A budget Rolls-Royce Cullinan?!

This is the new DS7, and Mat’s about to find out if this family-friendly SUV has what it takes to compete with market-leading small SUVs like the Mercedes GLA and Volvo XC40!
So let’s check out the design. It’s fair to say the DS7 certainly looks the part, with this updated model coming with all-new taillights coupled with the brand’s 3D name badge on the back. The model we have here comes with black cladding around the wheel arches, roof bars and some chrome surrounds on the windows. But the star of the show is up top, with an all-new grille at the front of the car that has some chrome inserts added to it. It’s also flanked by some new headlights and newly-designed daytime running lights.
But while the looks are pretty impressive on the outside, it’s a different story on the inside. Clearly, DS has tried to make the interior design unique, there seems to have been more of a focus on being different rather than quality. There are lots of diamond patterns throughout the cabin, but the quality of some of these elements could be a bit better. The updated model also comes with a full digital dial display, but the graphics aren’t the best. All-in-all the interior is ok, but it’s losing out to its competitors in this department.
When it comes to engines, there are a few to choose from, with the entry-level being a 1.5-litre diesel that drives the front wheels and delivers 130hp. There are two plug-in hybrids available, with the range-topper coming equipped with a 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine coupled with dual-electric motors to produce four-wheel-drive, as well as the ability to put down 360hp.
If you’re looking to pick up an entry-level DS7 the price starts from around £37,000. However, top-of-the-range models come in at over £60,000! So is it really worth it?! Or could that £60,000 be spent on a much more established player in the market? You’ll have to stick with Mat and find out for yourself!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:33 Design
02:58 Interior
06:09 Back Seats
08:36 Boot
10:03 5 Annoying Things
11:52 5 Cool Things
13:53 Trim Levels
15:38 Engines
16:35 Town Driving
19:05 Motorway Driving
20:36 Country Road Driving
21:42 0-60mph
22:54 Verdict
Mat's DS7 choice: bit.ly/Mats-DS7-Choice
Volvo XC40 review: bit.ly/Volvo-XC40-Review-2023
Mercedes GLA review: bit.ly/Mercedes-GLA-Review-2023
Volkswagen T-Roc R review: bit.ly/Volkswagen-T-Roc-R-Rev...
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[@arashk1849]

Had the old DS7 before and honestly really comfortable, spacious and good efficiency too. One of the best cars to buy as a used after its done the majority of depreciation

[@arashk1849]

Forgot to mention, the turning radius was the best out of any cars I owned. Mind-blowing

[@ezrapardede1921]

and remember if it's good enough to compete with the X1 and XC40, while being larger, it more than capable enough and it's actually have better value while offering same to it's actual competitor the X3 and XC60

[@tudon5774]

is reliability fine? i remember seeying comments that reliability is the major flaw

[@muckspreader1able]

Awful,cars and really bad depreciation and reliability.You have literally no,taste in cars

[@helloreviews]

not sure about that considering citroen’s reliability

[@saibot1221]

Calling a Citroen a Bentley has to be the wildest thing I've ever heard or read.

[@mrsnezbit2219]

The real DS was super luxurious, now look what they done to my girl :(

[@jhref]

​@@mrsnezbit2219 DS stands for Dacia Sandero now

[@amc4568]

You mean calling any french actual car...

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@mrsnezbit2219 DS Automobile is simply a good car.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@amc4568 yep. French actual car that never fade away.

[@paulwardzynski3265]

Mat, I like your back-to-basic reviews as I think they can help make your mind up on narrowing down your alternatives when buying a new car. Quite often it is the little things in a car design which can put you off buying the car, things like no normal buttons for operating how warm or cold the car is; a bonkers trend!

[@adagio1980]

Car reviewers often complain about the missing buttons for temperature. What I don't understand is who's adjusting the temperature all the time? I set it when I get the car, and then I pretty much never touch it again. Why would I want 21 degrees today and 22 tomorrow?

[@thisistimmy]

@@adagio1980 I change mine all the time. Where I live, the weather fluctuates like crazy. If it’s 30°+ outside then I need to adjust the AC to be lower and speed higher since there’s a lot of heat coming in from the windows. When I get in the car, I set it to Low to get cooled asap then slightly raise it. On cooler days and at night, it’s the opposite and I just generally like to be warmer. Some people’s bodies just built diff I guess

[@shakeelali20]

​@@adagio1980 Because people live all over the world and weather/temperature can change drastically even on a daily commute in some places. Yes it's not the end of the world, but removing switches just stinks of cost cutting and cheapening. Anything the manufacturer says is pure marketing BS.

[@OnlyPracticalThings]

Mat your dream garage cars are still here in Dubai. Didn't you actually buy them?

[@jamesecroucher]

@@adagio1980 clearly you don’t live in a nation with any regular climatic fluctuations. Others - many, many others - happen to have a very different life experience to you Mr Andersen

[@jamesmccormack3229]

I always liked the look of the Ds7 over some of its rival and was driving one of these as a curtesy car lately, and it's a great SUV, super comfy, and really well equipped. Was very impressed.

[@outiSTAR]

i miss the DS3, was such a great small car

[@thecarguy959]

I dont

[@UtopiaYA]

I mean they replaced it but it’s now a small cross-over

[@mrsnezbit2219]

I miss the DS

[@amc4568]

Yes, specially for the THP engine, or thpooop engine 😂

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@mrsnezbit2219 for me i miss all the DS Automobiles especially the DS Automotive Compact car in GT7.

[@skewizzyace]

😄😄, Hey Matt, you got me cracked up when you said espirit de voyage darling, i cant count how many times i have watched that particular part. The humor you bring to this channel is second to non. Great job

[@lsgcookery0303]

Looks like a GTA 5 goofy ahh betayga🔥 Review a Koenigsegg please 🙏

[@mpoulinis]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@theofficialquicksilver]

Too much GTA man ....

[@VintageRKO]

More like goofy ahh audi

[@eduqloo]

it looks like good competition for the q5 ngl

[@user-yn2dl2zh2z]

This is probably the type of guy that wasting his life playing GTA 5 too much

[@anikroy8973]

Your "new" glasses do compliment the car pretty well

[@purwantiallan5089]

Wish we could see a review for Toyota Yaris RS Turbo.

[@mukhtarp9218]

Fruity

[@jimbeam4736]

@@mukhtarp9218 If he grew a mustache, he could launch some 80s style crime series... (or start a Village People revival band - I might join as well...)

[@happydays0996]

DS3 crossback is a pleasure to drive excellent comfort and design.

[@roli9985]

Oohhh boy, I like this super fast Display response time. (Sometimes i think they run on Floppy-Disc)

[@okithdesilva129]

Mat thank you so much for this insane video!

[@japakkomatti1]

I would like to argue that padel shifter in road cars should always be fitted to the steering column because when you are trying to manually shift while having the wheel upside down it's impossible to do it fast. Learning to do it would be an option but then you could argue to just learn to use messy infotainment system. I get the argument that Matt pointed out in the video which is very much true in cars that don't need steering inputs that would cause the wheel to be upside down and you having the need to shift. For example on racing track.

[@stesla9735]

I have the DS7 LA PREMIERE With 360HP And it's Awesome the sound, the speed and how confy interior and nice boot capacity. Its nicer and quicker that anyone could this. Flaws are as every car.... I was looking for a MB EQC and an X3 and this looks nicer and it's Plug Hybrid which I use daily and the power of the 360HP for weekends trips. The handling it good at illegal speeds and brakes are brembo... Really nice car and I was pleasantly surprised for the futures and I love ventilation seats and huge roof.... It's a great family car, and nice fan car ...... We were looking also for the Alfa Romeo Tonale but the small boot size was a NO.... Try it in its big versions 300-360HP and you will enjoy the car 😎

[@zebbloem9415]

Great,now thats a better review than matt…😅

[@Beluga..]

This will change my whole life

[@TechBaffle]

0:19 Mat's had too much coffee, but this is the reason I watch carwow 😂

[@avram_fo20]

Super excited mood today

[@SteveoStories]

You have my like because of the intro. Loved it lol

[@OllieMcPhillips]

This is literally outside my village how have i not seen you haha love your videos Mat! 😁

[@EG-ds3rv]

The old DS7 crossback topmodel is fantastic! Insane reliability, cheap parts, great luxury and honestly the driving is quite decent in sport mode. Ventilated leather seats, reclining front and back, massage, sunroof, moving headlights and adaptive suspension is what people really notice. (This is crazy at this pricepoint)

[@danr8472]

That's what I dive a 2020 DS7 opera version. Best daily car and I've tired many before picking that one up.

[@monasaitama8708]

the 0 to 60 is actually impressive

[@larikauranen2159]

Since forever, i still feel like citroen does their own thing no matter senceless

[@purwantiallan5089]

Citroen DS3 and DS7 for me are equally impressive.

[@Mika-85]

Its not a Citroen. Its a seperate company in the Stellantis group. It actually has more parts from Peugeot and the Entertainment System is the same like in the Peugeot 5008.

[@htimsid]

Over the decades the Citroën 'tradition' / 'heritage' has been steadily diluted. In more recent years, the famous marque has been pushed towards the background in favour of the ephemeral 'DS' brand which is a dressed-up Peugeot i.e. more 'luxury' and gadgets. In short, pure marketing, even to the extent of nonsensically invoking the DS as inspiration.

[@Gorbyrev]

Much better looking than a Cullinan too. Saw one on the M74 and it is still an affront to the eyes and the Metrocab Taxi.

[@alexandercalisthenics7106]

Yeah it is!! DS are such great cars 😍 I love it very day, complete underestimated

[@okithdesilva129]

The exterior design is so cool and sporty and the interior is so lovely!

[@yashchaudhary6480]

yeaaaaaah that energy in starting 0:27

[@this_dude5307]

Good looking car. Shame that it isn’t available in the USA. A car like this will stand out in the usual sea of American, German, Japanese, and Korean cars here.

[@gevinduxrs2]

Really?? Is it good looking? I wonder what Peugeot cars n suvs would do then

[@estebanod]

Renault is considering the US, but nothing from Peugeot and Citroen yet

[@paullitson4564]

I have seen a Video of this now being launched in the US

[@CYV_COV]

Wow Great Car

[@AdamPatel-cu5ly]

Got one, it’s great

[@Heeler115]

A popup clock, thats CLOCK, by the way. Love Matt's humor lol

[@OrionAerospaceKSP]

Mat shutting himself in the sunroof was priceless.

[@hamishoc4684]

“Help, I accidentally just shut myself in the sunroof."

[@HeisenbergFam]

"its designed to be quirky" is perfectly put, something you would see in GTA parody world

[@theofficialquicksilver]

It's cooking time!

[@snakeeyes9246]

Sounds like something Doug DeMuro would be intrigued by.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@snakeeyes9246 Hagerty has some words for you.

[@baoquoc3710]

@@theofficialquicksilver let him cook!

[@julianpasotti173]

Main gripe I have with my family's is that the stereo is extremely bassy, even when lowering bass via the equaliser. And the handbrake button is too confuse able with a window controller.

[@Yourfavouritestories]

Just re-watched diamonds are forever 😅. Great vocals Mat.

[@sheechan8407]

Love the look

[@ram64man]

Love that light interior, saw it once in. D other ds but cancelled my order because they only offer it in black only interior at the time , maybe it’s time to have another look my ownly wish they offered a lighter roof lining as well

[@killkiss_son]

The 360 hp version comes from the 508 PSE I think!

[@rehanroche3933]

Beauty. Love this

[@abdoulovic]

the paddle shifters should be more longer so u can get them when turning the steering wheel

[@aatonnaa4958]

This car is just beautiful

[@purwantiallan5089]

As beautiful as even GT By Citroen Road Car.

[@JackWeed-nm1vq]

People need to understand that DS is a pretty new brand and this ‘7’ is a facelift of a 6yr old car. The new ‘4’ looks exceptional. And, this is no more a Citroen than a Lexus is a Toyota or Genesis is a Hyundai.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent review Mat!😸

[@bensmithkent22]

YES paused it on 6:19 zoomed and matt is rocking some brown gore tex scarpas. Getting me some of those for the coming winter commute. So middle class (even if Im not) and Im getting older now. Will compliment my patagonia shell and latte on victoria station. 😂

[@jimmykim007]

I need a bo-ooh of woo-a! This car is awesome

[@purwantiallan5089]

Now imagine if they review Koenigsegg Turbo S.

[@reabetswethipe2190]

When I squint, I see an Audi Q8 at the rear and then I see a Bentley Bentayga a bit at the front. Looks good regardless🔥

[@purwantiallan5089]

This one apparently like a downgraded Bentayga...

[@maxengelberts7781]

Time for Specsavers…

[@faustinaadu2284]

Underrated car

[@barnoslogik]

with regards to the back seats, where when you push them forward and they have a raised sections, is that because manufacturers have gone away from lifting the back seat bases up prior to pushing the backs forward? You never seem to mention whether seats have this feature. my seat ibiza, has a similar raised section if i only push the seats forward, whereas if i lift the seat part first then push the backs down, then i have a virtually flat back transport area for larger items.

[@lucimon97]

I always wonder how big Matts dresser has to be, he has an outfit for every type of car and driver. Apparently DS drivers are all about enormous glasses

[@bensmithkent22]

Yea his boots are 🔥 today outdoorsy middle class vibe are they gore tex scarpas??

[@Mithrandir42]

Bahahaha! Great review Mat! Your trim-level line-up bit was hilarious. Also, yes. Esprit D'Voyage is a silly name. It's like Bugatti's La Voiture Noire. Sounds cool, but also silly at the same time. Anyway, great review!

[@purwantiallan5089]

Esprit D'Voyage has some word for this DS7.

[@egregoreflamboyant1675]

It's not silly at all. When you say "La voiture noire" every car enthusiasts know what specific car it is, like if it was the one and only black car in the world ever produced... But there is million others.

[@minlouis430]

Hello friends, I come from China and have driven various models from nearly 40 different brands, such as Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Mustang, and so on. However, I have always cherished a DS5. The sound insulation effect, sound system, and driving experience of this car are shocking. It can be said that it is a French Rolls Royce with French characteristics and affordable prices. I drive an SX version of the Citroen ZX on my daily commute, Although it is a 20-year-old car, the driving experience is impressive.😊😊

[@minlouis430]

Super cool, when you enter the driver's cab of DS, you feel like you're in the Louvre lobby, believe me😊

[@Odah_]

French cars recently are really trying to put their signature on the fact that they're French and i love it, they all look stunning. The interior aswell GYATDAMN

[@duckboii]

It feels illegal to be this early... Love your work Matte👍

[@purwantiallan5089]

Or even a fraction early...

[@kaylyamba7070]

The gear knob look funny and familiar😂

[@PiotrTodryk]

please in future can you show us the reverse lights and indicators. ty

[@balangtheooageng6017]

"Cause I'm mat watson and your watching car wow!!! Less do it!!" love the energy 😂😂🔥

[@purwantiallan5089]

Agree. 😂

[@saurav0403]

It'll always be awkward every time you use this gear selector😂

[@qusayshaban8284]

I have the ds7 300 hp opera 2022 and its quite impressive very fast but i wish the battery last longer than 30 km

[@caffellatte74]

Ok, but the Pompidou Center was designed by Italien Architecte Renzo Piano

[@euphoria2037]

God such a beauty😍

[@physioprime2260]

For the Windows: have you tried pressing the Window Button threetimes down? Worked on Citroen and Peugeots at the front seats. Showof at a peugot dealership 💪👍

[@265justy]

Surprised the windows even worked considering it's French shite.

[@LITTEULCEVENN]

What is this supposed to do?

[@physioprime2260]

@@LITTEULCEVENN at some Models it gets the Windows fully down. Had this on a Citroen C3 where the frontwindows didnt get füll down. And at a peugot dealer I had the Same at a 507 estate

[@10nutzzzz]

Those seat control buttons remind me of the ones from the passat b6

[@Charliefitzy_37]

I love car wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great amazing vid matt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡

[@lucavonschubert831]

The title is somehow wrong. A Genesis GV80 is a cheap Bentley

[@chukwuemekanwoke9003]

Exactly!

[@HB45175]

Except the Genesis is better because unlike a Bentley, it won't break down.

[@alanwayte432]

It’s an absolute horrendous drive through

[@alanwayte432]

@@chukwuemekanwoke9003nonsense

[@Fufu0478]

could you also make a video of the TOGG T10X in the future?

[@beatmeierbm]

if you get one 🎉 Some folk say the factory is still empty and only the"Big Man" got one delivery

[@Fufu0478]

Well, the first people have already received the car, so it's just a matter of time for us to be able to order them as well.

[@sbaddison]

Love the Denis Neilson glasses 😂

[@hilmyahmed6446]

Excellent video

[@zenovd2368]

Hi Matt, any chance you can do a review on a Megane RS Trophy? Thanks ;)

[@purwantiallan5089]

After Megane RS Trophy, please review a Ford GT LM Race Car Spec II Test Car '06.

[@blase3121]

shift pedals are better on the column, even the small ones. they are always in the same space compered to the ones on the wheel

[@prccpc8964]

I like DS.They are very beautiful😍

[@alistermclean1319]

Your serial killer glasses are pretty retro. Need the yellow driving lens for night superior night driving imo

[@purwantiallan5089]

Coco Hayashi also say that DS7 is an underrated car.

[@marekkemp3398]

This DS7 looks way better than its German/Swedish rivals.

[@user-ht3sw1lj9e]

Love how you're wearing safety goggles now, since that engine blew up in your face.😂

[@matthewboyall3461]

So you dont like the falic gear selector but youd love a temperature changing knob to use

[@basikwashman]

That intro is something else

[@Vorrimade]

can you review the new DS4?

[@purwantiallan5089]

Or even the CITROEN C4 WRC from Sebastian Loeb??

[@NeoMalatji-vb2tq]

Good looking car 😊

[@oversteer_9339]

Got curious from the title notification

[@andrewd5740]

0:03 the Pompidou center was designed by an italian architect😅

[@krithiksankar4395]

That drive selector is the sussiest one ever

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep. And also apparently coolest one yet...

[@anchy1995]

Looks good, always liked DS cars

[@purwantiallan5089]

Agree. Along with Citroen C4 and C4 WRC.

[@ldorman]

I personally prefer the Sticky Didgy Dibbly Didgery Dooey thingy over gas struts. How often I came across 2nd hand cars with faulty gas struts and a shorten broom stick in the back to keep the bonnet up.

[@JackCoded]

It’s difficult at times to tell the difference between this and the Cullinan. Any good tricks to tell?

[@pap_chr5063]

3008 and this, are by far the best looking suvs in the segment.And with the best interiors

[@estebanod]

The 3008 is way better imo

[@piotrgesik8136]

It seems to be put together as well a a Tesla - just look where the back door connects to the C pillar

[@neuro.weaver]

Exactly! I noticed that as well! And if they cannot manage to get that obvious part right, one can only imagine what shoddy job they did on parts that are not so easily seen.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@neuro.weaver this car is like downgraded Bentayga but still look cool.

[@TheUnPlayable]

Peugeot/Citroën are the worst for this. Always have been.

[@Tom-uk2ow]

Haha when non exusted car industry critised one of the best still producing car....Keep be brittish we all want that...No culture,no behave...You are nothing..

[@cenciende9401]

Your joke is years out of date...

[@bramwall]

that chrome around the windows doesnt line up... cant unsee

[@kudakwashegoto2895]

Mat I don’t think those are fake exhaust pipes but rather nice exhaust housing

[@atripsix8469]

Not too sure about the DS7 but the new DS4s are absolutely riddled with electrical issues. A lot of the owners have only actually driven their car for around 3 months out of a 7 month ownership as the rest of the time it’s been with Citroen being fixed. Quite a shame really because they look really nice

[@TamjidVlogs]

Usual French car caliber

[@user-gq8rw6hf9v]

Lmao they deserve it. It is so stupid to buy a new car (a plastic box without any realibity, underpowered with 3 cyl engines).

[@user-gq8rw6hf9v]

@@TamjidVlogs we are back to begining of 00's where french cars were desaster about reliability

[@MKRM27]

@@user-gq8rw6hf9v it’s somewhat ironic to talk about other peoples stupidity, and then not be able to spell reliability.

[@user-gq8rw6hf9v]

@@MKRM27 I AM FRENCH so i dont speak english perfectly, close your mouth with your over trust on yourself that you can only express on Internet.:*

[@amitkini5753]

Ahaa now I understand the familiarity with Citroen. That gear selected and screen automation is so similar Edit: This is a modern C 5 Aircross for sure ❤

[@purwantiallan5089]

Amit Kini, have u watched clips from Enthusia Professional Racing Unseen? It is in both Purwanti Allan and Damar Fadlan KZbin channels. One clip featuring Coco Hayashi singing Like it Love it.

[@florinstefanitaudrea8271]

It's actually a luxurious version of the C5 AC. As a C5 AC Mk1 owner, I can only wish for this beauty :)

[@danielstefanovic2604]

Citroen,ds and peugeot shares components like audi, vw and skoda shares components.

[@amitkini5753]

@@florinstefanitaudrea8271 Tijuca blue me 2

[@thebrowns5337]

What's with the purple rinse?

[@billycole7419]

Stuck between this and a Tiguan black edition both brand new no idea what to choose

[@dzontravolta3952]

Look like Q5 , the shape of it , and the shape of front grill ,and so long .

[@MKRM27]

Get new specs, if you think that looks like a Q5

[@tesla_models]

Love it. Looks like a budget bentley

[@purwantiallan5089]

Daihatsu Copen and OFC-1 are better than Budget Bentley.

[@tesla_models]

@@purwantiallan5089 oops ....not according to European standards

[@marius8155]

@@purwantiallan5089no😂

[@iSwaggs2000]

Waiting for a G87 M2 Auto vs G42 M240i auto rwd or xdrive Drag race. Please make sure you use same transmissions Auto vs Auto , Manual vs Manual!

[@glennchinyangarara8225]

Need a review of the Mazda cx60 or Vauxhall grandland

[@orcaman3100]

Will it break down faster than a bentayga or depreciate faster?

[@pap_chr5063]

NO.

[@tikigamer101]

Can you make a video with a Tesla model S plaid and a Lamborghini Aventedor SVJ?

[@knutroald5332]

Wow! You went full on Kermit in the intro😅

[@superflyguy4488]

300bhp, cheeky little tune would push that well over 350, imagine a Milltech non resonated pipe from the turbo and going from electric to ICE on the school run.

[@movsar93mn]

I love the interior of the latest Peugeot models. They're way more interesting and better built than any VW models

[@idkwuisp7626]

Citroen really wants me to pay €60K+ for a small crossover? Lmao

[@purwantiallan5089]

Or more like $150k.

[@aligator5837]

Try to improve your knowledge. Citroën and DS are 2 totally different things. Their sales network are separate and distinct. DS is a luxury branch of Stellantis. They are manufactured both in France and in China, in a Stellantis plant. For information, China is the first car market in the world.

[@SAMK1]

Carwow from now onwards please keep the trim level segment

[@mymiphone1841]

Very good and bautifull car. One of the best in market.

[@mouthstick-gaming]

Quirky, you say? I here the sound of Doug Demuro in the distance...!