The updated DS 7 Crossback is making its public debut in Paris after making its debut in June and disclosing its price in September.
The exclusive 21-inch Brooklyn alloy wheels, DS Performance badges, and gloss black accents all over the exterior further set the La Premiere apart.
Each trim offers different wheels, ranging in size from 18 to 21 inches, as well as interior trim and color options, such as Peruzzi Bronze Cloth, Deep Black Alcantara, Basalt Black Leather, and Nappa/Grain Leather. The heated, massaging and cooled front seats, dual-zone climate control, an electric panoramic sunroof, laminated acoustic side windows, and the full DS Drive Assist package of Level 2 autonomous driving are just a few of the features that the DS 7 Opera is equipped with.
With the exception of Bastille and Performance Line, all trims include the new DS Pixel Led Vision 3.0 headlights as standard equipment; however, every facelifted DS 7 also includes the DS Light Veil DRLs.
The DS Active Scan Suspension, which has a camera that scans the road ahead to optimize damping on each wheel in accordance, is a standard feature on all E-Tense PHEVs. The new 12-inch touchscreen DS Iris infotainment system and a new 12-inch digital instrument cluster are both standard on the electrified DS 7 models.
Aside from the entry-level 1.5-liter BlueHDi diesel engine with 128 hp, the electrified powertrains dominate the DS 7 lineup. All of them are powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter petrol engine, one or two electric motors, and a new 14.2 kWh battery that provides up to 65 kilometers of EV-only range.
The FWD-only E-Tense 225 has a combined output of 222 hp, while the E-Tense 44 300 has dual electric motors for a combined output of 296 hp. On top, there's the E-Tense 44 360, which has a more impressive 355 hp. The latter accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and benefits from DS Performance's chassis setup, which includes lowered suspension, wider tracks, and larger brakes.
The configurator on the official website went live along with the announcement of the DS Automobiles' indicative prices for the DS 7 in France. The DS 7 BlueHDi 130 Automatic Bastille is the entry-level trim, and it costs $45,438. The S 7 E-Tense 225 Performance Line is another option, with a starting price of $56,010. With a price tag of $59,344 the DS 7 E-Tense 44 300 Rivoli is priced in the middle of the range. The DS 7 E-Tense 44 300 Opera is the next model and costs $65,667. The range-topping DS 7 E-Tense 44 360 La Premiere is the last but not least, with a price of $79,695.
It's interesting that the equivalent DS 7 costs about €10,000 more than the Peugeot 3008 in top-spec GT trim.