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DS 9 Test Drive

On the Palace Perron

To the extent that the DS 19 has revolutionised the automobile
world with its style, the DS 9 will make a mark on its time frame

with its refined luxury worthy of the best French taste, and it is
affordable at a starting price of €47,700.

At a time when speed is synonymous with
delinquency and with automated driving on the
horizon, the DS puts the emphasis on the quality
and refinement of its models, and the 9, this
new status sedan... which is hoping to attract
attention at the highest State levels, not only in
China where it is assembled, exemplifies this.
At first glance, the DS 9 has rare sobriety and
elegance. The fluidity of the line of this notchback
sedan is reflected by a line that spins from the
grille to the boot case without the slightest break.
The integration of the flush door handles in the
body colour emphasise the smooth sides. Of
course, the DS 9 takes up the stylistic codes of passenger backrest allows the rear passenger large capacity battery for extended autonomy
the brand with, in particular, a radiator grille with a to move the seat forward to get even more in electric mode.
parametric design that gives a three-dimensional legroom. As for acoustics, the triple laminated
diamond effect. A wink (at last) at the 1955 DS glazing blocks out outside noise, making for a A Real Driving Pleasure
which flashed its indicator lights at the ends of peaceful ride, while at the same time the high- The quality of the materials is quickly noticed
its roof, the DS 9 sports small orange parking fidelity installation and its 14 speakers can be when at the wheel of the DS 9, and the attention
lights in the same place. The DS 9 which is 4.93 enjoyed. Only two finishes are available. to every detail is a pleasure to behold. However,
m long, 1.93 m wide and 1.46 m high with 19- it is unfortunate that the glossy black central
inch alloy rims, is based on the in-house EMP2 Petrol, plug-in hybrid and 4 x 4 display is placed too low under the vents and
platform with a wheelbase of 2.90 m at the top. The first proposal of the DS 9 comes with a 1.6 not vice versa, to enable better reading, and that
Great for passengers in the back. litre 225 HP turbo petrol engine and 300 Nm a head-up reading of the main information has
and a 225 HP plug-in hybrid engine and 360 Nm not been programmed. The dominating main
Leather everywhere, and silence always! (€51,700), composed of the same unit deflated first impression is the remarkable soundproofing
Nothing beats the combination of leather and to 180 HP coupled with a 110 HP electric motor and comfort due in large part to the controlled
Alcantara for the pleasure of the touch; capable of traveling 48 km in zero emission suspension and Michelin tires. The gasoline
it covers the entire dashboard, the seats, the mode up to a speed of 135 km/h, by means of 225 HP DS 9 is logically more comfortable
steering wheel and the airbag, the headliner an 11.9 kWh battery. The assembled unit has when cornering than the plug-in hybrid version
and sun visors and even the grab handles above an 8-speed automatic gearbox controlled only that weighs 300 kg, but the latter that has the
the doors. The seats have adjustable headrests by fixed paddles behind the steering wheel. A benefit of better torque, mainly at low revs, and
and can be heated; they massage and cool. The 4-wheel drive version will come on the market recovers with more zeal while consuming around
controls for the passengers at the back are at a later date (€66,500) with a second electric 3 liters less. This is why the fuel tank is reduced
placed on the central armrest, together with the motor of 113 HP on the rear axle making for a to 42 liters from 60, so as to absorb the deficit
polychromatic lighting and USB sockets. With total of 360 HP and 520 Nm, as well as a 250 in the volume of the trunk, which is reduced to
the 'princely' DS 9, a lever on the side of the front HP traction version equipped with an additional 473 liters from 510 liters.

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