Author: Yi Sidi husband
European local time on February 24, 2020 17:00 pm, French DS car in Paris released a new flagship sedan DS 9 . This is after June 1, 2014 independence from Citroen DS, the third paragraph of globalization of new products.
while the former two models are the 2017 debut of the DS 7 Crossback and the 2018 debut of the DS 3 Crossback.
DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
DS 7 Crossback E-Tense 4×4
For how the layout of products, the DS 2017 after slowly began to follow the logic of the market, so we see China and Europe, both very different scene.
In China, DS since independence in 2014, based on the expansion of product lines and improve the marketing needs of the market share in China has introduced a DS 6, DS 5LS and DS 4S, although these models have made a start some achievements, but there is no personality, no prominent selling point, and expensive features DS quickly became a nightmare start in China.
light to DS 9 E-Tense Rivoli Rivoli
dark as DS 9 Performance Line Movement version
However, these collisions China especially for the models did not enter the European market, the French probably also know that these prosaic models will get a certain death in Europe, and may not be able to meet the EU’s carbon dioxide emissions and rule.
so after the old car were Facelift (DS 5, DS 4 and DS 3 are carried out in succession face transplant), DS European headquarters of the second-generation model range will enter the embryonic stage.
is representative DS 7 Crossback and DS 3 Crossback. Digital cockpit, L2 level ADAS support system, a whole new generation of powertrain, as well as electrification transformation strategy, are all closely follow the pace of the times.
It is with two new stimulus, since 2017 annual sales of the brand fell to 45,000 in 2019 and heavy breaking 50,000 mark. The so-called follow the logic of the market, in fact, is a priority SUV models, which is currently the fastest growing car market in Europe.
However, some models rules of the game “old continent” is still difficult to change in a short time, such as flagship products are generally corresponds to the car. Therefore, DS also show “traditional” side, after the introduction of two new SUV, is now the turn of car debut.
then the next time DS re-release the car should be in the 2021 debut of the new DS 4 (codenamed D41) – and on the same generation, is still a hatchback hatchback. Then again SUV models – – 2022 debut DS 4 Crossback (D44).
for the introduction of car product, in fact, Bo Feng Yi, former CEO of DS (Yves Bonnefont ) before leaving there in 2020 January 15 had this description: car in certain markets still has many followers, especially in the Chinese market focus, which is obviously why we consider; even in Europe, it was still like the design of a color, elegant lines of the car.
Even so, the DS also know that the cost factor, so there is no doubt DS 9 instead of using a 508L foundation engineering developed specifically for the Chinese market – in fact, two car codenamed it reveals some relevance: DS 9-X83,508L-R83C.
However, it is certain that, DS 9 is not a simple 508L for standard car, it has all the DS at this stage of design aesthetics and décor, and even in local innovation.
such as pop-up door handle induction, with SCIENCE range of children; the front hood of a decorative nose strips of embellishment, this is a very unique design, but also relatively rare (the recent debut of the red flag H9 has a similar element); trim the top there is a small yellow light windscreen side of the rear, which is the first generation of the 1950s DS models design elements, regarded as a tribute to the classic design techniques.
in terms of size, DS 9 can be said is the most PSA “Peugeot joint-stock company” EMP2 platform, the car reached 4.93 meters long, and 2.9 meters wheelbase also did, to a certain extent, to ensure that the compartment take the space inside.
for level, DS indicates that a “flagship sedan” is positioned in the D segment, which is recognized in Europe in the field of car, aiming their direct rivals Audi A4, Volvo S60 and so on.
under the premise in order to meet cost control and create sales, DS car for the DS 9 laying of a more conservative way forward, it can be said as a third-generation DS models, the car also lost a lot of personality.
For example, the total arrangement (Layout) 508L and sharing, and the large number of parts and interior DS 7 Crossback shared.
interior atmosphere is quite familiar with, that is, pay attention to see DS 7 Crossback. Indeed there are different but the details, such as air conditioning outlet sides, bottom center console, or even a cup holder on DS 9 also adds a cover.
is still the digital cockpit-style instrument panel 12.3-inch LCD screen, the center console in addition to the entry-level version of the Place de la Bastille 8 inches touch screen, the rest are 12 inches big screen version.
with a top opera Edition, as a brown Nappa leather upholstery
[123 ] tonneau configuration rich, top with Opera versionOn this, to lay down the rear seat center armrest will become two models, this time also unlock more comfort features such as heated seats, massage as well as ventilation function.
In addition, the back seat as well as air-conditioning control and a USB charging port, it is clear that the equipment also means that the DS 9 to improve the degree of attention the rear passengers.
entry-level version of the Place de la Bastille, in the control touch screen 8 inches
Passy version, seats fabric material
as a flagship sedan, we will naturally see a lot of decoration and equipment with industry representative. Nappa leather-wrapped instrument panel Needless to say, BRM Watches rotation even “take for granted”, the real interesting thing DS Active Scan dynamic suspension.
and on DS 7 Crossback as this suspension to collect the road information to the camera, real-time adjustment of the suspension damping to ensure comfort.
Performance Line Sport,
as Alcantara interior materials
times in the top with Wally version
in addition, advanced equipment also includes L2.5 ADAS-class driver assistance systems, including ACC adaptive cruise (up to 180km / h), traffic congestion and active lane keeping with the car, as well as automatic berth car systems and night vision systems; and mobile phone remote control car lock function presages strengthen Internet functions; adaptive LED headlights also belong to a spectacle.
Of course, for the French car, for this 9 is known as the flagship of the DS, the power system to the number of Chinese consumers are most concerned about. Let me talk with, DS car has said, provided the gasoline engine only on the DS 9, because emissions from diesel option does not appear.
Next, pure gasoline into gasoline-powered and two kinds of plug-in hybrid PHEV,Electrification transformation has opened the prelude.
wherein DS 9 Performance Line Sport equipment EP6FADTX a turbocharged gasoline engine (EP6 second generation), or the displacement of 1.6 liters, the European version of the maximum output and 508, and DS 7 Crossback as to 225hp / 300Nm, equipment EAT8 automatic transmission (Aisin 8AT).
From the pictures released of view, PHEV plug mixed models cover Rivoli, Opera version (Bastille, Passy to be confirmed), while the PHEV contains at least three outputs (standard), the first maximum power is still 225hp, but because the trunk of a 11.9kWh battery equipment, it can be pure electric drive 50km (wLTP rule).
The second maximum power 250hp, same as the first chassis arrangements are pre-precursor.
Second Generation EP6 turbocharged engine
while the third more powerful species, the maximum power soared to 360hp, and uses a four-wheel drive, the official said its technology sharing and 508 PSE sport, which also means that this powertrain from Peugeot sport Engineered, but the earliest 2021 in will be available in October.
PHEV All models have at least two notable feature recognition, a left side of the tailgate is affixed E-Tense identification, the other is the vehicle body has right and left side “tank cap” – the actual left body is charging port – on the Performance Line sport do not have this design.
The first and second power equipment models, according to the official release confirmed news, time to market in Europe for the second half of 2020, the Chinese market as well as for information to be confirmed.
But what is certain, DS 9 will still be produced in China, as is not the original Mission Hills in Shenzhen workersPlant, currently I do not say.
As for the part of people like DS 9, the next wait might be ongoing suffering. PSA announced in China before at least the next new trend DS, DS in China should continue to remain silent.
In fact, the most difficult problem is the collapse of the dealer system, and whether the DS will subvert the existing car dealers, service mode has yet to be seen.
The conference did not publish the price range, at least for some time to wait , DS will confirm DS 9 on public display at the Geneva Motor show in March 5.