The world premiere of the recent DS 7 Crossback will take place at the imposing Geneva Motor Show, which will open its doors on the 7th of this month of March. Nevertheless, It is already possible to observe it in great detail , as we have already seen thanks to the limited edition of its launch, the DS 7 Crossback La Premiere.
The DS 7 Crossback is positioned as the top of the range of the French firm, along with the DS 5. It is the first large DS SUV and will be the model that inaugurates the second generation of the brand's products. So, in the medium term we will see how DS renews its range of products adapting to the new technologies demanded by the sector; news and updates that already appear in this crossover that we present here.
This new DS 7 Crossback manages to capture attention due to its Exterior design, in which a frontal dominated by a cooling grille and multiple chrome accents. Likewise, its front achieves prominence due to the headlights, where we find a certain touch of elegance which is really lovely.
The appearance of the LED headlights and taillights makes them look like two beautiful stones that outline geometric figures, while the rear ones also emit a purple light when unlocking the vehicle.
Design director and style of the new DS 7 commented that the objective to be achieved with the new model is to be able to compete against their German competition.
DS 7 Crossback: Engine
The recent DS 7 Crossback will initially be distributed only with a range of 2 motors, incorporated into an 8-speed gearbox. It is known that will it be a gasoline engine with a power of 225 hp and another 180 hp BlueHDi diesel.
For the gasoline versions, you can choose a much more basic engine, such as the 1.2 PureTech 130 hp, which is associated with a 6-speed manual gearbox. For the diesel versions, two variants will be available: the 2.0 Blue HDi, with powers of 130 CV and 180 CV, also incorporated into the automatic gearbox.
Meanwhile, the hybrid version of the new SUV, will be available with a power of 300 hp from spring 2019, combining a 200 hp gasoline engine with two 80 KW electric drives (one for each axle). This new hybrid version of integral traction has a lithium ion battery pack, which take about four hours and 30 minutes to recharge using a normal plug.
DS 7 Crossback: Inside
The interior of the new DS 7 It has 2 twelve-inch screens. The one located in the center of the dashboard is responsible for controlling the navigation system, in addition to the multimedia interface and MirrorScreen functions together with DS Connect; the other allows the option to customize it and is aimed at the digital technology of the instrument panel. Likewise, the clock is located in the middle of the dashboard, which saves its configuration and rotates 180º when starting the DS 7.
DS 7 Crossback: Technology
According to information from DS in one of its statements, the first edition of the DS 7 Crossback La Premère will provide the DS Connected Pilot, which consists of a system that opens the way to much freer driving. It will also have the DS Night Vision, which provides extended visibility if you must drive at night and the DS Active Scan Suspension, which through a camera, has the particularity of anticipating possible imperfections have the road.
The new DS 7 Crossback will be available at dealerships in 2018; however, it will be possible to get the special edition "La Première" online from the Winners will be announced in March, only in France and Switzerland.