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Overview
Variant
S
Body type
SUV
Engine size
1.5 L
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.5 / 100 km
Power and torque
110kW / 250Nm
909km
Warranty
3 years
Doors
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Illuminated Entry System
Logo Projection: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Facial Gesture Control
Location: Front
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
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
AI-Powered: yes
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Screen Size (in): 12.90
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Semi-Automatic Park & Perpendicular
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor & Camera
Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Find My Car: yes
Months Subscription Included: 12
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Speed Alert: yes
Theft Alert: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Breakdown Assistance: yes
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 48
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 130
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Engine (cc): 1498
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: DS9
Engine (L): 1.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
Main Capacity (L): 50
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.0
Main Type: Total
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 50
Motor 1 Location: Belt-Integrated Starter Generator
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 12.2
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 9.0
Electric Power Source
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage: 48.0
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 0.50
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.90
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 909
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 565
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 18.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 51
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 43
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.0
Maximum Speed (km/h): 205
Maximum Speed (mph): 127
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 12
Maximum Power (kW): 110
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 9
Maximum Torque (Nm): 250
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 50
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.5
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
Maximum Power (kW): 110
Maximum Torque (Nm): 250
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Front
Front Type: Electronic
Transmission
Code: Dq381-7a
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Manufacturer Name: DSG
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 7
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Heated: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
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 Load Index: 96
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Mqb-Evo
Wheelbase Type: Short
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 15.9
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 450
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
Front Track (in): 62.3
Front Track (mm): 1583
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.7
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 170
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
Overall Height (in): 59.8
Overall Height (mm): 1520
Overall Length (in): 175.2
Overall Length (mm): 4451
Overall Width (in): 72.4
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 78.4
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 1992
Overall Width (mm): 1839
Rear Track (in): 61.2
Rear Track (mm): 1555
Wheelbase (in): 105.5
Wheelbase (mm): 2679
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 42.3
Front Headroom (mm): 1075
Rear Headroom (in): 38.8
Rear Headroom (mm): 986
Front Hip Room (in): 55.5
Front Hip Room (mm): 1409
Rear Hip Room (in): 53.6
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1362
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
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: Front Fog Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Paint
Type: Gloss
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
Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
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
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1700
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3748
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 740
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1631
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2000
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4409
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1482
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3267
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
USB (Rear): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 2
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Door Sill Protector
Illuminated: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look & Synthetic Leather
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 10
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 93.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 88.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20210701
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 68.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20271231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2021
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 80.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Formentor Lhd 1.5 Litre
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 Memory
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 3
Rear Control For Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
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