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DS DS 7 Hatchback 1.5 BlueHDi Performance Line 5dr EAT8

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1499
Trim	Performance Line
Price	£36,800
Engine Power - BHP	131
Acceleration	10.7
Top Speed	121 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	140
Length	4595 mm
Width	1906 mm
Height	1620 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	555 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1500 kg

Driver Convenience

12 inch HD touchscreen
12.3" digital instrument cluster display
Blind spot detection system
Cruise control + speed limiter
Driver attention warning
DS Connect Box emergency and assistance system
DS Iris system - 3D connected navigation, natural voice recognition and bluetooth connectivity
Electric power steering
Emergency call service
Extended traffic sign recognition
Lane keeping assistant (LKA)
Mirror Screen with Apple car play/Android Auto
Multi function on board trip computer
Rear parking sensor
Service indicator
Speed limit recognition and speed warning

Entertainment

6 speakers
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

Acoustic and tinted windscreen
Automatic headlights with high beam assist
Automatic lighting at car unlocking
Black DS badges
Black DS monogram on rear tailgate
Black DS wings
Black window surrounds
Body colour door handles with chrome trim
Body coloured bumpers
Brilliant black front grille
Dark tinted rear windows
Defrosting door mirrors
Door mirrors including reverse gear angle memorisation
DS 3D LED rear lights
DS pixel LED vision 3.0 headlights
DS veil LED daytime running lights
Electric folding door mirrors with DS LED spotlights
Follow me home manual lighting
Frameless electrochrome interior rear view mirror
Front door entry sill with DS Performance Line design
Gloss black exterior door mirrors
LED 3rd brake light
LED front fog lights with static cornering light function
Rear side wing doors
Rear window wiper
Variable front intermittent wipers

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split folding rear seat backrest
Alcantara upholstery
Aluminium sports pedals
Cloth sunvisors with LED courtesy mirror and ticket holder
Electrically adjustable driver's lumbar support
Flocked glasses storage on driver side
Front + rear carpet mats
Front and rear door storage
Front central armrest with storage
Front closed storage with USB connection point
Front double cupholders
Front head restraints
Front seats with rear pocket
Front USB-C port
Gear shift indicator
Height and depth adjustable steering wheel
LED interior lighting
Open storage on driver side
Premium leather steering wheel with contrast stitching
Rear central armrest with storage
Rear double cupholders
Rear headrests
Single front passenger seat
Ski flap
Two rear isofix mounting points
Two rear USB (type A)

Packs

Auto comfort pack - DS 7
Comfort seats pack - DS 7 Performance Line

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS
Active city braking
Child safety lock
Driver, front passenger, front lateral and curtain airbags
Electric parking brake
Emergency braking system
ESP
Height adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners and front and rear load limiter
Hill start assist
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Rear curtain airbags
Safety kit including first aid kit, yellow vest and Warning triangle
Trailer stability control
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Automatic door locking when moving off
Immobiliser
Keyless entry and start
Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm
Remote central locking
Stop/ Start function

Wheels

19" Silverstone diamond-cut alloy wheels
Carmine centre caps with DS logo

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.047
HC+NOx	0.061
Noise Level dB(A)	68
NOx	0.056
Particles	0.0003
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	140
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	161
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	139
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	175
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	149
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	120
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	179
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	164
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	154
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	135

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1499
Compression Ratio	16.4:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	75
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	84.8
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	46.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	42.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	49.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	52.5
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	61.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	41.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	45.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	48
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	55.1

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	26E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.7
Engine Power - BHP	131
Engine Power - RPM	3750
Engine Torque - NM	300
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	121 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/50 R19
Tyre Size Rear	235/50 R19
Wheel Style	SILVERSTONE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1620 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1625 mm
Length	4595 mm
Wheelbase	2738 mm
Width	1906 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2098 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	55
Gross Vehicle Weight	2050 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1752 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	555 l
Max. Loading Weight	550 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1430
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1500 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.45 m

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