Each DS 7 VAUBAN costs 165,000 euros.
The one of the armored cars It is a small volume sector, but on which many important personalities depend. That is why many brands, mainly premium ones, create special versions of some of their models prepared for this purpose. DS adds to its range the DS 7 VAUBAN.
Although at first glance it is difficult to distinguish it from a standard example of the vehicle, it has materials such as aramids, a type of light material that is especially resistant to impacts and heat; armored steel and HPPE (high performance polyethylene) fibers. This makes it get a VPAM protection level 4, that is, with short weapons.
Placing armor on a vehicle usually has the counterproductive effect of a considerable increase in weight, although in this case the French brand has managed contain the fattening to only 194 kilos.
In this way, both the performance and efficiency of the vehicle do not suffer excessively. It is developed on the basis of DS 7 E-TENSE 4×4 300, so it is a plug-in hybrid car. The extra weight weighs down a bit Its acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, which goes from 4.9 to 6.1 seconds, That is, it is two tenths slower. The firm has not commented on its consumption and emissions.
The interior has received some modifications, mainly new upholstery and additional controls for the vehicle’s new functions.
However, the interesting thing is in all the additional equipment that can be added, which in addition to the common, which concerns aesthetic customization and elements designed for comfort, adds options designed for safety: closed circuit ventilation, intercom, automatic fire extinguishers or siren, among others.
Olivier François, CEO of DS Automobiles, said: “The DS 7 VAUBAN is a special protected vehicle that is the result of our collaboration with WELP, one of the world’s largest specialists in specially protected vehicles. DS 7 VAUBAN is designed for a demanding clientele seeking the refinement and comfort of DS Automobiles, while you benefit from proven solutions against attacks. “We are proud to offer a product like this in our range.”
Production of the first DS 7 VAUBAN has already been completed, homologation will take place in June and it will then go on sale, with a starting price of 165,000 euros.
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