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DS AUTOMOBILES DS 7 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 2
First production year: 2017
Engines: Hybrid gasoline, , Gasoline, Diesel
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Citroen introduced the DS as its stand-alone premium brand in 2015. The DS7 Crossback appeared on the market two years later and was updated in 2022.

With the facelifted version of the DS7 Crossback, Citroen tried to prove that it learned how to create a premium-segment vehicle. Moreover, it had to offer more and exceed expectations to be taken seriously in a market dominated by German and British brands.

The DS7 Crossback facelift was brought on the market by the French carmaker in the summer of 2022. Its exterior underwent an aesthetic upgrade, and the car received a new set of LED headlights fitted with PIXEL LED 3.0 technology. In addition, the carmaker installed 84 light-emitting diodes arranged in three rows in each headlamp. Moreover, the veil-type DRLs on the front bumper clearly provide a unique look on the market. Depending on the trim level, the front fascia was completely black, including the DS logo that took center stage on the grill.

Inside, the cabin was already praised for the materials used. However, users claimed there was room for improvement, so DS tried again to meet or exceed their expectations. Thus, the extensive use of alcantara and leather led to a much nicer interior than before. In addition, the seats sported various patterns, depending on the customer's choices and the car's trim level.

But the French carmaker understood that premium-segment car buyers will not take a beautiful vehicle with a weak engine wouldseriously. That forced DS to introduce two new plug-in hybrid powertrains that provided up to 360 PS (355 HP) for the top-of-the-range, all-wheel drive version.

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DS is for Citroen like Lexus is for Toyota or Infinity for Lexus. A premium brand that evolved from a mass-market vehicle brand. And it grew with different vehicles.

The French tried to get a slice from the German Premium car-manufacturers with the DS brand and, for the SUV segment, it tried to do it with a 2WD cross-over. The DS7 had a special design, with a big 3D hexagonal grille. The angry headlights had LED fitted as standard and its three crystal-look LED lights had an angry look, like a pissed-off musketeer. From the side, it looked more like an SUV instead of a lifted station wagon, with a nice roof spoiler above the tailgate.

The interior design looked very different than most of the premium SUV vehicles on the market. The dashboard was covered in Alcantara, seats were bolstered and there were no dials inside the cabin. In front of the driver, there was a customizable TFT display and on top of the center console, it was the infotainment touch-screen display. It had some buttons for shortcuts to the HVAC, navigation, and sound system. In the back, there was seating for three adults and a nearly flat floor, that made it possible for the middle passenger to actually fit into place.

The technical platform was the same as for the Peugeot 3008 and Citroen C5 Aircross and featured the same engine and transmissions. The DS7 featured only front-wheel-drive versions and the only gearbox available was an 8-speed automatic.

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