DS 9
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | France |
Area served | Europe, Asia |
| Products | Automobiles |
The DS 9 represents an executive car launched by DS in 2020. Serving as the brand's premier luxury sedan, it is larger than the DS 3, DS 4, and DS 7 Crossback models. Targeting markets in both Europe and Asia, the DS 9 is exclusively assembled in China at the Baoneng Group's facility located in Shenzhen.
Presentation
Originally scheduled for its debut at the April 2019 Auto Shanghai, the introduction of the DS 9 was delayed twice before its official media presentation on 27 February 2020. The vehicle's planned public unveiling at the 90th Geneva Motor Show was ultimately cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Following the conclusion of the PSA and Changan Automobile collaboration, Baoneng took ownership of the Shenzhen manufacturing plant to produce DS models, including the DS 9. In contrast to the DS 7 Crossback, which is assembled in both France and China, production of the DS 9 is confined solely to China.
Technical characteristics
Constructed on the EMP2 modular architecture developed by Groupe PSA, the DS 9 features an interior design with a dashboard that closely resembles that of the DS 7 Crossback.
Engines
The DS 9 lineup includes a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine as well as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant that pairs this petrol unit with an electric motor, producing a combined power output of . Subsequent additions to the range feature front-wheel-drive (FWD) and variants.
Safety
In Euro NCAP's 2022 assessments, the left-hand drive DS 9 equipped with the 1.6 hybrid powertrain earned a four-star safety rating. It achieved scores of 79% for adult occupant protection, 86% for child occupant safety, and 67% for pedestrian protection, demonstrating commendable safety performance within its category.