DS has named its price for the new Audi Q2 rivalling DS 3 Crossback. The brand's premium B-segment SUV starts from £21,550 for the model in base Elegance trim, paired to a 1.2-litre three-cylinder PureTech engine developing 99bhp. Standard equipment includes 17-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, a digital dashboard panel plus a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Like the larger DS 7 Crossback, the DS 3 features interior schemes, with the ‘Montmartre’ upholstery in the Elegance model featuring bronze cloth. The 99bhp car is equipped with a manual gearbox, while the 130 and 155 PureTech models get an eight-speed automatic gearbox. A 99bhp BlueHDi manual is also offered on select trim levels, and is equipped with a manual transmission.
Performance Line models are predicted to be popular, starting from £22,950 for the PureTech 100 manual. The 128bhp PureTech 130 variant of this model is expected to be the biggest seller, and is priced from £25,950. The 17-inch wheels turn black, while tinted rear windows also appear. This model also gains 3D LED taillights, while the interior gains partial Alcantara seats, a black leather steering wheel, and aluminium sports pedals.
Prestige models start from £24,950, and build on Performance Line DS 3 Crossbacks with the addition of automatic air conditioning, automatic wipers, front and rear parking sensors and an additional two USB ports up front. The central display grows to ten inches in size and features satellite navigation as standard, and a full leather upholstery is added.
Ultra Prestige adds 18-inch wheels, while key technology additions include a head-up display, additional safety and driver assistance features, a reversing camera and full LED matrix headlights. The seats are upgraded to feature ‘watch-strap’ style Nappa leather with a massage function for the driver. A launch spec La Premiere model is available until September and comes fully loaded, and starts from £32,450.
DS has confirmed that the all-electric DS 3 Crossback E-Tense will go on sale in the UK this summer, with first deliveries potentially before the end of the year. However, prices and specifications have not yet been revealed. The E-Tense won’t be a standalone model, with the all-electric powertrain likely to be offered across Performance Line, Prestige and Ultra Prestige trims.