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Overview
Variant
Not available
Variant
S-Limited
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
1.4 L
Engine size
3.2 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.2 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
9.7 L/100km
Power and torque
110kW / 250Nm
Power and torque
200kW / 315Nm
806km
619km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
Not available
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
12v power outlet
Location boot/cargo: yes
Location front: yes
12v power outlet
Location boot/cargo: yes
Location front: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
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
Virtual assistant: Other
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Other
Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: Satellite View
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 10.1 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: 3D, Voice
Screen size: 8.4 in
Traffic info months of subscription: 0
Over air updates
Type: OTA Updates
Over air updates
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Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Sensor
Remote services
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Theft alert: yes
Tow away alert: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Remote services
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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 walk away locking: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
Wifi network
Connectivity type: Embedded Sim Card
Wifi network
—
Driver modes
—
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Automatic door closing
—
Automatic door closing
Rear boot/hatch: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Compressor
—
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 139 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 164 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 212 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 178 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 226 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 306 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 1,395 cc
Liters: 1.4 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine
Configuration: V
Cc: 3,239 cc
Engine code: EHK
Liters: 3.2 L
Number of cylinders: 6
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel type: Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 91
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Minimum fuel octane number: 91
Minimum fuel type: Unleaded
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 58 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 60 L
System
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System
Injection/carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 10.1 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 10.25 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 8.4 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 7 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
—
Low tire pressure indicator
—
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 7.2 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 806 km
Combined: 13.9 km/L
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 9.7 L/100km
Country/highway: 7.7 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 619 km
Combined: 10.3 km/L
Country/highway: 13 km/L
Urban: 7.6 km/L
Urban: 13.1 L/100km
Performance
Maximum speed: 207 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.3 s
Performance
Maximum speed: 210 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 150 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 110 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 250 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,000 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,500 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 272 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 200 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 315 Nm
Measurement standard: SAE
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,500 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 4,300 rpm
Drive
Descent control system: yes
Driven wheels: Front
Drive
Driven wheels: 4x4
Four wheel drive type: Full-Time, Part-Time
Selection: Automatic
Transmission
Manual mode: yes
Manual sequential: yes
Manufacturer's name: S tronic
Shift lever location: Floor
Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)
Number of speeds: 6
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Shift lever location: Steering Wheel
Transmission code: 948TE
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 9
Transmission type: Automatic
Terrain type selection
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Terrain type selection
Includes TR/ESP adjustment: yes
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Tires
Location front: yes
Low rolling resistance: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire profile: 55
Tire speed rating: V
Tire width: 235 mm
Location rear: yes
Low rolling resistance: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire profile: 55
Tire speed rating: V
Tire width: 235 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 98
Tire profile: 55
Tire speed rating: V
Tire width: 225 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 98
Tire profile: 55
Tire speed rating: V
Tire width: 225 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 7 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 7 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 7 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 7 in
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: CUSW
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
Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: VDA
Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: SAE
Rear seat down: 1,554.5949 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 514 L
External dimensions
Front track: 1,584 mm
Overall height: 1,616 mm
Overall length: 4,484 mm
Overall width: 1,856 mm
Rear track: 1,576 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 11,800 mm
Wheelbase: 2,680 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 11,600 mm
Front track: 1,601 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 185 mm
Overall height: 1,683 mm
Overall length: 4,651 mm
Overall width: 1,859 mm
Rear track: 1,612 mm
Wheelbase: 2,707 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,054 mm
Headroom rear: 976 mm
Hip room front: 1,508 mm
Hip room rear: 1,486 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,440 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,400 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,000.762 mm
Headroom rear: 978 mm
Hip room front: 1,367 mm
Hip room rear: 1,267.4625 mm
Leg room front: 1,043.9421 mm
Leg room rear: 1,023.622 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,463.0429 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,399.5428 mm
Ramp angles
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Ramp angles
Approach angle: 18.9°
Break over angle: 19.5°
Departure angle: 25°
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
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
Rear door
Type: Lifting Gate
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: Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Dusk sensor: yes
Fog light function: yes
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Automatic
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Wipers: Intermittent
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Wipers: Intermittent
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Variable
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
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 1,000 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 2,055 kg
Kerb weight inc driver: 1,545 kg
Kerb weight includes driver: yes
Published kerb weight: 1,545 kg
Tare weight: 1,509 kg
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 2,200 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 2,458 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,858.5 kg
Tare weight: 1,806 kg
Trailer noseweight: 220 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 80 w
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital media card: yes
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 506 w
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
Total number of USB connections rear: 2
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of: 6
Speakers
Brand name: Alpine
Number of: 9
Subwoofer: yes
Cover/rear parcel shelf
Type: Rigid
Cover/rear parcel shelf
Type: Flexible
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Alloy
On doors: Alloy
On gear selector: Leather
On instrument panel: Alloy
Luxury trim
On doors: Alloy Look
On gear selector: Alloy, Leather
On instrument panel: Alloy Look
Airbags
Number of: 6
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
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Active: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
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 and Rear
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
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
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 2 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
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Overtaking sensor
Includes trailer coverage: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar
Knee airbags
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Knee airbags
Location: Driver
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Electric
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Reach type: Electric
Reclining type: Electric
Type: Sports
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Electric
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Reach type: Electric
Reclining type: Electric
Type: Sports
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Electric
Lumbar type: Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 8
Reach type: Electric
Reclining type: Electric
Type: Bucket
Ventilated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Electric
Lumbar type: Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 8
Reach type: Electric
Reclining type: Electric
Type: Bucket
Ventilated: yes
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: 40/20/40
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Seating capacity: 3
Type: Bench
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: Asymmetrical
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Seating capacity: 3
Type: Split Bench
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Synthetic Leather
Main seat material: Leather
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Premium Leather
Main seat material: Premium Leather
Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
System
Engine heater: yes
System
Engine heater: yes
Touch screen controls: yes
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Distance: 12,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: 100,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Roof
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Sunroof
Location front: yes
Operation: Electric
Type: Glass
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