DS 4 2021– car dimensions: 4400 mm long, 1866 mm wide and 1470 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,352 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 430 litres.
The cabin has a 10-inch HD touchscreen with Mirror Screen for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, plus a 7-inch digital instrument cluster. Dual-zone automatic climate control is fitted across the range. Basic cruise control with speed limiter comes as standard, while adaptive cruise with stop and go is on higher grades. Lane keeping assist and automatic emergency braking are standard. Rear parking sensors are on base models with front sensors and a 180-degree reversing camera added on mid and higher trims. Blind spot warning and rear cross traffic alert appear on upper trims. Higher grades add DS Drive Assist for semi-autonomous lane positioning.
Boot space is 430 litres with seats up on petrol and diesel models, dropping to 390 litres on the E-TENSE plug-in hybrid. Folding the rear seats gives up to 1240 litres, or 1190 litres on the hybrid.
Braked towing capacity varies by engine from 1100 kg on the PureTech 130 petrol to 1500 kg on the BlueHDi 130 diesel, with unbraked figures around 710-750 kg. Payload is typically 547-586 kg depending on the version. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is listed for work use.
High-density foam seats deliver strong support and can be heated, ventilated and massaging on upper grades with multi-way electric adjustment. Nappa leather and Alcantara options plus Clous de Paris detailing give a refined feel. Acoustic glazing cuts road noise while DS AIR vents keep the dash clean and uncluttered. Soft ambient lighting and quality materials create a quiet lounge atmosphere for everyday driving.
Euro NCAP 4 stars standard, 5 stars with Safety Pack Plus
Standard kit includes AEB, lane keep assist, driver attention alert, multiple airbags with central front airbag, seatbelt reminders
Engines: PureTech petrol, BlueHDi diesel, E-TENSE plug-in hybrid
Service intervals typically 15 000-20 000 km or 1 year
Fuel options cover efficient PureTech petrol units, a BlueHDi diesel and the E-TENSE plug-in hybrid that can travel pure-electric for short trips. Real-world figures vary by engine and conditions but the range suits mixed daily use without extremes.
Servicing follows a schedule of oil and filter changes every 15 000-20 000 km or yearly, with longer intervals for some items like timing components. Routine checks keep the car reliable. dealer plans simplify costs.
Safety scores 4 stars from Euro NCAP on base equipment and rises to 5 with the optional Safety Pack Plus that adds radar-enhanced AEB and other aids. Core protection is solid with good adult and child scores, an active bonnet and standard assists like lane keeping and attention monitoring. Higher trims bring Level 2 DS Drive Assist for semi-autonomous highway help.
Keeping the car means watching tyre pressures, cabin filters and AdBlue on diesels. Premium materials hold up well with normal care and the active suspension option smooths rough roads for longer comfort.
Length 4400 mm, Width 1866 mm, Height 1470 mm, Wheelbase 2675 mm (4 2021-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, DS Automobiles official brochures and technical specification guides, French/Irish price & spec PDFs 2021-2024).