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New-look DS 5 debuts in Australia

30th October 2015

New exterior styling for DS flagship
Revised interior with upgraded on-board technology, design and comfort
Greater, 133kW, power from new, Euro-6 diesel drivetrain
Revised suspension for greater comfort and composure
Limited edition celebrates 60 years of an icon

NEW-LOOK DS 5 LAUNCHES IN AUSTRALIA

The new-look DS 5 is the first of a new era of vehicles from PSA, bringing together avant-garde design, allying dynamic behaviour, refinement and attention to detail, paired with innovative technologies.

The new-look DS 5 is the first of a six model range to be launched under the new DS Automobile marque, all of which will be identified by a new frontal styling signature that draws inspiration from the original DS of 1955.

Alongside new features such as the sculpted, vertical grille with the DS monogram in the centre, the DS LED Vision headlamps, touch drive interface and a new, efficient, more powerful Euro 6 diesel drivtrain while maintaing the qualities for which its renowned, including bodylines defying conventional definition, an exceptional exterior and interior design with refinement visible in every detail, and a 'cockpit' driving position.

"The New DS 5 is more than just a new car. It is the car introducing our brand identity. Sixty years on from the original DS, the new DS 5 carries all the genes of DS. Above all, it is a clear statement of our ambition: to revive the tradition of French premium vehicles." Yves Bonnefont, CEO of DS

NEW-LOOK, NEW DRIVETRAIN, NEW PRICING AND LIMITED EDITIONS
As part of the substantial changes borne to DS 5, Australia-bound vehicles will be specified as standard with many items previously unavailable or available only as an option.

The new DS 5 D Sport will carry a recommended retail price of $56,990. Over the outgoing diesel this vehicle gains:

the more powerful and efficient BlueHDi diesel drivetrain
new 7" touchscreen, including reverse camera
Digital DAB+ radio
LED vision headlamps including daytime running lamps and indicators
LED fog lamps
Blind spot monitoring
18 inch twist alloys (in lieu of 17-inch alloys)

The new, standard specification equates to over $6000 in additional onboard and drivetrain technology and outweights any price rise across the vehicle.

The new, single variant also better reflects the specification of DS 5 vehicles sold over the past two years, with close to 90% of all models sold being diesel.

Building on this highly specified single variant will be a limited run 60th Anniversary edition – just 30 of these vehicles will be available for the same price as the standard vehicle.

Over the standard vehicle, the anniversary edition adds over $7,700 worth of specification for just $3,000 more (RRP of $59,990) and includes: