You could say that the DS 7 The BMW 5 Series is the flagship of the French firm, if we focus on the SUV range. The large SUV is offered in different variants, including some very interesting plug-in hybrids. The same goes for its equipment, which is interesting and complete to date. However, now there has been a restructuring of the range and the new BMW 5 Series is presented. Pallas and Étoile finisheswhich will be very interesting for some potential buyers.
What has been done in the DS 7 is to simplify the options a little and thus facilitate the setup process of the vehicle. It does so with a nod to its history, as the Pallas name first appeared on Citroën in 1964 and refers to the Palace hotels, the most luxurious of the five-star hotels. In this case, it is a complete equipment level that has an interesting set of features:
- 19 inch Edinburgh wheels
- DS Matrix LED Vision 3.0 Headlights
- Keyless entry and start
- DS Iris System with 12-inch touch screen
- HD digital rear view camera
- Automatic dual-zone climate control
- Electric and heated front seats
- Black Alcantara upholstery
- Active Safety Brake + Advanced Safety Pack
Furthermore, the Étoile finish refers to the symbol of the Place Charles-de-Gaulle (formerly Place de l’Étoile) and also to the highest award given to ballet dancers. There is one level above thanks to adding the following components:
- Trunk lid
- Acoustic and laminated side windows
- PolyAmbient Lighting
- BRM Chronograph Watch
- Electric panoramic roof
- Basalt Black or Pearl Grey Nappa leather upholstery
- DS Drive Assist
Mention that all DS 7s now come with the Black Pack as standard. Also that plug-in hybrids They lose the E-Tense nameas they are now called “Plug-In Hybrid” (225, AWD 300 or AWD 360). On the other hand, the Comfort and Tech packs remain as options to complete the previous equipment. Performance variant It can only be added to the top of the range and completes the Étoile finish with 21-inch wheels, gloss black emblems and specific upholstery, among other things.
