The French definition of elegance

Mission to NICAIA. We traveled to Nice, France to drive the new DS 7, which combines high expertise with unique elegance and is characterized by unparalleled comfort and new electrified power units of up to 360 hp. More specifically, the premium character of the new DS 7 is particularly emphasized by the significant changes to the front and rear, while the thin DS Pixel Led Vision 3rd generation lights and the DS Light Veil daytime running lights impress at first glance.

Driving-wise, it left us with very good impressions on every route we chose. The French brand pays particular attention to the materials of the luxury SUV. The linings of the interior spaces create an environment that will make each route special. New upholstery, with an original finishing technique on the Nappa leather trim, covers the dashboard and door trims. With no seams or visible joins, the feel and look of the highest quality genuine leather is enhanced. The attention to interior detail is also evident from the pearl stitching offered in the new White and Zephyr colours, the leather steering wheel with leather even and the airbag trim, the embossed ‘Clous de Paris’ style inlays found in haute horology and is features on DS Automobiles models, not forgetting the watch strap aesthetic of the trim offered for the first time in Pearl Grey.

The interior of the Performance Line version features a deeper black color with Alcantara microfiber fabric throughout the cabin and gold accents that emphasize the dynamic look.

The brand with the lowest CO2 emissions in Europe for the past two years and title holder in the Formula E championship, DS Automobiles, has chosen to offer the new DS 7 with a variety of powertrains, including a wide range consisting of three plug-in hybrid sets, with 225, 300 and 360 hp.

The DS 7 E-TENSE 225 has a PureTech 180 petrol engine and a 110hp electric motor mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox with two-wheel drive. The DS 7 E-TENSE 4?4 300 and DS 7 E-TENSE 4?4 360 are presented as the company’s all-wheel drive offerings, with a 200 hp PureTech engine as well as 110 and 112 hp electric motors on each axle. The 360 ​​model has received the special “care” of DS Performance.

A new 14.2 kWh battery offers up to 81 kilometers of zero-emission range in the urban cycle (WLTP), while in the short cycle the range is again top-notch, reaching 65 kilometers with zero emissions. Charging time is approximately two hours on a 7.4 kW Wallbox. The 130 BlueHDi engine is still available in the model range.

The new DS 7 is expected to arrive on the Greek market by the end of the year.

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