late night oppo

[pip bip]

DS

[ST80MND]

@pip-bip I don't know what that is in the middle, but the world needs more of it right now!

[pip bip]

@st80mnd DS-X concept.

[RallyDarkstrike]

@pip-bip The wheels look WAY too big on that one on the left

[ST80MND]

@pip-bip
Ooooh they need to build this! So very pretty. I can't find an image of the passenger side car, wonder what that is like.

[Jb boin]

@st80mnd it actually uses the drivetrain of a Formula E and it's running and driving.

It uses feathers on the cockpit and one side is teal :

[ST80MND]

@jb-boin Wow. Solidly wow.

[Jb boin]

@st80mnd if i recall correctly, PSA only reveal concept cars if they are driving.

[StreetsofPerth]

@pip-bip I wouldn't be sad if DS gets cut following the Stellantis merger. They make a range of odd-looking crossovers and maybe still a long in the tooth, questionably facelifted hatch. There's nothing of the original DS in them; in fact I'd say the current range is an affront to the name (although I know they say DS stands for 'different spirit'). The pre-facelift DS5 was probably the model closest to what they should be, though ironically it was criticised for its ride quality. Anyway, those are my thoughts. Those feathers are dope though.

[Jb boin]

@streetsofperth while i didn't like the current lineup looks at first, they grew up on me (still not whaat i prefer but i do find them intersting looking).
They are not always shown on their best looking trim/color combo though... for example, on the OP photo.

And with new Volkswagens and small Audis being less "premium" than the previous generations, it seems that DS models have now an interesting spot on the market, especially in comfort and insulation.

The Perfomance interior with black alcantara is not what i would choose and i don't like the wheels on both but they seem nice to drive :

[StreetsofPerth]

@jb-boin They are certainly interesting looking. I preferred the earlier styling language, which was a bit more DS-like. I've read that big grilles for brand identity are important in the Chinese market, which may have been the reason for the change in styling direction. I have also read that VW are cost cutting a bit now, so I agree that it puts DS in an interesting position in the market.