The DS 7 Crossback launched in the UK in 2018 as the brand's flagship SUV. Initially available with PureTech 225 and BlueHDi 180 engines, all paired with the EAT8 eight-speed automatic gearbox. The range-topping La Premiere edition offered Active Scan Suspension with camera-based road scanning and a distinctive diamond-stitched interior. Build quality and interior ambience were the standout qualities.
The timing belt runs in oil and can degrade, shedding debris that blocks the oil pickup and can lead to vacuum pump failure (affecting braking assistance) and total engine failure.
The large central touchscreen can be prone to freezing, lagging, or failing to load certain menus like climate control.