February 2021
DS4 revealed
Based on the EMP2 platform, the DS4 is an upmarket alternative to the new Citroen C4. It's available with petrol, diesel and a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) engines, with the DS4 E-TENSE capable of up to 30 miles of all-electric driving from a single charge.
The exterior features SUV-like looks in family hatchback dimensions, with a new lighting signature at the front. The DS4 Cross model features extra body cladding and matt black paint to give it an off-road look. It's also available with Advanced Traction Control for improved grip in slippery conditions.
The dynamic DS4 Performance Line has an exterior trimmed in black with a Black Pack and distinctive black alloy wheels as well as an exclusive interior.
All models come with what DS describes as a 'digital interior' with very few buttons and three digital displays. An extended head-up display is available, which DS claims takes a step towards augmented reality – projecting driving information onto the road in front of the driver.
Like the DS3 Crossback and DS7 Crossback, the DS4 will feature a number of semi-autonomous driving features including adaptive cruise control which can also ensure the car's precise positioning in the lane of the driver's choice.
More details – including UK prices and specifications - will be announced ahead of the DS4 going on sale late in 2021.
October 2021
DS4 priced from £25,350
DS Automobiles has revealed pricing and specifications for its all-new premium hatchback, the DS4. Customers will be able to choose between three variants, with all three featuring with the brand's E-TENSE plug-in hybrid powertrain or advanced PureTech petrol and BlueHDi diesel engines.
The all-new DS4 will be available in DS4, Performance Line and Cross derivatives, with prices starting from £25,350 OTR, and deliveries starting later this year.
With the all-new DS4, customers can choose the powertrain that best meets their needs. The all-new DS4 is available with the E-TENSE 225 plug-in hybrid powertrain with CO 2 emissions as low as 34g/km (WLTP). The DS4 will also be offered with a choice of three advanced PureTech petrol engines, a PureTech130, PureTech180 and PureTech225, and a frugal BlueHDi 130 diesel. All powertrains are sold exclusively with an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
DS4 models feature special bumpers, subtle chrome touches and a contrasting colour roof. In DS4 specification, customers can choose between three trims – Bastille+, Trocadero and Rivoli.
Bastille+ models come standard with 17-inch ATHENS alloy wheels and add a chrome finish to the DS WINGS and upper window surrounds with gloss black door mirrors. All models come standard with o LED lights and front rear, while inside the seats are trimmed in Tungsten Peruzzi cloth. Infotainment is provided via a 10- inch HD touchscreen and key information for the driver is delivered via a seven-inch digital instrument cluster. Also included is Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto®, rear parking sensors and a reversing camera with 180-degree vision.
Trocadero models add a 19-inch FIRENZE diamond-cut alloy wheels and a chrome finish to the DS 4’s distinctive front grille. Trocadero models also benefit from upgraded infotainment in the form of the DS IRIS SYSTEM. This combines 3D Connected Navigation with Natural Voice Recognition for an intuitive and personalised experience. The system can be operated via the 10-inch central touchscreen, or via DS SMART TOUCH – a unique gesture control system located on the centre console that helps drivers to access key functions with ease. The interior trim is also upgraded to Tungsten Diamond cloth fabric.
Rivoli trim brings 19-inch SEVILLA diamond-cut alloys, while the interior’s luxury ambiance is heightened by Basalt black leather trim. A number of safety features are also added, including DS DRIVE ASSIST. This enables Level 2 semi-autonomous driving and incorporates Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, and Lane Positioning Assist. DS MATRIX LED VISION headlights ensure exceptional visibility, automatically adapting according to traffic conditions, steering wheel angle, speed and weather conditions.
The DS4 Performance Line is available in two trims – Performance Line and Performance Line+, with both models featuring a more athletic look. The exterior trim highlights the car’s dynamic design, with a gloss black finish for the front grille and DS WINGS, as well as dark tinted rear windows and black upper window surrounds.
Performance Line models come with black 19-inch MINNEAPOLIS diamond-cut alloy wheels which add to its aggressive look, while the interior is trimmed in Black Alcantara® further adding to the atmosphere. The Perforated Fleur Leather Steering Wheel gains Performance Line stitching and a Forged Carbon insert. Performance Line models also feature front and rear parking sensors with a reversing camera, LED front and rear lights and, as with all DS 4 models, a seven-inch digital instrument cluster and 10-inch central touchscreen.
Performance Line+ adds a number of advanced driver assist and safety features, including advanced emergency braking system and adaptive cruise control, in addition to the DS IRIS infotainment system with DS SMART TOUCH and the DS EXTENDED HEAD-UP DISPLAY.
The DS4 Cross comes with SUV-inspired styling cues, including side skirts, gloss black roof bars, front and rear skids and black bumpers. Also available as an exclusive option is Advanced Traction Control, featuring sand, snow and mud modes for improved grip when driving off-road.
There are two trims available in Cross specification – Cross Trocadero and Cross Rivoli. Cross Trocadero models come with 19-inch SAPORRO alloy wheels and a Tungsten Diamond cloth interior, while Cross Rivoli models are fitted with 19-inch LIMA diamond-cut alloy wheels and a Basalt black leather interior.
The Cross Rivoli’s discerning specification features the DS IRIS SYSTEM and DS SMART TOUCH. It also includes keyless entry and start, while the DS MATRIX LED VISION headlights incorporate a Dynamic Bending Light function, which recalls the directional headlights of the 1967 DS. In the DS 4 Cross Rivoli, the moving central module can turn to an angle of 33.5°, illuminating the sides of the carriageway and following the driver’s vision in corners. This feature is also available on the DS 4 Rivoli and Performance Line+ trims.
Trim
|
Engine
|
CO 2 g/km
|
On the Road MRRP
|
BIK per month 20/40%
|
DS 4 Bastille+
|
PureTech 130 Automatic
|
132
|
£25,350.00
|
£125
|
£125/£251
|
DS 4 Trocadero
|
PureTech 130 Automatic
|
132
|
£28,850.00
|
£143
|
£286
|
BlueHDi 130 Automatic
|
121
|
£30,750.00
|
£163
|
£325
|
E-TENSE 225
|
30
|
£36,600.00
|
£0
|
£0
|
DS 4 Rivoli
|
PureTech 180 Automatic
|
147
|
£35,150.00
|
£192
|
£384
|
PureTech 225 Automatic
|
149
|
£36,950.00
|
£202
|
£403
|
E-TENSE 225
|
30
|
£40,100.00
|
£0
|
£0
|
Performance Line
|
PureTech 130 Automatic
|
132
|
£26,850.00
|
£133
|
£266
|
BlueHDi 130 Automatic
|
121
|
£28,750.00
|
£152
|
£304
|
E-TENSE 225
|
30
|
£34,600.00
|
£0
|
£0
|
Performance Line+
|
PureTech 180 Automatic
|
147
|
£33,150.00
|
£181
|
£362
|
PureTech 225 Automatic
|
150
|
£34,950.00
|
£196
|
£393
|
E-TENSE 225
|
30
|
£38,100.00
|
£0
|
£0
|
Cross Trocadero
|
PureTech 130 Automatic
|
132
|
£29,450.00
|
£146
|
£292
|
BlueHDi 130 Automatic
|
121
|
£31,350.00
|
£166
|
£332
|
E-TENSE 225
|
30
|
£37,200.00
|
£0
|
£0
|
Cross Rivoli
|
PureTech 180 Automatic
|
148
|
£35,750.00
|
£195
|
£390
|
PureTech 225 Automatic
|
150
|
£37,550.00
|
£211
|
£422
|
E-TENSE 225
|
30
|
£40,700.00
|
£0
|
£0
|
April 2024
New hybrid electric powertrain now available on DS 4
DS Automobiles has announced that the DS 4 is now available with a self-charging hybrid powertrain, in addition to the existing petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid variants.
Called the DS 4 HYBRID, the new model aims to offer the environmental benefits of electric-only running with the convenience of petrol power.
The hybrid system consists of a 136PS 1.2 petrol engine and a new six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox that incorporates a 28PS electric motor. A 0.9kWh NMC lithium-ion battery powers the self-charging electric system.
DS claims that fuel savings for the DS 4 can be as much as 15% in fuel consumption, with a 15% saving of CO2 emissions - a reduction of 21g/km to a minimum of 116g/km CO2.
The DS 4 HYBRID is available to order from summer 2024.
March 2024
DS simplifies line-up with Pallas and Etiole trims
DS Automobiles has announced that it will replace all existing trim levels from early summer, beginning with the DS 4. Just two trim levels will be used, with Pallas being the entry point into each model range, and Etoile being the top of the range model.
According to DS, the aim is to provide greater clarity to customers, highlighting the key features of these models rooted in a legacy that’s consistent with the brand.
The Pallas name is inspired by the Palace accolade that’s awarded to the most luxurious five-star hotels, and was introduced on the original Citroen DS from 1964.
Etoile is a symbol of the Place Charles-de-Gaulle (previously known as the Place de l'Étoile), in the middle of which the Arc de Triomphe stands.
This new trim range will be launched first on the DS 4 in early summer.