The new DS 7 has been presented in society. The long-awaited renovation of the DS Automobiles compact SUV is a reality. A model whose name has changed. He renounces the “last name” Crossback. New exterior design, technological equipment and new and very interesting engines.
DS Automobiles has unveiled the long-awaited set-up of his SUV. The DS 7 Crossback has undergone a facelift. A mid-cycle update that will allow this generation, the first, to be able to face the rest of the commercial life that lies ahead. A renewal that brings with it numerous and important novelties with a change of name included. The “last name” Crossback is renounced, and thus the new ds7.
Beyond this modification made to the name of the French SUV, what other novelties has it released? The exterior design has been updated, the technological equipment has been expanded and, what is equally relevant, adjustments have also been made in the mechanical section. Let’s go into detail.
The exterior design of the new DS 7 2023
It is enough to take a quick look at the images published by the manufacturer to discover what aesthetic changes have occurred. As it is a “facelift”, the new exterior design is concentrated in the front and rear. The front part is completely new. The optical groups have been renewed and have a more aggressive look that enhances the dynamism of the model. The new DS Pixel LED Vision 3.0 headlights are combined with new DS Light Veil daytime running lights.
The so-called DS Wings and the grill are widened. In addition, the skirt has been redesigned and now sports a color depending on the configured version. The side view keeps the original essence of this SUV intact. In this regard, the most relevant novelty is the new 19-inch alloy wheels. There are also some new 21 inch wheels.
Finishing our tour of the exterior at the rear are slimmer LED taillights with a dark finish. The tailgate has also been subject to modifications. The Crossback badge has been replaced by the DS Automobiles designation.
The interior and technology of the new DS 7 2023
Leaving aside the outside, if we go into the interior of the new DS 7 we will quickly be enveloped by a comfortable, warm and luxurious environment. New colors, upholstery and customization options have been incorporated that vary depending on the selected environment. It also has a customization ambient lighting system with a new pattern.
The “nerve center” of the passenger compartment is a 12-inch touch screena key component to manage the new infotainment system with DS Iris System. This screen is combined with a digital instrument cluster which also has a size of 12 inches.
The list of driving assistance systems, we can say that it is very wide. Among other technologies, it has adaptive cruise control, a driver attention system with a fatigue detector, a DS Night Vision camera and the DS Active Scan Suspension damping system.
The engines of the new DS 7 2023
The new DS 7 will be available alongside a selection of gasoline, diesel and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) engines. The range of engines has not been immune to the changes that have taken place. The renewed SUV will be available together with 130 hp, 215 hp and 225 hp PureTech gasoline engines. There will only be a diesel alternative, a 130 hp BlueHDi engine.
The plug-in hybrid variant, called E-Tense, increases its prominence in the DS 7 range. There are a total of three PHEV engines. The version E-Tense 225 combines a 180 hp PureTech petrol engine with a 110 hp electric motor. Total power reaches 225 hp and is handled through an eight-speed automatic gearbox. The power is sent to the front axle.
A step above is the plug-in hybrid model E-Tense 4×4 300. This engine features a 200 hp PureTech gasoline engine and two electric motors of 110 hp and 112 hp respectively. There is an electric motor per axle, so it boasts 4×4 drive. It develops a power of 300 CV.
The top-of-the-range mechanics is the motorization E-Tense 4×4 360. It combines the same engines as the previous version although, in this regard, it has specific adjustments made by DS Performance to reach 360 hp respectively.
The key component of the plug-in hybrid versions is a new 14.2 kWh lithium-ion battery that enables a 100% electric autonomy of up to 65 kilometers according to the WLTP cycle. Using a 7.4 kW charging point, it takes approximately two hours to complete the charging process.
DS 7 E-Tense 4×4 360 La Première, a limited launch edition
DS Automobiles has decided to celebrate the launch of the new DS 7 in style. That is why the La Premiere limited edition. A version associated with the new E-Tense 4×4 360 engine. It has been created on the basis of the Opera finish and stands out for sporting numerous exterior elements in black. The bodywork is available in the following colors: Lacquered Grey, Sapphire Blue, Pearly White, Perla Nera Black, Platinum Gray and Pearl Crystal.
Release date and prices of the new DS 7 2023
When will it hit the market? The reservation book for the new DS 7 and the limited edition DS 7 E-Tense 4×4 360 La Première will open this summer. The first units will arrive at dealerships in September. The configurator has not yet been opened, so the prices of each of the versions that will make up the offer are unknown. To the aforementioned limited edition we must add the Opera, Rivoli and Performance Line+ finishes.
The brand will prioritize online sales in selected markets. The serial production process will be carried out at the facilities that Stellantis has in Mulhouse (France). It is also manufactured in Shenzen (China), although these units are destined exclusively for Chinese territory.
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