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Overview
Variant
Not available
Variant
Label
Body type
Coupe
Body type
SUV
Engine size
4 L
Engine size
4.4 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
12.2 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
2.7 L/100km
Power and torque
500kW / 800Nm
Power and torque
550kW / 1000Nm
639km
Not available
Warranty
Not available
Warranty
5 years
Doors
2
Doors
5
Seats
4
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
Not available
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes suspension: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes suspension: yes
Includes transmission: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
12v power outlet
Location boot/cargo: yes
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Wrap around: yes
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Steering wheel position: yes
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Mobile Integration
Apple CarPlay: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: 36
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: 36
Apple wireless connection: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Navigational systems
Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
Information type: 3D, Voice
Screen size: 10.25 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Includes augmented reality: yes
Information type: 3D, Voice
Screen size: 14.9 in
Traffic info: yes
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Includes memory seat adjustments: yes
Includes walk away locking: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
360 view camera
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360 view camera
3D enhanced view: yes
Automatic door closing
—
Automatic door closing
Side doors: yes
Embedded infotainment user interface
—
Embedded infotainment user interface
Number of months of online services: 36
Facial/gesture control
—
Facial/gesture control
Location: Front
Voice activating system
—
Voice activating system
AI powered: yes
Virtual assistant: Manufacturer's Own
Over air updates
—
Over air updates
Type: OS Version
Remote HVAC control
—
Remote HVAC control
Includes cooling: yes
Includes heating: yes
Includes phone: yes
Includes timer: yes
Number of months subscription included: 36
Remote services
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Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Location sharing: yes
Number of months subscription included: 36
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Vehicle start: yes
Telematics
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Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Connection type Via: SIM In Vehicle
Tracker system: yes
Wifi network
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Wifi network
Connectivity type: Embedded Sim Card
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 2
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 2
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
Standard met: EU6 D
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 61 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Engine
Configuration: V
Cc: 3,982 cc
Liters: 4 L
Number of cylinders: 8
Engine
Configuration: V
Cc: 4,395 cc
Engine code: XB1161T0
Liters: 4.4 L
Number of cylinders: 8
WLTP emissions
Testing type ICE: yes
WLTP emissions
Testing type HEV UF Weighted: yes
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 98
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Fuel
Other fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type: Electric
Generic primary fuel type: Electric
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 78 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 69 L
Fuel type
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Fuel type
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Control wheel: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 10.25 in
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 10.25 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Control wheel: yes
Includes augmented reality: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 14.9 in
Touch pad control: yes
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
Head-up display: Windscreen
Reconfigurable: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
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Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 12.2 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 639 km
Combined: 8.2 km/L
Standard WLTP ICE: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 2.7 L/100km
Combined: 37 km/L
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 680 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 500 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 800 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,000 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,750 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 748 hp/PS
Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 197 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 550 kW
Maximum power kW electric motor: 145 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 1,000 Nm
Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 280 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Performance
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Performance
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Max speed on electric power only: 140 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 3.8 s
Power consumption
—
Power consumption
Combined: 0.3 km/kWh
Combined: 30.4 kWh/100km
Combined: 0.8 kWh/km
Combined (miles/kWh): 0.5 mi/kWh
Combined: 304 Wh/km
Secondary power
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Secondary power
Maximum power hp/PS: 585 hp/PS
Maximum power kw: 430 kW
Maximum torque nm: 750 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,600 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,800 rpm
Active differential
Location: Rear
Active differential
Location: Rear
Drive
Driven wheels: Rear
Drive
Descent control system: yes
Driven wheels: 4x4
Four wheel drive type: Full-Time
Limited slip differential
Location rear: yes
Type: Electronic
Limited slip differential
Location front: yes
Type: Electronic
Location rear: yes
Type: Electronic
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Shift lever location: Column
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manufacturer's name: Steptronic Sport
Shift lever location: Steering Wheel
Transmission code: GB8XA0AZ
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Painted callipers: yes
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Surface coating: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Variable rack: yes
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Electric adjustment: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Wheel
Heated: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate suspension
Type: Sport
Alternate suspension
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Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Air
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Air
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Tires
Location front: yes
Performance tyres: yes
Tire profile: 35
Tire width: 275 mm
Location rear: yes
Performance tyres: yes
Tire profile: 30
Tire width: 305 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire profile: 40
Tire width: 275 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire profile: 35
Tire width: 315 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 21 in
Rim width: 9.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 21 in
Rim width: 11.5 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 22 in
Rim width: 10 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 22 in
Rim width: 11 in
Body style
Body type: Coupe
Local number of doors: 2
Number of doors: 2
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Coupe
Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: SUV
Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Black trim
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External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 11,700 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 122 mm
Overall height: 1,290 mm
Overall length: 4,750 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,135 mm
Overall width: 1,950 mm
Wheelbase: 2,805 mm
External dimensions
Front track: 1,726 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 220 mm
Overall height: 1,755 mm
Overall length: 5,110 mm
Overall width folded mirror: 2,005 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,235 mm
Overall width: 2,005 mm
Rear track: 1,690 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 12,500 mm
Wheelbase: 3,105 mm
Ramp angles
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Ramp angles
Approach angle: 20.2°
Departure angle: 23.7°
Cargo capacity
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Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: ISO
Rear seat down: 1,820 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 527 L
Internal dimensions
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Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,027 mm
Headroom rear: 986 mm
Hip room front: 1,560 mm
Hip room rear: 1,528 mm
Leg room front: 1,026 mm
Leg room rear: 1,024 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,532 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,461 mm
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Exterior door handles
Flush door handles: Manual
Exterior door handles
—
Rear door
—
Rear door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Automatic
Matrix: yes
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Automatic
Matrix: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type metallic: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Contrasting Colour
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Contrasting Colour
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power windows
Location front: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Wipers: Intermittent
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Privacy glass
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Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 390 w
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 1,475 w
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of: 11
Speakers
Brand name: Bowers & Wilkins
Number of: 20
Subwoofer: yes
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Piano Black
On doors: Leather
On instrument panel: Leather
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Carbon Fiber
On doors: Leather
On instrument panel: Leather
Door sill protector
—
Door sill protector
Illuminated: yes
Airbags
Number of: 8
Airbags
Number of: 7
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Active: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Knee airbags
Location: Driver, Passenger
Knee airbags
Location: Driver
Rear seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Anti collision system
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front and Rear
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Emergency driver intervention system: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Highway assist: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
—
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Includes collision avoidance: yes
Steering vibration: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
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Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar & Camera
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Sports
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Sports
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Active/massage: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 9
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Thigh support type: Electric
Type: Sports
Ventilated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Active/massage: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 9
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Thigh support type: Electric
Type: Sports
Ventilated: yes
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: Fixed
Seating capacity: 2
Type: Bench, Individual/Sports
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: 40/20/40
Heated: yes
Remote folding: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Ski hatch: yes
Type: Bench
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Leather
Main seat material: Leather
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Premium Leather
Main seat material: Premium Leather
Seating
Seating capacity: 4
Seating configuration: 2+2
Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 4
Rear control for climate control: yes
System
Engine heater: yes
System
Electric heater: yes
Engine heater: yes
Ion filtering: yes
Touch screen controls: yes
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Hybrid and electric systems
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Charging information
Scenario mode 2: yes
Amps (A): 10 Ah
Duration (hours): 14 h
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 2.3 kW
State of charge ends at: 100%
State of charge starts at: 0%
Voltage: 230 V
Scenario mode 3: yes
Amps (A): 32 Ah
Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 0%-100%: 2.95 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 3.7kW 0%-100%: 8.8 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 7.4kW 0%-100%: 4.4 h
Duration (hours): 4.25 h
Max kW supplied to vehicle: 11 kW
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 7.4 kW
State of charge ends at: 100%
State of charge starts at: 0%
Voltage: 230 V
Electric driven wheels
Electric driven wheels: 4x4
Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: AC Perm Magnet Synchronous
Max torque motor Nm: 280 Nm
Motor location: Transmission-Integrated Motor Generator
Power output motor hp/PS: 197.2 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 145 kW
Electric Power source
Battery supplier: Other
Battery type: Lithium Ion
Battery voltage: 317 V
High power charger: yes
Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 29.48 kWh
Number of months subscription included: 0 months
Onboard charger: 11 kW
Range: 98 km
Useable battery kilowatt hour: 25.7 kWh
Hybrid type
Hybrid type: Active Hybrid
Charging connector
Type Type 2 (Mennekes): yes
Charging socket AC 1: yes
Location of AC 1 socket: Front Side
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 2,700 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 3,300 kg
Published kerb weight: 2,795 kg
Tare weight: 2,750.75 kg
Cargo area
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Cover/rear parcel shelf
Type: Flexible
Storage
—
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Refrigerated storage compartment
Location: Glove Compartment
Service
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Intermediate service
Variable distance/period: yes
Warranty
—
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Battery - OEM
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 72 months
Battery - Total
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 72
Electric systems - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 72 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
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