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Overview
Variant
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Body type
SUV
Engine size
4.4 L
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.0 / 100 km
Power and torque
480kW / 800Nm
1380km
Warranty
3 years
Doors
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
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Specifications
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Eu6 D
Engine
Engine (cc): 4395
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 4.4
Number of Cylinders: 8
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Additional Fuel Types
Unleaded Fuel: Unleaded
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 18.2
Main Capacity (L): 69
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 15.2
Main Type: Total
Charging Information
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 3 Duration: 4.25
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 7.40
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 7.40
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: 4x4
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 280
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 197.0
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 145.0
Electric Power Source
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Onboard Charger: 7.4
Useable Battery (kWh): 25.70
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
Charging Connector
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Front Side
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1380
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 857
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 20.0
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.0
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 57
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 47
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 4.3
Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 140
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 653
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 197
Maximum Power (kW): 480
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 145
Maximum Torque (Nm): 800
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 280
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.0
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 489
Maximum Power (kW): 360
Maximum Torque (Nm): 650
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5400
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1600
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 8
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
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: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 275
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 315
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 21
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 21
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 10.5
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Wheelbase Type: Short
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 64.3
Rear Seat Down (L): 1820
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 18.6
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 527
External Dimensions
Overall Height (in): 69.1
Overall Height (mm): 1755
Overall Length (in): 201.2
Overall Length (mm): 5110
Overall Width Folded Mirror (in): 78.9
Overall Width Folded Mirror (mm): 2005
Overall Width (in): 78.9
Overall Width (mm): 2005
Wheelbase (in): 122.2
Wheelbase (mm): 3105
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
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2700
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 5953
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3300
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7275
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2785
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 6140
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Active Massage: yes
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: 9
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Driver Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Active Massage: yes
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: 9
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Intermediate Service
Variable Distance Period: yes
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