DS8 driving REVIEW - by far the best modern French car?

This is our in-depth review of the DS8 (DS N°8). We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology.

00:00 DS8 for Macron?
01:42 Length and wheels
02:38 FWD vs AWD
02:55 Charging and battery
05:00 Active cooling and frunk?
05:35 Suspension
06:16 French president version
07:35 Vintage 1969 DS comparison
08:18 Interior quality
10:05 Unique steering wheel
10:51 Trims and seats
13:27 Cockpit
17:22 Digital mirror
17:51 Driver POV
20:33 ADAS deactivation
20:59 Rear seats
23:24 Trunk / boot
24:47 Driving DS8 AWD
28:56 Modes and steering
29:21 AWD motor setup?
30:30 NVH comfort flagship?
33:20 Suspension
33:40 Acceleration motorway
34:39 Assistance systems
36:18 Agile driving
38:06 FWD base trim comparison
42:09 Price
43:36 Efficiency and range
46:03 A worthy flagship?

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Data & facts:
DS N°8 (DS8)
Production plant: Melfi, South Italy
Bright color: Crystal pearl
Blue color: Topaz blue
Opt. Matrix LED and illuminated grill in higher trim
Active air intakes
4,82 m 190“ length
19“, 20“ or 21“ forged wheels in higher trim
Standard suspension for small battery version
adaptive scanning suspension with camera for big battery versions
Two-tone paint available
Cd 0.24 (with 19“ wheels)

Battery and power
74 kWh NMC
230 hp FWD 7,7 s
97 kWh NMC
245 hp FWD 7,8 s
350 hp AWD 5,4 s (rear axle can be disconnected, available from Etoile trim)
Max 190 km/h 118 mph
11 kW AC, later 22 kW AC
V2L
160 kW DC charging, 20-80 % in 27 Min for big battery
Standard heat pump

10,25“ instruments
16“ infotainment
Interior Pallas base trim in black or light leatherette, Etoile in Alcantara (optional ventilated in comfort pack), optional or standard in Jules Verne animal skin
Optional Neck heating in the seats
8 speaker or 14 speaker focal sound system
Optional fixed glass roof
620 l boot

Entry price 58.000 Euro, big battery 63.000 Euro, top trim AWD 81.000 Euro

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