The DS 6 is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV designed by the French automaker DS Automobiles specifically for the market in Asia. It was the second model of DS, then a sub brand, to not feature the Citroën logo, following the launch of the DS 5LS earlier in 2014. First announced to the public in April 2014 as the DS 6WR,[1] it was released for sale in the autumn of 2014.[2]

DS 6
Overview
ManufacturerDS Automobiles (Citroën)
Also calledDS 6WR
Production2014–2020
AssemblyShenzhen, China (Changan PSA)
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact luxury crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
PlatformPSA PF2
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Powertrain
Engine1.6 litre Prince THP200 Turbo (petrol)
Transmission6-speed Aisin EAT6 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,732 mm (107.6 in)
Length4,553 mm (179.3 in)
Width1,858 mm (73.1 in)
Height1,588 mm (62.5 in)
Kerb weight1,550 kg (3,417 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorDS 3 Crossback
DS 7 Crossback

It is powered by a four-cylinder 1.6 litre (1598 cc) petrol engine, producing 200 PS (147 kW; 197 bhp) at 5800 rpm and 275 N⋅m (203 lb⋅ft) torque at 1700 to 4500 rpm. It is claimed to accelerate from 0–100 km in 8.4 seconds.

The DS 6 was exported to Iran[3] and Angola.

References

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  1. ^ Smy, Damion (15 April 2014). "Citroen DS 6WR (2014) first official pictures". Car. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  2. ^ "PSA launches DS compact crossover in China". Autonews Europe. 10 October 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  3. ^ "DS débarque en Iran". Autonews (in French). 2015-10-07. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
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