DS 5 review

Given there’s nothing else quite like it, the DS 5’s starting price of £26,350 is difficult to rationalise: it’s BMW 3-series money, for a car that’s far less accomplished, but quantifiably more special. That said, PSA’s fleet of super-clean BlueHDi engines softens the running costs blow. We wouldn’t be tempted by the old-hat hybrid, despite its claims of 70-plus miles per gallon, as the diesels will offer greater real-world fuel economy for a sub-£30k purchase price. There are only two trim levels to bother with – both of which get cruise control, a huge glass roof and automatic climate control as standard. Watch out for used values on the toppy Prestige model; this is a large French car remember, and as such depreciates like a spent party popper.