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DS Automobiles unveils the DS 7 Vauban, an armour plated SUV
06 December 2023
Following the DS 7 ÉLYSÉE, DS Automobiles introduces the armoured plug-in hybrid DS 7 VAUBAN, designed for French Presidency and available in small numbers. DS 7 VAUBAN is built in Hérimoncourt by specialist vehicle constructors WELP. Based on the DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 300, DS 7 VAUBAN promises safety and comfort, without adding too much bulk or altering the vehicle's dynamic behaviour.
After creating the DS 7 ÉLYSÉE for the Presidency of the French Republic, DS Automobiles has unveiled the creation of the DS 7 VAUBAN, an armoured plug-in hybrid which heralds a new step forward in the relationship between the WELP Group and DS Automobiles.
DS 7 ÉLYSÉE is a unique design based upon the DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 300 as a base with added armour, a longer chassis by around 20cm behind the central pillar and extra special equipment to protect occupants.
The excitment from the exclusive DS 7 ÉLYSÉE has allowed for the development of a small batch of armoured DS 7s, DS 7 VAUBAN designed as a special protection car. Aramids, a class of lightweight materials that are especially resiliant in the face of impact and heat, and safety glass strengthen the vehicle for a VPAM 4 level of protection against ballistics. The interior’s transformation was overseen by our DS upholsterers, ensuring the peak of refinement.
Further specification enhancements are available on request for added protection (automatic fire extinguishers, closed-circuit ventilation, siren and intercom etc.), for passenger comfort (extra USB sockets, reading lights etc.) and vehicle personalisation (body colours, interior trim, stitching, flag holders).
DS 7 VAUBAN takes its name from a series of French forts built around the conclusion of the 17th century. Vauban's fortifications – twelve that span the western, northern, and eastern borders of France – are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Marquis Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban had supervision of over 100 forts that are part of cities, standalone or in compounds thoughout France and Europe. In Asia and Africa, several citadels and fortresses adopted the systems that were established by Vauban.