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DS DS 7 Crossback 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	£36,310
Engine Power - BHP	131
Acceleration	10.7
Top Speed	121 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	49.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	139
Length	4573 mm
Width	1895 mm
Height	1620 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	555 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1428 kg

Driver Convenience

12 inch HD touchscreen
12.3" digital instrument cluster display
Driver attention warning
DS Connect Nav - Connected 3D navigation
Electric power steering
Emergency call service
Lane departure warning system
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
Voice recognition

Entertainment

2 USB sockets in rear
Bluetooth hands free and media streaming with USB socket
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

Acoustic and tinted windscreen
Automatic headlights
Automatic lighting at car unlocking
Body colour door handles
Body coloured bumpers
Chrome window surround
Dark tinted rear windows
Defrosting door mirrors
DS 3D LED rear lights
DS active LED Vision headlights
DS Performance Line badge on bonnet
DS performance line badge on front doors
DS performance line monogram on the rear tailgate
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
Gloss black front grille
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lights with static cornering light function
Rear side wing doors
Rear window wiper
Textured black DS wings
Variable front intermittent wipers

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split folding rear seat backrest
Aluminium sports pedals
Chrome controls
Cloth sunvisors with LED courtesy mirror and ticket holder
Electric lumbar adjustment
Flocked glasses storage on driver side
Front and rear door storage
Front central armrest with storage
Front closed storage with USB connection point
Front double cupholders
Front head restraints
Front seat and rear pockets
Gear shift indicator
Height and depth adjustable steering wheel
Open storage on driver side
Perforated leather steering wheel with contrast stitching
Performance line badged front/rear carpet mats
Premium leather gear knob
Rear double cupholders
Rear headrests
Single front passenger seat
Storage compartment in rear centre armrest
Two rear isofix mounting points

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 front doors and boot locking
Immobiliser
Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm
Remote central locking + deadlocks
Stop/ Start function

Trim

Alcantara dashboard and door panels with stitching

Wheels

Carmine centre caps with DS logo
Space saver spare wheel

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.089
HC+NOx	0.057
Noise Level dB(A)	69
NOx	0.024
Particles	0.0006
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	139
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	153
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	139
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	165
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	149
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	131
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	116
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	166
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	149
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	143
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	127

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	49.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	45
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	45
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	49.9
WLTP - MPG - High	56.5
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	56.5
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	63.9
WLTP - MPG - Low	44.5
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	44.5
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	49.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium	51.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	51.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	58.6

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	22E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
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
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?	Yes
Tyre Size Front	235/50 R19
Tyre Size Rear	235/50 R19
Tyre Size Spare	SPACE SAVER
Wheel Style	BEIJING
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1620 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1625 mm
Length	4573 mm
Wheelbase	2738 mm
Width	1895 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	622 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1430
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1428 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.45 m

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