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DS DS9 Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 145 DS DS9s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 147 in 2025 Q2 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 36 (33.0%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the DS DS9 is rarer than 56% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (145 in the latest data).
Rarer than 56% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the DS9
The DS 9 is an executive car introduced in 2020 by DS. The company's first vehicle to be marketed to both Europe and Asia but assembled solely in China, the DS 9 serves as the flagship DS luxury-premium line, slotted above the DS 3, DS 4 and the DS 7 Crossback in size.
DS DS9 — questions & answers
How many DS DS9 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 145 DS DS9 were still registered in the UK — 142 licensed and on the road, plus 3 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DS DS9 rare?
The DS DS9 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (145), making it rarer than 56% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the DS DS9 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DS DS9 on UK roads rose by 36 (33.0%).
What fuel do most DS DS9 use?
Most DS DS9 run on plug-in hybrid — about 75% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol.
When did the DS DS9 peak?
The DS DS9 peaked at 147 registered in 2025 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2021 Q1.