BYD Dolphin vs Hyundai i30

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    2025 BYD Dolphin - Essential

    Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD

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    2027 Hyundai i30 - Base

    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

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    Overview

    Variant
    Essential
    Variant
    Not available
    Body type
    Hatchback
    Body type
    Hatchback
    Engine size
    Not available
    Engine size
    2 L
    Drive type
    Front
    Drive type
    Front
    Fuel efficiency (combined)
    Not available
    Fuel efficiency (combined)
    8.5 L/100km
    Power and torque
    70kW / 180Nm
    Power and torque
    206kW / 392Nm
    Not available
    588km
    Warranty
    6 years
    Warranty
    7 years
    Doors
    5
    Doors
    5
    Seats
    5
    Seats
    5
    Fuel type
    Electric
    Fuel type
    Premium Unleaded
    Safety rating
    5 Stars
    Safety rating
    Not available

    Specifications

    Cruise control
    Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
    Cruise control
    —
    Driver modes
    Includes engine mapping: yes
    Driver modes
    Includes engine mapping: yes
    Includes steering: yes
    Includes suspension: yes
    12v power outlet
    Location front: yes
    12v power outlet
    Location boot/cargo: yes
    Location front: yes
    360 view camera
    3D enhanced view: yes
    360 view camera
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    Embedded infotainment user interface
    Number of months of 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 inc: Unlimited
    Apple wireless connection: yes
    Mobile Integration
    Android Auto: yes
    Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
    Apple CarPlay: yes
    Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
    Vanity mirror
    Location driver: yes
    Illuminated: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Illuminated: yes
    Vanity mirror
    Location driver: yes
    Illuminated: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Illuminated: yes
    Navigational systems
    Includes EV intelligent route planning: yes
    Information type: 3D, Voice
    Map updates months of subscription: 36
    Screen size: 12.8 in
    Traffic info: yes
    Navigational systems
    Controls: Touch Screen
    Information type: 3D, Voice
    Map updates months of subscription: 120
    Screen size: 10.25 in
    Traffic info: yes
    Parking assistance
    Location rear: yes
    Parking assistance
    Location rear: yes
    Type: Guidance Display
    Parking distance system
    Location front: yes
    Type: Camera, Sensor
    Location rear: yes
    Type: Camera, Sensor
    Location side: yes
    Parking distance system
    Location rear: yes
    Type: Camera, Sensor
    Remote battery management
    Includes battery status checking: yes
    Includes charge completion alert: yes
    Number of months subscription included: 24
    Remote battery management
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    Remote HVAC control
    Includes cooling: yes
    Includes heating: yes
    Includes internet: yes
    Includes phone: yes
    Includes timer: yes
    Number of months subscription included: Unlimited
    Remote HVAC control
    Includes cooling: yes
    Includes heating: yes
    Includes phone: yes
    Number of months subscription included: 60
    Remote services
    Beep/flash: yes
    Driving history & analysis: yes
    Find my car: yes
    Number of months subscription included: 24
    Remote lock/unlock: yes
    Vehicle diagnostics: yes
    Vehicle start: yes
    Remote services
    Beep/flash: yes
    Find my car: yes
    Geo fencing: yes
    Number of months subscription included: 60
    Remote lock/unlock: yes
    Send destination to car: yes
    Speed alert: yes
    Vehicle diagnostics: yes
    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: yes
    Number: 2
    Location rear: yes
    Number: 2
    USB charging port
    Location front: yes
    Number: 1
    Location rear: yes
    Number: 2
    Over air updates
    —
    Over air updates
    Type: OTA Updates
    Telematics
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    Telematics
    Advanced auto collision notification: yes
    Concierge number of months inc: 0
    Connection type Via: SIM In Vehicle
    Electrical system
    Voltage: 12 V
    Electrical system
    Voltage: 12 V
    Emission control level
    CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 0 g/km
    CO2 level - g/km combined: 0 g/km
    CO2 level - g/km urban: 0 g/km
    Emission control level
    CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 155 g/km
    CO2 level - g/km combined: 199 g/km
    CO2 level - g/km urban: 276 g/km
    Standard met: EU5
    Energy recuperation
    Level selection: yes
    Energy recuperation
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    Compressor
    —
    Compressor
    Compressor: Turbo
    Number of: 1
    Engine
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    Engine
    Configuration: In-Line
    Cc: 1,998 cc
    Liters: 2 L
    Number of cylinders: 4
    Fuel
    Fuel type: Electric
    Fuel
    Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel type octane no.: 95
    Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
    Minimum fuel octane number: 95
    Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded
    Tanks
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    Tanks
    Type main: yes
    Capacity: 50 L
    Charging information
    Scenario mode 2: yes
    Amps (A): 10 Ah
    Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 2.2 kW
    State of charge ends at: 100%
    State of charge starts at: 0%
    Voltage: 220 V
    Scenario mode 3: yes
    Amps (A): 10 Ah
    Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 0%-100%: 7.06 h
    Calculated duration (hrs) 3.7kW 0%-100%: 13.43 h
    Calculated duration (hrs) 7.4kW 0%-100%: 7.06 h
    Duration (hours): 6.41 h
    Max kW supplied to vehicle: 7 kW
    Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 7 kW
    State of charge ends at: 100%
    State of charge starts at: 0%
    Voltage: 220 V
    Scenario mode 4: yes
    Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 10%-80%: 0.71 h
    Calculated duration (hrs) 100kW 10%-80%: 0.71 h
    Calculated duration (hrs) 50kW 10%-80%: 0.85 h
    Duration (hours): 0.48 h
    Max kW supplied to vehicle: 60 kW
    Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 60 kW
    State of charge ends at: 80%
    State of charge starts at: 30%
    Electric driven wheels
    Electric driven wheels: Front
    Electric motor
    Motor number 1: yes
    Electric motor type: AC Perm Magnet Synchronous
    Max torque motor Nm: 180 Nm
    Motor location: Front
    Power output motor hp/PS: 95.2 hp/PS
    Power output motor kW: 70 kW
    Electric Power source
    Actively heated/cooled battery: yes
    Battery supplier: BYD
    Battery type: Lithium Iron Phosphate
    Battery voltage: 333 V
    Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 44.96 kWh
    Number of months subscription included: 0 months
    Onboard charger: 7 kW
    Range: 410 km
    V2L charging
    Maximum outlet power: 3.3 kW
    Number of outlets: 1
    Total power: 3.3 kW
    Charging connector
    Type CCS (Combo): yes
    Charging socket DC 1: yes
    Type Type 2 (Mennekes): yes
    Charging socket AC 1: yes
    Hybrid and electric systems
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    Computer
    Average fuel consumption: yes
    Computer
    Average fuel consumption: yes
    Low tire pressure indicator
    Displays pressure: yes
    Low tire pressure indicator
    Displays pressure: yes
    Display screen
    Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
    Screen size: 12.8 in
    Touch screen: yes
    Location instrument cluster 1: yes
    Screen size: 5 in
    Display screen
    Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
    Orientation: Fixed
    Screen size: 10.25 in
    Touch screen: yes
    Location instrument cluster 1: yes
    Screen size: 10.25 in
    Instrument cluster
    —
    Instrument cluster
    Reconfigurable: yes
    Performance
    Maximum speed: 160 km/h
    Max speed on electric power only: 160 km/h
    Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.3 s
    Performance
    Maximum speed: 250 km/h
    Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.4 s
    Power
    Maximum power hp/PS: 95 hp/PS
    Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 95 hp/PS
    Maximum power kW: 70 kW
    Maximum power kW electric motor: 70 kW
    Maximum torque Nm: 180 Nm
    Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 180 Nm
    Rpm for maximum torque (low): 0 rpm
    Power
    Maximum power hp/PS: 280 hp/PS
    Maximum power kW: 206 kW
    Maximum torque Nm: 392 Nm
    Measurement standard: EEC
    Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
    Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,000 rpm
    Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,100 rpm
    Power consumption
    Combined: 0.1 km/kWh
    Combined: 15.2 kWh/100km
    Combined: 0.3 kWh/km
    Combined (miles/kWh): 0.2 mi/kWh
    Combined: 152 Wh/km
    Power consumption
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    WLTP electric range
    Test type BEV Pure electric range: yes
    Combined km: 340 km
    WLTP electric range
    —
    Fuel consumption
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    Fuel consumption
    Standard ADR 81/02: yes
    Combined: 8.5 L/100km
    Country/highway: 6.6 L/100km
    Calculated vehicle range: 588 km
    Combined: 11.8 km/L
    Country/highway: 15.2 km/L
    Urban: 8.5 km/L
    Urban: 11.8 L/100km
    Drive
    Driven wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven wheels: Front
    Transmission
    Transmission code: BYDNT18
    Transmission description: Automatic
    Number of speeds: 1
    Transmission type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Shift lever location: Floor
    Transmission description: Manual
    Number of speeds: 6
    Transmission type: Manual
    Active differential
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    Active differential
    Location: Front
    Limited slip differential
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    Limited slip differential
    Location front: yes
    Type: Mechanical
    Disc brakes
    Number of: 4
    Number of ventilated discs: 2
    Disc brakes
    Number of: 4
    Number of ventilated discs: 4
    Painted callipers: yes
    Wheel
    Height adjustment: yes
    Multi-function: yes
    Wheel
    Height adjustment: yes
    Multi-function: yes
    Telescopic adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered
    Power steering
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    Power steering
    Vehicle speed proportional: yes
    Suspension
    Location front: yes
    Stabilizer bar: yes
    Type: Strut
    Location rear: yes
    Type: Torsion Beam
    Suspension
    Location front: yes
    Spring type: Coil
    Stabilizer bar: yes
    Wheel dependence: Independent
    Type: Strut
    Location rear: yes
    Spring type: Coil
    Stabilizer bar: yes
    Wheel dependence: Independent
    Type: Multi-Link
    Alternate suspension
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    Alternate suspension
    Type: Sport
    Responsive suspension
    —
    Responsive suspension
    Driver selectable: yes
    Type: Electronic
    Tires
    Location front: yes
    Tire load index: 89
    Tire profile: 60
    Tire speed rating: H
    Tire width: 195 mm
    Location rear: yes
    Tire load index: 89
    Tire profile: 60
    Tire speed rating: H
    Tire width: 195 mm
    Tires
    Location front: yes
    Type: Conventional/Summer
    Tire load index: 91
    Tire profile: 35
    Tire speed rating: Y
    Tire width: 235 mm
    Location rear: yes
    Type: Conventional/Summer
    Tire load index: 91
    Tire profile: 35
    Tire speed rating: Y
    Tire width: 235 mm
    Wheels
    Location front: yes
    Two-tone: yes
    Rim diameter: 16 in
    Rim width: 6.5 in
    Location rear: yes
    Two-tone: yes
    Rim diameter: 16 in
    Rim width: 6.5 in
    Wheels
    Location front: yes
    Rim type: Alloy
    Rim diameter: 19 in
    Rim width: 8 in
    Location rear: yes
    Rim type: Alloy
    Rim diameter: 19 in
    Rim width: 8 in
    Body style
    Body type: Hatchback
    Local number of doors: 5
    Number of doors: 5
    Platform code: e-Platform 3.0
    Wheelbase type: Short
    Local body type: Hatchback
    Body style
    Body type: Hatchback
    Local number of doors: 5
    Number of doors: 5
    Platform code: K2
    Wheelbase type: Short
    Local body type: Hatchback
    Black trim
    Around side windows: yes
    Black trim
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    Spoiler
    —
    Spoiler
    Location roof: yes
    Sport exhaust pipe
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    Sport exhaust pipe
    Driver controlled valve flap: yes
    Cargo capacity
    Rear seat down: 1,310 L
    Rear seat up; to lower window: 345 L
    Cargo capacity
    Measurement standard: VDA
    Rear seat down: 1,287 L
    Rear seat up; to lower window: 381 L
    External dimensions
    Curb to curb turning circle: 10,500 mm
    Front track: 1,530 mm
    Ground clearance unladen: 130 mm
    Overall height: 1,570 mm
    Overall length: 4,290 mm
    Overall width: 1,770 mm
    Rear track: 1,530 mm
    Wheelbase: 2,700 mm
    External dimensions
    Curb to curb turning circle: 11,600 mm
    Front track: 1,573 mm
    Ground clearance unladen: 132 mm
    Overall height: 1,445 mm
    Overall length: 4,340 mm
    Overall width: 1,795 mm
    Rear track: 1,564 mm
    Wheelbase: 2,650 mm
    Internal dimensions
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    Internal dimensions
    Headroom front: 994 mm
    Headroom rear: 977 mm
    Leg room front: 1,073 mm
    Leg room rear: 883 mm
    Shoulder room front: 1,427 mm
    Shoulder room rear: 1,406 mm
    Doors
    Location driver: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Location rear driver: yes
    Location rear passenger: yes
    Doors
    Location driver: yes
    Type: Front Hinged
    Location passenger: yes
    Type: Front Hinged
    Location rear driver: yes
    Type: Front Hinged
    Location rear passenger: yes
    Type: Front Hinged
    Rear door
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    Rear door
    Type: Lifting Gate
    LED lights
    Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
    LED lights
    Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
    Headlight control
    Active high beam: yes
    Directional headlights: yes
    Dusk sensor: yes
    Headlight control
    Dusk sensor: yes
    Height adjustment: Automatic
    Headlights
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    Headlights
    Bulb type (high beam): LED
    Bulb type (low beam): LED
    Lens type: Projector Beam
    Paint
    Type metallic: yes
    Two-tone: yes
    Paint
    Type gloss: yes
    Door mirrors/cameras
    Location driver: yes
    Heated: yes
    Indicator lights: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Heated: yes
    Indicator lights: yes
    Door mirrors/cameras
    Location driver: yes
    Color: Contrasting Colour
    Heated: yes
    Indicator lights: yes
    Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Location passenger: yes
    Color: Contrasting Colour
    Heated: yes
    Indicator lights: yes
    Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Privacy glass
    Location: Rear, Rear Side
    Privacy glass
    —
    Power windows
    —
    Power windows
    Location front: yes
    Location rear: yes
    Rear window
    —
    Rear window
    Type: Fixed
    Wipers: Constant
    Windshield wipers
    —
    Windshield wipers
    Intermittent wipe: Automatic
    Rain sensor: yes
    Rear view mirror/camera
    —
    Rear view mirror/camera
    Auto-dimming: yes
    Weights
    Gross vehicle weight: 1,916 kg
    Published kerb weight: 1,506 kg
    Tare weight: 1,506 kg
    Trailer noseweight: 0 kg
    Weights
    Gross trailer weight braked: 1,600 kg
    Gross trailer weight unbraked: 700 kg
    Gross vehicle weight: 1,980 kg
    Published kerb weight: 1,447 kg
    Tare weight: 1,417 kg
    System
    Digital radio: yes
    Touch screen: yes
    System
    Digital radio: yes
    Radio: AM, FM
    Touch screen: yes
    Connection to ext.entertainment devices
    Total number of USB connections front: 1
    USB connection front: yes
    Connection to ext.entertainment devices
    Total number of USB connections front: 1
    USB connection front: yes
    Speakers
    Number of: 6
    Speakers
    Number of: 6
    Remote audio controls
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    Remote audio controls
    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    Airbags
    Number of: 8
    Airbags
    Number of: 7
    Front seat belts
    Seat position driver: yes
    Height adjustable: yes
    Pre-tensioners: yes
    Seat position passenger: yes
    Height adjustable: yes
    Pre-tensioners: yes
    Front seat belts
    Seat position driver: yes
    Height adjustable: yes
    Seat position passenger: yes
    Height adjustable: yes
    Head restraints
    Location front seats: yes
    Integrated: yes
    Location rear seats: yes
    Number: 3
    Head restraints
    Location front seats: yes
    Location rear seats: yes
    Number: 3
    Rear seat belts
    Seat position center: yes
    Seat position driver: yes
    Seat position passenger: yes
    Rear seat belts
    Seat position center: yes
    Type: 3-Point
    Seat position driver: yes
    Seat position passenger: yes
    Side airbag
    Location front: yes
    Side airbag
    Location front: yes
    Anti collision system
    Activates brake lights: yes
    Automatic emergency braking: yes
    Driver monitor: yes
    Includes junction crossing: yes
    Includes junction turning: yes
    Includes oncoming collision avoidance: yes
    Minimum speed to activate (kph): 4 km/h
    Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
    Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
    Programmable distance: yes
    Visual/acoustic warning: yes
    Anti collision system
    Activates brake lights: yes
    Automatic emergency braking: yes
    Brakes at low speed: Front
    Driver monitor: yes
    Minimum speed to activate (kph): 10 km/h
    Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
    Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
    Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
    Visual/acoustic warning: yes
    Autonomous drive
    Active lane control: yes
    Autonomous drive
    Active lane control: yes
    Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    Front cross traffic collision avoidance
    Includes braking: yes
    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
    Overtaking sensor
    —
    Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
    Includes braking: yes
    Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
    —
    Crash test results
    Standard: ANCAP
    ANCAP adult occupant score: 89
    ANCAP child occupant score: 86
    ANCAP overall: 5
    ANCAP pedestrian score: 85
    ANCAP safety assist score: 77
    ANCAP date tested: 1 Oct 2023
    ANCAP rating year: 2023
    ANCAP version tested: Dolphin LHD
    Crash test results
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    Front airbag
    —
    Front airbag
    Location driver: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Knee airbags
    —
    Knee airbags
    Location: Driver
    Side curtain airbag
    —
    Side curtain airbag
    Location: Front and Rear
    Front seat
    Location driver: yes
    Electrically adjustable: yes
    Number of electrical adjustments: 3
    Location passenger: yes
    Electrically adjustable: yes
    Number of electrical adjustments: 2
    Front seat
    Location driver: yes
    Electrically adjustable: yes
    Height type: Manual
    Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
    Number of electrical adjustments: 2
    Reach type: Manual
    Reclining type: Manual
    Thigh support type: Manual
    Type: Sports
    Location passenger: yes
    Height type: Manual
    Reach type: Manual
    Reclining type: Manual
    Type: Sports
    Rear seats
    Facing direction front: yes
    Seating capacity: 3
    Rear seats
    Facing direction front: yes
    Folding: Asymmetrical
    Seating capacity: 3
    Type: Bench
    Seat upholstery
    —
    Seat upholstery
    Additional seat material: Cloth
    Main seat material: Cloth
    Seating
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    Seating
    Seating capacity: 5
    Seating configuration: 2+3
    Air conditioning
    Climate control number of zones: 2
    Air conditioning
    Air conditioning type: Auto
    Climate control number of zones: 2
    Secondary ventilation controls
    Location passenger seat: yes
    Secondary ventilation controls
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    System
    Heat pump: yes
    Ion filtering: yes
    Touch screen controls: yes
    System
    Engine heater: yes
    Intermediate service
    Distance: 20,000 km
    Period (mths): 12 months
    Intermediate service
    Distance: 10,000 km
    Period (mths): 12 months
    Anti-corrosion
    Distance: 150,000 km
    Duration (months): 72 months
    Anti-corrosion
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Battery - OEM
    Distance: 160,000 km
    Duration (months): 96 months
    State of charge threshold %: 70%
    Battery - OEM
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    Battery - Total
    Distance: 160,000 km
    Duration (months): 96
    Battery - Total
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    Electric systems - OEM
    Distance: 160,000 km
    Duration (months): 96 months
    Electric systems - OEM
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    Electric systems - Total
    Distance (km): 150000
    Distance (miles): 93206
    Duration (months): 96
    Electric systems - Total
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    Powertrain - OEM
    Distance: 160,000 km
    Duration (months): 96 months
    Powertrain - OEM
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Roadside assistance
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 12 months
    Roadside assistance
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 12 months
    Whole vehicle - OEM
    Distance: 150,000 km
    Duration (months): 72 months
    Whole vehicle - OEM
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Whole vehicle - Total
    Distance: 150,000 km
    Duration (months): 72 months
    Whole vehicle - Total
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 84 months
    Powertrain - OEM extension
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    Powertrain - OEM extension
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 24
    Powertrain - Total
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    Powertrain - Total
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 84 months
    Whole vehicle - OEM extension
    —
    Whole vehicle - OEM extension
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 24
    Cargo area
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    Cover/rear parcel shelf
    Type: Rigid
    Interior Trim
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    Luxury trim
    On center floor console: Piano Black
    On gear selector: Leather
    Storage
    —
    Cup holders
    Location front seats: yes
    Location rear seats: yes
    Locks
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    Power locks
    Operation: Card Key

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