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William Stopford
2024 BYD Dolphin price and specs
BYD has cut prices across its range of electric vehicles, with its entry-level Dolphin now $2000 cheaper.
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Overview
Variant
Dynamic
Variant
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Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
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Engine size
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Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
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Fuel efficiency (combined)
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Power and torque
70kW / 180Nm
Power and torque
110kW / 320Nm
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Warranty
6 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Electric
Fuel type
Electric
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
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Vehicle 360 View Camera
3D Enhanced View: yes
Vehicle 360 View Camera
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Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Front
Front Screen Size (in): 12.80
Front Touch Screen: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
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Mobile Integration
Android Number of Months Subscription: 0
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
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 Air Conditioning: yes
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Virtual Assistant: Other
Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Alexa
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Map Updates Months of Subscription: 36
Screen Size (in): 12.80
Traffic Info: yes
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Screen Size (in): 8.00
Traffic Info: yes
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Over Air Updates
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Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
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: Camera
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Camera
Remote Battery Management
Includes Battery Status Checking: yes
Includes Charge Completion Alert: yes
Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
Remote Battery Management
Includes Battery Status Checking: yes
Includes Charge Completion Alert: yes
Includes Remote Charge Activation: yes
Includes Timer Remote Charge Activation: yes
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Cooling: yes
Includes Heating: yes
Includes Internet: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Includes Timer: yes
Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Cooling: yes
Includes Heating: yes
Includes Internet: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Includes Timer: yes
Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Driving History Analysis: yes
Find My Car: yes
Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Vehicle Start: yes
Remote Services
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Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Walk Away Locking: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: 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: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 0
CO2 Level (Combined): 0
CO2 Level (Urban): 0
Standard Met: ZEV
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 0
CO2 Level (Combined): 0
CO2 Level (Urban): 0
Standard Met: ZEV
Energy Recuperation
Level Selection: yes
Energy Recuperation
Single Pedal Driving: yes
WLTP Emissions
BEV (Combined): 0.0
BEV Testing Type: BEV
WLTP Emissions
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Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Minimum Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type: Electric
Charging Information
Mode 2 Amps: 10
Mode 2 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 2.20
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 2 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 2 Voltage: 220
Mode 3 amps (A): 10
Mode 3 Calc Duration Max Supplied 0% To 100%: 7.06
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 3.7 kW 0% To 100%: 13.43
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 7.4 kW 0% To 100%: 7.06
Mode 3 Duration: 6.41
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 7.00
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 7.00
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 3 Voltage: 220
Mode 4 Calc Duration Max Supplied 10% To 80%: 0.71
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 100 kW 10% To 80%: 0.71
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 50 kW 10% To 80%: 0.85
Mode 4 Duration: 0.48
Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 60.00
Mode 4 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 60.00
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 30
Charging Information
Mode 2 Amps: 10
Mode 2 Duration: 21.00
Mode 2 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 2.00
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 2 Voltage: 230
Mode 3 amps (A): 32
Mode 3 Calc Duration Max Supplied 0% To 100%: 6.66
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 3.7 kW 0% To 100%: 11.94
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 7.4 kW 0% To 100%: 6.66
Mode 3 Duration: 7.50
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 6.60
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 6.60
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 4 Calc Duration Max Supplied 10% To 80%: 0.76
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 100 kW 10% To 80%: 0.76
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 50 kW 10% To 80%: 0.76
Mode 4 Duration: 1.00
Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 50.00
Mode 4 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 50.00
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 20
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: Front
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: Front
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 180
Motor 1 Location: Front
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 95.2
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 70.0
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 320
Motor 1 Location: Front
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 150.0
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 110.3
Electric Power Source
Actively Heated Cooled Battery: yes
Battery (Ah): 135.0
Battery Cell Type: Prismatic
Battery Supplier: BYD
Battery Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate
Battery Voltage: 333.0
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 44.96
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Onboard Charger: 7.0
Range (km): 410.00
Range (miles): 254.76
Electric Power Source
Actively Heated Cooled Battery: yes
Battery Cell Count: 192
Battery Cell Type: Prismatic
Battery Supplier: Other
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage: 350.0
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 40.00
Number of Months Subscription Included: 36
Onboard Charger: 6.6
Range (km): 270.00
Range (miles): 167.77
Useable Battery (kWh): 39.00
V2L Charging
Maximum Outlet Power: 3.3
Number of Outlets: 1
Total Power: 3.3
V2L Charging
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Charging Connector
CCS (Combo) Charging Socket DC 1: yes
CCS (Combo) Location of DC 1 Socket: Front Side
CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)
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)
Charging Connector
CHAdeMO (JEVS / Type 4) Charging Socket DC 1: yes
CHAdeMO (JEVS / Type 4) Location of DC 1 Socket: Front
CHAdeMO (JEVS / Type 4) Type: Chademo (Jevs / Type 4)
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Front
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
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Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Swivelling
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.80
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 5.00
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 7.00
Instrument Cluster
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Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.3
Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 160
Maximum Speed (km/h): 160
Maximum Speed (mph): 99
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.9
Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 145
Maximum Speed (km/h): 145
Maximum Speed (mph): 90
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 95
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 95
Maximum Power (kW): 70
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 70
Maximum Torque (Nm): 180
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 180
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 150
Maximum Power (kW): 110
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 110
Maximum Torque (Nm): 320
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 320
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3283
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 0
Power Consumption
Combined (km/kWh): 0.1
Combined (kWh/100 miles): 24.5
Combined (kWh/100km): 15.2
Combined (kWh/km): 0.3
Combined (kWh/mile): 0.2
Combined (miles/kWh): 0.2
Combined (Wh/km): 152
Combined (Wh/mile): 245
Power Consumption
Combined (km/kWh): 0.2
Combined (kWh/100 miles): 27.5
Combined (kWh/100km): 17.1
Combined (kWh/km): 0.5
Combined (kWh/mile): 0.3
Combined (miles/kWh): 0.3
Combined (Wh/km): 171
Combined (Wh/mile): 275
Fuel Consumption
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Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Code: Bydnt18
Description: Automatic
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Dash
Type: Automatic
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Limited Slip Differential
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Limited Slip Differential
Location: Front
Front Type: Electronic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Type: Synthetic Leather
Steering Wheel
Heated: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Power Steering
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Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
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
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: 89
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 89
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
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): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Rear Two Tone: yes
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Rear Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: E-Platform 3.0
Wheelbase Type: Short
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Wheelbase Type: Short
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Black Trim
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Spoiler
Location: Roof
Location: Boot/Hatch
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 46.3
Rear Seat Down (L): 1310
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 12.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 345
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 41.5
Rear Seat Down (L): 1176
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 14.3
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 405
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10500
Front Track (in): 60.2
Front Track (mm): 1530
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.1
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 130
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.4
Overall Height (in): 61.8
Overall Height (mm): 1570
Overall Length (in): 168.9
Overall Length (mm): 4290
Overall Width (in): 69.7
Overall Width (mm): 1770
Rear Track (in): 60.2
Rear Track (mm): 1530
Wheelbase (in): 106.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2700
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
Front Track (in): 60.2
Front Track (mm): 1530
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.1
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 155
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
Overall Height (in): 60.2
Overall Height (mm): 1530
Overall Length (in): 176.8
Overall Length (mm): 4490
Overall Width (in): 70.4
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 79.9
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2030
Overall Width (mm): 1788
Rear Track (in): 60.8
Rear Track (mm): 1545
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.5
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11130
Wheelbase (in): 106.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2700
Internal Dimensions
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Internal Dimensions
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 52.6
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1335
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: 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
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Paint
External Colour: Gray
Two Tone: yes
Type: Metallic
Paint
External Colour: Gray
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
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/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors/Cameras
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
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
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
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Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Digital: yes
Includes Rear View Camera: yes
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): 1916
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4224
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1506
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3320
Tare Weight (kg): 1506
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 0
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): 1988
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4383
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1594
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3514
Tare Weight (kg): 1594
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: FM
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: 1
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
Number of Speakers: 6
Speakers
Brand: Bose
Number of Speakers: 7
Subwoofer: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Luxury Trim
Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Gear Selector: Piano Black
Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 8
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
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 Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Integrated: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints
Front Seats Active: yes
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
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor & Camera
Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Buzzer: yes
Manufacturer Code: Blind Spot Detection
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Includes Display: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 89.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 86.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20231001
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 85.0
ANCAP Rating Year: 2023
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 77.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Dolphin Lhd
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 93.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 85.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20210601
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 71.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20241231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2018
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 70.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Leaf Acenta Lhd
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 3
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
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 2
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
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 Heated: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
Main Seat Material: 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: 1
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Secondary Ventilation Controls
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Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Heat Pump: yes
Ion Filtering: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Ventilation System
Heat Pump: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 20000
Distance (miles): 12427
Period (Months): 12
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 20000
Distance (miles): 12427
Period (Months): 12
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