What car has a DS logo?
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It is a luxury car brand under the Peugeot Citroën Group. Here are some relevant introductions about DS: 1. DS was the first car to use an oleo-pneumatic suspension system. Before this, people used springs for car shock absorption design, which presented a dilemma where a car's sportiness and comfort could not be balanced. With this groundbreaking technology, DS provided a new feasible solution to this problem. 2. DS added the option of swiveling headlights. Each headlight could rotate within an 80° range based on the car's driving conditions, allowing DS drivers to see where they were looking at night rather than just the straight road ahead. 3. DS used a fiberglass roof instead of the commonly used steel roof. The application of new materials reduced the overall weight of the car, resulting in more flexible handling and better power performance. As a front-wheel-drive sedan, DS faced the typical dilemma of all front-wheel-drive cars—understeer—during its design phase. DS addressed this by using different front and rear wheel track designs and tires of different sizes on the front and rear wheels. This significantly improved understeer and other inherent drawbacks of front-wheel-drive cars in the DS. Additionally, DS was equipped with power steering.
As a long-time car enthusiast, the DS badge has always fascinated me. It represents the luxury sub-brand of France's Citroën, which only became independent in 2014. I've driven the DS7 Crossback several times, and the driving experience is incredibly comfortable, with an interior so luxurious it feels like a high-end hotel. The design inspiration comes from the classic 1955 DS model, retaining that French elegance to this day. In the Chinese market, DS isn't mainstream, but you'll find it in some big-city dealerships. Models like the DS9 come with a 1.6T engine—powerful but not the most fuel-efficient. Maintenance costs are on the higher side, around over a thousand yuan annually, and resale value is average. However, if you're after niche appeal, its styling is absolutely eye-catching, blending modern tech like smart driver-assist systems. Overall, DS suits discerning owners who value uniqueness and innovation, though the downside is the limited service network.
