Our quick take

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DS 3 - 4.0 / 5

Limited editions and customisation rules

The interior divides

DS 3: Driving change

To recap

The DS 3 Café Racer has unique design appeal in an exterior that’s a little more interesting than some. It drives well and you get a lot of spec for your money. But the infotainment does now feel a little dated. Fun? Yes. The best? Not quite.