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Overview
Variant
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Variant
Luxury
Body type
Sedan
Body type
Sedan
Engine size
3.0 L
Engine size
2.5 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.5 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.6 / 100 km
Power and torque
223kW / 670Nm
Power and torque
152kW / 243Nm
923km
909km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
4
Doors
4
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
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Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Stability Control: yes
Traction Control: yes
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Vehicle 360 View Camera
3D Enhanced View: yes
Vehicle 360 View Camera
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Embedded Infotainment User Interface
UI Number of Months Online Services: 24
Embedded Infotainment User Interface
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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
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
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
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Virtual Assistant: Other
Voice Activating System
Includes Air Conditioning: yes
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Virtual Assistant: Other
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Map Updates Months of Subscription: 36
Screen Size (in): 14.90
Traffic Info: yes
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Screen Size (in): 12.30
Traffic Info: yes
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Parking Assistance
Rear Automatic Braking Whilst: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Remote Park & Full Auto Park/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 HVAC Control
Includes Cooling: yes
Includes Heating: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Includes Timer: yes
Months Subscription Included: 36
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Cooling: yes
Includes Heating: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Includes Timer: yes
Months Subscription Included: 36
Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Driving History Analysis: yes
Find My Car: yes
Location Sharing: yes
Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Driving History Analysis: yes
Find My Car: yes
Geo Fencing: yes
Months Subscription Included: 36
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Speed 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
Concierge Months Included: 36
Concierge Service: yes
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: 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: 4
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
Entertainment Display Screen
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Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Front
Front Screen Size (in): 12.30
Front Touch Screen: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Compressor
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Electrical System
Voltage: 48
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 172
Standard Met: EU6
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 126
CO2 Level (Combined): 150
CO2 Level (Urban): 191
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Engine (cc): 2993
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: B57d30o3
Engine (L): 3.0
Number of Cylinders: 6
Engine
Engine (cc): 2487
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: A25a-Fxs
Engine (L): 2.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
Main Capacity (L): 60
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.2
Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
Main Capacity (L): 60
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.2
Main Type: Total
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 200
Motor 1 Location: Belt-Integrated Starter Generator
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 18.0
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 13.0
Electric Power Source
Battery (Ah): 20.0
Battery Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate
Battery Voltage: 46.2
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 0.92
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Useable Battery (kWh): 0.92
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
Hybrid And Electric Systems
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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
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Control Wheel: yes
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 14.90
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Touchpad Control: yes
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
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): 7.00
Instrument Cluster
Head Up Display: Windscreen
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument Cluster
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Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 923
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 574
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 15.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 44
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 36
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 909
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 565
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 15.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 43
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 36
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 18.2
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.5
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 51
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 43
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 11.8
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 8.5
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 33
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 28
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.2
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.1
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 303
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 18
Maximum Power (kW): 223
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 13
Maximum Torque (Nm): 670
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 200
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 207
Maximum Power (kW): 152
Maximum Torque (Nm): 243
Measurement Standard: SAE
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.5
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.6
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 303
Maximum Power (kW): 223
Maximum Torque (Nm): 670
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Secondary Power
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Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Manufacturer Name: Xdrive
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Front
Front Type: Electronic
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Electronic
Limited Slip Differential
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Transmission
Code: Gn8x80dz
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manufacturer Name: 8-Gang Steptronic
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Transmission
Code: Ub80
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
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: 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
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Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
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
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 20
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 20
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): 7.5
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Rear Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: Clar
Wheelbase Type: Short
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: Ga-K
Wheelbase Type: Short
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Black Trim
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Spoiler
Location: Boot/Hatch
Spoiler
Location: Boot/Hatch
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 18.4
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 520
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.0
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 454
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12400
Front Track (in): 64.3
Front Track (mm): 1634
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.1
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 154
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 40.7
Overall Height (in): 59.6
Overall Height (mm): 1515
Overall Length (in): 199.2
Overall Length (mm): 5060
Overall Width (in): 74.8
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 84.9
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2156
Overall Width (mm): 1900
Rear Track (in): 65.7
Rear Track (mm): 1669
Wheelbase (in): 117.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2995
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11600
Front Track (in): 63.0
Front Track (mm): 1600
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.3
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 160
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 38.1
Overall Height (in): 56.9
Overall Height (mm): 1445
Overall Length (in): 195.9
Overall Length (mm): 4975
Overall Width (in): 73.4
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 83.3
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2117
Overall Width (mm): 1865
Rear Track (in): 63.4
Rear Track (mm): 1610
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 40.7
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12400
Wheelbase (in): 113.0
Wheelbase (mm): 2870
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.7
Front Headroom (mm): 1033
Rear Headroom (in): 38.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 969
Front Hip Room (in): 60.5
Front Hip Room (mm): 1536
Rear Hip Room (in): 58.9
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1497
Front Leg Room (in): 41.3
Front Leg Room (mm): 1048
Rear Leg Room (in): 37.0
Rear Leg Room (mm): 941
Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.2
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1504
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 56.9
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1446
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 37.5
Front Headroom (mm): 953
Rear Headroom (in): 37.8
Rear Headroom (mm): 959
Front Hip Room (in): 55.0
Front Hip Room (mm): 1396
Rear Hip Room (in): 54.3
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1380
Front Leg Room (in): 42.4
Front Leg Room (mm): 1078
Rear Leg Room (in): 39.2
Rear Leg Room (mm): 996
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.9
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1421
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 54.0
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1372
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
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Digital Matrix: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Metallic
Paint
External Colour: Silver
Type: Metallic
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
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: Painted
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
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
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: Electric
Location: Side
Side Blind Type: Manual
Blind
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Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
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): 2560
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5644
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1980
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4365
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2110
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4652
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1680
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3704
Tare Weight (kg): 1643
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 0
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Power (W): 655
Touch Screen: yes
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
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: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
Number of Speakers: 18
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 10
Subwoofer: yes
Door Sill Protector
Illuminated: yes
Door Sill Protector
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Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Piano Black
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 10
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints
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
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
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 Sign Response: yes
Traffic Sign Response Activation: Manual
Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor & Camera
Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
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Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
Steering Vibration: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor & Camera
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 89.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 87.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20231201
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 86.0
ANCAP Rating Year: 2023
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 81.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: I5 Edrive 40, Lhd
Crash Test Results
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Knee Airbags
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Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
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 Thigh Support Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
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: 2
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Individual Rear Digital Display: yes
Individual Rear Location: Individual Rear
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Engine Heater: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Engine Heater: yes
Ion Filtering: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Card Key
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Variable Distance Period: yes
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
Roof
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Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
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