International First Drive Review
Does the DS 5 herald the dawn of a new DS-badged era of luxury French motoring?
Does the DS 5 herald the dawn of a new DS-badged era of luxury French motoring?
