New French President's Limo Is A Throwback To Old School Convertible Power

For the inauguration of French President Emmanuel Macron, PSA built this unique DS 7 Crossback convertible – based on the flagship model.

PSA's Citroen DS 7 Crossback hit the road for the very first time in France, with newly elected President Macron standing through the roof waving to the crowds along the Champs-Elysées.

Citroen DS 7 Crossback Debuts On Road With New France President

The new DS 7 Crossback is a large SUV from Citroen's premium DS brand - got its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2017; however, it hasn't been seen on the road yet.

Citroen DS 7 Crossback Debuts On Road With New France President

The DS 7 is still some seven months away before it hits the road; however, the new SUV has managed to seize a very high-profile public driving appearance courtesy of the new French President, Emmanuel Macron.

Citroen DS 7 Crossback Debuts On Road With New France President

DS has built a customised pre-production DS 7 Crossback for the newly elected French President to drive from his inauguration to the Champs-Elysees as he waved to the crowds.

Citroen DS 7 Crossback Debuts On Road With New France President

Citroen has given this special DS 7 minor enhancements with a special ink Blue paint scheme, a 'Black Art' leather interior, 20-inch alloy wheels along with an opening roof.

Citroen DS 7 Crossback Debuts On Road With New France President

French Presidents such as Charles de Gaulle used DS cars in the 1960s, Claude Pompidou chose the appealing SM version in the 1970s, Gerard d'Estaing a DS 23 Prestige, Francois Mitterand and Jacques Chirac continued with the same choice, and Jacques Chirac also followed with a DS 5 in 2012.

Citroen DS 7 Crossback Debuts On Road With New France President

Even though the DS 7 Crossback was unveiled in February 2017, deliveries will begin in France in the month of January 2018.

The DS 7 Crossback is expected to be offered with three petrol and two diesel engines from the group, with a new 8-speed automatic gearbox.

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Article Published On: Monday, May 15, 2017, 15:36 [IST]
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