DS 3 2023– car dimensions: 4118 mm long, 1791 mm wide and 1534 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,297 kg. Braked towing is 1,600 kg.
The Pallas cabin has a 10.3-inch HD capacitive touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard, plus automatic climate control and a digital instrument cluster. Cruise control with speed limiter is fitted, along with rear parking sensors, camera-based automatic emergency braking, and active lane departure warning. Blind-spot monitoring and 360-degree camera come only on higher grades or via packs. Keyless start and electric parking brake are included.
Boot volume is 350 litres with seats up and expands to 1050 litres with the 2/3-1/3 rear bench folded.
Hybrid versions list a braked towing capacity of 1600 kg and unbraked of 685 kg, with payload around 473 kg. The electric version shows payload of 458 kg. A detachable towbar is available as an accessory. No specific heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is listed for this model.
The cabin uses high-grade foam seats with a raised driving position and strong acoustic insulation for a quiet ride. Automatic climate control and a 10.3-inch HD touchscreen come standard. Front heated seats and proximity keyless entry sit in the Comfort pack on Pallas. Higher grades add Alcantara or Nappa trim plus electric and massaging driver seat options. Tinted rear glass and a central armrest complete the setup.
Hybrid and E-TENSE electric powertrains available
E-TENSE battery up to 54 kWh with regenerative braking
Premium DS Sérénité warranty up to 8 years
Standard kit includes ABS/ESP, front/side/curtain airbags, lane-keep alert, automatic emergency braking and SOS assistance
Rear parking aid and electric parking brake standard on Pallas
Power comes from a self-charging hybrid or full-electric E-TENSE setup. The electric version uses a compact battery and offers regenerative braking plus drive modes for everyday efficiency. Hybrid pairs a petrol engine with a small electric motor and dual-clutch gearbox for mixed use without plugging in.
Servicing benefits from fewer wear parts on the electric version, with no oil changes or filter swaps needed for the motor. Hybrid follows conventional thermal schedules. Connected services and telemaintenance let the dealer track vehicle data ahead of visits. The Premium warranty covers up to 8 years with assistance included.
Safety hardware is solid from the base Pallas: full airbag set, stability control, automatic emergency braking guided by camera, active lane-departure alert, tyre-pressure monitoring and SOS call. Higher packs or grades add 360-degree cameras, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise. The platform carries over proven crash structures from the prior Crossback generation.
Day-to-day ownership stays simple with keyless start, automatic lights and wipers, plus connected packs for remote checks. Floor mats and black roof finishes appear on selected packs. Keep to the digital service book and use official DS network support for battery or hybrid diagnostics.
Length 4118 mm, Width 1791 mm, Height 1534 mm, Wheelbase 2558 mm (DS 3 2023-)
Sources: manufacturer data, DS Automobiles Tarifs & Caractéristiques Techniques Avril 2026 PDF, L'Argus and auto-selection fiches techniques 2025.