DS8 driving REVIEW - by far the best modern French car?

This is our in-depth review of the DS8 (DS N°8). We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology. 00:00 DS8 for Macron? 01:42 Length and wheels 02:38 FWD vs AWD 02:55 Charging and battery 05:00 Active cooling and frunk? 05:35 Suspension 06:16 French president version 07:35 Vintage 1969 DS comparison 08:18 Interior quality 10:05 Unique steering wheel 10:51 Trims and seats 13:27 Cockpit 17:22 Digital mirror 17:51 Driver POV 20:33 ADAS deactivation 20:59 Rear seats 23:24 Trunk / boot 24:47 Driving DS8 AWD 28:56 Modes and steering 29:21 AWD motor setup? 30:30 NVH comfort flagship? 33:20 Suspension 33:40 Acceleration motorway 34:39 Assistance systems 36:18 Agile driving 38:06 FWD base trim comparison 42:09 Price 43:36 Efficiency and range 46:03 A worthy flagship? #dsautomobiles #ds8 Data & facts: DS N°8 (DS8) Production plant: Melfi, South Italy Bright color: Crystal pearl Blue color: Topaz blue Opt. Matrix LED and illuminated grill in higher trim Active air intakes 4,82 m 190“ length 19“, 20“ or 21“ forged wheels in higher trim Standard suspension for small battery version adaptive scanning suspension with camera for big battery versions Two-tone paint available Cd 0.24 (with 19“ wheels) Battery and power 74 kWh NMC 230 hp FWD 7,7 s 97 kWh NMC 245 hp FWD 7,8 s 350 hp AWD 5,4 s (rear axle can be disconnected, available from Etoile trim) Max 190 km/h 118 mph 11 kW AC, later 22 kW AC V2L 160 kW DC charging, 20-80 % in 27 Min for big battery Standard heat pump 10,25“ instruments 16“ infotainment Interior Pallas base trim in black or light leatherette, Etoile in Alcantara (optional ventilated in comfort pack), optional or standard in Jules Verne animal skin Optional Neck heating in the seats 8 speaker or 14 speaker focal sound system Optional fixed glass roof 620 l boot Entry price 58.000 Euro, big battery 63.000 Euro, top trim AWD 81.000 Euro ►Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/user/autogefu... ►Also subscribe to our YouTube shorts channel:    / @thomas.letsgo   ►Follow us on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok @autogefuehl ►Sustainability in the automotive industry documentary:    • Chassis, seat, battery, CO2: How is BMW ha...   Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. Since there can be sponsored messages or product integration from partners, which are clearly and transparently pointed out, for legal reasons the videos are marked with the YouTube standard info message that a video contains advertising or product placements. WATCH OUT FOR SPAM/FAKE ACCOUNTS. Across YouTube/Whatsapp/Telegram etc., you'll find fake accounts taking the identity of original channels or people claiming to work on the behalf of original channels, they sometimes even use the same profile pic, similar names and include a telephone number in the name or their comments, trying to get you to message them on Whatsapp or Telegram. DO NOT MESSAGE THEM, they are trying to get your personal details, bank accounts etc. and in the end, they will ask for money or they will misuse your bank account. They promise you giveaways, prices, payment etc. Do not fall for these cheap tricks and PLEASE HELP everyone and MARK THEIR MESSAGES and their whole accounts/channels as Spam and/or report their telephone numbers/Whatsapp to the police. We from Autogefuehl will never ask for your bank details. Check out our original channel marked with the verified badge. We do have other official channels, so you can identify them and also subscribe if you like e.g. in your native language. French & Arabic are translated using Dubly.AI. Try it for free here: https://go.dubly.ai/autogefuehl YouTube Shorts channel:    / @thomas.letsgo   Autogefühl Deutsch:    / @autogefuehldeutsch   Spanish: Auto Sensación - Prueba de coches a fondo    / @autosensación   Nederlands: Autogevoel    / @autogevoel   Autogefuehl Français: https://youtube.com/@AutogefuehlFranc... Korean: 오토센스    / @오토센스   Chinese: 車之感    / @autogefuhlchinese   Japanese: カー フィーリング    / @car-feeling   Russian: Авто Чувство    / %d0%90%d0%bd%d0%b0%d1%82%d0%be%d0%bc%d0%b8...   Ukrainian:    / @avto_vidchuttia   Portugese:    / @sensacaodecarro   Arabian: حس السيارات    / @hiss_sayarat   BMW theme channel:    / @onlybimmers-   EV theme channel:    / @only_ev  

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