Stellantis launches DS N°4 – also with a purely electric drivetrain
According to DS Automobiles, it focused on technological development with this revision, with particular attention given to the new E-Tense variant and an upgraded PHEV system, both targeting efficiency and performance.
The fully electric DS N°4 E-Tense is powered by a 213hp (157kW) motor producing 343Nm of torque. It uses a battery with a net capacity of 58.3kWh based on nickel-enriched chemistry, enabling a WLTP combined range of up to 450km.
The thermal system includes a newly designed heat pump and enhanced cooling/heating components to improve efficiency and occupant comfort, particularly under demanding climatic conditions. Three regenerative braking levels (D, B, and B+) are available via steering wheel paddles, allowing drivers to adjust energy recovery.
The EV has an 11kW AC onboard charger and a DC charging capability of up to 120kW. At a rapid charging station, the battery can be charged from 20 to 80% in approximately 30 minutes, making the E-Tense suitable for both urban and long-distance applications, the Stellantis brand emphasises. Aerodynamics have been optimised with a 10mm lowered ride height and low-drag elements integrated discreetly into the front grille.
As mentioned above, the DS N°4 is also available as a PHEV and a hybrid. DS says the former has received an upgraded drivetrain, combining a 180hp turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with a 125hp electric motor, integrated into the new eDCT7 dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The system delivers a total output of 225hp and 360Nm, allowing the vehicle to sprint from zero to 100 kph in 7.1 seconds. A new 14.6kWh battery allows for an electric-only WLTP range of up to 81km, a 30% improvement over its predecessor. Charging is supported by a standard 3.7kW onboard charger, with a 7.4kW option available.
New design inside and out
In terms of exterior design, the N°4 adopts a revised front-end architecture, including a wider grille made from mass-dyed black material with a durable varnish finish. A new LED lighting signature inspired by DS E-Tense Performance and the DS 8 flagship stretches horizontally into the grille, meeting at an illuminated DS badge. The Étoile trim adds DS Matrix LED Vision headlamps.
The vehicle has a length of 4.40m, a width of 1.87m, and a height of 1.47m. The wheelbase is 2.67m. The silhouette features flush-fitting door handles and a floating roofline, available in contrasting black, and large-diameter wheels (standard 19-inch, optional 20-inch on the PHEV).
“On N°4 we are bringing together the vertical and very slim V-shaped signature of the DRLs from our DS E-Tense Performance concept car. We were also inspired by our new flagship, N°8, to create this horizontal light line that connects the lit-up grille to the illuminated DS badge,” explains Thierry Metroz, Design Director, DS Automobile. “The combination gives a dramatic and easily recognisable result.”
Boot space varies by drivetrain: 430 litres in the hybrid, 390 litres in the E-Tense, and 360 litres in the PHEV variant. Interior comfort is supported by high-density foam seating, optional massage and ventilation features.
The cockpit features a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a central 10-inch touchscreen. The DS Extended Head Up Display, projecting data into the driver’s field of vision, is available as part of the technology suite. EV-specific features include real-time route planning, battery preconditioning, and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) external power supply.
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