- The SM TRIBUTE style study received the Special Jury Prize at the 32e edition of the Argus Trophies.
- Unique creation of DS DESIGN STUDIO ParisSM TRIBUTE celebrates ten years of art and elegance signed DS Automobiles. It was unveiled for the first time last September during the prestigious event Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille.
- SM TRIBUTE was awarded by a jury of 31 automotive professionals, from a list of 10 concept cars presented during the year 2024.
The style study of DS Automobiles, SM TRIBUTE was distinguished on Tuesday January 21, 2025 by receiving the Special Jury Prize during the 32nd edition of Argus Trophies. The ceremony was held as part of the Paris docks, in Aubervilliers.
Moment of emotion and fascination, the SM TRIBUTE shared the stage with his illustrious predecessor, the SM originals. The two models together aroused real delight among the public present. Once the prizes have been awarded, SM TRIBUTE joined the award-winning production vehicles in the other categories for an exclusive exhibition, highlighting the excellence and audacity of DS Automobiles.
“The automobile is a human adventure, receiving this award surrounded by members of my team is a source of joy and pride. To be distinguished by a jury of professionals from the automotive world representing a leading media is a real honor.
This prize rewards above all our commitment to perpetuating the passion, desire and audacity which must remain the driving force of automobile creation. With SM TRIBUTE, we wanted to celebrate 10 years of the creation of DS Automobiles with this reinterpretation of the original SM, which represents the elegance and avant-gardism dear to the Brand. We are fortunate to be able to draw our inspiration from this exceptional heritage that is SM, to nourish our reflections. This link between past and future is essential to imagine the silhouettes and identity of our models of tomorrow. »
Thierry METROZ – Design Director of DS Automobiles
SM TRIBUTE : un unique tribute to an icon of the French automobile
The adventure SM TRIBUTE began in spring 2020, when teams from DS Automobiles unveiled a series of sketches called #SM2020 on social networks. These designs, resulting from an internal competition between the designers of DS DESIGN STUDIO PARISreinterpreted the majestic SM the 1970.
The enthusiasm generated revealed a double message from the community: a certain attachment to the emblematic models of the DS Automobiles heritage and an aspiration for something new that respects the avant-garde of the original design.
Echoing this enthusiasm, the teams of DS DESIGN STUDIO PARIS took up the challenge: to imagine a SM that evolvedas if it had benefited from five decades of innovation. Last September, this vision took shape with an avant-garde iteration faithful to the proportions and spirit of the original SM.
-An inspiration with timeless charisma
Launched in the early 1970s, the SM represented the pinnacle of French automotive innovation. A true concentrate of technology, its aerodynamic design by Robert Opron struck a perfect balance between elegance and avant-garde. A timeless icon, this grand tourer is still a prized collector’s item throughout the world today. Its unparalleled comfort, dynamic performance and bold innovation continue to inspire.
SM TRIBUTE: an interior faithful to the spirit of 1970
The interior design of the original SM, with its luxurious and innovative lines, left its mark. The study of style SM TRIBUTE honors this heritage by reinterpreting iconic elements such as the characteristic shape of the dashboard or the oval design of the instruments. Integrating modern technologies, it offers a projection information display and a curved screen console associated with a steering wheel. steer-by-wirewithout mechanical connection.
This marriage between tradition and avant-garde is enhanced by an immersive sound and light ambiance, paying homage to the spirit of comfort and technology that has always defined SM.
A prestigious recognition: the Special Jury Prize of the Argus Trophies
This visionary project has captured the hearts of jury of the Argus Trophieswho awarded the SM TRIBUTE the Special jury prize. This distinction results from a unanimous vote of the 31 members of the jury, made up of 16 journalists and promotion experts from L’argus, but also 15 representatives of regional and national media.
This award demonstrates the exceptional work of the design teams at DS Automobileswho knew how to bring a legend back to life by projecting it boldly and elegantly into the future.
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