DS 9

Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol-electric plug-in hybrid E-Tense 250 Performance Line+
Score: 7 / 10
“This DS 9 E-Tense 250 makes more sense than the 4×4 360 flagship version, delivering improved electric range and greater efficiency thanks to a bigger battery, lots of kit and strong refinement. But the package is let down by limited practicality and a slightly jittery ride that means this big saloon doesn’t deliver the same level of comfort as its premium competitors.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid 4×4 360 Rivoli+
Score: 7 / 10
“The 4×4 360 adds performance to the DS 9 E-Tense line-up, but it also commands a serious price tag that puts it in the firing line of other impressive premium machinery, which might be hard to swallow for some. However, its dynamic ability seems sound, with strong enough performance and handling.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid
Score: 5 / 10
“The DS 9 is an intriguing alternative choice to the executive car establishment. Aside from the clunky hybrid set-up, it’s dynamically capable, and the cabin is uniquely designed and sumptuous enough to tempt buyers. However, it’s seriously hamstrung by eye-watering monthly PCP figures. Unless the finances are drastically resolved, it’s almost impossible to recommend.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“DS is aware of the uphill battle it faces, and so has filled its base cars with a generous level of comfort features and space.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The DS 9 brings welcome variety back to the market for premium saloons. Its major failing may be that it is too studiously attached to the traditional mould of a classic French luxury car, and not innovative enough in either its design or technical specification.”
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Model reviewed: E-Tense 225 PHEV Rivoli+
Score: 8 / 10
“DS’s people face some pretty stiff challenges to establish their marque in the UK and attract the (80% business) customers that could just as easily opt for a BMW. But they have two weapons with which to fight: the offer of freedom from the same-again syndrome that affects many fleet buyers, and a good car.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“It might take a while yet for DS to become recognised on the road, but the DS 9 is a credible alternative to obvious executive saloons.”
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Model reviewed: E-Tense 225 PHEV Rivoli+
Score: 6 / 10
“The 9 saloon is the best DS yet. It delivers on comfort, refinement and fuel economy, and undercuts BMW’s 530e by about £6000 while offering more standard equipment.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.2 / 10
“The DS 9 is a comfortable executive saloon with a plug-in powertrain, but it’s more expensive on finance than the class leaders.” (Charlie Harvey)
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The DS 9 is a large and stylish premium saloon that aims to offer something a little different to the norm.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“Classy and understated with a lovely interior, refined powertrain and good company car BiK (Benefit-in-Kind tax) thanks to the PHEV powertrain. The competition is fierce, but the DS 9 has a shot at taking a few sales from the bigger premium manufacturers.”
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Model reviewed: E-Tense 225 PHEV Rivoli+
Score: 8 / 10
“That the DS9 will be a relatively rare sight on our roads will no doubt help its cause – because not everyone wants to drive what the Joneses do. It will also help that the DS9 is an attractive motor and also a rather splendid one to drive.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The plug-in hybrid DS 9 saloon is the French brand’s most convincing model yet; comfortable, refined and loaded with kit.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 5 / 10
“What’s the price you’re willing to pay for individuality? Nearly £60K for a slightly odd Chinese-slash-French plug-in hybrid saloon is a tricky one to justify. We’d recommend waiting a few years until the DS 9 has lost a considerable chunk of its value. It’ll be a while before it’s more appealing than a used BMW 5 Series or Mercedes E-Class, though.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The latest French executive car looks good and undercuts premium rivals.”
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Model reviewed: E-Tense 225 PHEV Rivoli+
Score: 8 / 10
“The DS 9 is less clinical than most rivals and will appeal to buyers who enjoy — and, probably more significantly, enjoy talking about — fine details, such as the guilloche patterns and pearl interior stitching.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid
Score: 6 / 10
“Garish and big, the DS 9 is not a patch on the dynamics of the rivals but better than it has a right to be. The comfort-enhancing road-scanning system works brilliantly however and there is something quite attractive about the overstuffed feeling of this car.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“If you’ve tried all the usual suspects, and you’re after a change from the norm, this is the most convincing product from DS yet.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid
Score: 4 / 10
“The DS 9 is impressively refined and – in plug-in hybrid form – makes plenty of financial sense as a company car. However, it doesn’t offer the cosseting ride that you might expect.”
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