The successor to the DS 7, the best-selling model that historically accounts for almost half of the brand’s volumes, changes its name and strategy. It is called DS N\u00b07 and bids farewell to the plug-in hybrid in favor of a purely electric range (with the E-Tense versions offering up to 740 km of autonomy) and mild-hybrid gasoline, without sacrificing a design with a strong connotation, as Gilles Vidal, Head of Design for Stellantis’ European brands, pointed out during a preview:\u00a0 “The C segment is fundamental, especially for premium SUVs. You have to distinguish yourself, to stand out from the crowd. That extra step was needed. For DS, the mission is to continue to produce stunning charismatic icons.”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Faithful to the aesthetic-formal language of its big sister DS N\u00b08, with its mix of sharp lines and fluid volumes, the N\u00b07 is inspired by the explorations carried out by the design team led by Thierry Metroz with the DS Aero Sport Lounge concept and its “Aerofficiency” theme, particularly in the elegant curvature of the long roofline, further extended by the spoiler above the backlight. “It’s the effective formula to get the best aerodynamic coefficient,” Metroz observes about the Cd of 0.26. “The second advantage of this line is a roomy second row, as well as a large luggage compartment.” The latter boasts a volume of up to 560 liters, depending on the type of engine (and net of any trims, such as the enhanced audio system).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>