Facelifted DS 5 launches in UK from £26,980
DS Automobiles opens UK orders for the facelifted DS 5, the first model sold under the standalone DS brand, with prices starting at £26,980 and revised trim levels.
DS Automobiles has opened UK orders for the facelifted DS 5, marking the brand’s first independent launch here after its split from Citroën. The revised DS 5 starts at £26,980, a notable increase on the outgoing model’s £23,260 entry price.
The DS 5 is offered in two main trim levels, Elegance and Prestige. Standard equipment on both includes LED daytime running lights, a panoramic sunroof, 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights and wipers, DAB digital radio, cruise control, satellite navigation, and leather interior details. Prestige models add full leather upholstery, a rearview camera, electrically adjustable driver’s seat and interior mood lighting.
Engine line-up and special edition
The 2015 DS 5 is available with a choice of petrol and diesel engines, as well as a diesel hybrid four-wheel drive. The petrol THP 165 produces 165hp and 240Nm of torque. Diesel options include the BlueHDi 120, with 120hp and 300Nm, and the BlueHDi 180, offering 180hp and 400Nm. The diesel hybrid powertrain, carried over from the previous DS 5, remains the only all-wheel-drive option in the range.
- THP 165 petrol: 165hp, 240Nm
- BlueHDi 120 diesel: 120hp, 300Nm
- BlueHDi 180 diesel: 180hp, 400Nm
- Diesel-hybrid AWD (carried over)
At launch, DS is also offering a 1955 Edition to commemorate the original DS’s debut at the 1955 Paris Motor Show. This special edition features unique badging and additional equipment, aiming to attract buyers familiar with the DS heritage.
Position in the market
With the price increase and the shift to the DS brand, the facelifted DS 5 is positioned as a more premium offering compared to its Citroën-badged predecessor. The standard equipment list reflects this move upmarket, and the diesel hybrid remains a unique selling point in the segment. The model competes with other mid-size premium hatchbacks and estates, such as the BMW 3 Series Touring and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate, though the DS 5’s styling and hybrid option set it apart.
