DS Launches Entry-Level Hatchback DS4 Model

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[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Dae-yeol] DS Automobiles announced on the 30th the official launch of the entry trim Trocadero for the DS4 hatchback.

The DS4 is the fourth new model released since DS became an independent brand in 2014, with the higher trim Rivoli having been launched first in Korea last July. Although it is a hatchback, its exterior also gives the impression of a coupe-style sport utility vehicle (SUV). Both the front and rear feature LED lamps that light up sequentially.

The interior features the DS E-Toggle switch, replacing the traditional gear shifter. The air conditioning system is designed so that the vents are not exposed externally. A 7-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10-inch Full HD infotainment screen are standard, enabling various in-car functions as well as wireless Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto.

The powertrain combines a 1.5ℓ BlueHDi inline 4-cylinder engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission, delivering a maximum output of 131 horsepower and a peak torque of 30.6 kg·m, the same as the Rivoli trim. The curb weight is 45 kg lighter. Fuel efficiency is 16.5 km per liter on a combined basis (15.2 km in the city, 18.6 km on the highway). Adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist system, driver attention alert system, traffic sign recognition system, forward collision alert system, blind spot collision alert system, front and rear parking assist systems, and a rearview camera are all standard features.

The price is 44.6 million KRW. Jake Aumann, President of Stellantis Korea, said, "We have added a trim with a lower purchase barrier so that more consumers can experience the DS4."

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