DS 7 Crossback Elysee – the new official SUV of the French President

Many presidents, prime ministers and crown princes use luxurious, luxurious limousines as their official vehicles. If possible, these types of vehicles are of local production. However, the French would not be themselves if they did not focus on originality. So it is not surprising that the limousine of President Emmanuel Macron is not the new DS 9, but … the DS 7 Crossback SUV.

Since the proclamation of the French Fifth Republic on October 5, 1958, seven French presidents have used the Citroen DS and SM, followed by the DS 5 and finally the DS 7 Crossback. In 2017, during the presidential inauguration, Emmanuel Macron entered the Champs Elysees in a DS 7 Crossback Presidentiel. Now the French president is moving to the DS7 Crossback, but in the Elysee version.

The new version features a 300-horsepower E-Tense hybrid power unit, all-wheel drive and Ink Blue paint. To meet the needs of the president, the DS 7 Crossback Elysee has been extended by 20 cm behind the B-pillar, giving a rear leg room of 545 mm.

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DS 7 Crossback Elysee – plenty of room for the president

The overall length of the president’s DS 7 Crossback increased to 4.79 m and the wheelbase increased by 20 cm – to 2.94 m. The width and length of the car remained the same as the production model and are 1.91 m and 1.62 m, respectively.

The rear seat was replaced by two seats separated by an armrest. The black basalt leather upholstery takes on the signature DS Automobiles watch strap. The car has also become a mobile office – the equipment is completed with wireless chargers, USB ports and a document holder. In addition, the president has a special communication system at his disposal.

DS 7 Crossback Elysee – a fitting insignia on the body

The presidential SUV is distinguished by blue and red lights on the front; removable flags; “RF” badge on hood, front doors and trunk; with special 20-inch wheels and a shark-fin antenna.

The DS 7 Crossback Elysee officially entered the presidential fleet on November 11, when it was used during the commemoration of the battles of November 11, 1918.

DS 7 Crossback Elysee – plenty of room for the president

DS 7 Crossback Elysee – a fitting insignia on the body

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