The updated DS No. 4: a premium Citroën hatchback with ChatGPT, an electric version and a new design
The French premium brand DS Automobiles, part of the Stellantis Group, has unveiled the updated DS 4 hatchback, which will be sold under the name DS No. 4 starting in 2025. The new model features an ultra-modern design, integration with the ChatGPT AI assistant, and a completely revamped lineup of hybrid and electric models.
📉 Why was the DS 4 updated?
The company decided to restyle the model amid a sharp drop in sales.
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In 2024, only 11,000 DS 4s were sold in Europe, which is 40% less than in 2023
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In the first quarter of 2025, demand fell by another 39%.
💡 What’s new in the DS 4?
✅ Design:
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Sharp body lines and an aggressive front fascia
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New grille with LED accent lighting
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Slim, high-tech headlights
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Updated premium-class trim materials
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10-inch multimedia screen with ChatGPT support—the AI assistant helps the driver on the road
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New digital instrument cluster graphics
⚙️ Powertrain lineup: hybrids and electric vehicles only
Pure gasoline engines are a thing of the past. Three options are now available:
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🔋 1.2-liter hybrid + electric motor — 145 l.s.
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🔌 1.6 Turbo plug-in hybrid — 225 l.s., up to 81 km on electric power
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⚡ E-Tense electric version — 213 l.s., 58.3 kW•h battery, up to 450 km range
Additionally:
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Fast charging from 20% to 80% — in 30 minutes
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Built-in heat pump to optimize energy consumption for climate control
Production and Sales Launch
Production of the DS No. 4 will begin at the Opel plant in Rüsselsheim, Germany.
Sales in Europe are scheduled to begin in late 2025.
