Test DS 7 Crossback 1.6 E-Tense 300 HP 4×4. Test, driving performance, fuel consumption, price and equipment

The DS 7 Crossback is a technical relative of the Peugeot 3008, Citroen C5 Aircross and Opel Grandland, but it must be admitted that the DS proposal looks better. The car has been on the market since March 2017, but it still makes an impression and looks simply amazing. It is true that the DS 9 (recently tested) and DS 4 have appeared recently and are receiving a lot of praise for their design, but the hero of this test has no shortage of things that arouse admiration. Of course, the most amazing thing is still the headlights and the amazing concert they play when starting the car (including opening / closing it after dark). The taillights also have good internal graphics and attract attention. The front end also has vertical LED daytime running lights, which match well with the three LED squares in the headliners. There was also a lot of chrome in various parts, front and back. The sideline also looks good, there are lots of nice accents and embossing, although there is a lack of retractable door handles and automatic return.

The interior of the DS 7 Crossback is similar to the DS 9. The center console has cups, a small compartment, for example for important or small items, a gear lever known from other models and two rows of stylized switches to open the windows, close the central , etc. It looks very good. Above is the widescreen infotainment system, just above that is the ignition button and the BRM clock, which hides when the ignition is off. The test car was equipped with a basic package and leather upholstery, which had an interesting rhomboid stitching on the seats, panels in front of the driver and door panels. Options include packages with leather upholstery, which – in my opinion – do not have such attractive stitching. Of course, the online dashboard landed in front of the driver’s eyes. Everything fits perfectly and is made of very good materials, but I have a feeling that in the DS 9 it was better, especially in the lower parts of the central tunnel.

There is certainly a lot of space and comfort, although ergonomics is not the biggest advantage of the DS 7 Crossback. The engine start button is very high and far away, and moreover, after pressing the button you have to hold it for 2 seconds to start the engine. There is a similar delay when turning off the car. It’s a little annoying. You also need to get used to the location of the switch to control the windows and lock. The hazard warning light button is at the very end of the window at the bottom of the screen. A small mirror control panel is located under the left windshield behind the steering wheel, so the mirrors need to be changed several times. Well, aesthetics and original style have their own rules. The trunk capacity is a respectable 555 liters, and after folding the rear seats, the space increases to 1,752 liters.