DS 7 CROSSBACK CAR LEASING
DS 7 Crossback - a new luxury SUV inspired by the allure and fashions of Parisian lifestyle.
DS is a very young brand, having only been launched in 2015 and it’s taken a little while for it to come out with a car that it feels truly reflects its aspirations and personality. That car is this - the DS 7 Crossback.
As a brand, DS is inspired heavily by Paris and French fashion, and so it’s rather suitable that the DS 7 is a car that would look right at home on the catwalk of current motoring trends. It’s a stylish, design-driven SUV – in other words, it’s right on trend. Across the car, there’s a theme surrounding diamonds – the shapes and lines are evident throughout the design of the DS 7, even being the dominant art style of the infotainment system. The interior features a beautifully designed cockpit with excellent use of materials making it feel like a very special place to be. At the top of the dashboard lies a traditional clock manufactured by high-end French watchmaker B.R.M.
Under the bonnet there’s currently a choice between petrol and diesel, but in 2019 a PHEV version of the DS 7 will arrive, with a petrol engine and electric motors giving a combined 296hp and an electric-only range of around 40-miles. In the meantime, the petrol engine is a 1.6-litre turbo in two states of tune - 178bhp and 222bhp. Both are mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox, whereas the diesel engine is available with a 6-speed manual in base 1.5-litre 128bhp form or as the automatic in a more powerful 2.0-litre, 178bhp version. All engines in the range are designed with efficiency and low emissions in mind, as DS favour comfort and efficiency over outright sportiness.
With any luxury machine, technology and gadgets are an important aspect. The new DS 7 has 2 12-inch displays, one where you’d traditionally find the instrument cluster, and one traditional touchscreen infotainment system in the centre of the dash. There are many other useful features across the range such as a night vision system, active LED headlights, active suspension, and a 14-speaker sound system courtesy of French audio experts ‘FOCAL’.
The DS 7 Crossback is an exciting new car for Synergy customers - the standard bearer for a new brand calling on the skill of the craftspeople from the City of Light.