Heritage and origins of DS Automobiles brand

Inventing the car of tomorrow

Created in 2014, DS Automobiles stands as a symbol of daring and innovation. Inspired by the original DS unveiled at the 1955 Paris Motor Show, it brings together the best expertise to challenge the established automotive rules by designing cars for future generations.

The birth of DS: an inspirational icon

In 1955, the first DS made its debut – and caused a sensation – at the Paris Motor Show, making its mark on automotive history. An innovative car, graceful and glamorous, it brought to life luxury French expertise and the spirit of the avant-garde which still today defines the philosophy at the heart of our DNA and inspires all our designs.

Timeless technical signatures

From the DS of the last century to the models of today and tomorrow, our teams work with the same thirst for the avant-garde, for distinction and for elegance by reinventing original technology such as the directional lighting or hydraulic suspension and making them powerfully defining features, adapted for the latest expectations in mobility.

DS PIXEL LED VISION 3.0

The first DS stood out with its directional lights. For your safety, the intelligent DS PIXEL LED VISION 3.0 headlights fitted on the DS 7 adapt to your environment to adjust the lighting according to external conditions (city, countryside, weather, etc.) and direct the light on bends to improve visibility in the corners.

With its PIXEL function you can stay on main beam without dazzling the vehicle you're behind or those approaching you.

DS ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION

Faithful to the origins of DS Automobiles, hydraulic suspension has been replaced by DS ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION which instantly analyses data from the road to adjust how hard or soft the suspension is and guarantee the best possible ride comfort.

DS CORNETS

Referencing the first iconic DS, the DS Cornets, located on either side of our DS 9, house the side parking lights. Slim and stylish, they go with the iconic lighting of this elegant model.

Continuing to write the language of DS

Driven by the rich history of the Brand and our avant-garde values, our teams of engineers and designers use their remarkable French luxury expertise to continue writing our story and developing the car of tomorrow. Under their expert eyes, our cars become examples of technology with unique silhouettes and personalities.

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A vision nourished by a historic past

The DS DESIGN STUDIO PARIS team works regularly on the legacy of the historic DS and SM, through sketches that unleash their creativity and fuel their thinking. SM, a model enshrined in DS Automobiles heritage, returns in the form of a design study on show at Chantilly Arts & Elegance.More than just a tribute, SM TRIBUTE celebrates ten years of art and elegance since the creation of DS Automobiles and its participation in the first Chantilly Arts & Elegance, while contributing to future-oriented research by DS DESIGN STUDIO PARIS.