What Does DS Mean in a Car?

DS Automobiles first made its debut as an additional badge on Citroen cars in 2009 to differentiate them from mainstream models. Since becoming an independent brand in 2014, the DS name has attempted to break into executive market dominated by German heavyweights such as Audi and BMW.

As part of this, they claim to embody "the spirit of Paris and premium". While this might sound like marketing hype, DS Cars do have some history with their iconic 1955 DS car that remains an icon today.

As such, DS models boast a strong sense of style and individuality that helps set them apart from much of their competition. Their solid engineering underpinning also makes the DS 3 one of the best small hatchbacks you can buy today with an Owners Rating on CarBuyer of 57% as of 2023 (for instance).

As far as reliability goes, there may be some minor hiccups to watch out for; such as some DS diesels tending to suffer filter blockage if driven longer distances regularly - however overall the brand has created some great cars.

For something with more style and sportier driving dynamics, take a look at the DS range of vehicles. While standard drive mode might provide greater comfort levels, switching into sportier drive mode could provide you with even greater enjoyment from your vehicle.