- The new electric fastback crossover by DS Automobiles will be called the N°8.
- The new naming scheme will be adopted by the entire future lineup.
- DS showed the interior of the N°8 with new design and tech features.
DS Automobiles has announced the name of its upcoming fastback crossover, that will be called the N°8, while revealing the first photos of its dashboard. The model will be an EV-only affair, and its debut will take place in “a couple of weeks”.
The new EV was initially believed to adopt the DS8 moniker, but it turns out it introduces a new naming strategy for DS Automobiles. According to the company, the N° symbol is a nod to the French language, representing the usual way of writing “number” in French. The name is written on the tailgate of the N°8, with the ° designed like a diamond.
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A similar treatment will be applied to DS Automobiles’ future lineup, although the company didn’t set a timeline for the change. Each model’s number will be indicative to its size and segment, as with the existing model range (DS3, DS4, DS7, DS9).
The Interior Of The DS N°8
In order to hype things up ahead of the upcoming reveal, DS published photos of the N°8’s interior, which introduces a new design language for the brand. Highlights include the new four-spoke steering wheel with integrated buttons, the digital cockpit with an ultra-wide infotainment display, and the floating center tunnel with what looks like touch-sensitive controls.
The boat-inspired cabin features premium materials, highlighted by the extensive use of ambient lighting. We can also see the Electra 3D audio system by Focal mounted high on the door cards.
An earlier teaser was focused on the exterior of the DS N°8, with photos of a lightly camouflaged prototype. The EV will have a drag coefficient of 0.24 cd thanks to the sleek roofline, the grille-less nose, the active bumper intakes, the low hood, and the flying buttresses. At the front, it features the DS Pixel Vision lights, mirroring the shape of the slim LED taillights.
The DS N°8 rides on the STLA Medium architecture and has an impressive electric range of up to 466 miles (750 km) between charges. DS has yet to reveal the specifications of the electric powertrain and didn’t say whether the N°8 will use a single-motor or a dual-motor setup. Furthermore, while the platform is compatible with mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, DS made it clear that the N°8 will be an electric-only offering.
We will learn everything about the DS N°8 on its official debut, which is only “a couple of weeks” away.
