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DS 9 Sedan (2020)

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Neo score 57%Ext score 56%
Keywords:awddohcdsexecutive-carfwdhybridmacpherson-strutmulti-linkphevsedanturbocharged

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Product Overview

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.

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Ratings

What we found**

Neo 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***

Ext 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 PS225 PS E-TENSE250 PS E-TENSE360 PS E-TENSE 4x4

Capacity

Cargo Capacity510 L / 18.0 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity60.0 L / 15.9 gal42.0 L / 11.1 gal42.0 L / 11.1 gal42.0 L / 11.1 gal
Passengers5
Payload535 kg / 1179 lbs486 kg / 1071 lbs486 kg / 1071 lbs486 kg / 1071 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs, 330x30 mmVentilated discs, 330x30 mmVentilated discsVentilated discs, 380x32 mm
Brakes | RearDisc, 290x12 mmDisc, 290x12 mmDiscDisc, 290x12 mm
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size235/45 R19, 235/40 R20235/45 R19235/45 R19, 235/40 R20
Turning Circle11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity11.9 kWh (gross)15.6 kWh (gross)11.9 kWh (gross)
Battery | TypeLithium-ion
Body Style4-door Sedan4-door plug-in hybrid Sedan4-door plug-in hybrid Sedan4-door plug-in hybrid Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1460 mm / 57.5 in1460 mm / 57.5 in1459 mm / 57.4 in1460 mm / 57.5 in
Size | Length4934 mm / 194.3 in
Size | Width1932 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 | Front1584.0 mm / 62.4 in
Track Width | Rear1566.0 mm / 61.7 in
Weight1540.0 kg / 3395.1 lbs1839.0 kg / 4054.3 lbs1839.0 kg / 4054.3 lbs1909.0 kg / 4208.6 lbs
Wheel Size19 in, 20 in19 in, 20 in19 in19 in, 20 in
Wheelbase2895 mm / 114.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h8.1 sec8.3 sec8.5 sec5.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph7.7 sec7.9 sec8.1 sec5.3 sec
CO2 Emission130 g/km37 g/km26 ~ 27 g/km41 g/km
Electric Range55.0 km / 34.2 mi66.0 km / 41.0 mi51.0 km / 31.7 mi
Fuel Economy5.7 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 Speed236.0 km/h / 146.6 mph240.0 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 Capacity1500 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 LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6.3Euro 6d-ISC-FCMEuro 6d-ISC-FCMEuro 6d-ISC-FCM
EngineEP6FDT
Engine | Bore77.0 mm / 3.0 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.2:1
Engine | Displacement1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc
Engine | Power225.0 hp / 167.8 kW @ 5500 rpm180.0 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 Output140.8 hp/L / 2.3 hp/cu-in112.6 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in125.2 hp/L / 2.1 hp/cu-in125.2 hp/L / 2.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm + 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm + 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm + 166 Nm / 122.4 lb-ft
Engine | TypeBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears8-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability2020202020212020
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External Reviews

autocar[1]

Sentiment Score 59%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
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]

Sentiment Score 64%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
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]

Sentiment Score 40%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful petrol engine
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • Lacklustre performance
  • Poor rear legroom

carmagazine[4]

Sentiment Score 62%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
-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

User Reviews

References

1. ^ 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.
2. ^ 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.
3. ^ 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.
4. ^ 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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