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DS DS 7 Crossback Hatchback 2.0 BlueHDi La Premiere 5dr EAT8

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1997
Trim	La Premiere
Price	£42,490
Engine Power - BHP	180
Acceleration	9.9
Top Speed	134 mph
Length	4570 mm
Height	1620 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	555 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1535 kg

Driver Convenience

Bluetooth + USB
Driver alert system
DS connect box emergency assist system
DS Connect nav with 12" touchscreen and voice control
Front parking sensors
Handsfree power boot opening and closing
Lane departure warning system
MirrorLink
Multi function trip computer
Rear parking sensor
Service indicator
Smartphone wireless charging plate
Speed limit recognition
Variable PAS
Wifi hotspot preparation

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

DS Active scan suspension

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Steering wheel mounted controls
USB/iPod connection

Exterior Features

'Guide me home' headlamps
Acoustic windscreen
Active LED Vision headlights with auto high beam
Automatic headlights
Automatic rain sensing wipers
Automatic rear wiper
Body colour door handles
Body colour door mirrors
Body coloured bumpers
Dark tinted windows
Electric heated folding door mirrors
Electro-chrome auto-dimming rear view mirror
Heated windscreen
High gloss black front grille
Inox roof rails
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lights with static cornering light function
LED rear lights
One touch electric front/rear windows
Trailer stability assist
Twin chrome exhaust tailpipes

Interior Features

4 way adjustable front head restraints
60/40 split folding rear seat
Aluminium footrest
Aluminium sports pedals
Bi-tone black and art rubis leather steering wheel
Driver/passenger sunvisors with ticket holders + illuminated vanity mirrors
Electric adjust driver's seat
Electric lumbar support
Electric passenger seat
Front and rear door pockets
Front armrest with storage box
Front cupholders x 2
Front seat and rear pockets
Front/rear floor mats
Gearshift paddles
Heated seats and memory function
Illuminated front 12V power point
Isofix rear child seat preparation
Leather gear knob
Massage function for front seats
Nappa leather dashboard
Nappa leather door panels
Nappa leather upholstery
Pollen filter
PolyAmbient interior lighting
Rake/reach adjustable steering wheel
Rear centre armrest with storage compartment
Rear cupholders
Rear headrests
Ski flap through loading
Sunglasses storage
Ventilated front seats

Packs

Advanced safety pack - DS 7
Connect pilot pack - DS 7
Modularity pack - DS 7

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS
Active city braking
Curtain airbags
Driver airbag
EBD + Brake Assist
Electronic parking brake
ESP
Front lateral airbags
Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assist
Passenger airbag
Rear curtain airbags
Rear lateral airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Automatic boot locking
Automatic door locking
Immobiliser
Keyless entry and start
Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm
Remote central locking + deadlocks

Wheels

20" black diamond-cut Paris alloy wheels
Space saver spare wheel

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	173
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	186
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	151
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	200
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	169

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1997
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	42.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	40
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	49.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	37.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	43.8

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	31E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	91
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	73
NCAP Safety Assist %	76
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	9.9
Engine Power - BHP	180
Engine Power - RPM	3750
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	2000
Top Speed	134 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	Yes
Tyre Size Spare	SPACE SAVER
Wheel Style	PARIS
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1620 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1625 mm
Length	4570 mm
Wheelbase	2738 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1895 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	55
Gross Vehicle Weight	2115 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1752 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	555 l
Max. Loading Weight	580 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1535 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.5 m

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