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

The DS 7 Crossback is technically related to 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 stunning. It is true that the DS 9 (recently tested) and DS 4 have appeared recently and are gathering a lot of praise for the design, but the hero of this test does not have things that arouse admiration. In fact, the headlights and the amazing spectacle they play when starting the car (as well as opening / closing after dark) are still more impressive. The tail lamps also have nice interior graphics and are eye-catching. Up front, there are also vertical LED daytime running lights that match well with the three LED squares on the headlights. There was also a lot of chrome in various parts, front and back. The sideline also looks good, there’s no shortage of nice accents and embossing, although the retractable and auto-extending handles are a bit lacking.

The interior of the DS 7 Crossback is similar to the DS 9. A wide console hides the cup holders, a small room for example keys or small items, a gear lever known from other models and two rows of stylized switches for opening the windows, closing the medium. , etc. It looks very good. Above it is a wide screen of the infotainment system, and a little higher there is a button to start the car and the BRM clock, which disappears when the ignition is turned off. The test copy had a basic package and leather upholstery, which had rhomboidal stitching on the seats, panels in front of the driver and door panels. There are optional packages with leather upholstery, which – in my opinion – does not have such attractive stitching. In front of the driver’s eyes, of course, the standard clock panel landed. Everything is perfectly packed, made of very nice materials, but I have a feeling that the DS 9 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 in addition, after pressing the button, you need to hold it for 2 seconds for the engine to start. The same delay is when turning off the car. It’s a little annoying. You also need to get used to the location of the window switches and central locking. The hazard lights button is at the very bottom of the window at the bottom of the screen. The small mirror control panel, in turn, is located under the left vent behind the steering wheel, so setting the mirrors takes a few tries. Well, aesthetics and original style are governed by their own rules. The trunk volume is a respectable 555 liters, and with the rear seats folded down, the space increases to 1752 liters.