Original? Uncle Qiu teaches you how to buy a car? France, a country rich in luxury goods, creates automobile products that have left a deep impression on the Chinese people because of their unique style and romantic sentiment. In the past three to five years, cars have gradually changed from a luxury item to a necessity today. The main car buyers have also gradually changed from the innocent group back then to the younger and younger people born in the 80s, 90s, and even the veteran post-00s (who can also get a driver's license starting in 2018).
"Avant-garde Paris" has become the new brand spirit of DS, as well as the product DNA of DS7? The Battle of the Bastille in the French Revolution made feudalism and autocracy become the past of France, with the release of individuality and freedom , gradually developed into Paris, the fashion capital 229 years later. The design theme of DS7, named after Bastille as its base model, is to use personality and avant-garde to show this unique French romance.
And romance is always inseparable from ceremony. At the moment when DS7 is unlocked, the turn signal lights up like a streamer, and then the three main LED light groups on the headlights called "Lights of Paris" rotate and turn on with a purple halo. This sense of ritual not only instantly frees you from the dull journey, but also illuminates the new front grille composed of diamond grilles, as well as the "DS Wings" design integrated with the "Paris Lights" , romantic and more atmospheric.
The full and muscular waistline passes by, and the 3D diamond taillights once again light up your eyes. Through the laser-engraved diamond relief, its design inspiration is the Louvre Pyramid in Paris. . And this time, these two most eye-catching designs are matched with the DS7 Parsi version (the second lowest configuration, pre-sale price starts at 231,900) and all models above.
As for the interior, in addition to the Bastille version (dark brown) and Passi version (yellow brown) mentioned above, there are also LINE sports version (black) and Rivoli version (brown) with suede material. ) and Opera Edition (black). In addition to adopting the iconic aircraft cockpit interior design style of previous DS family models, the DS7 has been changed to a more dignified symmetrical design. The unique 12.3-inch full LCD instrument and 12.3-inch central control screen are also available in the same class. A brand-new UI design, and directly above the central control screen, the B.R.M clock with backlight display rotates open after ignition, which once again lights up the sense of luxury.
In some design details, such as the "diamond tip" matrix design arrangement named "Paris Studs" that appears in door handles, central control panels, etc., and is most common in luxury goods The diamond-shaped design, the volume wheel button made of crystal, and the hand-made Nappa bracelet-style texture seat. This kind of French luxury that coexists with technology, fashion and luxury has become the first appetizer for DS7 to make cars a luxury product again.
In addition to the design, materials and texture with a strong French luxury style, DS7 also has many innovations in technology. The first is the power system. The 1.6T engine it is equipped with has two tunings, one is 180Ps. , 220Ps (35?THP), 250N·m, 300N·m (45?THP). Compared with the previous PSA Group's old THP series engines, it not only continues to use single-turbo twin-scroll technology, but also adds the rare VVL continuously variable valve lift technology in its class, which is currently only available in BMW and FCA. Similar technology can only be seen on Alliance's latest turbine engines. In the transmission part, DS7 is equipped with a transverse 8AT gearbox from Aisin. From the perspective of large-scale technology and specifications, not only does it make it more equivalent to BBA's entry-level SUV in terms of specifications, but it is also foreseeable that Pingshun will It becomes the most obvious feature of this power system.
In addition, compared with the torsion beam rear suspension widely used in previous PSA Group models, DS7 uses a five-link rear independent suspension structure, all made of aluminum alloy, and is also added to high-end models. Magic carpet active hydraulic suspension system. In terms of technology configuration, it also adopts the only night vision system in its class, and is equipped with full-speed ACC adaptive cruise with follow-stop mode and lane keeping function, and all-round automatic parking without the need for gear, brake and accelerator operations. vehicle system, an automatic braking system that can detect stationary and moving vehicles and human bodies (activated above 5km/h), and a fatigue monitoring system with infrared eye detection.
Entering the driving session, during the high-speed formation driving in the morning, DS7 showed its relaxed and comfortable side. Setting off at around 8:30, the lingering threat of morning rush hour congestion has not receded. In the midst of the congested traffic, turning on the ACC cruise with follow-and-stop mode and lane keeping function, DS7 can make you miss the hazy, relaxed state for a while longer. Because in following mode, not only the accelerator and brakes are taken over by the cruise system, but the lane keeping system can also assist in steering and keep in the center of the lane at all times.
Awaken your passion with Focal Jinlang speakers (the penetration of treble and the fullness of bass are better than those of more common speakers such as BOSE and Harman Kardon in the price range), and In comfort mode, the magic carpet suspension handles road vibrations very cleanly, and with the front seat massage and other functions, the DS7's comfort performance in the process of frequently starting and stopping at medium and low speeds in urban areas can keep you in a very pleasant state of mind. mood and relax. ?However, ACC cruise is only an auxiliary system after all. Especially in the domestic driving environment, this system is not easy to cope with the sudden traffic jam of other vehicles (not only on DS7, but also on ACC equipped on many other models) ). Therefore, when using this technology-assisted configuration, you must maintain this mentality: No matter safety or driving initiative, you must not rely on it, let alone relax your vigilance, and be ready to brake and take over driving at any time. Of course, it is also because of this consideration that if your eyes are too distracted or your hands let go of the steering wheel for a period of time, the infrared eyeball monitoring and sensors on the steering wheel will cause the system to remind you to concentrate through the 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel.
It is commendable that the ACC cruise system of DS7 can set the following distance by itself, and this distance is also maintained in place, and will not give other vehicles too obvious opportunities to jam, and in this kind of close to semi-automatic In the driving mode, the morning test drive ended very easily. In the afternoon, I was ready to take over the driving initiative. Since the lane assist system had basically been in working mode before, the force fed back to the steering wheel made it difficult to feel the true feel of its steering. When making the first U-turn, the real feeling of steering at low speed is quite light, and the turning radius of the vehicle is also very small. Considering that this is a car with a body size of 4603*1891*1626mm and a wheelbase of The physical settings of a 2740mm cross-class compact SUV are already quite flexible.
When accelerating at full speed on a highway section where the number of vehicles is gradually becoming scarcer, DS7 has never changed its elegant yet imposing posture. Because although the rich exhaust sound sounds (through audio simulation), it is reflected in the touch as a steady and rapid increase in speed. The entire acceleration is released very evenly, which will not scare female drivers, but also take care of impatient drivers. Male driver. Moreover, the shifting process of the 8AT gearbox is quite smooth, and the shifting action is also very clean and neat. The acceleration ability of breaking 100km/h in 9 seconds allows you to complete the expected action, and it will immediately enter the high-speed low-fuel consumption cruise mode (68km/h Enter the 7th gear left and right, and enter the 8th gear around 76km/h). ?In addition, the strength and linearity of the accelerator and brake pedals, as well as the more stable and clear feedback of the steering assist after entering the medium-high speed state, make DS7 appear stable and comfortable on high-speed roads. In general, the dynamic performance of DS7, although it will not tease you into an intense driving state through some sensory stimulation, is smooth and powerful acceleration, delicate and comfortable suspension, relaxed steering, stable body and lower body. (According to the manufacturer, DS7 uses high-strength steel with a proportion of 79.9%, of which high-strength steel with a strength exceeding 1650Mpa accounts for 20.1%), allowing you to enjoy a fast and stable driving state. And if you are not in a hurry, you can leave the main driving job to the cruise system. While focusing on changes in road conditions, you can more easily enjoy the journey and the opera-style sound. ?It is worth mentioning that when sitting in the back row, although there is no massage function, the wrapping feeling of the seat is more fitting, and it also has an electric angle adjustment function, plus there is room for the legs to be raised (the front driver's seat As a petite female media teacher (I am 175cm tall and weigh about 65kg), it will make you more relaxed than the front row, and it also comes with three-zone air conditioning and in-car WIFI with adjustable wind and temperature.
In addition, the night vision function I experienced the night before the test drive is also very useful for users with little night driving experience and in emergency situations such as turning on high beams for oncoming cars. Therefore, in terms of overall specifications, DS7 It has tried its best to present the luxury, technology and sense of ceremony it can present. Of course, during the experience, the performance of DS7 was not flawless. For example, its voice control system was not very effective (the staff said that because it was a trial car, some software functions were not fully realized), and when cruising at high speed, During the process, although wind noise and tire noise were both acceptable, the sense of luxury was not that strong compared to other aspects.
Summary: After a day of short but very compact test drive (departing from 8:30 in the morning to 18:00 in the evening, except for lunch and transfers, everything else was on the car). This new DS7 left a deep impression on me. For me, this more relaxed and comfortable driving experience brought by leading technology and superb skills is indeed a must in today's busy and crowded urban life. A rare luxury. And the unique luxury configurations such as the ceremonial "Paris Lights" headlights, Nappa handmade leather, and B.R.M clocks will make you feel that DS treats driving and vehicles as works of art that show personality and unique taste. idea. And this is what fascinates the other two female media teachers in the same car the most. The topic along the way always revolves around luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Chaumet Paris, and Tijue. So in your eyes, does DS7 turn increasingly ordinary cars into luxury goods again?