DS 4 E-Tense Review

The DS 4 E-Tense is a French premium hatch that blurs the boundaries.

Let CarGurus help you find your next car:

The new DS 4 is a car that's very difficult to pigeon-hole. One thing that's certain about it is the brand's luxury aspirations, so you might see it as a rival for the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series or Mercedes A-Class. However, given its slightly unconventional part-hatchback-part-SUV shape and stance, you might also see it as a rival for SUVs from the same brands, such as the Q3, X2 or GLA. Whatever the case, it's a fairly unique offering.

In this CarGurus UK video review, Rebecca Jackson takes a detailed look at the newest addition to the enormous Stellantis family, and evaluates its quality, practicality, technology, what it's like to drive and what kind of value for money it gives you.

More family car reviews:
DS 9: A different kind of executive car
Citroen C4: Handsome or hideous - you decide!
2022 Volkswagen T-Roc: Fresh-faced and fancier inside
2022 Citroen C5 X Driven: As comfortable as an S-Class?
Kia Ceed Sportswagon: Still holding its own
New Honda Civic: The 11th version of Honda's family hatchback is hybrid-only
Peugeot 308: Finally a worthy foe for the Focus
Vauxhall (Opel) Astra Driven: Eighth time's a charm
Citroen C3 Aircross vs Hyundai Bayon: different sides of the same coin
Renault Arkana: Stylish coupe-SUV for Megane money
Seat Arona vs Kia Stonic
Mazda6 Kuro Edition: Still plenty to like about this big saloon
Is this the best value electric car on sale? The MG5 EV
BMW 5 Series vs Jaguar XF: Touring takes on Sportbrake
Volvo V90 T6 R Design Review: Plug-in hybrid estate majors on comfort
VW Arteon Shooting Brake 2021 Review: VW's most desirable car?
Dacia Sandero Stepway 2021 Review: Cheap and cheerful?
Skoda Octavia vRS mk2 Review: So good we bought one!
Hyundai i20 2021 Review: Is it worth the £18,000 starting price?

▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
00:00 – Introducing the DS 4 Tense
00:56 – Practicality
01:57 – Interior and infotainment
03:28 – Driving the DS 4
05:40 – Verdict
06:22 – Let us know your thoughts

▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Follow us on social ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
For more reviews, check out our US channel, too!
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

#cargurusUK #rebeccajackson #DS4tense

-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Please watch: "Genesis Electrified GV70 Review"
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

[jamiep]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. One the best looking Premium Hatchbacks and I particularly like the luxury Interior

[mirkozlikovski]

If I could afford any of them, I'd buy DS 4 over the German trio in a heart beat... seen live, the level of elegance, build quality and refinement is astonishing! and the fact that it doesn't pretend to be a "Nürburgring racer" (like Cupra or some others) and is rather focused onto dynamic, but comfort oriented driving is simply refreshingly welcome in the premium segment...

[THELONETRAVELER]

I drove that today morning. Engine seems fresh and pushing for extra power. Overall the experience was nice.

[alanwayte]

Comfort is underrated, also the build quality and perceived quality is so much nicer than awful Mk8 Golf

[klausschelling]

Sublime car. Just sublime. Very premium. The way it looks.... sensational, elegant design.

[fairybuddy-angel]

Looks amazing, better than the German rivals, and has the performance that will put off those who drive German rivals. Excellent. I don't want those that drive German to change and wreck another brand. With recent Peugeot group build improvements (my 2008 is outstanding) this looks like maybe being my next choice. Allez!

[andrewfinkelsteintennis]

It's a stunning car. I really wanted the phev but sadly the discounts aren't big enough!

[danmccarthy]

A relaxing drive shouldn't be a demerit. Not all cars need to handle like sports cars.

[EazzaNiha]

Hello to you Mrs. Jackson, I wanted to thank you for your lovely, professional presentation of this magnificent DS4 :-). And above all, it is truly wonderful, an auditory melody to hear you speak <3. So much more understanding and sweet to understand English ;) by your tone and your cute little accent. On this I thank you again for your presentation and wish you all the joy and happiness in this world 🙂

[tnss.]

Makes everything else on the road look outdated and pre-historic. I'd love to own one.

[spsmith]

You should get nearly 45mpg with the the 1.2 petrol if you are light footed.

[robertmessam]

I think everyone should start off in a relaxing car.

[wolvoman]

She was driving without her blue coat on, yet when she stopped to get out, she was wearing it.

[tooflesstesla]

Nice, cheerful review. Would it be wrong to surmise that this car would be ideal for elderly or retired people who like comfortable cars and have no need for sporty fun? 😄

[andrewmaddison]

Just bought the hybrid and its awesome and better than my F-pace

[bertie]

At the price point of this car it’s missing a few key features, heated seats are optional extras, adaptive cruise control is an optional extra it doesn’t come with auto hold at all.

[rsaha]

#cargurusuk Why not compare it to a Mazda cx-30. Feels like it is this car's direct competitor

[Rosario]

Wow No Elec seats only as an option . You've lost a sale with me that's for sure.

[meozturk]

All due respect, Please reconsider your decision to buy this car... I bought the 2023 model and have been dealing with its absurdities for a year. While driving, all the screens go out, I can't turn off the air conditioning, I can't see my speed, and I can't disable lane assist or the start-stop function. In short, I can't perform any actions that are controlled through the screens.

[pbx]

Didn't one of these on autotrader only do 29mpg once the battery was flat.