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DS Automobiles SUV lineup expansion

Overview

French manufacturer DS Automobiles has expanded its premium SUV lineup through the introduction of the N° 7 and pricing adjustments for the N° 8. The N° 7, a premium C-SUV designed to bridge the gap between the C-SUV and D-SUV segments, builds on the legacy of the DS 7. Inspired by the DS Aero Sport Lounge concept, it features an aerodynamic design with a drag coefficient of 0.26 and includes the DS Active Scan Suspension.

The N° 7 is available in hybrid and fully electric versions. The electric E-TENSE range includes a 230 hp front-wheel-drive model, a 245 hp long-range version with a 97.2 kWh battery, and a 350 hp all-wheel-drive flagship. While the manufacturer claims a WLTP range of up to 740 kilometers, real-world testing indicated a highway range of approximately 450 kilometers at 130 km/h. In Turkey and Italy, the model has been rolled out with various configurations. The Hybrid 145 option focuses on efficiency with a combined fuel consumption of 5.3 l/100 km.

Interior options are categorized into Pallas and Étoile trims. The Étoile trim offers Nappa leather with a “watchstrap” design or Alcantara upholstery. Standard features include 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic glass roof, wireless smartphone charging, and advanced safety systems like adaptive cruise control. Early reviews of the electric model have noted a contrast between its luxury interior—featuring brushed aluminum, natural wood, and recycled Alcantara—and its driving comfort, specifically citing “excessive road noise” attributed to its 20-inch wheels. To increase sales volume, DS has also reduced the base price of the DS N° 8 electric model from €59,200 to €46,990. Strategically, parent company Stellantis is moving DS closer to Citroën operationally, intending to triple its dealer network and double service points to target more private customers.

Entities

DS Automobiles · Stellantis · DS N°7 · Antonio Di Donato · BMW

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    DS Automobiles launches DS N°7 SUV in Europe and Turkey

    DS Automobiles has launched the DS N°7 SUV, offering hybrid and electric powertrains with advanced technology and premium interior trims in markets like Italy and Turkey.

  2. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    DS Automobiles launches DS N°7 premium SUV in Turkey

    DS Automobiles has introduced the DS N°7 premium SUV to the Turkish market, starting at 3.7 million TL with a 145 hp hybrid powertrain.

  3. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    DS Automobiles unveils new DS N°7 premium compact SUV

    DS Automobiles has launched the DS N°7, a premium compact SUV focusing on advanced technology, aerodynamic design, and high comfort levels to succeed the brand's best-selling DS 7.

  4. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    DS N°7 launch highlights luxury interior amid noise concerns

    The new DS N°7, available in hybrid and electric versions, aims to strengthen Stellantis's luxury brand, though early reviews note significant road noise issues despite its premium interior.

  5. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    DS introduces N° 7 family SUV

    DS has launched the N° 7, a new electric family SUV featuring a 97.2 kWh battery and a claimed WLTP range of up to 740 km.

Sources

autoappassionati.it · autogaleria.pl · automobilemagazine.com.tr · autoplus.fr · autorepublika.com · clubalfa.it · cnbce.com · donanimgunlugu.com · donanimhaber.com · italianotizie24.it · italpress.com · lebensmittelzeitung.net · monaco-hebdo.com · motorbox.com · motorimagazine.it · newsit.gr · quotidianodelsud.it · quotidianomotori.com · schmidtisblog.de · shiftdelete.net · ticinonotizie.it · vezess.hu · webtekno.com · yorumla.net

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