Guangzhou Peugeot was formally established in 1985. As the first batch of joint venture car companies to enter the country, French cars have never changed the product design according to the preferences of domestic consumers. It can be seen that French cars have their own stubborn concepts for product design. The stubbornness of the series is not only reflected in product design, but also in brand planning. In 2020, the annual sales of Shenlong Motors in China are more than 50,000. The annual sales of the entire brand are not as high as the monthly sales of Sylphy. It can be seen that French cars are currently in the bleak situation in China, and in 2018, they withdrew from the domestic market. Suzuki is nothing but that. But unexpectedly, Shenlong Automobile insists on expanding the domestic market vigorously, so it has to be said that the car is really "stubborn"!
As early as the beginning of 2020, a B-segment car under the French car has been unveiled. It is the DS9 from its high-end brand, and this car will be launched in China recently. DS is in urgent need of fresh blood in its realization stage, because DS5, DS6, and DS4S have been discontinued. Currently, there is only one DS7 model under the DS brand. Since it does not choose to withdraw from the domestic market, DS is currently facing the embarrassing situation of no cars to sell. Fortunately, DS9 is finally coming. To be honest, French cars have been painstaking in the creation of DS products, but the market recognition is very low. For example, the upcoming DS9, the entry is 8AT, with a high-value interior and a first-layer calf leather, it is on the market. What will happen afterwards? Let’s take a closer look at this car!
As a luxury B-class car, obviously its target is Audi A4L, BMW 3 series and Mercedes-Benz C-class. Generally speaking, the space performance of French cars in the same level of cars is at a disadvantage. Fortunately, DS9 has made optimizations in this regard. Its length, width and height are 4933*1855*1458mm, and the wheelbase is 2895mm, which is the same level as the BBA. Compared with the models, there is almost no difference, and the front and rear rows are equipped with massage function seats, which greatly improves the ride comfort. And in this era where sports are emphasized, the product design of DS9 finally caters to the domestic aesthetic.
In terms of design,DS9 adopts a brand-new design language. China Net uses the "DS" LOGO as the element design and is equipped with blackened treatment. The hexagonal angular design not only looks very big, but also has a sense of movement. The headlights on both sides are integrated with the central grid, which is not only slender in shape but also supplemented by boomerang-style LED daytime running lights, which makes it feel very cold. The shape of the side of the body is smooth and the body proportion is perfect, coupled with the design of hidden door handles and slip-back roof, it is very eye-catching in the same class. The design of the rear is also very good, especially the scaly taillights, which are amazing when lit. Overall, DS9's appearance is not only atmospheric but also highly cold.
Entering the car, it shows that Shenlong Motors has a good intentions. A luxury B-segment car has a flagship level in terms of interior materials. The entire roof is wrapped in Alcantara suede material. The control uses a large number of first-layer calfskin wraps, and it is a champagne red color, high-end materials and luxurious design. It can be said that the interior of DS9 is unmatched in its class. The configuration has not yet been officially announced, but considering that it bears the hope of the future of the French car, the configuration of this car should be very kind.
In terms of power, the car is equipped with a 1.6T engine with a maximum horsepower of 215PS and a peak torque of 300NM. Obviously the lack of high-end engines is a major shortcoming of the French cars at this stage, although this The performance of 1.6T is already very good, but in the face of the absolute displacement gap, it is still not as good as the 2.0T high-power version of BBA, this is an indisputable fact. Fortunately, it is matched with an 8AT gearbox, the whole set of power is completely sufficient and smooth. The chassis adopts a front and rear McPherson multi-link structure, and is also equipped with DS adaptive magic carpet suspension.
It is not difficult to see that Shenlong Motors still pays enough attention to DS9, whether it is exterior design, interior materials, space performance, chassis texture, etc., to do its best, and it is worth mentioning Yes, DS9 is also the first luxury car made in China and sold to the world, which also shows DS's determination to take root in the domestic market. So can it win the recognition of domestic consumers? This is not only achieved with determination, but the key is whether the price of DS9 can be different from BBA! What do you think of this car? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area to discuss!
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