For many drivers, the pleasure of being behind the wheel does not lie solely in performance. Feeling part of the vehicle, in connection with it, is vital for safe and quiet journeys. Travel can become part of the enjoyment, even more so if we have the appropriate technology to create that link with the machine. This mantra has been defended, from the beginning, by Japanese firms such as Lexus or Toyota. However, we Europeans are also aware of this detail and DS has wanted to elevate the experience through the most avant-garde solutions on the market. Launch after launch, the most sophisticated brand in the Stellantis group , it increases the presence of connected and digital equipment in order to serve the pleasure of driving. In the DS 4 we have witnessed this evolution, with the introduction of a more docile and refined gearbox but also details such as the DS Iris System or the DS Extended Head-Up Display with augmented reality .
The launch of the DS 4 represents a notable leap in quality for the firm, which stands out on the merit of betting on the difference in an upward segment. The elegance of the model and its level of comfort, which we will test soon, promise to be the best argument for your purchase. The French firm, focused on offering a rolling luxury worthy of the best GT of the time , has printed the refinement in its cabin and the equipment solutions that we find in it. Starting with a driving position that features a revamped car-driver interface , with greater access to screens and more exhilarating sensations.
Integration as a goal
For the interior of a car to be cozy, it must have the elements integrated into the dashboard and center console. The same is achieved with the new DS E-Toogle, an ergonomic gearbox that is understood perfectly from the first moment. Connectivity and artificial intelligence also advance communication with the DS 4, which is accomplished through voice and gesture control and the DS Iris System, a completely redesigned 10-inch infotainment system. In addition to the DS SMART TOUCH, the 5-inch touch screen located next to the gear lever.
As the firm itself explains, the touch and reactive DS Iris System interface ” incorporates ergonomics based on the concept of fully customizable profiles using widgets, similar to that of the most modern smartphones.” In this way, the display will learn the usual gestures of the driver and recognize his voice so that he does not have to take his eyes off the road.
Safety first
This learning by the car has an unprecedented gesture control system, called DS Smart Touch . Through some preconfigured driver movements, we can access menus such as destination, radio or air conditioning temperature. All this is prepared to access the DS Iris System, a screen that we can also enlarge, reduce or that will be able to recognize handwriting.
The DS Extended Head-Up Display is also part of that immersive experience. The most innovative thing is that it introduces augmented reality, with essential information that is projected on the windshield as if it were on the road itself. In this way, the navigation directions are displayed before the eyes on a 21-inch diagonal . Much easier to understand and safe.
