DS 9: An avantgarde alternative to popular executive cars

[@TalismanPHX]

The DS9 would make a fabulous replacement for the ancient Chrysler 300 here in the US 🇺🇸

[@jrs9264]

maybe, but has to meet crash and emissions test here, since there is no universal standards.

[@spider_hoss]

Well they’re part of the same company now so anything’s possible.

[@wainerollins2587]

I'm not sure that Americans would be keen on the weedy 1.6 litre i4 engine.

[@bobwalsh3751]

YES IT WOULD

[@michaelflinn7784]

It's simply beautiful.

[@sheyone9075]

Hope this car come to Australia 🇦🇺

[@kenerry]

I've driven a DS 5 for years and I think it has a perfect shape within the series. DS 9 is a bit over decorated and the curve is near perfect compared to 5, I would give it a 9.5

[@originalGFLEX]

One couldn't help noticing when mentioning rivals to the DS, the exclusion of Lexus.

[@ektherising]

This car somewhat reminds me of Lexus ES.

[@joaktag3605]

French designers are the best🇫🇷👍🏻 chapeau

[@davidpalin1790]

Beautiful car, unfortunately no one will buy it 😢

[@magnusbarth6671]

Why?

[@davidpalin1790]

@@magnusbarth6671 because most people want to drive a German car They think french cars are poor quality 😕

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

@@davidpalin1790 this is true unfortunately most people are quite stupid when it comes to cars. I would have to be earning at least £400k a year to waste £50k on a car, people spend way to much money on a transport system that for most part takes them from home to work and back.

[@stevencampbell1150]

Nice car and compared to its rivals it's excellent value for money. It's basically a 508 Peugeot in disguise as exemplified by the drivetrains on offer. I do think it'd be better suited to a diesel being a diesel driver myself. I also wouldn't call 8 secs to 60 that slow, my car takes around 10 tho'it feels quicker than that given that o have the diesel torque to help. I think the DS9 if I could afford such a beast as even it is far too much money would be the one I'd have over the BMW and the Audi simply because everyone one goes for the German cars and if it was me I'd have the DS9 purely for something different.

[@kingfisherphil]

they buy german because they hold value better than these french smokers.... ask an accountant!

[@stevencampbell1150]

@@kingfisherphil doesn't make them any better as cars

[@kingfisherphil]

@@stevencampbell1150 does when it is your money..... that is reflected in depreciation, ie quality and desireability....Journalists will big up crap brands as they are paid and it is not their cash at stake.

[@stevencampbell1150]

@@kingfisherphil folk are under the misapprehension that when they buy German they're buying quality the only difference is you pay more for repairing them when they go wrong.

[@kingfisherphil]

@@stevencampbell1150 as you said, you cannot afford one, so that is it..... read a few articles but the numbers of depreciation do not lie, and when spending on an expensive car it is a factor for many... just watch the Citroen flop.

[@jrs9264]

Love the accent and ponytail look. You have to wonder if Stellantis is ever going to sell their french cars on this side of the pond, in North America?

[@jasonyu6649]

I doubt the same. It should be a good nick, but that would jeopardise the sales of Chryslers, which are much worse cars…

[@faith1980]

Why on earth would anyone like a video BEFORE they have even watched it?!?!

[@mauriciolacruz]

Is it possible to combine the settings of the different driving modes? That is to say, Is it possible to customize those settings (for example: have the softer suspension and quieter engine response of "Comfort" mode but with the heavier steering weight of "Sport" mode)?

[@chrispenn715]

Nice as it looks, this is a car that nobody will buy. The few that do sell will suffer massive depreciation and Citroen (yes I know it's badged as a DS) will try to forget about it in a couple of years, with zero after sales support. Probably one of the beat ways to waste your money!

[@h.s.5995]

Since it's a shared platform, they won't be losing too much money, maybe it can break even thanks to the sales from the home market alone.

[@timl4257]

I do like it, gives something different to the German alternatives. Better styling. As long as they keep the pricing reasonable

[@neilburns8869]

I think I prefer the Peugeot 508 PSE or the RXH

[@RichO1701e]

DS9? Really?? The Trekkies are gonna love this! 😂😂

[@capt.KZ3008]

It's a design that neither you hate it nor you're interested to buy.

[@wainerollins2587]

Looks very nice, but is simply way too expensive and is saddled by poor powertrains. Such a car needs the option of a bigger and silkier engine in its lineup. It's not as if they haven't got one; they could pinch the 2.9 V6 that Alfa Romeo use and detune it and offer it in the DS9. If not, the car should be wholly electric.

[@mirkozlikovski9553]

the only real flaw of this car is the fact that it was supposed to be launched in 2018... so, basically, you were testing a 5 years old model that is not only over its "mid life face lift" age, but - since these days the model average life cycle is 6 or 7 years - is a model that should be practically approaching the end of "its market life"!!! so, Rebecca, despite your general dislike of french cars, you could give it a bit of a slack....it's not cars fault that PSA/Stellantis management meddled so long with its launch that today it looks a bit "outdated"... because, the car is brilliant in what it's supposed to do! to drive its passengers in ultimate comfort, surrounded by the interior, full of high quality materials which are treated with incredible craftsmanship and attention to detail...

[@changsangma1915]

I dont know what basis its considered outdated, maybe few bits of tech & features. But design detail wise this is leagues beyond current cars out there. The new Honda Civic is what fits your argument.

[@mirkozlikovski9553]

​ @Chempu Sangma yes, it's quite outdated by tech & features, infotainment especially... and design wise too, cause it's kind of a "first-gen" stand alone DS model, where they were rather "conservative" with its general design (in sense, it's easy to see P 508L in its silhouette, interior almost identical to a segment lower DS 7 crossover)... in 1. half of 2018, when it was supposed to be presented and marketed, it would be "judged" quite differently on such test drives. now, almost 5 years later, these things shows, despite the fabulous craftsmanship and attention to details its cabin offers to the passengers... if you look at new DS 4, you can see that it is "completely different story" in all respects, except in the level of craftsmanship and attention to details

[@herlam1980]

you do not suggest, you sell the cars that pay you more. when you make a critique you focus on the car you are judging and you do not try to find flaws to show another car better. All this reviews are just bad. Thank god i didnt listen to your review about c4 cactus mark2 and i bought it and after 4 years me, my family and all my friends thinks that is the most comfortable car ever...

[@SanFelipeCreek]

$65,300 US 🇺🇸 if the Citroen came here Dexter Lombardo 🧔🤠 I would definitely rent it if I was over in the city of Lyon

[@palandi]

this is a serious contender for the most cringe and nitpicking review of all time

[@livc444111]

I am not into the German trio and I love this but I still prefer the Lexus

[@nickfoord712]

Executive French car have always flopped in UK. Plus they depreciate horrendously. Not saying they are bad cars though.

[@idimidodjimi6760]

Maybe in the UK cause You all are snobs for German brands, no insult intended , I own a DS7 Crossback , it holds value better than Germans , much better car than an equally specked Audi or a BMW. However journalist always try to put DS against sporty offerings from other brands, and DS brand isn't targeting that audience . Its all about comfort and luxury, and they do it much better than bland and tasteless Germans. To get that kind of comfort and tech inside u need at least 50% more money on top, for that kind of price You can easily buy a second weekend sports car and enjoy best of two worlds.

[@russellnowak3941]

Beautiful car... beautiful presenter!

[@The-Salty-Bager]

The DS9 a different kind of executive car, yes one no one in the uk will buy

[@stevenmoran4060]

Micron uses a special Peugeot 5008 without the 3rd row of seats

[@menifo4334]

While watching this video, I couldn't help wondering of the visual impressions that this car would make on me if it had an Audi or a BMW badge on it?

[@x3merx3mer]

They needed a much better exterior design. I love Citroen lineup much better than DS ...Peugeot 508 as well, latest Kia Optima etc. If you're going for boxy and conventional (which DS9 is) you're not going for a French car.

[@HologramJones]

Should have gone to Spec savers

[@bourack004]

I'd prefer this DS9 instead of Volvo S90...My wife's car is Volvo Cross Country not comfortable at all.

[@tomjanowski8584]

This should be the basis for the next Chrysler 300

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Lovely car 🚘🚙🚗👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ProfCalculon]

ART - Deco ?

[@-DC-]

50K 🙄 Good luck trying to shift these .

[@livc444111]

The majority of compact cars are in the 35k region nowadays so 50k for a big executive isn't surprising

[@TheHutchRuns]

Love the idea of a big french saloon, stylish and cool but, as Rebecca says, if you don't want german, the Volvo is a way better option

[@jamessalmons3551]

Echoes of the C6 for me.

[@richardcope8102]

DS phonetically is pronounced Day Ess, which is French for Goddess !

[@fasthracing]

NSS

[@richardcope8102]

@@fasthracing That's "No Shit Sherlock" - You had me there for a minute. Thanks for getting my old grey cells working!

[@fasthracing]

@@richardcope8102 Its been a pleasure

[@MichelOM1995]

this car has leather around all the interior, go to Mercedes and you can see a lot of cheap plastic.

[@mudskipper0075]

MB isn’t leather unless you tick the actual option when new otherwise it’s MB tex which is fine but not leather…

[@richardcope8102]

Could be a great buy in second hand market 3 years down the line, but will plug in hybrids then be seen as a mis step along the route to PEV plus servicing slightly eccentric upper mid range & over complex Citroen DS cars could well prove to be Ouchy-Ouch expensive.

[@NickLiang]

I don’t think so, electric cars are inherently more reliable than ICEs since there are so few moving parts. They are generally coupled with a ICE that is very under stressed due to the electric component. So far they seem to be showing rather good reliability scores compared to the complex alternative ICEs.

[@richardcope8102]

@@NickLiang Have edited my post somewhat following your input. Historical statistics back up my analysis that depreciation on Citreon DS's ( other than the veteran/ vintage ones ) is very high. I was quite tempted to buy a DS myself for its quirkiness and distinctivess. It has a kind of Saab appeal --- loved by a small number of quirky but dedicated consumers,

[@idimidodjimi6760]

Considering my BMW has been out for repairs 4 times last year and DS7 not once, i tend to disagree with You. Both cars are out of warranty, and every few months its just a money pit. I cant call that car even fun to drive cause it owes me so much, I have more fun driving my Fiat 500 twin air sport that is 11 years old now than BMW 428i - about ready to ditch that bloody thing.

[@richardcope8102]

@@idimidodjimi6760 Am glad your DS7 is delivering you a reliable user experience. The more reliable cars are, the happier I am !

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

Not up against Volvo....?

[@jjbrown396]

Needs PSA's v6 3.0 hdi Or the i4 2.2hdi. I have no interest in that horrid 1.6 thp.

[@betrenthmouze6336]

So sad people always having their judgement ready, but have 0% clue what they're talking about..... if you never drove one, just sush....... DS is NOT towards the sporty public, but for those who seek comfort & long distance cruisers.... let people be what they want........

[@cblack1green]

Can we have some Petrol Head car reviews please.

[@colinrenfrew48]

Never seen one on the road. I doubt this car will be a popular choice.

[@RichO1701e]

That's bcos it hasn't been released yet you utter numpty! Did you even watch the video

[@jdstarek]

The design reminds me of a Nissan, just doesn’t look as sleek as the Germans.

[@franciscocarlos1816]

I absolutly love sedans!

[@ikotsus2448]

If a BMW, Audi, or Mercedes isn't sh*t enough for you then this is your answer. And to cover the slight chance it is good looking, we glued a chrome strip across the center of its bonnet.

[@tracer689]

❤️

[@athollmcnicoll1028]

Too Big for my taste and Too Expensive!

[@O123-j9s]

No not for me, Mercedes S Class is tops in every way.....

[@wainerollins2587]

It doesn't compete with the S Class, that car is in another stratosphere entirely. This is an E Class competitor.

[@fasthracing]

Unless the Chinese buy it, it will be a total sales flop. As was the Citroen C6.

[@paulcallahan7672]

It seems the British are still in therapy, about the war , and and their complete lose of standing in the world

[@abbielindley123]

Ahh Rebecca 😍

[@neilburns8869]

A few reasons why this car is a very big turn-off. A) Lack of range B) no Petrol or Diesel versions C) not the best of boots D) the interior colour is not good

[@RichO1701e]

It's hybrid what the fuck are you on about? Did you even watch the video before typing your ridiculously uninformed comment.

[@marcusthestarlord4936]

Nice copy of german luxury cars...

[@betrenthmouze6336]

Nothing copied ;) look better

[@kingfisherphil]

Big french cars are going to be very useful in these days of cashless society...........buy a big Citroen and it is an alternative to burning cash on a bonfire. Sorry but you are clueless on what to buy, an executive car from France? Haha, you are kidding. Depreciation huge, as much cache as a squat, and reliabilty............????

[@PedroConejo1939]

I think you might have overslept and got off your train of thought at the wrong stop. Tired Clichés is several stops down the line from Let's At Least Consider The Facts.

[@kingfisherphil]

@@PedroConejo1939 here's anoher , "a sucker born every minute!" If you think they are good investment put your money where your mouth is!

[@PedroConejo1939]

@@kingfisherphil I don't buy a car as an investment, that's for people who don't need transport. Neither do I need purchasing advice from someone who starts his pitch with an insult and works down from there.

[@kingfisherphil]

@@PedroConejo1939 if you think buying a car is not an investment you need help. Most lose money an big Peugeot, Citroen and Renault are amongst the worst and always have been in my experience, bought buy fools.