We’ve up to date this text with reside pictures of the 2023 DS-7 from its world premiere on the Paris Motor Present that runs Oct 17-23, 2022. Take a look at our full protection of the present right here.

Following its debut in June and the discharge of pricing particulars in September, the facelifted DS 7 Crossback is making its public debut in Paris with contemporary styling cues, extra tech, and the addition of a extra highly effective plug-in hybrid variant on the prime quality.

Spicy Pricing For The French SUV

DS Vehicles introduced indicative costs for the DS 7 in France, with the configurator going reside on the official web site. Predictably, costs have gone up in comparison with the outgoing mannequin, following the market’s traits.

DS 7 BlueHDi 130 Computerized Bastille: €44,700 ($45,438)
DS 7 E-Tense 225 Efficiency Line: €55,100 ($56,010)
DS 7 E-Tense 4×4 300 Rivoli: €58,300 ($59,344)
DS 7 E-Tense 4×4 300 Opera: €64,600 ($65,667)
DS 7 E-Tense 4×4 360 La Premiere: €78,400 ($79,695)

The close-to-€80k determine sounds too excessive for a premium compact SUV. Actually, the flagship DS 7 is costlier than the bigger BMW X3 xDrive30e (€62,250) PHEV, entering into the territory of the a lot bigger entry-level ICE-powered BMW X5 (from €74,600).

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Nonetheless, we’ve to acknowledge that the French SUV is extra highly effective than its plug-in hybrid rivals, together with the Alfa Romeo Tonale, BMW X1, Audi Q3, and Mercedes-Benz GLA. The aforementioned SUVs are anticipated to be cheaper even in comparison with the lesser DS 7 E-Tense 225 which is a better match when it comes to energy and efficiency. Curiously, the mechanically-related Peugeot 3008 in its top-spec GT trim is round €10k cheaper than the equal DS 7, however then once more, DS is positioned as a extra premium model available in the market.

Focus On Plug-In Hybrids

Setting apart the entry-level 1.5-liter BlueHDi diesel engine producing 128 hp (96 kW / 130 PS), the facelifted DS 7 vary is dominated by electrified powertrains. All of them are utilizing the turbo 1.6-liter petrol as a base, mixed with one or two electrical motors, and a brand new 14.2 kWh battery providing as much as 65 km (40 miles) of EV-only vary.

The FWD-only E-Tense 225 has a mixed output of 222 hp (166 kW / 225 PS), whereas the E-Tense 4×4 300 steps up the sport with twin electrical motors for a mixed 296 hp (220 kW / 300 PS). On high, there’s the E-Tense 4×4 360, which brings the extra spectacular determine of 355 hp (265 kW / 360 PS). The latter accelerates from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 5.6 seconds, and advantages from a model-specific chassis setup by DS Efficiency, together with lowered suspension, wider tracks, and bigger brakes.

Curiously there is no such thing as a point out of the 1.2 Puretech and 1.6 Puretech petrol engines which have been stated to be carried over within the up to date DS 7, though their availability may very well be restricted to particular markets.

Premium Tools

We talked about costs and powertrains, however the accessible options are fairly vital for a premium SUV providing. The entire E-Tense PHEVs come customary with the DS Energetic Scan Suspension, that includes a digicam that scans the highway forward to optimize damping on every wheel accordingly. Additionally customary on the electrified DS 7 fashions is the brand new DS Iris infotainment system housed within the central 12-inch touchscreen and a brand new 12-inch digital instrument cluster. All trims moreover Bastille and Efficiency Line come customary with the DS Pixel Led Imaginative and prescient 3.0 headlights which have been launched with the facelift, though the DS Gentle Veil DRLs are featured in each single facelifted DS 7.

Every trim brings completely different wheels (from 18-inches as much as 21-inches) plus completely different coloration and trim choices contained in the cabin, together with the Peruzzi Bronze Material (Bastile), Deep Black Alcantara (Efficiency Line), Basalt Black Leather-based (Rivoli), Nappa/Grain Leather-based (Opera). The DS 7 Opera is full of options together with heated, massaging, and cooled entrance seats, dual-zone local weather management, an electrical panoramic sunroof, laminated acoustic facet home windows, and the total DS Drive Help bundle of Degree 2 autonomous driving.

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Lastly, the La Premiere is additional distinguished by the unique 21-inch Brooklyn alloy wheels, DS Efficiency badges, and gloss black accents throughout the outside. Because the flagship of the vary based mostly on the Opera trim, it comes customary with all of the aforementioned options, including the premium Focal sound system, the DS Night time Imaginative and prescient, and the brand new DS Driver Consideration Monitoring that are included in non-obligatory packages for the opposite trims.

The facelifted DS 7 is produced in Mulhouse, France for world markets and in Shenzen, China for the Chinese language market. The SUV reached DS Shops in Europe on September 16, although buyer deliveries will begin in direction of the top of the 12 months. In addition to the DS 7, the present vary of DS Vehicles consists of the DS 3 subcompact SUV, the DS 4 compact hatchback, and the DS 9 flagship sedan.

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