Test: luxury DS 7 Crossback E-Tense 4×4 300 HP: Un jour an Louvre. Opinions, disadvantages, advantages, advantages, disadvantages, fuel consumption. | French.pl

If I were to sum up my relationship with the DS 7 Crossback Louvre in one sentence, it would be a beautiful, warm home on a winter’s evening, with a high level of art on the wall. Looking at it from a distance, we only see a fashionable look, but if we get closer and the owner invites us in, we begin to appreciate not only its beauty in general, but also the high, modern details created with love for art.

And after this poetic journey into the world of details and art, we return to technology. 300 horsepower is plenty and the hybrid drive handles the power efficiently. The DS 7 Crossback accelerates exceptionally well, although it’s barely audible in the cabin. The manufacturer says 5.9 seconds to 100 km / h, which is enough to move strongly in any situation. The flexibility of the hybrid system on the highway is impressive, where you can quickly reach the target speed or pass with power. Undoubtedly, this hybrid system is one of the DS 7 Crossback’s strongest points, apart from its design.

The DS 7 Crossback is also a rechargeable hybrid that allows you to travel – according to the manufacturer – up to 58 kilometers in purely electric mode. In practice, normal driving, not very economical, I was able to reach a distance of 40 km. Fully charging DS 7 Crossback from a standard socket with a power of 1.8 kW will take 7 hours, with a power of 3.7 kW – 4 hours, and with a charger 7.4 kW will take 2 hours.

We often ask questions about the use of such hybrid oils in the comments. In the case of our test, which was shortened to three days, it reached an average of 7.9 l/100 km with a total test route of 400 km, of which about 100 km in the city and the rest. highway, all with permanent battery charging mode. A hybrid car like this makes more economic sense when you have a home charging socket, then you can drive around town on electric power only. The results we got in the test are about driving hard, using the full potential of the car.

DS 7 Crossback E-tense 300 HP has several features worth mentioning. It is quiet on the board – this is due to good sound insulation and laminated glass. The sound of the engine rarely intrudes and settles into a quiet roar when we accelerate very hard and the revs exceed 4,000, rather than any other noises. Driving comfort is at a very high level, although sometimes you can feel the heavy weight of the car.

Surely you are pleased with the large trunk, which in the hybrid is 555 liters. This may be less important in the case of a car that focuses a lot on design, but in this case beauty does not mean losing practicality. On the contrary, it is one of the best results in its class.

We are pleased with the high quality of materials used to finish the interior. The seats are very comfortable, the whole thing makes a good impression, although the number of all these fine details can be overwhelming at first. However, there is a place where the designers used elements known from other PSA cars, including: the gear lever.

The buttons in the middle of the console take some getting used to, as do the touch controls on the strip below the screen.

Limited edition DS 7 Crossback Louvre

• Decorative elements in Noir Brilliant color
• Exterior glass houses laser-engraved Pyramid motif
• 20” ALEXANDRIA aluminum rims
• Logos of the Louvre
• DS ACTIVE LED VISION
• Front and rear parking sensors and rear camera
• 12″ HD touch screen with Un jour or Louvre app
• Three-dimensional stainless steel pyramid pattern on the ventilation grilles
• Center console with embedded Pyramid motif

Summary: DS 7 Crossback E-tense, is it worth it?

DS Automobiles is a relatively young brand. It specializes in the manufacture of luxury, designer cars and is a recommendation for customers looking for style and design in cars. The DS 7 Crossback steps up right in the premium segment. The biggest advantage of the car is its rich equipment, driving comfort and unique feeling – not many products or repeatable. Details, design finesse – all this is a big plus. Minus? There are places on the car that use familiar things from other PSA brands, sometimes you can see common materials that are not the same. However, these are just scams. DS 7 Crossback is a good choice for those who are looking for something different from the “sport” that currently dominates the automotive industry. This is one of the cars that you want to spend more time on and travel for a long time. From this point of view, it is definitely worth it.

You should answer for yourself about the benefits of hybrid purchasing. The DS 7 Crossback also offers clean petrol and diesel drives, so everyone should find something suitable.

How much does the DS 7 Crossback E-Tense cost?

Hybrid drive, on line and DS7 Crossback configurator, available from So Chic Edition. In the 300 HP 4×4 version, the price of the car starts from PLN 229,900. DS sales in Poland are handled by specialized DS Stores, including: DS Store Krakówwhich we highly recommend.

DS 7 Crossback E-Tense – basic technical data

Grupa DS7 Crossback

It works great on Facebook fully DS7 Crossback group which is worth a look if you are looking for information about this particular brand and model. DS7 owners will be happy to share their owning and driving experiences. The group is constantly growing, which also proves that this style is becoming more and more popular in our country.

Thanks for the company DS cars by giving the car for the test.