In today's 300,000 yuan luxury brand SUVs, in addition to BBA, there are also Cadillac XT4, Lincoln Adventurer, Volvo XC40, etc., but if you talk about the most atmospheric choice, then it is the DS 7 from France.
With its unique design and driving experience, this car has always been hailed as the most tasteful choice for 300,000, but the DS 7 has been deserted for many years on the market, which makes many people wonder, how is this car?
In order to find the answer, the professor experience found a DS 7 45THP Sport version as an experience, the guidance price of 279,900 yuan it belongs to the entire series of sub-top models, so what surprises can it give us?
From the appearance alone, DS 7 has given people a strong visual impact, a variety of complex lines outline a highly recognizable shape, of which the sports version is also equipped with blackened wheels and brackets, which further renders its fashion sense.
With a length, width and height of 4603/1891/1626 (mm) and a wheelbase of 2740 mm, the DS 7 has an advantage over models such as the Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. And the sport version of the model is also more comprehensive in configuration, LED headlights, keyless entry, 19-inch wheels and so on, more generous than competitors.
Coming to the interior part, the biggest highlight of the DS 7 Sport model is the large-scale use of fur materials, center consoles, seats, door panels, etc. can be seen everywhere, with the French car has always been a unique interior design, making it visual and tactile are relatively advanced, the only shortcoming is the high cost of late maintenance.
Many people often say that the French car design is unique, which is perfectly presented on the DS 7, such as a one-click start button is placed on the top of the center console, and the mechanical clock that automatically flips when powered on is embedded above, although it is very inconvenient to use, but for the sake of beauty, the French like to make such a compromise.
For example, this 12.3-inch central control screen with unique shape and angle looks more like a work of art combined with the complex buttons below. The fly in the ointment is that the system response speed of the car machine is not good, and the system interface is more complex and has a high learning cost. But fortunately, apple Carplay is provided, which solves the operation problem.
However, the DS 7 is finally humanized in the layout, the overall design of the seat space and storage space is closer to the mainstream German car, and the seat filling is also softer and more comfortable, which has a good riding experience.
However, the space can only be regarded as the regular level of compact SUV, and when an adult with a height of 170 cm sits in the back row, there are about two fists of legroom left, which is not as spacious as the BMW X1.
In terms of power, the DS 7 series is equipped with a 1.6T four-cylinder engine as standard, while the sports model of this experience has a maximum power of 215 horsepower and a peak torque of 300 Nm, and the transmission is matched with the Aisin 8AT transmission.
From the book data, the DS 7 Sport Edition is not outstanding, and the actual feeling after opening up is the same, it has the common point of small displacement engine models, that is, the active front output, in the 0-80km / h range of speed up very fast, giving people an illusion of sufficient power, and Aisin's 8AT gearbox is also very well combed output, and there is no frustration, in the city to open a very pleasing. However, when accelerating above 100km/h, the engine speed will exceed 3000 rpm, and the acceleration of the deep throttle will be slightly "hoarse", which is not as good as the BMW 2.0T.
In the face of the French compromise on sales, the DS 7 Sport edition is equipped with a front McPherson-style rear multi-link four-wheel independent suspension, which changes the previous "rear plate suspension", but unfortunately, the sports version of this experience is not equipped with a PHC magic carpet suspension and a four-wheel drive system.
In terms of handling, the DS 7's steering is not a very precise type, but its just right steering thickness and tough chassis support can give people good driving pleasure when driving intensely. And the use of multi-link rear suspension, it also has a more comfortable riding experience than other models in the past, can obviously feel that the road bounce processing is more crisp and clean, the rear riding experience is significantly improved, it can be said that the chassis dynamic performance of the DS 7 is better than other French cars.
After a few days of experience, the professor felt the unique charm of the DS 7, which was mainly focused on the design and driving control level, but because it was not as good as other opponents in the level in terms of space and interaction, it was this unsatisfactory positioning that made it a luxury SUV that has been defined as the "smallest crowd" for many years.