What is the DR 3?
The DR 3 is a small SUV from Italian marque DR Automobiles. Its compact size and raised body give it the taller seating position associated with an SUV.
DR Automobiles began selling cars under the DR name in 2006. Its headquarters are in Macchia d’Isernia, in Italy’s Molise region. The DR 3 name spans two generations, with the newer one called the DR 3.0.
DR 3 generations and engines
The first generation, called DR 3, ran from 2018 to 2022. It was followed by the DR 3.0, which began in 2022 and continues today.
EU versions use 1.5-litre engines rated from 78 kW (106 PS) to 86 kW (117 PS), with petrol and LPG options. The 86 kW (117 PS) LPG version was the most registered configuration. Earlier versions also included a 78 kW (106 PS) LPG model.
How economical is the DR 3?
The lowest listed EU consumption is 6.5 L/100 km on the WLTP test. WLTP is the European test procedure; figures from markets using the EPA procedure in the USA or Canada’s 5-cycle procedure are measured differently.
There were 11,697 EU and EEA registrations from 2010 to 2025. LPG versions featured among the popular configurations, including models rated at 86 kW (117 PS) and 78 kW (106 PS).
Where was the DR 3 sold?
The DR 3’s recorded EU and EEA registrations span 2010 to 2025. DR Automobiles is based in Macchia d’Isernia, in the Molise region of Italy.
Questions and answers
What are the DR 3 generations?
The DR 3 generation ran from 2018 to 2022, followed by the DR 3.0, which began in 2022 and continues today.
What engines and fuels does the DR 3 have in the EU?
EU versions use 1.5-litre engines rated from 78 kW (106 PS) to 86 kW (117 PS), with petrol or LPG options.
What is its lowest listed consumption?
The lowest listed EU figure is 6.5 L/100 km on the WLTP test.
Which market do the registration figures cover?
Its recorded registrations cover the EU and EEA from 2010 to 2025.