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DS 7 Crossback 1.6 PureTech Performance Line + 5dr EAT8 Review

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The 222bhp version of the 1.6 petrol engine is quiet at idle and low revs, but doesn’t have the low-end grunt of the diesel, and can feel laboured. You’ll also need to rev it hard to get the best from it.

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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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On top of Performance Line, ‘+’ models have front parking sensors and a reversing camera, active LED headlights, keyless entry and start, wireless phone charging, electric seats in the front and an electric tailgate. Oh, and you get a ‘fancy’ BRM clock for the dashboard.

Performance Line +

1.6 PureTech Performance Line + 5dr EAT8

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LED front fog lights with static cornering light function

Mirror Screen with Apple car play/Android Auto

Driver, front passenger, front lateral and curtain airbags

Height adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners and front and rear load limiter

Electric folding door mirrors with DS LED spotlights

DS inspiration leather pack - Performance line/Performance line +

Premium safety Pack with front parking sensor - DS 7

Advanced safety pack with front parking sensor - DS 7

DS 7 Crossback

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>Plenty of space for all passengers</li> <li>Large boot with lots of clever storage solutions</li> <li>Good fuel economy and running costs</li> <li>All-round comfort</li> <li>High-quality interior finish</li></ul>

We define a large SUV as anything longer than 4.5 metres. These cars aren’t usually particularly cheap to buy or lease, so in return we expect a roomy cabin, a lengthy list of standard equipment and excellent cruising refinement. A few models in this class are two-wheel drive, but the vast majority have four-wheel drive for at least a modicum of off-road ability.

The Mazda CX-5 is firmly road-focused, but its 2.0-litre petrol engine is a strong, refined performer, making it looks good value for less than&nbsp;£25k. If you can stretch the budget a fair bit, the Audi Q5 provides a combination of comfort, driving prowess, quality and space that's hard to beat. Unlike some rivals, it can't be had with seven seats, though.

A more affordable, yet well-equipped alternative is the Peugeot 5008. It’s more than capable of coping with family life&nbsp;– and all versions have seven seats as standard.&nbsp;

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