With the DS 7 Crossback E-Tense 4×4 Louvre from DS Automobiles, we don’t have to sacrifice anything, neither the inner values nor the visual ones. This chic little gem is a true design object that can be driven in sport or hybrid mode or completely electrically, depending on your mood. Influencer Shanty Vidal tells us how it feels and why she would have preferred not to get out of this car in our Influencer Check.
Shanty Vidal
41 years
@shantycosmetics
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FACES: What’s your favorite thing about the DS 7 visually?
Shanty Vidal: What I personally liked most was the attention to detail, which is reflected in the design of the vehicle, but also in the interior. For example, the diamond shape, which can be found in both the headlights and the controllers.
F: What features convince you about the DS 7?
SV: Personally, I liked the fact that you can choose the driving mode, whether you prefer to drive sporty (with gasoline) or hybrid (electric). I also liked the inductive charging area for the cell phone, the massage seats and the fact that the windows can be controlled from the center console and not from the door.
F: What are your expectations of a car, and how does the DS 7 fulfill them?
SV: The interior is very elegant and the design is convincingly luxurious. One thing I particularly liked was that the mechanical designer clock in the cockpit turns when the car is started. The car is very spacious and has storage space everywhere, which is important to me in a car. In this respect, the DS 7 fulfills my expectations of a car.
F: How and with what does the DS 7 help you to park safely?
SV: The DS 7 has a parking system that allows the car to drive itself into a parking space thanks to sophisticated parking sensors.
F: Would you recommend the DS 7 to your friends?
SV: Yes, I would recommend this car to my friends, but also to those who appreciate and love Parisian chic and savoir-vivre as much as I do.
F: Who is the DS 7 best suited for?
SV: For families looking for great comfort and storage space, but also for singles who like to drive SUVs and appreciate elegance and class.
F: What are the advantages of an SUV?
SV: I like driving in a raised seating position, and an SUV allows me to do that. The greater comfort and the off-road feeling also contribute to the fact that I also drive an SUV in my private life.
F: The DS 7 has a special light feature. Can you explain this and how do you like it?
SV: What particularly caught my eye were the rotating LED lights, which I have never seen in any other car. The DS 7 also features technology that enables the road to be optimally illuminated depending on the speed.
F: How does the DS 7 score particularly well compared to other cars you’ve driven?
SV: The DS 7 scores points for its design, the rotating headlights and the quiet driving experience. The innovative technology and of course the French elegance, which emphasizes the savoir-vivre, should also be emphasized.
The car: DS 7 Crossback E-Tense 4×4 Louvre
Quite a long name for a car that you really just want to call “super cool”. In fact, the DS 7 purrs like a kitten and drives as well as the four-legged friend can be stroked. This is certainly due to the four drive wheels, the 200 hp petrol engine and the two electric motors, which make it possible to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.6 seconds. The driver can decide whether to drive emission-free in all-electric mode (range up to 58 km), in sport mode at maximum power or in hybrid mode, where power and fuel consumption are regulated automatically. The DS 7 Crossback and its battery need just one hour and 45 minutes for a full charge – that’s impressive! And not just under the hood, but also visually. The DS 7 Crossback E-Tense 4×4 Louvre is a special edition, the result of a collaboration between DS Automobiles and the Louvre in Paris. Gimmicks such as the Louvre badge on the hood and tailgate as well as the accompanying Louvre app, which brings the driver closer to 182 masterpieces from the Parisian museum, provide double the pleasure. As if that wasn’t enough, the model scores points with its metallic paint finish, black leather interior and 20” ALEXANDRIA alloy wheels. A beautiful object! What’s more, the vehicle supports you with its parking aid with reversing camera, automatic dual-zone air conditioning, active suspension system controlled by the camera and various entertainment features. The DS 7 Crossback E-Tense 4×4 Louvre is available in the four colors Perla Nera Black, Crystal Pearl, Platinum Grey and Encre Blue and costs approx. 79,600.
