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DS No. 8

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

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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 (37 mi) of electric range. 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. 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. 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. 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. Safety. For safety, the N°8 features the DS Drive Assist 2.0 which ena

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.

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Specifications

name
DS N°8
Manufacturer
DS Automobiles
Production
April 2025 – present
Assembly
Italy: Melfi
Designer
Thomas Duhamel
Class
Compact luxury crossover SUV (D)
Body style
5-door coupe SUV
Layout
Front-motor, front-wheel-drive / all-wheel drive
Platform
STLA Medium 'EVO'
Related
DS No. 7, Lancia Gamma
Battery
74 kWh / 97.2 kWh (Automotive Cells Company)
Wheelbase
2900 mm
Length
4820 mm
Width
1900 mm
Height
1580 mm
Kerb weight
2132–2289 kg
Predecessor
DS 9
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uk

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DS No. 8
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DS No. 8
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DS No. 8
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