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Overview
Variant
Not available
Variant
Not available
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
1.5 L
Engine size
4.4 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.5 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
12.2 L/100km
Power and torque
110kW / 250Nm
Power and torque
390kW / 750Nm
909km
680km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
7
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
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
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
Voice activating system
AI powered: yes
Voice activating system
AI powered: yes
Navigational systems
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 8.8 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Includes augmented reality: yes
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 14.9 in
Traffic info: yes
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Location rear: 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
Number: 1
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location 3rd row: yes
Number: 2
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 4
Driver modes
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Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes suspension: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Ambient lighting
—
Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Reactive lighting: yes
Wrap around: yes
Automatic door closing
—
Automatic door closing
Side doors: yes
Embedded infotainment user interface
—
Embedded infotainment user interface
Number of months of online services: Unlimited
Internal Memory /HD
—
Internal Memory /HD
Storage capacity: 320 GB
Parking assistance
—
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
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
Telematics
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Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 36
Concierge service: yes
Tracker system: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 2
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 48 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 126 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 225 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 277 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 366 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Engine
Cc: 1,498 cc
Liters: 1.5 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine
Cc: 4,395 cc
Engine code: S68B44T0
Liters: 4.4 L
Number of cylinders: 8
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 98
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 50 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 83 L
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 8.8 in
Touch screen: yes
Video entertainment: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Roller control: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Control wheel: yes
Includes augmented reality: yes
Screen size: 14.9 in
Touch pad control: yes
Touch screen: yes
Video entertainment: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
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: 5.5 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 909 km
Combined: 18.2 km/L
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 12.2 L/100km
Country/highway: 9.9 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 680 km
Combined: 8.2 km/L
Country/highway: 10.1 km/L
Urban: 6.2 km/L
Urban: 16.1 L/100km
Performance
Maximum speed: 218 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 s
Performance
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.7 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 150 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 110 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 250 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,000 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,500 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 530 hp/PS
Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 11 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 390 kW
Maximum power kW electric motor: 8 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 750 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,500 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,800 rpm
Secondary power
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Secondary power
Maximum power hp/PS: 530 hp/PS
Maximum power kw: 390 kW
Maximum torque nm: 750 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,500 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,800 rpm
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Drive
Descent control system: yes
Driven wheels: 4x4
Transmission
Manual mode: yes
Manual sequential: yes
Manufacturer's name: S tronic
Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)
Number of speeds: 7
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manufacturer's name: Steptronic
Transmission code: GN8X80DZ
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Limited slip differential
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Limited slip differential
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Painted callipers: yes
Power steering
Variable rack: yes
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Variable rack: yes
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Wheel
Electric adjustment: yes
Heated: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Type: Torsion Beam
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Multi-Link
Responsive suspension
—
Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Levelling
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Levelling
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire load index: 92
Tire profile: 50
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 215 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire load index: 92
Tire profile: 50
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 215 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Run flat: yes
Tire profile: 40
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 275 mm
Location rear: yes
Run flat: yes
Tire profile: 35
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 315 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 7 in
Location rear: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 7 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim diameter: 22 in
Rim width: 9.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim diameter: 22 in
Rim width: 10.5 in
Ramp angles
Approach angle: 18.1°
Departure angle: 26.5°
Ramp angles
Approach angle: 25°
Departure angle: 22.2°
Cargo capacity
Rear seat down: 1,050 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 405 L
Cargo capacity
Rear seat down: 2,120 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 300 L
External dimensions
Front track: 1,546 mm
Overall height: 1,508 mm
Overall length: 4,208 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,009 mm
Overall width: 1,794 mm
Rear track: 1,542 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 11,100 mm
Wheelbase: 2,601 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 12,400 mm
Front track: 1,690 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 221 mm
Overall height: 1,835 mm
Overall length: 5,181 mm
Overall width folded mirror: 2,000 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,218 mm
Overall width: 2,000 mm
Rear track: 1,705 mm
Wheelbase: 3,105 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,029 mm
Headroom rear: 967 mm
Hip room front: 1,445 mm
Hip room rear: 1,415 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,389 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,345 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,064 mm
Headroom rear: 1,013 mm
Hip room 3rd row: 1,013 mm
Hip room front: 1,560 mm
Hip room rear: 1,527 mm
Leg room front: 1,011 mm
Leg room rear: 954 mm
Shoulder room 3rd row: 1,218 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,525 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,475 mm
Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: MQB
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: SUV
Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: CLAR
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: SUV
Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Black trim
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Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Location rear driver: yes
Location rear passenger: yes
Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Location rear driver: yes
Location rear passenger: yes
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Dusk sensor: yes
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Matrix: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type metallic: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Location passenger: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Location passenger: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Blind
—
Blind
Location side: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
—
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 1,500 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 670 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 1,840 kg
Kerb weight inc driver: 1,380 kg
Kerb weight includes driver: yes
Published kerb weight: 1,380 kg
Tare weight: 1,350 kg
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 3,500 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 3,355 kg
Published kerb weight: 2,600 kg
Tare weight: 2,545.25 kg
Trailer noseweight: 280 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 464 w
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Speakers
Number of: 6
Speakers
Number of: 16
Subwoofer: yes
Airbags
Number of: 6
Airbags
Number of: 8
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location 3rd row seats: yes
Number: 2
Location front seats: yes
Electric adjustable: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: 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
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: 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
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Traffic jam assist: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Includes collision avoidance: yes
Steering vibration: yes
Knee airbags
—
Knee airbags
Location: Driver, Passenger
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
—
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Active/massage: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 9
Ventilated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Active/massage: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 9
Ventilated: yes
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Remote folding: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Ski hatch: yes
Third row seats
—
Third row seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 2
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Storage
—
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 2
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 5
Rear control for climate control: yes
Secondary ventilation controls
Location passenger seat: yes
Secondary ventilation controls
—
System
Engine heater: yes
System
Engine heater: yes
Ion filtering: yes
Touch screen controls: yes
Intermediate service
Distance: 30,000 km
Period (mths): 24 months
Intermediate service
Variable distance/period: yes
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Battery - OEM
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Battery - OEM
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 72 months
Battery - Total
—
Battery - Total
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 72
Electric systems - OEM
—
Electric systems - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Electric systems - Total
—
Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Hybrid and electric systems
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Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: Integrated Starter Generator
Max torque motor Nm: 200 Nm
Motor location: Transmission-Integrated Motor Generator
Power output motor hp/PS: 11 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 8.1 kW
Electric Power source
Battery type: Lithium Ion
Battery voltage: 48 V
Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 0.53 kWh
Number of months subscription included: 0 months
Range: 0 km
Roof
—
Sunroof
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Type glass: yes
Interior Trim
—
Door sill protector
Illuminated: yes
Luxury trim
On instrument panel: Leather, Wood/Woodgrain
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