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DS7 (2017-)

Available new
Medium/Large SUV
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid

£39,105Typical price

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French car maker DS is making a bold statement with its DS 7, which takes the brand into the territory of prestigious medium-size SUVs. Can the DS 7, launched in 2018, possibly compete with the likes of the Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60? Read our full DS 7 review to find out.

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How reliable are DS cars?
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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality

Jan 2024Last checked by Which?
Aug 2018First reviewed by Which?
Jan 2018Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

How we test cars

20 May 2025

Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

How we test ease of driving

To find out how easy a car is to drive, we assess cars across a number of areas from visibility and handling to the layout of the cabin and how smoothly the engine delivers its power.

Performance

Overall
In-gear acceleration
Brakes

How we test performance

We test braking distances and whether the effectivess of the brakes fade with repeat use. Performanc is based on in-gear acceleration.

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Seat space
Boot space (large cars, SUVs and MPVs)

How we test comfort and practicality

Comfort and practicality includes how easy it is, or not, to get in and out of the car and the maximum height of occupants. We also measure road, wind and engine noise and assess how well the car deals with bumps from large potholes to jittery surfaces like cobble stones.

Euro NCAP

How we test euro ncap

Any car that receives a rating of two stars or less from Euro NCAP is made a Don't Buy. Any car that receives three stars can't be a Best Buy. If a car has been available for more than four years and has not been tested by Euro NCAP, it cannot be a Best Buy.

Safety kit

How we test safety kit

We factor in the safety equipment that’s factory-fitted or optional, along with how well the car protects its occupants and pedestrians in the event of an accident. We also test how easy it is to fit a variety of child car seats.

General
Class	Medium/Large SUV
Luxury	Yes
Convertible	No
Availability	Available new
New price	£39,105 - £42,971
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	42.8mpg
Length	4,573mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,895mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,100mm
Height	1,618mm
Driver max height
Second-row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	10.95 m
On sale date	01 January 2018
Lowest pence-per-mile cost	£14.92

Latest tested engine
Engine and trim name	BlueHdi 180 Automatic
Fuel type	Diesel
Capacity and power	2-litre (177hp)
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	55 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	14.92p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£77
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Low
CO level	Very low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	173
Official fuel economy: NEDC	57.6
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d-Temp
Braked tow load (KG)	1850kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	14 May 2018
Test programme	2017

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