The DS3 Crossback E-Tense looks very bold, both inside and out, and it drives quite well too, but its underpinnings are actually used in many other models.

Measuring 4118mm long, 1791mm wide and 1534mm tall, the DS3 Crossback is 73mm shorter, 3mm skinnier yet 26mm taller than the Q2. Its 2558mm wheelbase, meanwhile, is 43mm shorter than its German rival.

Every automaker and their sister-company is getting in on the premium, stylish hatchback game. Mini is still the original, but the Fiat group has risen to the challenge with the 500, Alfa MiTo and ...