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2025 DS N°8 has arrived

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In early December, DS Automobiles unveiled a new naming philosophy for future models, the ‘N°’ (numéro), and the first car to bear this designation is the DS N°8. It is an all-electric car built on the STLA Medium platform.

This model marks the start of a new era for the French luxury-premium brand, which will also be marked by a special design language. A full grille with illuminated backlighting, slim DS Pixel Vision headlights with sharp daytime running lights that extend towards the bumper, and steeply sloping C-pillars are just some of the design solutions.

The DS N°8 comes with an expanded color palette that, in addition to CRYSTAL PEARL and PERLA NERA BLACK, also includes TOPAZ BLUE, PALLADIUM GREY and ALABASTER WHITE. The car in the photo has a black hood, pillars, mirrors and roof, and a plastic cladding that extends along the profile. It is 4.82 meters long, 1.90 meters wide and 1.58 meters high, with a wheelbase of 2.90 meters, which means that it is 12 cm shorter than the DS 9 model but also longer than the fastback crossovers Peugeot 408 and Citroen C5 X.

Inside, the heated/cooled seats are designed to be comfortable and have massage functions and a neck warmer. Also, passengers in the rear seats have plenty of space. The digital instrument cluster is located behind the four-spoke steering wheel, and it is accompanied by a wide infotainment system placed in the middle of the dashboard. The floating center console with touch-sensitive panels seems to come straight from the concept.

Integrated ambient lighting is the final touch that takes travel comfort to a higher level. In addition, passengers will enjoy the top-notch Electra 3D sound system by Focal.

When it comes to the powertrain, the front-wheel drive versions will be powered by a single electric motor with 230 hp and 245 hp, while the most powerful version will be powered by two electric motors with 350 hp, which is enough to reach 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph). The N°8 will also be equipped with two types of batteries, 74 and 97.2 kWh, which will allow a range of 572 and 750 km. Thanks to fast charging up to 200 kW DC, the battery can be charged from 20 to 80 percent in 27 minutes.

Source: DS Automobiles

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2025 DS N°8 has arrived
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2025 DS N°8

The unveiling of the new DS Automobiles car is approaching, and before that happens, the French luxury-premium brand has introduced a new naming philosophy for future models, the ‘N°’ (numéro). This tag will be added to the existing number.

The first model to have the ‘N°’ tag will be the DS N°8. The number eight has a shape similar to the sign of infinity, it is associated with balance and carelessness, which together form a harmonious whole. The badge will be located on the rear of the car alongside the DS AUTOMOBILES logo, clearly separating the brand from the model while also signaling its progress towards an electric future.

There is still not much information about the interior of the DS N°8, but what we do know so far is that it will have spectacular lighting that emphasizes the calm design of the dashboard. Its refined, nautical-inspired design perfectly combines cutting-edge technology and expertise.

DS Automobiles is one of the brands that is striving to become all-electric as soon as possible, and the new ‘N°’ tag is just the beginning.

Source: Stellantis

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DS Automobiles will produce the SM Tribute Concept

This year, DS Automobiles celebrates 10 years of independence, and in September, the SM Tribute Concept was unveiled. Now, the French automaker is looking for a way to start producing the car, but in a limited edition.

In an interview with Top Gear, head of design Thierry Metroz said that Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares and DS CEO Olivier Francois agreed that the SM Tribute Concept would be built on the platform used by the Maserati Granturismo. Currently, both companies are negotiating a car price that would be acceptable to most buyers, but also economical.

The concept features a long hood that tapers to the floor, as well as a glass front that in the 1970s housed headlights that moved with the steering wheel. Like the original Citroen SM, it is adorned with a combination of gold and black colors and shows how the original model would look today. Inside, the curvature of the dashboard and seats are reminiscent of the original model. In front of the driver is a boxy steering wheel with an integrated screen, as well as a digital instrument cluster.

When it comes to the powertrain, the company has confirmed that the car will not be an EV. Some believe that the SM Tribute will be powered by a turbocharged 3.0-L V6 Nettuno engine with around 538 hp, but this cannot be confirmed. The original SM was powered by a 2.7-liter V6 engine borrowed from Maserati and had front-wheel drive, but Maserati now has four-wheel drive.

Source: Top Gear

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DS Automobiles will produce the SM Tribute Concept