• DS Automobiles introduces the DS 7 Vauban, an armoured plug-in hybrid model based on the DS 7 Élysée designed for the French Presidency

After the success of the DS 7 Élysée for the French Presidency, DS Automobiles has announced the DS 7 Vauban, an armoured plug-in hybrid that marks a new collaboration between DS Automobiles and WELP Group.

The DS 7 Élysée is a unique design based on the DS 7 E-TENSE 4×4 300, with added armor, an extended chassis, and special equipment for occupant protection.

The positive response to the exclusive DS 7 Élysée has led to the development of a limited batch of armoured DS 7 Vauban cars. The DS 7 Vauban is based on the DS 7 E-TENSE 4×4 300 and features reinforced materials such as aramids and safety glass, offering a VPAM 4 level of ballistics protection. The interior has also been refined by DS upholsterers.

Additional specifications can be requested for enhanced protection (automatic fire extinguishers, closed-circuit ventilation, siren, intercom, etc.), passenger comfort (extra USB sockets, reading lights, etc.), and vehicle customization (body colors, interior trim, stitching, flag holders).

The DS 7 Vauban is named after a series of forts built in the late 17th century. These forts, designed by Marquis Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, can be found across France and Europe and are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The DS 7 Vauban is manufactured by WELP France in Hérimoncourt, following the acquisition of a former Stellantis site. The first units will be available from April 2024.