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29-702: DS4 , DS-4 , or variant , may refer to: DS 4 , the DS-branded Citroen DS4 car Datsun DS-4 , the Datsun (Nissan) car Sony DualShock 4 , PlayStation 4 game controller DS4 , a digital signal designation for 274.176 Mbit/s 4032-channel T4 lines, see Digital Signal Designation Dalit Shoshit Samaj Sangharsh Samiti (DS-4 or DSSSS) political organization in India See also [ edit ] 4DS [REDACTED] Topics referred to by

58-472: A minimum compulsory standard whilst Euro NCAP is concerned with best possible current practice. Progress with vehicle safety legislation can be slow, particularly as all EU Member States’ views have to be taken into account. Also, once in place, legislation provides no further incentive to improve, whereas Euro NCAP provides a continuing incentive by regularly enhancing its assessment procedures to stimulate further improvements in vehicle safety." Before Euro NCAP

87-466: A result of Euro NCAP, European automakers' cars have become much safer over the years. Test results are commonly presented by motor press, and in turn, greatly influence consumer demand for a vehicle. One notable example of this is the Rover 100 (an update of a 1980 design, first marketed as an Austin ), which after receiving a one-star Adult Occupant Rating in the tests in 1997, suffered from poor sales and

116-573: A twin-scroll turbocharger and dual overhead cams, and used a six-speed manual transmission. The most powerful engine option was the THP 200, a variation of the THP 155, but with an output of 200 PS (147 kW). Citroën initially offered two diesel engines in the DS 4 – the HDi 110, a 1,560 cc four-cylinder that put out 112 PS (82 kW) and the four-cylinder HDi 160 also found in the sedan Citroën C5 . There

145-401: Is attached to a sled is propelled sideways to provide accelerations experienced by the vehicle in the side and pole tests, but on the far side of the vehicle. The far side testing was implemented in 2020 to help combat far side injuries (where the driver is struck from the opposite side). The ‘excursion’ of the dummy - the extent to which the dummy moves towards the impacted side of the vehicle -

174-606: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages DS 4 Based upon the Citroën C4 II, the first generation was officially launched internationally in March 2011, but already on sale in some countries by the end of 2010. It features raised suspension to resemble a compact SUV and repositioned door handles to give it a coupé like silhouette. The rear windows are fixed, and do not slide down or open outwards. At launch,

203-506: Is equipped with the PureTech range with powers of 130, 180 or 220 HP. It is available for sale from the fourth quarter of 2021. In October 2022, the trim structure was revised, which now includes a new Opera flagship and increased EV range for the PHEV version. Introduced in March 2023, the "Esprit de Voyage" special edition, French for "spirit of travel", is the flagship trim level for

232-409: Is for first responders to extricate the occupant and how well eCall performs after a collision. Euro NCAP's ratings consist of percentage scores for Adult Occupant, Child Occupant, Vulnerable Road Users and Safety Assist and are delivered in the overall rating of stars, 5 being the best and 0 being the worst. Some cars have dual ratings as the lower is for the vehicle with standard equipment, while

261-446: Is measured. If the vehicle is equipped with centre airbags then a co-driver (front passenger) is added in either the mobile side impact or the pole test to evaluate its effectiveness. The vehicle seat is propelled forwards rapidly at both 16 and 24 km/h (9.9 and 14.9 mph) to test the seat and head restraint's capabilities to protect the head and neck against whiplash during a rear impact. Source Source How easy it

290-407: Is propelled at 50 km/h (31 mph) into a moving deformable barrier mounted on an oncoming 1400 kg trolley, also travelling at 50 km/h at a 50% overlap. This represents hitting a mid-size family car . Two adult male dummies are seated in the front (a THOR-50M driver and a Hybrid-III 50M passenger) and two child dummies (a 6 year old and a 10 year old) are placed in the back. The aim is to assess

319-926: The Transport Research Laboratory for the UK Department for Transport but later backed by several European governments, as well as by the European Union (EU). Their slogan is "For Safer Cars". Euro NCAP is a voluntary vehicle safety rating system created by the Swedish Road Administration , the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile and International Consumer Research & Testing , backed by fourteen members, and motoring and consumer organisations in several EU countries. They provide European consumers with information regarding

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348-528: The DS 4 and DS 7 and features new materials and colour combinations inspired by the fashion industry. Euro NCAP The European New Car Assessment Programme ( Euro NCAP ) is a European voluntary car safety performance assessment programme (i.e. a New Car Assessment Program ) based in Leuven , Belgium. Formed in 1996, the first results were released in February 1997. It was originally started by

377-709: The PSA Group. The car is available in three versions: DS 4, DS 4 Cross and DS 4 Performance Line. It was designed in Paris , but will be produced at Opel 's plant in Rüsselsheim . It is intended to compete with the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3 hatchback , but can also compete with the Mercedes-Benz A-Class . In terms of powertrains, a E-TENSE hybrid version will be available, and in terms of petrol engines, it

406-635: The United States’s IIHS ) gave the DS4 one five-star rating overall. The Peugeot 508 was scored the same, with the only difference being a higher child occupant rating in the 508, and slightly higher pedestrian impact rating for the DS4. The second generation of the DS 4 was unveiled on 3 February 2021. It is intended to replace the DS 5 which was discontinued in 2018 and is based on the PSA EMP2 platform of

435-428: The crumple zones and the compatibility of the test car. The test car is driven into a rigid barrier with full overlap at a speed of 50 km/h (31 mph). A small 5th Percentile dummy is seated in the driving position and in the rear seat. The aim is to test the car's restraint system, such as airbags and seat belts . A deformable barrier is mounted on a trolley and is driven at 60 km/h (37 mph) into

464-472: The facelifted DS 4 was announced by DS Automobiles, as part of their separation from Citroën to become a standalone brand. The revised model no longer featured Citroën badges, with the 'DS Wings' grille design. The facelift also introduces the DS 4 Crossback variation, fitted with large black wheels, wheel arch trims and roof bars. The interior has been refined with door panels upholstered in Nappa leather while

493-467: The hatchback and Crossback versions. There's also a 110 kW (150 PS) and 370 Nm 2.0-litre diesel engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission which is only available for the DS 4 hatchback. The diesel range is completed with a 2.0-litre diesel engine that offers 132 kW (179 PS) and 400 Nm of torque and is only available with a 6-speed automatic. The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) (Europe’s rough equivalent to

522-471: The higher is for the vehicle when equipped with certain options, often in the form of a safety pack. NCAP ratings are valid for a region. Some cars have less standard equipment as imported by other countries. Euro NCAP Advanced is a reward system launched in 2010 for advanced safety technologies, complementing Euro NCAP's existing star rating scheme. Euro NCAP rewards and recognises car manufacturers that make available new safety technologies which demonstrate

551-665: The international press. It was elected Most Beautiful Car of the Year at the International Automobile Festival, beating BMW ’s new F10 5 Series and Honda 's new CR-Z hybrid car . German magazine Auto Bild , and its partner magazines throughout Europe, have given it first prize for design, in its category in the contest Design Award. Production of the DS ;4 ended in April 2018. In August 2015,

580-775: The performance of the vehicles in a variety of crash tests, including front, side and pole impacts, and impacts with pedestrians. Testing is not mandatory, with vehicle models either being independently chosen by Euro NCAP or sponsored by the manufacturers. In Europe, new cars are certified as legal for sale under the Whole Vehicle Type Approval regimen that differs from Euro NCAP. According to Euro NCAP, "The frontal and side impact crash tests used by Euro NCAP are based on those used in European legislation. However, much higher performance requirements are used by Euro NCAP." Euro NCAP also states that "legislation sets

609-468: The petrol engines that powered the DS 4 were all a product of a collaboration between PSA and BMW , all being 1,598 cc four-cylinder, 16 valve units. The base VTi 120 was normally aspirated and put out 120 PS (88 kW). As its name implies it came with variable valve timing. The next engine up was the THP 155, essentially a turbocharged version of the VTi. It put out 156 PS (115 kW) thanks to

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638-789: The safety of passenger vehicles. In 1998, operations moved from London to Brussels. The programme is modelled after the New Car Assessment Program, introduced 1979 by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration . Other areas with similar (but not identical) programmes include Australia and New Zealand with ANCAP , Latin America with Latin NCAP , Japan with JNCAP and China with C-NCAP . Euro NCAP publish safety reports on new cars, and awards 'star ratings' based on

667-448: The same term This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title formed as a letter–number combination. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=DS4&oldid=1220816138 " Category : Letter–number combination disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

696-410: The seats are upholstered in semi-aniline leather featuring a signature 'watch-strap' design. The DS 4 also features a panoramic windscreen offering 45 degree upward vision for greater visibility while both the driver and passenger have rigid individual blinds and folding sun shields. Petrol engines included a 96 kW (131 PS) and 230 Nm 1.2-litre engine mated to a 6-speed transmission which

725-401: The side of the stationary test vehicle at a right angle. This is meant to represent another vehicle colliding with the side of a car. The car is propelled sideways at 32 km/h (20 mph) against a rigid, narrow pole at a small angle away from perpendicular to simulate a vehicle travelling sideways into roadside objects such as a tree or pole. The body in white (frame) of the vehicle

754-463: Was also a 2.0-litre diesel displacing 1,997 cc and producing 163 PS (120 kW). The engine line up differs significantly. The DS 4 is available with Start&Stop technology and Citroën says that the battery has been optimised to withstand up to 600,000 starting cycles. The boot is 385 L (13.6 cu ft) and expand to 1,021 L (36.1 cu ft) with the back seats folded down. The DS 4's styling has been very well received by

783-458: Was available on the hatchback and Crossback versions and a 121 kW (165 PS) and 240 Nm 1,6-litre engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. There was also a 1.6-litre engine offering 155 kW (211 PS) and 285 Nm of torque, only be available for the DS4 hatchback. Diesel engines includes a 88 kW (120 PS) and 300 Nm 1.6-litre engine mated to either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission for both

812-541: Was introduced car buyers had little information if one car was safer than the other; the UK at the time required only a 48 km/h (30 mph) frontal crash test. The first ratings of a group of best selling vehicles were released in 1997, since then Euro NCAP has tested more than 1,800 new cars, published over 600 ratings and has helped save upwards of 78,000 lives in Europe, and encouraged manufacturers to build safer cars. As

841-416: Was withdrawn from production soon afterwards. BMW 's 2007 Mini had its bonnet and headlamp fixture changed to meet the latest pedestrian safety requirements. In 2017, to celebrate Euro NCAP's 20th anniversary, they tested a 1997 Rover 100 and 2017 Honda Jazz under the same frontal offset conditions to demonstrate how far safety has come in Europe. A full test can take up to six weeks: The test car

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