DS 9 Sedan (2020)
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DS 9 is an affordable executive sedan in production from 2020. It is available with a range of petrol and PHEV drivetrains with the same inline-4 engine that displaced 1.6 liters.
Slotted to be the spiritual successor to the Citroen C6, the DS 9 has a somewhat bland styling and is designed to be sold primarily in China, where consumers have yet to realize that the French aren't very good at building cars.
The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, thanks to the PHEV aspect, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.
Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the DS 9 uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 57% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Low official fuel consumption for lower tax
- Rather good interior
Cons
- Only available with a tiny engine
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Bland styling
What external reviewers found***
External score 56% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Decent infotainment system
- Good standard equipment
- Sleek styling
- Decent fuel economy
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Poor rear legroom
- Lacklustre performance
- Lack of refinement
- Not the smoothest gearbox
- Not the best in class
- Noisy in traffic queues
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Specifications
| 225 PS | 225 PS E-TENSE | 250 PS E-TENSE | 360 PS E-TENSE 4x4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 510 L / 18.0 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 60.0 L / 15.9 gal | 42.0 L / 11.1 gal | 42.0 L / 11.1 gal | 42.0 L / 11.1 gal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 535 kg / 1179 lbs | 486 kg / 1071 lbs | 486 kg / 1071 lbs | 486 kg / 1071 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs, 330x30 mm | Ventilated discs, 330x30 mm | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs, 380x32 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Disc, 290x12 mm | Disc, 290x12 mm | Disc | Disc, 290x12 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 235/45 R19, 235/40 R20 | 235/45 R19 | 235/45 R19, 235/40 R20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery | Capacity | 11.9 kWh (gross) | 15.6 kWh (gross) | 11.9 kWh (gross) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery | Type | Lithium-ion | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 4-door Sedan | 4-door plug-in hybrid Sedan | 4-door plug-in hybrid Sedan | 4-door plug-in hybrid Sedan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1460 mm / 57.5 in | 1460 mm / 57.5 in | 1459 mm / 57.4 in | 1460 mm / 57.5 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4934 mm / 194.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1932 mm / 76.1 in | 2079 mm / 81.9 in (mirror unfolded) | 1855 mm / 73.0 in | 2079 mm / 81.9 in (mirror unfolded) | 1932 mm / 76.1 in (mirror folded) | 1855 mm / 73.0 in | 2079 mm / 81.9 in (mirror unfolded) | 1932 mm / 76.1 in (mirror folded) | 1855 mm / 73.0 in | 2079 mm / 81.9 in (mirror unfolded) | 1932 mm / 76.1 in (mirror folded) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1584.0 mm / 62.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1566.0 mm / 61.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1540.0 kg / 3395.1 lbs | 1839.0 kg / 4054.3 lbs | 1839.0 kg / 4054.3 lbs | 1909.0 kg / 4208.6 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 19 in, 20 in | 19 in, 20 in | 19 in | 19 in, 20 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2895 mm / 114.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 8.1 sec | 8.3 sec | 8.5 sec | 5.6 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 7.7 sec | 7.9 sec | 8.1 sec | 5.3 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 Emission | 130 g/km | 37 g/km | 26 ~ 27 g/km | 41 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Electric Range | 55.0 km / 34.2 mi | 66.0 km / 41.0 mi | 51.0 km / 31.7 mi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (combined) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (urban) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (highway) | 1.6 L/100km / 147.0 MPG (combined) | 1.2 L/100km / 196.0 MPG (combined) | 1.8 L/100km / 130.7 MPG (combined) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 236.0 km/h / 146.6 mph | 240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph, 135.0 km/h / 83.9 mph (EV mode) | 240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph, 135.0 km/h / 83.9 mph (EV mode) | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph, 190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph (EV mode) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 6.3 | Euro 6d-ISC-FCM | Euro 6d-ISC-FCM | Euro 6d-ISC-FCM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | EP6FDT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 77.0 mm / 3.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 225.0 hp / 167.8 kW @ 5500 rpm | 180.0 hp / 134.2 kW @ 6000 rpm + 110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 2500 rpm (electric motor) | 200.0 hp / 149.1 kW @ 6000 rpm + 110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 2500 rpm (electric motor) | 200.0 hp / 149.1 kW @ 6000 rpm + 113.0 hp / 84.3 kW (electric motor) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 140.8 hp/L / 2.3 hp/cu-in | 112.6 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in | 125.2 hp/L / 2.1 hp/cu-in | 125.2 hp/L / 2.1 hp/cu-in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm | 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm + 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft | 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm + 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft | 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm + 166 Nm / 122.4 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 8-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Automatic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability | 2020 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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External Reviews
autocar[1]
Reviewer score 59%There isn’t really an entry-level 9: all cars are very well equipped with niceties such as matrix headlights and radar cruise. The plug-in hybrids all get DS Active Scan suspension, an infrared camera that looks down the road for irregularities and configures the adjustable shock absorbers to minimise them. The interior and instrumentation are well laid out and comprehensive, the cabin is spacious, rear leg room is very generous indeed and head room is fine everywhere.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Comfortable to drive
- Decent infotainment system
- Good standard equipment
Cons
- Lack of refinement
autoexpress[2]
Reviewer score 64%The DS 9 is a big step for the French brand towards premium acceptance. With 28 boutique-style retail outlets across the UK, DS promises a different buying proposition. The ownership model has also been designed to ‘remove the pain points experienced by premium car customers,’ says DS's UK supremo, Jules Tilstone.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Stylish looks
- Cheap to run
Cons
- Not the best in class
- Not the smoothest gearbox
autoexpress[3]
Reviewer score 40%The DS 9 is an intriguing alternative choice to the executive car establishment. Aside from the clunky hybrid set-up, it’s dynamically capable. The cabin is uniquely designed and sumptuous enough to tempt buyers away from its German rivals. However, it's seriously hamstrung by eye-watering monthly PCP figures that are significantly more than the class best.
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Pros
- Powerful petrol engine
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Lacklustre performance
- Poor rear legroom
carmagazine[4]
Reviewer score 62%-only mode, with 17 miles of EV range displayed on the digital driver's instrument panel. There's an E-Save mode which will hold 12 miles, six miles or all your e-power, should you need to bank it for zero emissions areas. Charging the battery pack on a 7kW wallbox takes just under two hours, or almost five hours from a domestic plug. It's the design inside and out that will make or break the DS 9.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek styling
- Comfortable to drive
- Decent fuel economy
Cons
- Noisy on motorway speeds
- Noisy in traffic queues
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References
- ^ DS 9 2021 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/ds/9/first-drives/ds-9-2021-uk-review. 2021-06-01. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
- ^ New DS 9 2021 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/ds/9/355145/new-ds-9-2021-review. 2021-06-01. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
- ^ New DS 9 2022 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/ds/9/355145/new-ds-9-2022-review. 2022-01-14. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
- ^ DS 9 E-Tense hybrid (2021) review: herd immunity. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/ds/9-saloon-e-tense/. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
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