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DS has only existed as a standalone manufacturer since 2015&nbsp;(prior to that the badge was used on upmarket&nbsp;Citroëns), but it is now the premium brand in the PSA Group, which also includes&nbsp;Citroën, Peugeot and Vauxhall.

In 2018, DS stated that it planned to launch a new model every year, with all of these influenced by the French fashion industry and&nbsp;designed&nbsp;to take on the ubiquitous offerings of Audi, BMW and Mercedes.

First to arrive (that same year) was the&nbsp;DS 7 Crossback – a large SUV that competes with the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. Then in 2019 this was followed by the smaller DS3 Crossback SUV, which is not only available&nbsp;with petrol and diesel engines, but also in fully electric E-Tense form.

More recently, DS&nbsp;unveiled its answer to the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class luxury saloons. And while this DS 9 won't now go on sale until 2021, when it does arrive it will be offered with a choice of petrol, hybrid and fully electric power.

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Our preferred Performance Line + trim adds front parking sensors and a reversing camera, electric seats in the front (which are also heated), plus a heated windscreen for the winter.

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1.6 E-TENSE Performance Line + 5dr EAT8

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LED front fog lights with static cornering light function

Adaptive driver and front passenger airbags including passenger airbag deactivation function

Mirror Screen with Apple car play/Android Auto

Electric variable power assisted steering

Automatic headlights includes welcome and follow me home function

Rear seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters to outer rear seats

Height adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners and progressive load limiters

8 way electric adjustment and 4 way lumbar adjustment for front seats

Electric folding, heated door mirrors with DS LED spotlights and reverse gear tilt function

Drive assist pack with 360 degree vision - DS 7

Drive assist pack with 360 degree vision - DS 7 E-TENSE

Drive assist pack with DS night vision - DS 7

Drive assist pack with DS night vision - DS 7 E-TENSE

A well-equipped, reasonably comfortable and practical large SUV. Its pricing is a little too close to that of established rivals, though, and interior quality is questionable against the likes of our preferred choice in this class, the Audi Q5.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Comfortable ride </li> <li>Feature-filled infotainment </li> <li>Space for child seats </li> <li>Robust build quality </li> <li>Practical storage spaces </li> <li>A boot fit for a family holiday </li> <li>Fuel-efficient engines</li></ul>

While we define a small SUV&nbsp;as something&nbsp;less than 4.3 metres long and a large SUV as measuring more than 4.5 metres, family SUVs tread the middle ground.

As the name suggests, the vast majority are&nbsp;designed for family duties rather than serious off-roading, so practicality is paramount. However, that&nbsp;shouldn't come at the expense of a decent drive; the best examples combine tidy handling with smooth engines&nbsp;and a ride that's comfortable&nbsp;enough to ensure the kids aren't left feeling queasy.

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