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DS N°4

DS N°4
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The DS No. 4 (stylized as DS N°4, pronounced as "number 4" and previously known as the DS 4) is a subcompact executive/small family car (C-segment) unveiled on 3 February 2021 by DS Automobiles. It is intended to replace the DS 4 which was discontinued in 2018. It is based on the PSA EMP2 platform of the PSA Group. The car is available in three versions: N°4 E-TENSE (100% electric), N°4 HYBRID, N°4 PLUG-IN-HYBRID. Following the 2025 facelift it was renamed to the DS N°4.

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Overview

It was designed in Paris, but is produced at Opel's plant in Rüsselsheim. In terms of powertrains, a E-TENSE hybrid version will be available, and in terms of petrol engines, it is equipped with the PureTech range with powers outputs of 130 hp (97 kW; 132 PS), 180 hp (134 kW; 182 PS), or 220 hp (164 kW; 223 PS). It is available for sale from the fourth quarter of 2021. 2022 refresh. In October 2022, the trim structure was revised, which now includes a new Opera flagship and increased EV range for the E-Tense PHEV version. Esprit de Voyage. Introduced in March 2023, the "Esprit de Voyage" special edition, French for "spirit of travel", is the flagship trim level for the DS 4 and DS 7 and features new materials and colour combinations inspired by the fashion industry. 2025 refresh. The 2025 refresh for the DS 4 was announced on May 14, 2025. It features new body styling as well as a new front end inspired by the DS N°8. The model was also renamed to the DS N°4. Some changes were also made to the interior. Most powertrain options are carried over from the original DS 4 with the exception of the diesel engine, which was discontinued. Safety.

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Specifications

name
DS N°4
Manufacturer
DS Automobiles
aka
DS 4 (2021–2025)
Production
2021–present
Assembly
Germany: Rüsselsheim (Opel)
Designer
Thomas Duhamel
Body style
5-door hatchback
Platform
PSA EMP2 platform
Related
Peugeot 308 III, Opel Astra L, Peugeot 408 (P54)
Engine
Petrol:, 1.2 L PSA EB2DTS turbo I3, 1.6 L PSA EP6FDT turbo I4, Petrol PHEV:, 1.6 L PSA EP6FDT I4, Diesel (pre-facelift):, 1.5 L PSA DV5 BlueHDi I4
Transmission
6-speed dual-clutch (MHEV), 7-speed dual-clutch (PHEV), 8-speed automatic
Wheelbase
2680 mm
Length
4415 mm
Width
1830 mm
Height
1495 mm
Kerb weight
1360 –
Predecessor
DS 4 (2015), DS 5, DS 4S (China)
sp
uk
Class
Subcompact executive/small family car (C)

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