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DS No. 8

The DS No. 8 (styled DS N°8) is a battery electric crossover SUV by DS Automobiles unveiled on 12 December 2024,[6] and production commenced in Melfi, Italy in April 2025.[2]

N°8 pronounced 'number eight' (or 'numéro huit' in French), is the first model to feature the brand's new model naming strategy. According to DS Automobiles, the 8|number 8 "is associated with balance and serenity, which combine to form a harmonious whole". It features the No8 badge on the rear fascia, next to the 'DS Automobiles' emblem, in a new 'separated branding' arrangement which the brand says, will ensure "a clear division between the brand and the model".[7]

Overview

The front fascia features DS Lightblade lighting and the Luminascreen grille with an illuminated DS badge. The design of the rear fascia with its body lines and lighting echoes the front fascia, it features a sloped roofline and vertical LED taillights. DS claimed that the extensive work on the body shape, including the flushed door handles and low roofline, resulted in increased aerodynamics worth an additional 60 km of electric range.[8][9]

The interior of the N°8 features eight colour ambient lighting, an X-shaped steering wheel which is placed behind the backlit dashboard design which consists of the 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 16-inch touchscreen infotainment system (powered by the DS Iris System 2.0 operating system), the integration of exterior blade light bars on the door panels, and the seats finished in a watchstrap leather design.[8][9] There is two tier centre console, with the floating upper tier comprising the drive mode controls and a wireless charging pad, while the lower tier features a padded knee support and storage areas.[8] The suspended dashboard combines brushed aluminium, Nappa leather, and recycled Alcantara materials. Upcycled fabrics and plastics were used for the seats and interior panels. DS has avoided using chrome parts in favour of a painted effect due to the impact of the chrome plating process on the environment.[10][11][12]

All models comes standard with regenerative braking includes three intensity levels, controlled by the paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, and a one-pedal driving mode was also available. Additionally, the DS Active Scan Suspension uses cameras to monitor the condition of the road and adjusts the suspension to smooth out any road imperfections.[8]

Safety

For safety, the N°8 features the DS Drive Assist 2.0 which enables semi-autonomous driving between speeds of 29-87 mph, and also allows the car to perform "semi-automatic lane changing", with the system allows the car to switch lanes automatically when the driver uses the indicator. Other driver-assistance features includes active lane change assist, active lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, emergency braking system which can detect pedestrians and cyclists, and traffic sign recognition.[12]

Presidential car

A modified, armoured, DS N°8 was used as the French presidential car during the 8 May armistice celebrations. It was the first time the French Head of State used an electric presidential car.[13][14]

Total production

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References

  1. Johann Leblanc. DS montre un aperçu du prochain modèle 100 % électrique en vidéo www.largus.fr, 9 July 2024, retrieved 2024-07-13^
  2. DS No8: New name strategy, radical interior rethink for 466-mile EV www.autocar.co.uk^
  3. The legacy of the DS ASL concept car for the new DS N°8 – LIGNES/auto retrieved 2025-05-22^
  4. The sharp eye of LIGNES/auto deciphers the new DS N°8 LIGNES/auto^
  5. Thanos Pappas. DS N°8 Electric Fastback Crossover Reveals Its Interior Ahead Of Imminent Debut Carscoops, December 2, 2024^
  6. Thanos Pappas. DS No8 Breaks Cover As The New French Electric Flagship Carscoops, December 12, 2024^
  7. Charlie Martin. DS No8: New name strategy, radical interior rethink for 466-mile EV Autocar, 2024-12-02, retrieved 2025-06-30^
  8. George Poland. DS No8: Everything You Need to Know Jurni, 2024-12-13, retrieved 2025-06-30^
  9. Matt Allan. DS No8 unveiled with 345bhp and 466 miles of range EV Powered, 2024-12-13, retrieved 2025-06-30^
  10. DS No8 Electric Car: Power, Range, and Innovation Unveiled Electric Hunter^
  11. Jérémy. New DS N°8 (2024): A big electric saloon that is terribly French Passionnément Citroën, 2024-12-12, retrieved 2025-06-22^
  12. Alisdair Suttie. New DS No8 promises a big 465-mile range and super-fast charging DrivingElectric, 2024-12-12, retrieved 2025-06-30^
  13. Presidential DS N°8: A Unique Example For The Presidency Of The French Republic At The 8 May 1945 Armistice Remembrance Stellantis, 2025-05-08^
  14. Remco Slump. Met zijn DS N°8 is Emmanuel Macron de eerste 'groene' president Autovisie, 2025-05-11, retrieved 2025-06-29^
  15. Total italian automotive production 2025^