Vehicle model
DS Gamme DS - utilitaires ou VUS
DS's utility and SUV range is embodied above all in the DS7 (formerly DS7 Crossback), a premium family SUV launched in 2017 and the first model designed from the outset as a standalone DS, as well as in the DS3 Crossback, a compact urban crossover. These vehicles target buyers seeking an elegant, comfortable and richly equipped SUV, as an alternative to the Audi Q3/Q5, BMW X1/X3 and other German references, with a strong French stylistic touch (guilloché patterns, crafted upholstery, DS Active LED Vision headlights). The DS7 has also served as a presidential car in France, reinforcing its prestige image. On the tire and wheel side, these SUVs often fit large diameters (17 to 19 inches), which makes it worthwhile in Quebec to buy a second set of smaller wheels fitted with winter tires to preserve comfort and winter road holding.
History
History of the DS Gamme DS - utilitaires ou VUS
DS's utility and SUV range is embodied above all in the DS7 (formerly DS7 Crossback), a premium family SUV launched in 2017 and the first model designed from the outset as a standalone DS, as well as in the DS3 Crossback, a compact urban crossover. These vehicles target buyers seeking an elegant, comfortable and richly equipped SUV, as an alternative to the Audi Q3/Q5, BMW X1/X3 and other German references, with a strong French stylistic touch (guilloché patterns, crafted upholstery, DS Active LED Vision headlights). The DS7 has also served as a presidential car in France, reinforcing its prestige image. On the tire and wheel side, these SUVs often fit large diameters (17 to 19 inches), which makes it worthwhile in Quebec to buy a second set of smaller wheels fitted with winter tires to preserve comfort and winter road holding.
Technology
Technologies, engines and platforms
PureTech turbo gasoline engines, diesel depending on markets, and E-Tense plug-in hybrid (sometimes with electrified all-wheel drive). EMP2 (DS7) and CMP/eCMP (DS3) platforms, with DS Active Scan controlled suspension, driver assistance and fully electric variants on the urban crossover.
Tires and wheels
Tire and wheel compatibility
Les DS sont des véhicules premium compacts à familiaux : les SUV et berlines reçoivent fréquemment de grands diamètres de jantes en alliage (souvent 17, 18 voire 19 pouces sur les versions haut de gamme), tandis que les citadines comme la DS3 montent des roues plus modestes. Comme la plupart des autos du groupe Stellantis/PSA, les entraxes courants se situent autour de 4x108 sur les plus petits modèles et 5x108 sur les plus gros. Au Québec, des pneus d'hiver dédiés montés sur des jantes de plus petit diamètre sont fortement recommandés pour préserver le confort et la tenue de route. Vérifiez toujours la dimension exacte inscrite sur le flanc du pneu d'origine avant d'acheter.
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