The Art of Luxury Issue 39 2019 | Page 43

AUTOMOTIVE ONLY YOU ONLY YOU, the DS Experience is an initiative to provide owners with a portfolio of services ranging from special events, experiences, and even a service valet. DS at your Service – anytime support, a multi-channel gateway to response to any questions you may have. While at the race DS Automobiles showcased their all new E-TENSE range. A MyDS App – for connected services, records hybrid 4x4 CROSSBACK 7, and an all-electric CROSSBACK 3 with a range of parking location to guide you back to your up to 200 miles. Both of which are built using the same monocoque as their vehicle, allows fuel logging and journey less ecological counterparts. To own an electric vehicle with DS Automobiles details. means you can choose the car, styling and trim first, with the decision of which engine to run being as interchangeable. It’s your choice, diesel, petrol, DS Assistance – anytime roadside or electric. assistance. Accident support, assistance When in Paris I was lucky enough to experience a ride along in the with non-vehicle related faults, courtesy CROSSBACK 3 E-TENSE round the circuit as the car was unveiled to the crowds. This was the first time the car had been seen in motion by the public and to experience it from the inside was surreal. The feeling of luxury was only heightened by the lack of sound from any engine, the only sound being car loan and onward travel cover. The customers vehicle will be repaired or taken, at no charge to the nearest approved DS workshop. that off a soft whir from the electric motors. The impression it left with me was one of progress - the tipping point with EV’s finally seems to be approaching. With the world changing around us, congestion zones being adopted by almost every major city in the world and the public concerns surrounding diesel, DS Automobiles have firmly planted their flag in the sand. Electric vehicles can have individualism, expert craftsmanship and most of all, can be luxurious. To view the full range by DS Automobiles, please visit: www.dsautomobiles.co.uk DS Delivery Valet – delivery of your purchased DS car to your chosen location in a special ONLY YOU DS Transporter on an agreed date and time to the chosen location. Includes a vehicle handover by a DS Expert Advisor. DS Service Valet – local collection / delivery of your DS for maintenance requirement from your home address of even from work. DS Club Privilege – loyalty club for all DS Owners to enjoy exclusive privileges, special events, private converts, exhibition openings, cookery classes with Michelin- starred chefs or even a masterclass with leading French craftsmen. DS Rent – for the hire of a chosen DS car, an on-demand DS rental service for a few days or even a few hours. Issue 39 2019 The Art of Luxury 43