DS8 driving REVIEW - by far the best modern French car?
An in-depth review of the French DS-Automobiles DS8 (DS N°8) built in Melfi, South Italy. Driving, suspension, and the French president's version.
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Video description
An in-depth review of the DS8 (DS N°8) taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology.Data & facts:
- DS N°8 (DS8)
- Production plant: Melfi, South Italy
- Bright color: Crystal pearl
- Blue color: Topaz blue
- Optional Matrix LED and illuminated grill in higher trim
- Active air intakes
- 482 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
Interior:
- 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
Prices
- Entry price 58.000 Euro
- Big battery 63.000 Euro
- Top trim AWD 81.000 Euro
Tags: #dsautomobiles #ds8
Video details
- Published: Sunday, June 15th, 2025
- Video length: 48:28
- YouTube video title: DS8 driving REVIEW - by far the best modern French car?
- YouTube channel: Autogefühl
- Featured: DS-Automobiles DS No 8 from 2025
Video tracks
- 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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