DS 9 had to be unveiled during confinement , giving the images through the virtual channel. Some photographs that advanced the sophistication and beauty of the French model, but that were unfair with reality. Thanks to the new normal, the firm was able to show us the car in one of the first post-COVID-19 presentations. An encounter with emotions on the surface and a protagonist who was well worth that meeting: the DS 9 representative saloon. It comes to compete in a segment full of alternatives, such as the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series or Mercedes-Benz Class E , but he does it with the doses of French know-how that characterize DS so much. Starting with the model that will start its commercialization in Spain and that will be powered by its E-Tense plug-in hybrid system, with 225 hp and 50 kilometers of electric autonomy .
Seeing the DS 9 in person conveys calm, peace and pleasure. Its elegant silhouette has opted for simplicity, without great extravagances as it happens in other models such as the DS 7 Crossback . This time, the firm has preferred to stay within the status quo of the segment by providing its saloon with some unique details such as the front DS Wings, the guilloché “Clous de Paris” emblem on the bonnet and the rear LED light clusters with the flake effect. . The interior exudes comfort and quality, keeping the diamond as a visual element. We could see noble materials such as Nappa Leather on the dashboard, combined with the Bracelet upholstery on the seats.
The first units on sale will mount the 225 hp E-Tense plug-in hybrid block. Later, the 250 and 360 hp versions will arrive , all of them with the presence of an electric motor capable of propelling the vehicle and giving it the Zero sticker from the DGT. As the flagship of the brand, the DS 9 will have a technological arsenal that anticipates autonomous driving. A saloon that, without a doubt, should be part of the DS portfolio and its philosophy of luxury and beauty. A DNA that they inherit from their past, with iconic models like the 1955 DS Jaws .
