MOTORING Road Test First Drive: The DS No8 is a comfortable but left-field choice
But, is it an SUV, coupe, coupe SUV or saloon, and are any of them good? Well, we’ve been finding out.
What’s new?
The No8 is the trailblazer for DS’ new naming strategy, with the new No4 to follow later this year.
The car features electric power and promises to offer best-in-class driving ranges from its battery packs.
Under the skin, the car sits on Stellantis’ STLA Medium platform, which is the same as you’ll find in the Peugeot E-3008 and Vauxhall Grandland Electric.
By Cameron Richards, PA Motoring Reporter
But, the interior design is all new, featuring unique details and sustainable materials to make the cabin feel as luxurious as a DS should be.
What is it?
Premium EVs are becoming a popular choice among buyers here in the UK, with the likes of Audi, BMW and Mercedes all offering prestige and comfort in an electric package.
What’s under the bonnet?
DS offers the No8 with a choice of two battery packs of 73.7kWh or a larger 97.2kWh unit.
However, the French have always been one of the pioneers when it comes to luxury and the posh sub-brand of Citroen, DS, is beginning to take the electric era very seriously.
We’re driving the latter setup, which comes with a single electric motor that produces a total of 241bhp and 343Nm of torque. In terms of acceleration, the car can sprint from 0-60mph in 7.6 seconds and the car will go all the way to 118mph.
Welcome to the DS No8, the firm’s poshest model yet to take on the Audi Q4 e-tron, Polestar 2 and Tesla Model Y.
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