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Damion Smy
Electric BMW M3 spied undisguised for the first time
The electric M3’s muscular front end has been revealed, previewing the aggressive look of BMW’s next-generation performance sedan.
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Overview
Variant
s
Variant
Si
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
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Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
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Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.0 / 100 km
Power and torque
135kW / 270Nm
Power and torque
112kW / 192Nm
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675km
Warranty
3 years
Warranty
7 years
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
4
Seats
5
Fuel type
Electric
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Cruise Control
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Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Media Control
Touch Pad: yes
Wheel: yes
Media Control
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Mobile Integration
Apple Carplay: yes
Mobile Integration
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Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
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
Voice Activating System
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Navigational Systems
Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Screen Size (in): 10.3
Traffic Info: yes
Navigational Systems
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Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
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 Timer Remote Charge Activation: yes
Remote Battery Management
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Remote HVAC Control
Includes Internet: yes
Includes Key: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Remote HVAC Control
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Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
Smart Card/Smart Key
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Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Concierge Service: yes
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
Telematics
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Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Electrical System
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Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 0
Standard Met: ZEV
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 195
Standard Met: EU5
Energy Recuperation
Engine: yes
Energy Recuperation
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Engine
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Engine
Bore Engine: 81.0
Engine (cc): 1999
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 97.0
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Minimum Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 91
Fuel System
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Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
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Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 14.3
Main Capacity (L): 54
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.9
Main Type: Total
Charging Information
Mode 2 Amps: 10
Mode 2 Duration: 15.00
Mode 2 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 2.00
Mode 2 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 2
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 2 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 2 Voltage: 240
Mode 3 amps (A): 16
Mode 3 Duration: 3.20
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 4 amps (A): 125
Mode 4 Duration: 0.70
Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 50.00
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 4 Voltage: 400
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 270
Motor 1 Number: 1
Electric Power Source
Actively Heated Cooled Battery: yes
Battery (Ah): 120.0
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage: 352
High Power Charger: yes
Maximum Battery (kWh): 42.2
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Onboard Charger: 11.0
Range (km): 329.00
Range (miles): 204.43
Charging Connector
CCS (Combo) Charging Socket DC 1: yes
CCS (Combo) Location of DC 1 Socket: Rear Side
CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)
Mode 2 (EVSE) Charging Cable Included: yes
Mode 2 (EVSE) Type: Mode 2 (Evse)
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Cable Included: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Rear Side
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Hybrid And Electric Systems
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Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.3
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 5.7
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 5.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.9
Maximum Speed (km/h): 160
Maximum Speed (mph): 99
Performance
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Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 184
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 184
Maximum Power (kW): 135
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 135
Maximum Torque (Nm): 270
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 270
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4800
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 152
Maximum Power (kW): 112
Maximum Torque (Nm): 192
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4700
Power Consumption
Combined (km/kWh): 0.1
Combined (kWh/100 miles): 23.3
Combined (kWh/100km): 14.5
Combined (kWh/km): 0.3
Combined (kWh/mile): 0.2
Combined (miles/kWh): 0.2
Combined (Wh/km): 145
Combined (Wh/mile): 233
Power Consumption
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Fuel Consumption
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Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 675
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 419
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 12.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.0
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 35
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 29
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 16.1
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.2
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 46
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 38
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 9.1
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 11.0
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 26
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 21
Fuel Economy
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Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.0
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Code: Ge1b130h/Ge1b131h
Description: Automatic
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Column
Type: Automatic
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
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
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Alternate Suspension
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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
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Q
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 86
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Q
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
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: H
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): 5.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 20
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: I01
Wheelbase Type: Short
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: B3
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Spoiler
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Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 38.8
Rear Seat Down (L): 1100
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 9.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 260
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 44.2
Rear Seat Down (L): 1251
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 8.4
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 238
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10310
Front Track (in): 62.7
Front Track (mm): 1592
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 33.8
Overall Height (in): 62.6
Overall Height (mm): 1590
Overall Length (in): 157.7
Overall Length (mm): 4006
Overall Width (in): 70.5
Overall Width (mm): 1791
Rear Track (in): 62.4
Rear Track (mm): 1586
Wheelbase (in): 101.2
Wheelbase (mm): 2570
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 150
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
Overall Height (in): 63.7
Overall Height (mm): 1619
Overall Length (in): 163.0
Overall Length (mm): 4140
Overall Width (in): 70.9
Overall Width (mm): 1800
Wheelbase (in): 101.2
Wheelbase (mm): 2570
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.6
Front Headroom (mm): 1006
Rear Headroom (in): 37.2
Rear Headroom (mm): 946
Front Hip Room (in): 54.8
Front Hip Room (mm): 1392
Rear Hip Room (in): 50.4
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1281
Front Leg Room (in): 40.5
Front Leg Room (mm): 1029
Rear Leg Room (in): 31.9
Rear Leg Room (mm): 810
Front Shoulder Room (in): 53.6
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1361
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 49.2
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1250
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.6
Front Headroom (mm): 1006
Rear Headroom (in): 39.5
Rear Headroom (mm): 1003
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Rear Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Rear 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: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
LED Lights
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Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Speed Dependent: yes
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Paint
External Colour: White
Two Tone: yes
Type: Black
Paint
External Colour: Silver
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof One Touch Opening: yes
Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Roof
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Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
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: Toned
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
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: Variable
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
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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): 1730
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3814
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1365
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3009
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1290
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2844
Tare Weight (kg): 1290
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1100
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2425
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 550
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1213
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1840
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4057
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1405
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3098
Tare Weight (kg): 1375
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: FM
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Remote Audio Controls
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Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Floor Mats
Material: Textile
Floor Mats
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Luxury Trim
Doors: Leather
Gear Selector: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Wood & Leather
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Piano Black
Gear Selector: Piano Black
Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
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: 2
Head Restraints
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
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
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
City: yes
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Autonomous Drive
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Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20140101
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: Acceptable
ANCAP Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Acceptable
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: I3 Lhd
Crash Test Results
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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
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
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 4
Configuration: 2+2
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Ventilation System
Heater Type: Electric
Ventilation System
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Anti-Theft Protection
Anti-Lift: yes
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
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Power Locks
Includes Dead Bolt: yes
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Card Key
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Variable Distance Period: yes
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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