The new DS7 Crossback has made its public debut at
the Geneva Motor Show. DS
Automobiles is planning to position the DS7 Crossback against premium rivals
and that reflects on the exterior’s simple, elegant shape which is accompanied
by flashy details like the jewel-like headlights and that big hexagonal grille.
The highlight though of the new DS7 Crossback is the
cabin which features its own unique style, premium materials and a pair of
12-inch displays, one for the infotainment system and the other sitting in the
instrument cluster in front of the driver.
The Nappa leather seats feature the brand’s
characteristic watch-strap design which is matched by the “pearl” stitching
found on the dashboard, door panels and console, features that are rarely seen
in the segment.
The DS7 Crossback will also become the first model
within the PSA Group to get a petrol plug-in hybrid powertrain next year. More
specifically the DS7 Crossback will get a 300 hp all-wheel drive PHEV
powertrain, called E-Tense, that combines a 200 hp petrol engine with two
electric motors, an eight-speed automatic transmission and a 13kWh battery
pack.
The rest of the range will be comprised by three
petrol (THP 225 S&S EAT8, THP 180 S&S EAT8, PureTech 130 S&S
6-speed manual) and two diesel units (BlueHDi 130 S&S - with a choice of
6-speed manual or EAT8 - and the BlueHDi 180 EAT8).
The new DS7 Crossback will offer a long
list of driver assistance systems, including the DS Connected Pilot which
controls the vehicle’s speed and course when traveling on the highway, by
combining the Active Cruise Control and using the steering to precisely
position the vehicle within its lane.
The
new DS7 Crossback will offer the new Active Scan Suspension which uses a camera
placed behind the windscreen, four attitude sensors and three accelerometers in
order to analyze the changes in the road ahead and adapt its settings accordingly
for maximum comfort levels.
Production of the new DS7 Crossback is scheduled to
begin late this year, with the first customer deliveries to begin soon after.
