Surprise ! It was in his new presidential vehicle that Emmanuel Macron joined the Place de l’Etoile to take part in the July 14 parade. Farewell DS 7 Crossback Elysée, hello new DS 7. The Head of State is now driving a restyled (and still armored) version of the SUV.
You who watched the festivities of July 14, you may have followed the arrival of the convoy escorting Emmanuel Macron, from the Elysée Palace to the Place de l’Etoile (to be reviewed below). A few kilometers in Paris that the Head of State systematically performs on board the presidential car. Since November 2021, DS Automobiles has provided the President with a DS 7 Crossback Élysée. It is a lengthened version, armored and embellished with some decorations specially designed for the vehicle.
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First appearance of the DS 7 Elysée
Yes, but here it is… The chic DS SUV having been restyled last June, it was impossible for the manufacturer to let a “ old model at such a high-profile ceremony.
In the greatest secrecy, the brand has therefore developed a new DS 7 – recognizable in particular by its light signature (DS Light Veil) – with all the panoply of the Elysian version. The model therefore still has an extended wheelbase of 20 cm (i.e. 2.94 m) bringing the total length of the vehicle to 4.79 m (compared to 4.57 m for the standard version). This configuration provides better legroom (54.5 cm). To improve interior comfort, two individual seats have been installed instead of the traditional bench seat.
Two small subtleties for the DS 7 Elysée
Flagship of French craftsmanship, the DS 7 Elysée benefits from black leather upholstery and an Alcantara roof. Many “RF” acronyms for République Française are visible inside and out. The fully armored bodywork is still Ink Blue. The 20” rims remain specific with as new – on this 2022 version – a diamond treatment and blue-white-red wheel caps. Flashing lights and flag holders complete the range. Under the hood, the SUV remains equipped with a rechargeable hybrid engine. The authorities wanted to keep the 300 hp block and therefore did not set their sights on the new 360 hp version, still equipped with 4-wheel drive!
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