DS Automobiles has unveiled the DS N°7, the first model renewal in the French premium brand’s history, replacing the DS 7 as its best-selling compact SUV. The N°7 is available in fully electric E-Tense and self-charging hybrid variants, with the flagship E-Tense FWD Long Range delivering up to 740 km of WLTP combined-cycle range from a 97.2 kW/h battery produced at the ACC Gigafactory in Billy Berclau, northern France.
Three E-Tense powertrains are offered, ranging from 230 hp in the front-wheel-drive version to 350 hp in the all-wheel-drive Long Range, which accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. A 160 kW peak charge rate enables a 20–80% charge in 27 minutes, recovering 190 km of range in ten minutes. The hybrid variant pairs a 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with a 21 kW electric motor, returning CO₂ emissions from 121 g/km.
The N°7 is 4.66 m long with a 2.79 m wheelbase, 7 cm longer than its predecessor. Technology features include DS Drive Assist 2.0 Level 2 semi-autonomous driving, DS Night Vision with 300-metre pedestrian detection, DS Pixelvision adaptive headlights, a 16-inch central touchscreen with ChatGPT integration and a vehicle-to-load (V2L) function. Final assembly takes place at the Melfi plant in Italy.
Orders opened in France on 17 March 2026 with the E-Tense FWD Étoile Ligne Business specification, priced at €64,200.
In a statement, Xavier Peugeot, Chief Executive of DS Automobiles, said: “DS N°7 embodies a new stage of maturity: blending refinement, comfort and technology, it stands as a key strategic milestone for the brand.”
Source: Stellantis
