The DS 4 is intended to be a premium hatchback to take on the likes of BMW and Audi. Does it have what it takes? Er, no...

The DS 4 has something of a confused identity, designed as it is to be a cross between a small SUV and a coupe. It used to be marketed as a Citroen, but in 2015 DS was launched as a brand in its own right, with the brief to offer the kind of premium cars that can take on Audi and BMW.

The DS 4 is available with a choice of petrol or diesel engines, and in standard or Crossback forms, the latter featuring taller suspension and plastic body cladding to enhance the SUV impression. Despite appearances, no version of the DS 4 is available with four-wheel drive.

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What were they thinking?