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DS DS 9 Saloon 1.6 E-TENSE 250 Opera 4dr EAT8

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1598
Trim	Opera
Price	£65,390
Battery Capacity	15.6
Engine Power - BHP	250
Acceleration	8.1
Top Speed	149 mph
Length	4934 mm
Width	1932 mm
Height	1460 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	473 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1839 kg

Driver Convenience

12 inch HD touchscreen
12.3" digital instrument cluster display
Adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go
Advanced driver attention alert
Blind Spot Detection (BAS)
Drive mode selector includes sport, comfort, hybrid and zero emission
DS Connect Box emergency and assistance system
DS Iris system - 3D connected navigation, natural voice recognition and bluetooth connectivity
DS night vision including 360 vision
Emergency services call system
Extended traffic sign recognition
Exterior temperature gauge
Front parking sensors
Intelligent speed adaptation
Lane keep assist
Lane positioning assist
Mirror screen with Apple car play/Android Auto and Mirror Link
Motorised tailgate with hands free access
Multi function trip computer
PAS
Rear parking sensors
Semi autonomous driving
Speed limit info display
Speed limiter
Wireless charging for smartphone

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

7.4 kW onboard charger
Accelerated charging cable - Mode 3
DS Active scan suspension

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Focal Electra Hi-Fi sound system with 515 watt amplifier/14 speakers and 8" subwoofer with alcantara parcel shelf

Exterior Features

Aluminium rear door sill
Auto dimming electrochrome door mirrors
Automatic headlights
Automatic welcome lighting at car unlocking
Automatic windscreen wipers
Backlit front door sill with DS inscription
Chrome DS wings
Chrome finish 'E TENSE' inscription in tailgate
Chrome finish DS 9 incription on tailgate
Chrome finish exhaust
Chrome sabre on bonnet with "clous de paris" embossing
Chrome window surround
Dark tinted rear windows
Door mirrors including reverse gear angle memorisation
DS 3D LED rear lights
DS active LED Vision headlights
DS badge on bonnet
DS cornets
DS monogram on rear tailgate
Dynamic bending light function
Electric folding door mirrors with DS LED spotlights
Electrically opening 'spoiler' style sunroof
Flush fitting door handles
Follow me home manual lighting
Frameless electrochrome, auto-dimming interior rear view mirror
Front and rear electric windows with one touch/anti pinch
Front windscreen wipers with integrated wash system
Gloss black exterior door mirrors
Gloss black finish front grille with large DS emblem
Heated door mirrors
Heated rear window
Heated windscreen
High beam assist
Integrated LED indicators in door mirrors
Laminated front and rear side windows
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
Perla nera black metallic roof
Rain sensor
Rear boot
Rear side wing doors
Scrolling indicators
Welcome lighting

Interior Features

Pebble grey alcantara headlining
2 cupholders in front centre console
2 cupholders in rear armrest
2x Rear coat hooks
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 way electric lumbar adjustment
8 way electrically adjustable front seats
Air quality control system
Aluminium pedals and footrest
B.R.M R180 timepiece
Basalt black fleur leather and piano black gearbox
Basalt black leather effect front centre armrest trim
Basalt black leather premium rear armrest
Basalt black leather steering wheel with multifunction controls
Basalt grey damped Interior grab handles
Driver seat memory function
Electrically adjustable front seats
Electronic key x 2 - satin chrome Clous De Paris pattern
Extended bi-zone automatic climate control
Flock lining glovebox
Floor mats - black, deep pile with stitch detail
Front and rear door storage
Front central armrest with storage
Front centre console - closed storage
Front headrests with 4 way mechanical adjustment
Front interior light with 2 reading spotlights and rear interior light with timer
Front seat and rear pockets
Front/rear passenger grab handles
Heated front seats
Illuminated glove box, central storage area and load area
Massage function for front seats
Mechanical extendable cushion nose for front seats
Nappa watchstrap leather upholstery
Odour filter
Pebble grey alcantara sunvisor with LED lighting
PolyAmbient interior lighting
Reach and rake adjustable steering column
Rear centre console ventilation system
Rear seats fixed cushion and foldable back rest
Single front passenger seat
Ski hatch
Ventilated front seats

Packs

Lounge pack - DS 9

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
Anti lock braking system + Electronic brake force distribution
Automatic emergency braking system
Child safety lock
Driver, front passenger, front lateral and curtain airbags
Electric parking brake
ESP
Front side airbags
Front ventilated disc brakes and rear disc brakes
Hill start assist
Indirect tyre pressure monitoring system (ITPMS)
Isofix mounting points - 1X front passenger seat and 2X outer rear seats includes top tether
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Rear curtain airbags
Seatbelts front - three point retractable seatbelts with pre tensioners and progressive load limiters
Seatbelts rear - three point retractable seatbelts with pre tensioners and load limiters to outer rear seats

Security

Alarm system
Automatic door locking while driving
Keyless entry and start
Locking wheel nuts
Remote central locking + deadlocks
Stop/ Start function

Trim

Art basalt black nappa leather with pearl top stitch detail in door panel
Dashboard facia décor - art basalt black nappa leather with pearl top stitch detail

Wheels

19" Versailles alloy wheels
Tyre puncture repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	15.6
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	145
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	7
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	7
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	160000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	16
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.9
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	21.5
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	18.7
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	2.9
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	3.3
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	76
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	68
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	82
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	47
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	42
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	51

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions

EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	23
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	27
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	18

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1598
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	77
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.8
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	0.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	235.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	353.1

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	42E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	79
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	86
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	67
NCAP Safety Assist %	67
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.1
Engine Power - BHP	250
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	360
Engine Torque - RPM	3000
Top Speed	149 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/45 R19
Tyre Size Rear	235/45 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	VERSAILLES
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1460 mm
Length	4934 mm
Wheelbase	2895 mm
Width	1932 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2079 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	42
Gross Vehicle Weight	2325 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	473 l
Max. Loading Weight	486 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1300
Minimum Kerbweight	1839 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11 m

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