Now dissociated from Citroën, DS, the only representative of the top-of-the-range automobile in France, is banking on the of its first SUV: the DS 7 Crossback.
By Frédéric Edmond
By dissociating of Citroën, DS’ ambition was clear: to establish itself as the new – and unique – representative of the high-end automobile in France, and come to play spoilsport in a market largely dominated by manufacturers Germans. For its first full-fledged model, the DS 7 Crossback, the The French manufacturer has positioned itself in the compact SUV segment. Usually In fact, this model, which competes with the BMW X3 and Audi Q5, also intends to appeal to customers in the lower segment with its slightly larger dimensions and its length of 4.57 meters. With its 555-liter trunk, this DS 7 Crossback remains within the reach of families.
To seduce, this The compact SUV’s first priority is its racy styling, which contrasts with its with its rounded edges and prominent corners, and with the deliberate use of of chrome sconces giving the vehicle an undeniable style to the part. But DS is also playing the exclusivity card, offering the catalog of five moods to create a customized interior. Wanted to be a sort of showcase for French know-how, the manufacturer is counting on also on the quality of its Focal Hi-Fi installations and the clock signed by the BRM manufacture. Beyond these details, it is a real arsenal DS offers, particularly in terms of driving aids: infrared night vision camera, trajectory corrector, etc.
On the road, the Dynamism is the key word and the SUV remains solid on its feet. To However, comfort is not forgotten, and the predictive pilot damper, consisting of a camera that anticipates road irregularities in order to to constantly adapt the hardness of the suspension, is not for nothing. If the 225 horsepower gasoline block offers high-level performance, the too The 2-liter diesel engine with 180 horsepower is more limited; it fortunately, the 8-speed automatic gearbox is perfectly suited to the that allows it to reach 100 km/h in less than 10 seconds. seconds. It’s a shame that, for the time being, the DS 7 Crossback is only available in two-wheel drive.
Engine: 4 cylinder diesel; Displacement: 1,997 cm3; Power: 180 hp. ; Torque: 400 Nm ; 0 to 100 km/h: 9.5 seconds ; Max. speed : 215 km/h; Combined fuel consumption: 4.9 liters
