On this long road trip, we chose a new French crossover with a bold appearance because, in addition to high luxury and cutting-edge technology, one of the characteristics of the new DS 4 is unsurpassed comfort.

It is clear that the new EMP2 platform stands out even when pissing for many kilometers on asphalt, while at 4.4 meters the new DS 4 can be flexible and very roomy. But let’s start with his attractive figure.

The front end features a new lighting signature. Narrow headlights with DS MATRIX LED VISION lighting combine standard lighting with the direction it follows when the steering wheel is turned. This system is complemented by daytime running lights consisting of two LED lines on each side (150 LEDs in total). DS WINGS connect the headlights to the grille, which, depending on the version, consists of two parts with diamond-shaped edges, emphasizing the three-dimensional feel of the grille. The silhouette of the car is presented even more dynamically, thanks to the long bonnet above the headlights.

The volume of the luggage compartment is 430 liters and is opened thanks to the electric drive of the 5th door, which has a contactless opening system. A new generation infotainment system, driver assistance systems not yet available in this Premium C class, and an innovative ‘extended’ display system make the DS 4 an attractive choice.

On the road, the top notch ride quality and well-tuned suspension left no room for physical fatigue, and this is truly a success after so many miles. However, short stops were made to rest the engine as well as our minds. The information that the driver receives from the steering wheel is very accurate and where you “aim” it gets there without any minor corrections.

The DS 4 is available with three petrol options: PureTech 130 Automatic, PureTech 180 Automatic and PureTech 225 Automatic, as well as the BlueHDi 130 Automatic Diesel engine, DS 4 versions are offered with fuel consumption from 4.8 l/100 km for diesel up to 5, 9 l/100 km. km for a gasoline engine (WLTP combined cycle) and CO2 emissions of 125 g/km and 135 g/km, respectively.

Worth mentioning here is that the plug-in hybrid version of the DS 4, the DS 4 E-TENSE 225, delivers high performance, and the performance of this particular unit is provided by a 180 hp PureTech 4-cylinder engine. and an electric motor with a capacity of 110 hp. with a new 12.4 kWh battery that gives the model a zero emission range of up to 55 kilometers (on WLTP combined cycle). The 360 ​​Nm of torque allows you to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds and cover the first 1000 meters in 27.3 seconds with fuel consumption of just 1.3 liters per 100 km and CO2 emissions of 29 g/km in the WLTP combined cycle . cycle.