DS Automobiles DS 9 Petrol Cars
DS Automobiles is a luxury brand of Groupe PSA that recently launched the DS 9 sedan in New Zealand. The DS 9 is a flagship vehicle that blends French sophistication, avant-garde design and advanced technology to deliver a high-end driving experience.
Under the hood, the DS 9 comes with two petrol engine options: a PureTech 180 S&S EAT8 and a PureTech 225 S&S EAT8. The former is a 1.6L four-cylinder unit that generates 132kW of power and 250Nm of torque while achieving combined fuel economy figures of 6.5 L/100 km and CO2 emissions of 148 g/km. The latter is a more potent 1.6L four-cylinder mill that pumps out 165kW of power and 300Nm of torque, but still returns respectable combined fuel consumption ratings of 6.5 L/100 km and CO2 emissions of just under 150 g/km.
Both engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters for precise gear changes, as well as DS Active Scan Suspension that adapts to the road surface in real time for optimal comfort and handling. Additionally, all models feature selectable drive modes (Comfort, Eco, Normal, Sport) to suit various driving conditions.
In terms of size, the DS9 sits between midsize and full-size segments with its length stretching at around five meters long. This means ample interior space for passengers and luggage alike - an important consideration for Kiwi drivers who like their vehicles capable of hauling friends and family on long drives.
As you would expect from a luxury vehicle in this segment, the DS9 is packed with premium features including leather upholstery, panoramic sunroof, digital instrument cluster display screen alongside augmented reality Head-up Display projection technology just to mention some tech luxuries.
Overall, if you’re looking for an upscale ride to tackle both city streets or the open road while making a statement wherever you go - then you might want to take look at the newest offering from DS Automobiles which aims to redefine standards in this competitive car segment as they make their mark within NZ’s automotive market through bold styling features coupled with advance technological prowess expected from contemporary automobiles –the DS9 petrol range from this maker sounds pretty promising so far!
