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DS 3 Crossback

3 Crossback frontal view
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2019

Verdict

The passenger compartment of the DS 3 Crossback remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of the driver and passenger. DS showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sitting in different positions. In the full-width rigid barrier test, protection was good or adequate for all critical body areas of both the driver and rear passenger. In both the side barrier impact and the more severe side pole test, protection of all critical body regions was good and the car scored maximum points for this part of the assessment. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injury in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric assessment of the rear seats also indicated good whiplash protection. Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) is available as part of the optional 'Active Safety Brake' pack but its results are not included in this assessment.

In the frontal offset test, protection of the 10 year dummy was good or adequate for all critical parts of the body. Dummy measurements of neck tension indicated marginal protection of this body area for the 6 year dummy, with other parts of the body well or adequately protected. The front passenger airbag can be disabled to allow a rearward-facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. Clear information is provided to the driver about the status of the airbag and the system was rewarded. All of the restraint types for which the DS 3 Crossback is designed could be properly installed and accommodated in the car.

The protection provided by the bonnet to the head of a struck pedestrian was predominantly good or marginal, with some areas of poor performance at the base of the windscreen and on the stiff windscreen pillars. The bumper provided good protection to pedestrians' legs and the pelvis area is also well protected. The optional 'Active Safety Brake' pack has an autonomous emergency braking system which responds to pedestrians but not to cyclists. Its test results are not included in this assessment.

The DS 3 Crossback has a seatbelt reminder for the front and rear seats. A camera-based system identifies the local speed limit and presents this information to the driver, and allows the speed limiter to be set appropriately. Lane support helps to prevent accidental drifting out of lane and also intervenes more aggressively in certain critical situations. The results of the optional AEB system are not included in this assessment.

Tested ModelDS 3 Crossback, 1.2 Puretech 100, LHD
Body TypeSUV
Kerb Weight1199 kg
Adult Occupant

Adult Occupant

87%
Child Occupant

Child Occupant

86%
Vulnerable Road Users

Vulnerable Road Users

54%
Safety Assist

Safety Assist

63%

Safety Equipment

Driver
Passenger
Rear
Front Airbag
FITTED_STANDARD
FITTED_STANDARD
NOT_AVAILABLE
Belt Pretensioner
FITTED_STANDARD
FITTED_STANDARD
FITTED_STANDARD
Belt Loadlimiter
FITTED_STANDARD
FITTED_STANDARD
FITTED_STANDARD
Knee Airbag
NOT_AVAILABLE
NOT_AVAILABLE
NOT_AVAILABLE

Note: other equipment may be available on the vehicle but was not considered in the test year

  • Fitted to the vehicle as standard
    Fitted to the vehicle as standard
  • Fitted to the vehicle as part of the safety pack
    Fitted to the vehicle as part of the safety pack
  • Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as option or as part of the safety pack
    Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as option or as part of the safety pack
  • Not available
    Not available
  • Not applicable
    Not applicable

Rating Validity

Body Type
Variant Description
Drivetrain
Rating Applies LHD
Rating Applies RHD
5 door SUV
1.5 BlueHDi - DS 3 Crossback
4x2
true
true
5 door SUV
100 kW electric (E-TENSE) # - DS 3 Crossback
4x2
true
true
5 door SUV
1.2 Puretech - DS 3 Crossback*
4x2
true
true
  • * Tested Variant

Additional Information