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Overview
Variant
Not available
Variant
Plus
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
2 L
Engine size
Not available
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.7 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
Not available
Power and torque
150kW / 340Nm
Power and torque
200kW / 343Nm
1140km
Not available
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Cruise control
ACC linked to mapping: yes
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
12v power outlet
Location boot/cargo: yes
Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Wrap around: yes
Automatic door closing
Rear boot/hatch: yes
Automatic door closing
Rear boot/hatch: yes
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Memorized adjustment
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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
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: 0
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
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 14.5 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Includes EV intelligent route planning: yes
Map updates months of subscription: 0
Screen size: 12.3 in
Traffic info: yes
Parking assistance
Location front: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Location rear: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
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
Remote services
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Number of months subscription included: 36
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Theft alert: yes
Tow away alert: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Immobilisation: yes
Number of months subscription included: 48
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Speed alert: yes
Theft alert: yes
Tow away alert: yes
Vehicle start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Tracker system: yes
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Tracker system: 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
Embedded infotainment user interface
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Embedded infotainment user interface
Number of months of online services: 48
Remote battery management
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Remote battery management
Includes battery status checking: yes
Includes charge completion alert: yes
Includes remote battery pre-heating: yes
Includes remote charge activation: yes
Includes remote charge activation timer: yes
Remote HVAC control
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Remote HVAC control
Includes cooling: yes
Includes heating: yes
Includes phone: yes
Number of months subscription included: 48
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Compressor
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Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 129 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 0 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 0 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 0 g/km
Engine
Cc: 1,984 cc
Liters: 2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine
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Energy recuperation
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Energy recuperation
Single-pedal driving: yes
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Fuel
Fuel type: Electric
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 65 L
Tanks
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Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: Bisg Belt Integrated Starter Gen
Motor location: Belt-Integrated Starter Generator
Power output motor hp/PS: 24.5 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 18 kW
Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: AC Perm Magnet Synchronous
Max torque motor Nm: 343 Nm
Motor location: Rear
Power output motor hp/PS: 272 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 200 kW
Electric Power source
Battery type: Lithium Ion
Battery voltage: 12 V
Number of months subscription included: 0 months
Electric Power source
Actively heated/cooled battery: yes
Battery supplier: Other
Battery type: Nickel Manganese Cobalt
Battery voltage: 400 V
High power charger: yes
Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 69 kWh
Number of months subscription included: 0 months
Onboard charger: 11 kW
Range: 480 km
Useable battery kilowatt hour: 64 kWh
Charging information
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Charging information
Scenario mode 2: yes
Amps (A): 10 Ah
Duration (hours): 40 h
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 2 kW
State of charge ends at: 100%
State of charge starts at: 0%
Voltage: 230 V
Scenario mode 3: yes
Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 0%-100%: 6.89 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 3.7kW 0%-100%: 20.6 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 7.4kW 0%-100%: 10.3 h
Duration (hours): 8 h
Max kW supplied to vehicle: 11 kW
State of charge ends at: 100%
State of charge starts at: 0%
Scenario mode 4: yes
Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 10%-80%: 0.49 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 100kW 10%-80%: 0.65 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 50kW 10%-80%: 1.31 h
Duration (hours): 0.44 h
Max kW supplied to vehicle: 134 kW
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 134 kW
State of charge ends at: 80%
State of charge starts at: 10%
Electric driven wheels
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Electric driven wheels
Electric driven wheels: Rear
Smart charging
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Smart charging
Plug & charge: yes
Charging connector
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Charging connector
Type CCS (Combo): yes
Charging socket DC 1: yes
Type Type 2 (Mennekes): yes
Charging socket AC 1: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 14.5 in
Touch screen: yes
Video entertainment: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 11.9 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Touch screen: yes
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
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Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 5.7 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 1,140 km
Combined: 17.5 km/L
Fuel consumption
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Performance
Maximum speed: 226 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 s
Performance
Maximum speed: 180 km/h
Max speed on electric power only: 180 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.3 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 204 hp/PS
Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 24 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 150 kW
Maximum power kW electric motor: 18 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 340 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 4,300 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,000 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 272 hp/PS
Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 272 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 200 kW
Maximum power kW electric motor: 200 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 343 Nm
Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 343 Nm
Secondary power
Maximum power hp/PS: 204 hp/PS
Maximum power kw: 150 kW
Maximum torque nm: 340 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 4,300 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,450 rpm
Secondary power
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Power consumption
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Power consumption
Combined: 0.2 km/kWh
Combined: 17.5 kWh/100km
Combined: 0.5 kWh/km
Combined (miles/kWh): 0.3 mi/kWh
Combined: 175 Wh/km
WLTP electric energy consumption
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WLTP electric energy consumption
Test type BEV/HEV electric energy consumption: yes
Combined: 175 Wh/km
WLTP electric range
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WLTP electric range
Test type BEV Pure electric range: yes
Combined km: 462 km
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Drive
Descent control system: yes
Driven wheels: Rear
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
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
Transmission description: Automatic
Number of speeds: 1
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Power steering
Variable rack: yes
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Responsive suspension
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Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Multi-Link
Location rear: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Multi-Link
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Multi-Link
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire load index: 105
Tire profile: 55
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 235 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire load index: 105
Tire profile: 55
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 235 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: V
Tire width: 245 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: V
Tire width: 245 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Location rear: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Location rear: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: PPC
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: SUV
Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: SEA
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
Rear seat down: 1,473 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 520 L
Cargo capacity
Frunk capacity: 7 L
Rear seat down: 904 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 318 L
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 11,900 mm
Front track: 1,621 mm
Overall height: 1,659 mm
Overall length: 4,717 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,140 mm
Overall width: 1,893 mm
Rear track: 1,613 mm
Wheelbase: 2,820 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 10,600 mm
Front track: 1,590 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 165 mm
Overall height: 1,550 mm
Overall length: 4,233 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,032 mm
Overall width: 1,838 mm
Rear track: 1,595 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 11,000 mm
Wheelbase: 2,650 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,041 mm
Headroom rear: 998 mm
Hip room front: 1,523 mm
Hip room rear: 1,500 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,466 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,420 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,018 mm
Headroom rear: 974 mm
Hip room front: 1,379 mm
Hip room rear: 1,175 mm
Leg room front: 1,063 mm
Leg room rear: 821 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,400 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,346 mm
Ramp angles
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Ramp angles
Approach angle: 17.9°
Departure angle: 16.3°
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, 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
Fog light function: yes
Matrix: yes
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Two-tone: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Location passenger: yes
Auto-dimming: 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
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 2,000 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,910 kg
Tare weight: 1,868.75 kg
Trailer noseweight: 200 kg
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 1,600 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 2,235 kg
Kerb weight inc driver: 1,810 kg
Kerb weight includes driver: yes
Published kerb weight: 1,810 kg
Tare weight: 1,810 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 180 w
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 1,040 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
Total number of USB connections rear: 2
USB connection front: yes
USB connection rear: yes
Speakers
Number of: 8
Subwoofer: yes
Speakers
Number of: 9
Subwoofer: yes
Door sill protector
Illuminated: yes
Interior Trim
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Airbags
Number of: 9
Airbags
Number of: 7
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
Fore & aft adjustment: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: 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
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Includes junction crossing: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
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
Emergency driver intervention system: yes
Includes junction crossing: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Includes oncoming collision avoidance: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 4 km/h
Object avoidance: yes
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian collision mitigation steering: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Traffic jam assist: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Highway assist: yes
Semi-auto lane change (SALC) highway: 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
Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 85
ANCAP child occupant score: 86
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 79
ANCAP safety assist score: 80
ANCAP date tested: 1 Feb 2025
ANCAP rating year: 2025
ANCAP version tested: Q5 R4 LHD
Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 88
ANCAP child occupant score: 85
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 79
ANCAP safety assist score: 80
ANCAP date tested: 1 Apr 2024
ANCAP rating year: 2024
Side airbag
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Side airbag
Location front: yes
Front cross traffic collision avoidance
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Front cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
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Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Remote folding: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Seat upholstery
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Seat upholstery
Marketed as sustainable/vegan: yes
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 3
Rear control for climate control: yes
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 2
System
Engine heater: yes
System
Electric heater: yes
Heat pump: yes
Ion filtering: yes
Touch screen controls: yes
Secondary ventilation controls
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Secondary ventilation controls
Location passenger seat: yes
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Distance: 30,000 km
Period (mths): 24 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Battery - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Battery - OEM
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
State of charge threshold %: 70%
Battery - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Battery - Total
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96
Electric systems - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Electric systems - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
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): 60 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
Storage
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Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
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