ONE TO WATCH

DS SUV grabs your attention with luxury & elegance befitting presidential figures

- BY MAGGIE BARRY

I AM feeling like something of a Time Lord in this big beautiful DS No 8.

First of all, DS Automobiles has chosen to launch it in the stunning surroundings of the Vallee de Joux cradle of the Swiss watchmaking industry. Who knew it all began with the farmers needing to make some extra money in the winter?

And secondly, the theme for this car is Time to Travel. Driving it takes you right back to the days of the Grand Tourer when the drive was as much a part of the adventure as the destination.

This car lives to cherish you, nurture you within its space and offer you a superb driving experience.

The No 8, Number eight or Numero 8 in French, is the new halo car from DS.

It is a big, elegant luxurious SUV with a magnificent interior, loads of room and packed to the roof with driver aids and safety features.