► New No4 revealed
► Follows the styling of the No8
► New EV powertrain added
This is the new DS No4, the second new-look car from the brand following the No8 flagship. It’s effectively a heavy facelift for the DS4 but adds a few changes that Stellantis hopes will make it a clearer, more attractive option in the executive sector.
What’s new?
This is the DS4, but not as we knew it. Out is the DS4’s more conservative styling, and in is a face that’s designed to convey this car’s more premium aspirations. ‘On No4 we are bringing together the vertical and very slim V-shaped signature of the DRLs from our DS e-Tense Performance concept car,’ said Design director Theirry Metroz.
‘We were also inspired by our new flagship, No8, to create this horizontal light line that connects the lit-up grille to the illuminated DS badge,’ he added. ‘The combination gives a dramatic and easily recognizable result.’
With that in mind, the bonnet has been extended by 12mm and now eats into a new-look grille. On each side you’ll find a new light signature which borrows from DS’ recent e-Tense performance concept as well as its No8 flagship. At the rear, expect the usual complex light designs and a floating roof.
Overall, the No4 is 4400mm in length, 1870mm wide and 1470mm high.
Anything else?
Changes are less dramatic inside, though now you get a 10.25-inch instrument cluster. The biggest change comes in the form of an all-new electric powertrain not previously offered with the DS4. It’ll extract a range of 280 miles WLTP from its conservatively sized 58.3bkWh battery (useable) and power is 210bhp with 253ft lbs of torque. It also includes a heat pump.
The plug in hybrid powertrain returns, though now with an EV-only range 30% better than before. Its four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine makes 222bhp combined with an electric motor and seven-speed dual clutch auto ‘box.
Finaly, the mild hybrid uses a compact 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo and adds a small 28bhp e-motor bolted onto the six-speed box. It makes 143bhp altogether.
How much will it cost?
CAR understands the new No4 should debut around the £35,000 mark, though we’ll update this story when we know more.