The passenger compartment of the DS 3 remained stable in the frontal offset impact. 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 sat in different positions. In the full-width rigid barrier test, protection of the driver's chest was rated as weak, based on readings of compression. For the rear passenger dummy, readings of compression and shoulder load indicated poor protection for the chest and head injury values also indicated poor protection. In both the side barrier and more severe side pole tests, protection, based on dummy readings, was good for all critical body areas. However, the side curtain airbag failed the coverage requirements for the front row. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated marginal protection against whiplash injury in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric assessment of the rear seats also indicated marginal protection.
In the frontal offset test, neck protection was rated as poor for the 10-year dummy, based on recorded values of tensile forces. For the 6-year dummy, neck and chest protection were rated as marginal, based on dummy readings. The front passenger airbag can be disabled to allow a rearward-facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. However, the information provided to the driver regarding the status of the airbag is not sufficiently clear and the system was not rewarded. All belted Universal restraints failed the installation check on the front passenger seat but, otherwise, restraints could be properly installed and accommodated in the car.
The protection offered to the head of a struck pedestrian was poor over much of the bonnet surface, although some areas of good protection were recorded on the windscreen. Protection of pedestrians' legs and pelvis was good at all test locations and the DS 3 scored maximum points for this part of the assessment.
The DS 3 has a seatbelt reminder for the front seats and a driver-set speed limiter is also standard equipment.
The passenger compartment of the DS 3 remained stable in the frontal offset impact. 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 sat in different positions. In the full-width rigid barrier test, protection of the driver's chest was rated as weak, based on readings of compression. For the rear passenger dummy, readings of compression and shoulder load indicated poor protection for the chest and head injury values also indicated poor protection. In both the side barrier and more severe side pole tests, protection, based on dummy readings, was good for all critical body areas. However, the side curtain airbag failed the coverage requirements for the front row. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated marginal protection against whiplash injury in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric assessment of the rear seats also indicated marginal protection.
In the frontal offset test, neck protection was rated as poor for the 10-year dummy, based on recorded values of tensile forces. For the 6-year dummy, neck and chest protection were rated as marginal, based on dummy readings. The front passenger airbag can be disabled to allow a rearward-facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. However, the information provided to the driver regarding the status of the airbag is not sufficiently clear and the system was not rewarded. All belted Universal restraints failed the installation check on the front passenger seat but, otherwise, restraints could be properly installed and accommodated in the car.
The protection offered to the head of a struck pedestrian was poor over much of the bonnet surface, although some areas of good protection were recorded on the windscreen. Protection of pedestrians' legs and pelvis was good at all test locations and the DS 3 scored maximum points for this part of the assessment.
The DS 3 has a seatbelt reminder for the front seats and a driver-set speed limiter is also standard equipment.
The passenger compartment of the DS 3 remained stable in the frontal offset impact. 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 sat in different positions. In the full-width rigid barrier test, protection of the driver's chest was rated as weak, based on readings of compression. For the rear passenger dummy, readings of compression and shoulder load indicated poor protection for the chest and head injury values also indicated poor protection. In both the side barrier and more severe side pole tests, protection, based on dummy readings, was good for all critical body areas. However, the side curtain airbag failed the coverage requirements for the front row. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated marginal protection against whiplash injury in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric assessment of the rear seats also indicated marginal protection.
In the frontal offset test, neck protection was rated as poor for the 10-year dummy, based on recorded values of tensile forces. For the 6-year dummy, neck and chest protection were rated as marginal, based on dummy readings. The front passenger airbag can be disabled to allow a rearward-facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. However, the information provided to the driver regarding the status of the airbag is not sufficiently clear and the system was not rewarded. All belted Universal restraints failed the installation check on the front passenger seat but, otherwise, restraints could be properly installed and accommodated in the car.
The protection offered to the head of a struck pedestrian was poor over much of the bonnet surface, although some areas of good protection were recorded on the windscreen. Protection of pedestrians' legs and pelvis was good at all test locations and the DS 3 scored maximum points for this part of the assessment.
The DS 3 has a seatbelt reminder for the front seats and a driver-set speed limiter is also standard equipment.
| 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 - 7.6 Pts | Lateral Impact - 4 Pts |
|---|---|
 Restraint for 6 year old child: Britax Römer KidFix XP Restraint for 10 year old child: Graco Junior III |  Restraint for 6 year old child: Britax Römer KidFix XP Restraint for 10 year old child: Graco Junior III |
Equipment | Front passenger | Row 2 outboard | Row 2 center | Row 3 outboard |
Isofix |  |  | |  |
i-Size | | | | |
Integrated CRS | | | | |
| i-Size | Isofix |
|---|---|
 |  |
| Seatbelt Attached | Legend |
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System Name |  |
Speed Limit Info Function | NA |
Speed Control Function | Manually set (accurate to 5km/h) |
Warning | Driver Seat | Front Passenger(s) | Rear Passenger(s) |
Visual | | | |
Audible | | | |
Occupant Detection | | | |
System Name | |
System Type | |
Min Speed (Operational From) | km/h |
System Name | |
Type | |
Operational From | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
2017-12-13 | Rating Published | | |
2024-01-01 | Rating Expired | |
Body type | Variant description | Drivetrain | Rating applies LHD | Rating applies RHD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 door Hatchback | 1.6 THP (165, 208) - DS 3 | 4x2 | | |
3 door Hatchback | 1.6 Hdi 120 - DS 3 | 4x2 | | |
3 door Hatchback | 1.2 Puretech (82, 110, 130) - DS 3* | 4x2 | | |
