DS 7 Crossback

The DS 7 Crossback is a compact luxury crossover SUV from the French automaker DS Automobiles. The vehicle was presented for the first time on 28 February 2017, and its public premiere at the 87th Geneva Motor Show in March 2017.[2] The SUV, like the Citroën C5 Aircross, is based on the EMP2 platform of Groupe PSA. Though not the first SUV for and from the brand (see DS 6), it is the first for Europe.

DS 7 Crossback
Overview
Manufacturer	DS Automobiles
Production	2017–present
Assembly	France: Mulhouse (PSA Mulhouse Plant) China: (Changan PSA)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact luxury crossover SUV[1]
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (DS 7 Crossback E-Tense 4x4)
Platform	PSA EMP2 platform
Related	Citroën C5 Aircross Peugeot 3008 II Peugeot 5008 II Opel Grandland X
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.2 L EB2DTS Turbo I3 1.6 L PSA PureTech 180 turbo I4 1.6 L PureTech 225 turbo I4 Diesel: 1.5 L PSA DV5 turbodiesel I4 2.0 L Peugeot / Ford DW10 FC turbodiesel I4 Hybrid: 1.6 L PSA PureTech turbo I4 + 110hp 2x electric motors
Electric motor	80kW Synchronous Electric Motor (DS 7 Crossback E-Tense 4x4)
Transmission	6-speed manual 8-speed Aisin AWF8F35 automatic
Hybrid drivetrain	PHEV (Crossback E-Tense 4x4)
Dimensions
Length	4,570 mm (179.9 in)
Width	1,895 mm (74.6 in)
Height	1,620 mm (63.8 in)

Background

DS7 Crossback Ultra Prestige PTC (UK)

The SUV was officially unveiled to the press 28 February 2017, before being shown to the public at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, and marketed in January 2018 for diesel versions.[3][4]

New positioning

Since the DS 5 in 2011, DS Automobiles had no longer launched new models in Europe, and its sales declined.[5]

In addition to improving sales, the DS 7 Crossback marked a new focus for DS, focusing more on comfort, on the quality of the assembly and the materials, and on the technologies (driving aids, driving semi autonomous), in order to get closer to the top trio of premium car manufacturers, consisting of Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.

It is also one of the first models that the PSA Group intends to launch in North America.[6]

DS 7 Crossback Presidential

On his inauguration on 14 May 2017, the elected president Emmanuel Macron chose the DS 7 Crossback as his presidential car.[7] This was the first time a president used an SUV model as part of an inauguration ceremony.[8] The model was only used once for this occasion, and was later exhibited in the showroom DS World Paris.

This specific version (lent seven months before the model is sold in France, scheduled for January 2018) is in an ink blue colour, has a custom made, uncovered roof, and multiplies the identity details: French flags and logos "RF" (for "République Française" (or "[the] French Republic" in French)) appear in various places, the interior proposes a black leather derived from the Opéra finish, and a "lacquer canvas" (a fabric coated with a luxurious lacquer[9]) has been specially designed and manufactured by the Maury workshop.[10]

On 10 September 2017, the DS 7 Crossback Presidential participated in the contest of elegance of the Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille accompanied by a mannequin dressed by Eymeric François.[11] On the occasion of the European Heritage Days on 16 and 17 September 2017, the DS 7 Crossback Présidentiel was exhibited in the courtyard of the Palais de l'Elysée.

Gallery

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  DS 7 Crossback E-Tense
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  E-Tense Rear view
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  Interior

References

1. https://paultan.org/2017/03/01/ds7-crossback-unveiled-x3-rival-bound-for-geneva/
2. https://paultan.org/2017/03/01/ds7-crossback-unveiled-x3-rival-bound-for-geneva/
3. "DS 7 Crossback : le luxe à la française automobile se réveille". Challenges.fr (in French). 28 February 2017. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
4. Alain-Gabriel Verdevoye. "Le "SUV" haut de gamme DS7 prêt à contrer Audi, BMW, Range Rover". Challenges.fr (in French). Retrieved 13 October 2017.
5. B. Camus (25 January 2017). "DS : Une marque en danger?". autonews.fr (in French). Retrieved 13 October 2017.
6. J.P. Genet (5 April 2017). "Comment PSA veut revenir en Amérique du Nord". pro.largus.fr (in French). Retrieved 13 October 2017.
7. Cédric Soares (14 May 2017). "Le SUV DS7 Crossback devient la nouvelle voiture présidentielle". usinenouvelle.com (in French). Retrieved 13 October 2017.
8. "DS7 Crossback, une voiture présidentielle". Le Figaro (in French). 15 May 2017. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
9. "Le Reportage: L'atelier Maury, spécialiste de la fabrication de toile de laque". bfmtv.com (in French). 29 October 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
10. "DS 7 Crossback : Première sortie officielle pour l'investiture". DS Automobiles (in French). 14 May 2017. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
11. Le Point Montres (11 September 2017). Le Point (ed.). "Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille : Renault et Citroën couronnés". bfmtv.com (in French). Retrieved 13 October 2017.