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Top five large seven-seat PHEV family SUVs in 2026
There are plenty of family-friendly five-seat PHEVs, but sometimes you need more space. Here are the best options with three rows.
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Overview
Variant
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Variant
S
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
4.0 L
Engine size
3.5 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
11.8 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
9.8 / 100 km
Power and torque
373kW / 770Nm
Power and torque
200kW / 332Nm
720km
684km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
7 years
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
7
Seats
7
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Suspension: yes
Transmission: yes
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Transmission: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Rear
Vehicle 360 View Camera
3D Enhanced View: yes
Vehicle 360 View Camera
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Automatic Door Closing
Rear Boot Hatch: yes
Side Doors: yes
Automatic Door Closing
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Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Wheel Position: yes
Memorised 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: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
AI-Powered: yes
Virtual Assistant: Other
Voice Activating System
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Navigational Systems
Information Type: Satellite View
Map Updates Months of Subscription: 36
Screen Size (in): 12.30
Traffic Info: yes
Navigational Systems
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Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Parking Assistance
Rear Automatic Braking Whilst: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor & Camera
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Find My Car: yes
Geo Fencing: yes
Months Subscription Included: 36
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Speed Alert: yes
Theft Alert: yes
Remote Services
Driving History Analysis: yes
Find My Car: yes
Geo Fencing: yes
Immobilisation: yes
Location Sharing: yes
Months Subscription Included: 84
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Remote Seat Heating Control: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Speed Alert: yes
Theft Alert: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: 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 Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Breakdown Assistance: yes
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 2
Compressor
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Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 271
Standard Met: EU6
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 163
CO2 Level (Combined): 222
CO2 Level (Urban): 325
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Engine (cc): 3996
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 4.0
Number of Cylinders: 8
Engine
Engine (cc): 3470
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 3.5
Number of Cylinders: 6
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 91
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 22.5
Main Capacity (L): 85
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 18.7
Main Gas Capacity Gal: 22.5
Main Gas Capacity (L): 85
Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 17.7
Main Capacity (L): 67
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 14.7
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.10
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Dashboard Centre 2
Dashboard Centre 2 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 2 Screen Size (in): 8.60
Dashboard Centre 2 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Roller Control: yes
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 4.00
Instrument Cluster
Head Up Display: Windscreen
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument Cluster
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Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 720
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 447
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 8.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 11.8
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 24
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 20
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 10.4
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 9.6
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 29
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 25
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 6.1
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 16.5
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 17
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 14
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 684
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 425
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 10.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 9.8
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 29
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 24
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 14.1
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.1
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 40
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 33
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 7.0
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 14.3
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 20
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 16
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 4.1
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Performance
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Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 507
Maximum Power (kW): 373
Maximum Torque (Nm): 770
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 272
Maximum Power (kW): 200
Maximum Torque (Nm): 332
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6300
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 11.8
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 9.8
Active Differential
Location: Rear
Active Differential
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Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: Front
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Centre
Location: Rear
Limited Slip Differential
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Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Painted Calipers: yes
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Heated: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Steering Wheel
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
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Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: air
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: air
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Front
Front Operation: Interactive
Location: Rear
Rear Operation: Interactive
Suspension Levelling
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Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 22
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 285
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 22
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 285
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 22
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 10.0
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 22
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 10.0
Rear Two Tone: yes
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 23.1
Departure Angle: 14.4
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 16.8
Departure Angle: 21.3
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 69.0
Rear Seat Down (L): 1955
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 10.4
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 295
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 70.5
Rear Seat Down (L): 1996
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 6.3
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 179
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 65.5
Front Track (mm): 1663
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.3
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 210
Overall Height (in): 68.6
Overall Height (mm): 1743
Overall Length (in): 199.4
Overall Length (mm): 5066
Overall Width (in): 77.6
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 87.1
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2212
Overall Width (mm): 1970
Rear Track (in): 65.5
Rear Track (mm): 1663
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 41.0
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12500
Wheelbase (in): 118.0
Wheelbase (mm): 2996
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11600
Front Track (in): 65.0
Front Track (mm): 1651
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 176
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 38.1
Overall Height (in): 66.9
Overall Height (mm): 1700
Overall Length (in): 189.6
Overall Length (mm): 4815
Overall Width (in): 74.8
Overall Width (mm): 1900
Rear Track (in): 65.4
Rear Track (mm): 1661
Wheelbase (in): 110.8
Wheelbase (mm): 2815
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 42.2
Front Headroom (mm): 1071
Rear Headroom (in): 40.0
Rear Headroom (mm): 1016
Front Hip Room (in): 61.9
Front Hip Room (mm): 1571
Rear Hip Room (in): 61.5
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1561
Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.5
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1512
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 58.5
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1485
Internal Dimensions
3rd Row Headroom (in): 36.8
3rd Row Headroom (mm): 935
Front Headroom (in): 40.3
Front Headroom (mm): 1024
Rear Headroom (in): 39.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 994
3rd Row Hip Room (in): 42.5
3rd Row Hip Room (mm): 1080
Front Hip Room (in): 55.6
Front Hip Room (mm): 1411
Rear Hip Room (in): 55.1
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1399
3rd Row Leg Room (in): 29.6
3rd Row Leg Room (mm): 752
Front Leg Room (in): 41.4
Front Leg Room (mm): 1052
Rear Leg Room (in): 40.7
Rear Leg Room (mm): 1034
3rd Row Shoulder Room (in): 53.0
3rd Row Shoulder Room (mm): 1345
Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.1
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1500
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 58.1
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1475
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: MLB
Wheelbase Type: Short
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Hyundai N3
Wheelbase Type: Short
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Black Trim
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Spoiler
Location: Roof
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Laser
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: Front Fog Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
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
Height Adjustment: Manual
Paint
External Colour: Gray
Type: Pearl
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Glass Roof
Sunshade Type: Electric
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Synthetic Suede
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Roof
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Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Chrome
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Chrome
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Privacy Glass
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Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Blind
Location: Rear
Rear Blind Type: Manual
Location: Side
Side Blind Type: Electric
Blind
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Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Includes Rear View Camera: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 7716
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 2340
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 5159
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2340
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 5159
Tare Weight (kg): 2284
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 350
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2600
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5732
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1941
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4279
Tare Weight (kg): 1898
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 200
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Power (W): 730
Touch Screen: yes
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
3D Enhancement: yes
Brand: Bang & Olufsen
Number of Speakers: 17
Subwoofer: yes
Surround Sound: yes
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 7
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Door Sill Protector
Illuminated: yes
Door Sill Protector
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Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy
Doors: Alloy Look / Synthetic Leather
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy & Synthetic Leather
Luxury Trim
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Titanium Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 8
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Location: 3rd Row Seats
3rd Row Seats Number: 2
Front Seats Integrated: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints
Location: 3rd Row Seats
3rd Row Seats Number: 2
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Third Row Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Third Row Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Traffic Sign Response: yes
Traffic Sign Response Activation: Manual
Traffic Sign Response City: yes
Traffic Sign Response Off Highway: yes
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
Steering Vibration: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 92.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 87.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20190101
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 71.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20251231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2019
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 71.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 3.0 Litre Tdi
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 82.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 85.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20200101
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 63.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20261231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2020
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 89.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 1.6 Litre T-Gdi Hev
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Driver Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 7
Configuration: 2+3+2
Seating
Capacity: 7
Configuration: 2+3+2
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 4
Rear Control For Climate Control: yes
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Individual Rear Location: Individual Rear
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Secondary Ventilation Controls
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Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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