Test: Luxury DS 7 Crossback 180 HP EAT8 2021: the first 15,000 kilometers are behind us. Opinions, disadvantages, advantages, advantages, disadvantages, fuel consumption.

The DS 7 Crossback is a luxurious and comfortable SUV that debuted on the market in 2017. Four years after its debut, it is a huge success. The car was loved by European customers who appreciated the avant-garde lines and interior design, comfort and high-quality materials used to finish the DS 7 Crossback. In 2019 alone, nearly 28,000 units hit the market.

The DS 7 Crossback is a great travel companion. Silence and comfort

We bought one of them, vintage 2021, for the editorial office of Francuskie.pl. Our DS 7 Crossback It has a 180 HP petrol engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission and is equipped with, among others: dual-zone automatic air conditioning with separately adjustable rear air flow, sunroof, leather roof, rear seats electrically adjustable, cruise control, vehicle maintenance and more. We have year-round, quiet and comfortable rides on 19 rims Opony Michelin Crossclimate 2. Whole A list of accessories for the DS 7 Crossback can be found here.

DS 7 Crossback competes with, among others, models such as Audi Q5, BMW X1 (which is bigger), X3 and Mercedes GLC.

The odometer shows 15,000 km, so it’s time for the first overview after a long time. What feedback does the car receive in the editorial office? How does it run? What is its fuel consumption? Read on.

Big, big, but not big – subtle additions change the visual perception of the SUV

DS 7 Crossback for comfort

DS 7 Crossback is, above all, comfort. The suspension is aimed at the comfort of the driver and passengers and provides a very high level of comfort. Very good seats help with this, providing just the right amount of softness and support. This car is great to get into and you never want to get out. It doesn’t matter if the trip is long or short, driving is never boring. It is quiet inside and very nice. And while design is a matter of taste, the interior of the DS 7 Crossback resembles a work of art in its own way, far from the cool technology found in other high-end brands. High-quality materials are pleasant to the touch, but just looking at all these small features, made to please the eye, is always a pleasure. A rotating clock, a dance of lights when you press the remote control, various backlight themes, touch keys, large metal buttons in the middle of the console – after a few months of use, none of us got tired of them.

DS 7 Crossback is elegance and maximum comfort.

DS 7 Crossback – stands out from the crowd

The DS 7 route also stops on the road. Although the owner group in Poland is constantly growing, as evidenced by, among others, the increasing number of members of the DS 7 club on Facebook, it is still much less visible than most Audi, BMW or Mercedes groups. For me personally, this is a big advantage of the DS 7. The elegant bodywork is not visible, it is not too boastful, but it stands out clearly. Small but elegant elements such as headlights, taillights, classic body shape and a touch of luxury accessories – this is French style and chic.

The lights of the DS 7 Crossback do a light dance when you press the remote control

DS 7 Crossback – it rides comfortably and comfortably

The DS 7 Crossback is also a smooth and pleasant ride. It is understood as fluidity, softness, comfort. The car accelerates willingly, but its response is aimed at comfort. The 180-horsepower engine accelerates this big and heavy car to 100 km / h in 8.9 seconds, which does not make the DS 7 a rocket, but it is enough without any problems. However, the most fun here is the usual fast and smooth ride. Interior silence, smooth operation of the machine, and good flow over bumps will please comfort lovers. Want to drive harder? No problem, turn on game mode. Then there is a strong reaction and, unfortunately, the sound of the engine from the speakers, which is completely inappropriate.

The silhouette of the DS 7 Crossback is casual but also elegant

DS 7 Crossback – features we love

The DS 7 Crossback has many useful features, without which no one in the editorial office can imagine traveling without them. These three that I will mention today are basically these operational maritime traffic control and lane maintenance, eject the driver. Both in the city and on the road, it can basically drive itself on the selected route, slow down, stop and after pressing a button or accelerate, move, even in a traffic jam. It runs smoothly, smoothly and performs well in most driving conditions. The second piece of equipment that we highly recommend is: massage in driver and passenger seats. This system works well and allows you to relax on long trips. And finally best sound set, Focal Electra, which offers a very high sound quality, thanks to which you can discover completely new sounds in well-known songs. The sound is deep, the stereophony is at a high level and at the same time natural, not tired with too much bass or too much treble.

DS 7 Crossback – what are we missing?

Would we choose the same equipped model today? Is something missing? In autumn, a night vision device will be useful, which can be ordered for the DS 7 Crossback. It recognizes pedestrians and animals, displaying the correct information on a large screen in front of the driver (between the counters). Other than that, it’s very hard to complain, the equipment list is very long, the car is quiet and comfortable, we and the people we talk to like it. And it’s no wonder it’s selling well, there are already around 90,000 of them on European roads.

DS 7 Crossback – fuel consumption and noise

Fuel consumption DS 7 Crossback with a gasoline engine with a power of 180 horsepowercalculated from the beginning of the test, is 8.6 liters per 100 kilometers. Soon we will also make more accurate sound measurements and publish them on our comparison page.

Michelin Crossclimate 2 tires – the manufacturer promises long-term operation. We will know because they will be with us until the end of the test

DS 7 Crossback – price and engine versions

The cheapest version of the DS 7 Crossback is the BlueHDi diesel with 130 horsepower in the Bastille version. His prices start in the DS configurator from PLN 169,400.

Hybrid DS 7 Crossback it currently starts in the DS 7 configurator from PLN 218,900 for the Bastille+ E-Tense 225 HP equipment version. dearest, Louvre miniseries and 300 HP hybrid, the cost starts from PLN 280,300. The DS 7 plug-in hybrids enable a range of up to 55 kilometers in pure electric mode. A map of the points of sale can be found on the website DSAutomobiles.pl.

DS 7 Crossback long-distance test partners:

The article was created in collaboration with DS Store Kraków, offering quality new and used cars from DS Automobiles. Michelin Crossclimate 2 tire test partner is Oponeo.pl, the leader in online tire sales in Poland. The studio developed a ceramic coating for the DS 7 Crossback Description of Mordor from Warsawwhich offers professional card placement services.

DS 7 Crossback: technical data of the tested car:

	4.573 mm
Body width without mirrors	1.906 mm
Body width and mirrors	2.098 mm
Body length	1.625 mm
The base of the wheels	2.738 mm
Permit	180 mm
The front side	925 mm
Rear installation	910 mm
Width at elbow length in front	1.476 mm
Width to elbow length behind	1.493 mm
The height of the cargo space	933 to 2,045 mm (with rear seat folded)
Cargo space width (between wheel arches)	1.201 mm
The height of the cargo space	581 mm for the roller shutter, 910 m to the roof
Trunk capacity according to VDA standard: min/max	555 to 1,750 liters (with rear seat folded)
Engine power	180 KM
Maximum torque	250 Nm at 1650 rpm