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.
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.
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.
| Offset Deformable Barrier | Full Width Rigid Barrier |
|---|---|
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| Side Mobile Barrier | Side Pole |
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| Rear Seat | Front Seat |
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Frontal Impact - 14.4 Pts | Lateral Impact - 8 Pts |
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 Restraint for 6 year old child: Britax Römer Kidfix XP Restraint for 10 year old child: Booster Cushion |  Restraint for 6 year old child: Britax Römer Kidfix XP Restraint for 10 year old child: Booster Cushion |
Equipment | Front passenger | Row 2 outboard | Row 2 center | Row 3 outboard |
Isofix |  | |  | |
i-Size | | | | |
Integrated CRS | | | | |
| i-Size | Isofix |
|---|---|
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| Seatbelt Attached | Legend |
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System Name |  | |
Type | | |
Operational From | km/h | |
Scenario | Day time | Night time |
Adult crossing the road |  | |
Child running from behind parked vehicles | | |
Adult along the roadside | | |
Scenario | Day time |
Approaching a crossing cyclist | |
Approaching a cyclist along the roadside | |
System Name | Speed limiter with speed limit recognition |
Speed Limit Info Function | Camera based |
Speed Control Function | System advised (accurate to 5km/h) |
Warning | Driver Seat | Front Passenger(s) | Rear Passenger(s) |
Visual | | | |
Audible | | | |
Occupant Detection | | | - |
System Name | Active Lane Departure Warning |
System Type | ELK + LKA (including LDW) |
Min Speed (Operational From) | 65km/h |
Performance | |
Emergency Lane Keeping | |
Lane Keep Assist | |
Human Machine Interface | |
System Name | |
Type | |
Operational From | 0 km/h |
Scenario | Autobrake function only | Driver reacts to warning |
Approaching a stationary car | | |
Approaching a slower moving car | | |
Approaching a braking car | | |
Driver | Passenger | Rear | |
Front Airbag | | |  |
Belt Pretensioner | | | |
Belt Loadlimiter | | | |
Knee Airbag | | | |
Driver | Passenger | Rear | |
Side Head Airbag | | | |
Side Chest Airbag | | | |
Side Pelvis Airbag | | | |
Centre Airbag | | | |
Passenger | Rear | |
Isofix | | |
i-Size | | |
Integrated Child Seat | | |
Airbag Cut-Off Switch | | |
Child Presence Detection | | |
Driver | Passenger | Rear | |
Seatbelt Reminder | | | |
Active bonnet | |
AEB vulnerable road users | |
AEB pedestrian - reverse | |
Cyclist dooring prevention | |
AEB motorcyclist | |
AEB car-to-car | |
Speed assistance | |
Lane assist system | |
Fatigue detection | |
Distraction detection | |
Note: other equipment may be available on the vehicle but was not considered in the test year
Date | Event | Rating | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
2019-07-03 | Rating Published | | |
2026-01-01 | Rating Expired | |
Body type | Variant description | Drivetrain | Rating applies LHD | Rating applies RHD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 door SUV | 100 kW electric (E-TENSE) # - DS 3 Crossback | 4x2 | | |
5 door SUV | 1.5 BlueHDi - DS 3 Crossback | 4x2 | | |
5 door SUV | 1.2 Puretech - DS 3 Crossback* | 4x2 | | |
