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Test DS No.7

DS N°7 carries forward and modernises the winning formula of DS 7: a positioning at the heart of the premium compact SUV segment with features worthy of the class above — from comfort and interior space to boot capacity — all while maintaining dimensions perfectly suited to everyday use. Its 1.90 m width and height of 1.63 m remain unchanged while its length, increased to 4.66 m, follows the market trend by increasing slightly. This total difference of 7 cm compared to its predecessor essentially corresponds to a 5 cm extension in the wheelbase, which hits 2.79 m, benefiting the car’s architecture and passenger space.

The balanced proportions of DS N°7 give it an elegant and dynamic silhouette. The waistline, which visually extends the windows towards the rear wing, emphasizes the sense of power suggested by the shoulder line beneath the gloss‑black quarter panel. The wheel diameter now reaches 740 mm, further enhancing its visual impact with wheels up to 21 inches.

DS N°7 is the result of a subtle balance between aerodynamic efficiency and interior space optimisation. Inspired by the DS AERO SPORT LOUNGE concept, the elegant curvature of its roof, which is extended by a spoiler on top of the tailgate, allows for a 0.26 Cx while providing comfortable headroom for rear passengers. As in DS 7, and despite the installation of a battery under the floor of the electric versions, the occupants benefit from generous legroom and excellent visibility to the outside thanks to the large glass area. Compared to DS 7, the rear doors are extended to increase the surface area of the side windows by 30% and the optional panoramic roof is enlarged by 40%.

DS N°7 consolidates one of the major strengths of DS 7: a generous boot adapted to all the uses of a versatile SUV. It provides up to 560 litres depending on the powertrain and audio equipment (500 litres in the minimum AWD configuration with subwoofer). Its interior layout, with its conventional geometry, instantly simplifies understanding the available space. As standard, DS N°7 is equipped with a two-position boot floor to obtain a flat surface when the rear bench’s 40/20/40 backrests are folded down. Even with the floor in the low position, the mode 3 cable supplied with the E-TENSE 100% electric versions still has its place under the load area to free up space for luggage. Despite the roof’s streamlined curvature, DS Automobiles’ engineers were able to maintain the load height and DS 7’s width between the wheel arches by moving the tailgate’s hinges forwards, thereby maintaining ease of use on a daily basis.

DS N°7, record range and efficiency...DS N°7 E-TENSE, 100% electric, has a record range for a compact SUV with up to 740 km on the WLTP combined cycle for the FWD LONG RANGE version. This range is based on a 97.2 kWh battery made in France and a comprehensive approach to efficiency. The exceptionally careful aerodynamics, embodied by a 0.26 Cx and an SCx of 0.69, allow you to travel up to 450 km on the motorway at legal speeds (i.e. an average speed of 120 km/h). With DS N°7 E‑TENSE, the driver stops when they choose to, not anymore when the technology dictates it.

Equipped with the same battery and all-wheel drive, the E-TENSE AWD LONG RANGE version claims a range of up to 679 km on the WLTP combined cycle. The electric offering is completed by the E-TENSE FWD version equipped with a 73.7 kWh battery providing up to 543 km of range on the WLTP combined cycle.

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