DS will officially start accepting orders for their 9 flagship saloon in the United Kingdom on April 8.
The DS 9, which is based on the PSA Group’s EMP2 V2.3 platform, is a large premium saloon with a length of 4,933 mm (194.2 in) and a 2,895-mm (114-in) long wheelbase.
Offered in two trim levels, the 2021 DS 9 is priced from £40,615 ($56,272) in the PureTech gasoline version and £46,100 ($63,871) for the E-Tense plug-in hybrid in the Performance Line + grade, and £44,715 ($61,952) and £49,200 ($68,166) in the Rivoli + respectively.
Also See: All-New DS 4 Debuts With Striking Looks And An Interior That Demands Your Attention
The DS 9 powertrain lineup comprises of two E-Tense plug-in hybrid powertrains, with 225 PS (222 HP / 165 kW) and front-wheel drive, and a 53-55 km (33-34 miles) of electric range with the 11.9 kWh battery fully charged, and 360 PS (355 HP / 265 kW) and all-wheel drive. A 225 PS (222 HP / 165 kW) PureTech regular petrol engine completes the range. All powertrains come with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Every DS 9 is generously specced, and depending on the configuration, it features leather upholstery, Alcantara, ambient lighting, massaging seats and premium sound system. Drivers will be aided by the Level 2 semi-autonomous tech, scan suspension, automatic parking system, night vision, automatic emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, smart headlamps and driver attention monitoring.