A few months after the marketing of the second generation of DS 4, DS automobiles slightly overhauled its compact sedan by redefining the range and improving the performance of its plug-in hybrid version, now credited with 13% more autonomy.
Also, DS is reviewing the range of the DS 4 by providing it with a new opera finish which is placed at the top of the range and which incorporates the maximum of refinement and technologies as standard. The DS 4 Opéra is therefore adorned with electric seats in high-density Criollo Brown Nappa Leather with watch strap manufacture, the front seats are heated, massaged and ventilated. It also receives the following equipment: DS Active Scan Suspension controlled suspension, sunroof, motorized tailgate with loaded arms access, laminated front and rear windows, wireless charger and aluminum pedals and footrest. And, to stick to the new DS 7 and DS 3, both of which have seen their chrome fade, DS is now equipping the DS 4, on the Performance and Performance + finishes, with DS Automobiles, DS 4 and E- emblems. TENSE now available in Black on the grille and tailgate, while the door sill protectors become Textured Black.
DS is also rationalizing the range by unifying the Bastille and Bastille + finishes in a single Bastille finish equipped with Black Basalt tortoiseshell decors, PolyAmbient lighting, Clous de Paris Platinum guillochage and a closed center console.
Finally, the DS 4 simplifies its range of engines on the new DS 4 range now comprising gasoline and diesel engines (130 horsepower each) and the plug-in hybrid version of 225 horsepower. This one sees its autonomy increased to 62 kilometers, an increase of 13% compared to previously thanks to a software improvement.
Here are some DS 4 prices:
DS 4 PureTech 130: from 33,450 euros
DS 4 BlueHDi 130: from 34,400 euros
DS 4 E-TENSE 225: from 41,100 euros
In conclusion, DS automobiles is reviewing the DS 4 range by simplifying the engine offer and the range of finishes. a necessary rationalization at a time when loads are exploding and shortages continue to disrupt production. But this reorganization can also mark an admission of a certain weakness of the controls for DS 4 which does not manage to do better than the DS 7 which is however much more expensive.