DS 3

DS 3
DS 3
	DS 3 Crossback (pre-facelift)
Overview
Manufacturer	Citroën (2009–2016); DS Automobiles (2016–present);
Also called	Citroën DS3 (2009–2016); DS 3 Crossback (2018–2022);
Production	2009–present
Body and chassis
Class	Supermini (B) (2009–2019); Subcompact luxury crossover SUV (B) (2018–present);
Body style	3-door hatchback (2009–2019); 3-door convertible (2012–2019); 5-door hatchback (2018–present);
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive / all-wheel-drive

The DS 3 (formerly known as Citroën DS3 and DS 3 Crossback) is a luxury supermini initially produced by the French automobile manufacturer Citroën and officially launched in January 2010. Positioned below the DS 4, this was the first and entry-level model from the DS premium sub-brand (pronounced déesse, which is French for goddess), which was spun-off in 2016 into DS Automobiles.

Originally manufactured as a three-door supermini hatchback with a convertible variation from 2009 to 2019, the second generation became a five-door Crossover SUV, named as DS 3 Crossback from 2018 to 2022.

The model was named "2010 Car of the Year" by Top Gear, awarded first supermini four times in a row by the JD Power Satisfaction Survey UK and second most efficient supermini (Citroën DS3 1.6 e-HDi 115 Airdream: 63.0 mpg_‑imp (4.48 L/100 km)) by What Car? behind the Citroën C3. In 2013, it was again the most sold premium subcompact car with 40% of these market shares in Europe.

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