The restyling of the luxury SUV arrives DS 7which is offered with as many as three plug-in hybrid engines225, 300 and 360 hp and one diesel. Among the PHEVs there is also the sports version E-Tense 4 × 4 360developed by DS Performance and equipped with a plug-in hybrid powertrain from 360 horsepower with intelligent four-wheel drive transmission, low ride height and large diameter brakes. But the news, however, are purely aesthetic, with the front that is inspired by that of the Aero Sport Lounge concept and above all to that of DS 4. The cabin is even more luxurious and comfortable.
New DS 7 SUV, exterior features
The front of the DS 7 SUV is completely new and stands out for sharper lines that develop the balance of every detail. Specific processes were carried out thanks to the close link between the team of DS Design Studio Paris and the production team of the establishment of Mulhouse (France).
The luminous signature develops an even more expressive look. The combination of the new headlights DS Pixel LED Vision 3.0thinner and daytime running lights DS Light Veil it is fluid and made in the spirit of high fashion. The headlights DS Pixel LED Vision 3.0 are an absolute novelty and stand out for the optimization of the management of the light emissionwhile maintaining the 3 modules identifiers (84 LEDs on three rows). The luminous flux is more powerful and regular with one range increased up to 380 meters (high beam).
In the city, the beam width reaches 65 meters. DS Light Veil, on the other hand, consists of a daytime running light and four elements vertical lights consisting of 33 LEDs. The latter, which create a graphic effect similar to a jewellight up when the car is opened and go out when closed.
Even the LED rear lights with vortex effect, flaky and thinner, have been rethought with a dark metallic finish. The tailgate and the logo have been reworked with sharper lineswhile the “DS Automobiles” badgewhich replaces “Crossback”, now signs the extended rear of the new DS 7.
The DS Wings and the grill are largerwhile the bumper has been redesigned with a wide range of colors depending on the model.
The wheels add to the character of the new DS 7. Fitted with inserts, the new ones look for Edinburgh And 19-inch Silverstone they improve aerodynamic efficiency, while the treatment of their design enhances the perceived diameter. The new rims 21-inch Brooklynwith a sculpted technological design, they are only available for new DS 7 E-Tense 4 × 4 360. The window frames and the transport bars on the roof are offered in a variant Gloss Black to emphasize the dynamism of the silhouette.
New SUV DS 7 cockpit, inside as it is
The interior of the new DS 7 SUV is inspired by the larger ones Parisian fashion houseswith the designers who have created unique coverings according to the setting, to be chosen between Opera, Rivoli, Performance Line And Bastille.
The interiors of DS 7 Opera are offered in two colors of Nappa leather: Basalt Black and Pearl Gray. The dashboard and door panels are now equipped with new effect trims draped on the Nappa leather finishes. Without seams or seams, it retains the feel and appearance of natural leatherwhich is further enhanced by the embossing with lines reminiscent of the signature DS Light Veil.
The attention to detail of this cabin is also demonstrated by the pearl stitching proposed in the new White and Zephyr colors, with a full-grain leather steering wheel with leather-covered airbag, with embossed inserts “Clous de Paris”without forgetting the upholstery inspired by the world ofwatchmaking proposed for the first time in Pearl Gray.
Refinement is also found in Rivoli interiorswhich introduce the Basalt Black color and have a padded upholstery with stitching that we have combined with the upholstery in Claudia skinwhich have a more pronounced skin texture.
The interiors of the Performance Line they are characterized by a color deeper black with microfiber fabric Alcantara and by Gold and Carmine touches that underline the dynamic aspect. The interior of the version Bastille they have been renewed with a new finish DS Canvas and a grain Basalt Black inspired by fish skin.
DS 7 electric plug-in hybrid SUV + PureTech petrol engine
The DS 7 SUV is a plug-in hybrid, with 225, 300 and 360 horsepower engines. The new DS 7 E-Tense 225 is equipped with a petrol engine PureTech 180 and a 110 horsepower electric motor combined with an eight-speed automatic transmission with two-wheel drive transmission.
The new DS 7 E-Tense 4 × 4 300 and the DS 7 E-Tense 4 × 4 360 introduce a transmission a four-wheel drive with an engine PureTech 200 And 110 and 112 horsepower electric motors on each axis. The 360 model was specially developed by DS Performance.
The new 14.2 kWh battery allows you to travel up to 65 kilometers in electric in WLTP mixed cycle and up to 81 kilometers in the urban cycle. The charging time is approx two hours with a 7.4 kW.
The engine range also includes a unit 130 horsepower BlueHDi diesel while engines are also offered outside the European market PureTech gasoline from 130, 215 and 225 horsepower.
A 130 horsepower BlueHDi engine will also be available. Outside Europe, petrol engines will also be offered PureTech from 130, 215 and 225 horsepower.
New DS 7 E-Tense 4 × 4 360, features
The 360 HP DS 7 E-Tense 4 × 4 is developed by DS Performance. In addition to the plug-in hybrid drive with electric motor on each axle it is also characterized by the chassis lowered by 15 mmfor the wider track (+24 mm at the front, +10 mm at the rear) and for the front brakes that switch to 380mm in diameter with DS Performance calipers.
It comes with an application DS Energy Coach which supports the driver by supervising the braking phases to improve the energy recovery.
In terms of performance, the DS 7 E-Tense 4 × 4 360 sprints from 0 to 100 km / h in 5.6 secondswhile the start-stop at 1,000 meters takes place in 25.4 seconds.
DS 7 infotainment
The new DS 7 SUV is also at the forefront ofinfotainment, with the inclusion of the DS Iris System. This new solution introduces a totally reworked, fully configurable, responsive and fluid interface supported by the natural speech recognition.
The new touch screen from 12 ″ high resolution presents a menu consisting of several widget to access all its functions with a single movement: to control connected navigation, ventilation, digital audio sources and travel information.
This large screen, very convenient to use, also allows you to view the front and rear views, provided by the new digital cameras high resolution, and to access the function Mirror Screen via wi-fi.
A new big 12-inch digital instrument panel with editable and customizable displays, it presents a renewed graphics with all the essential information, such as the energy flow on plug-in hybrid versions.
ADAS on the new DS 7 SUV
New DS 7 also introduces ADAS technologies for added comfort and relaxation like systems DS Active Scan Suspension And DS Night Vision. The first is a cushioning system controlled by a camera that adjusts each wheel independently based on the imperfections of the roadway.
With the DS Night Vision, a infrared camera monitors the carriageway and sides to detect cyclists, pedestrians and animals at a maximum distance of 100 meters. Security has improved thanks to systems DS Driver Attention Monitoring And DS Drive Assist level 2 of semi-autonomous driving.
DS Driver Attention Monitoring analyzes the driver’s attention level with two cameras. The first checks the behavior of the car in the surrounding environment and the second, positioned in front of the driver, diagnoses the position of the gaze, the movement of the face and eyelidswhich translates into the level of drowsiness and attention. This is an absolute first in the industry.
The DS Drive Assist on the other hand is a adaptive cruise control able to start stopping and restarting without the intervention of the driver and an aid that allows you to keep the car in the position in which it is or to place it in the lane.
When it arrives? DS 7 prices
The new DS 7 is manufactured in Mulhouse (France) for all markets outside of China and in Shenzen for the Chinese market. Reservations will be open during the summer and the first models will be in DS Store starting from September 2022. The price list should probably start at 50,000 euros to rise.
Orders and deliveries can be made without needing to go anywhere, through a system of online selling and the availability of the new DS 7 with the service DS Delivery Valet, who will deliver the car to the chosen address. The limited edition is also available at launch DS 7 E-Tense 4 × 4 360 La Première, based on version DS 7 E-Tense 4 × 4 360 Opéra.
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