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Overview
Variant
XL
Variant
XS
Body type
Chassis Cab
Body type
Chassis Cab
Engine size
2 L
Engine size
2.2 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.9 L/100km
Power and torque
125kW / 405Nm
Power and torque
120kW / 400Nm
1176km
1101km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
2
Doors
2
Seats
2
Seats
2
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
Embedded infotainment user interface
Number of months of online services: Unlimited
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
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Manufacturer's Own
Voice activating system
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Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Guidance Display
Parking assistance
—
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera
Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Find my car: yes
Number of months subscription included: Unlimited
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Vehicle start: yes
Remote services
—
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 3
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 1
Wifi network
Connectivity type: Embedded Sim Card
Wifi network
—
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 179 g/km
Standard met: EU5
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 183 g/km
Standard met: EU5
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 1,996 cc
Liters: 2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 2,164 cc
Engine code: RZ4F
Liters: 2.2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel
Fuel type: Diesel
Generic primary fuel type: Diesel
Minimum fuel type: Diesel
Fuel
Fuel type: Diesel
Generic primary fuel type: Diesel
Minimum fuel type: Diesel
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 80 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 76 L
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 12 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 8 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 8 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 2: yes
Screen size: 4.2 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
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Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 6.8 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 1,176 km
Combined: 14.7 km/L
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 6.9 L/100km
Country/highway: 6.3 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 1,101 km
Combined: 14.5 km/L
Country/highway: 15.9 km/L
Urban: 12.3 km/L
Urban: 8.1 L/100km
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 170 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 125 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 405 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 3,500 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,750 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 163 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 120 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 400 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 3,600 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,600 rpm
Drive
Driven wheels: Rear
Drive
Descent control system: yes
Driven wheels: Rear
Transmission
Manual mode: yes
Shift lever location: Floor
Transmission code: 6R80
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 10
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Manual mode: yes
Shift lever location: Floor
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 2
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Disc brakes
Number of: 2
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Power steering
Type: Electric
Power steering
Type: Electro-Hydraulic
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Leaf
Wheel dependence: Rigid
Type: Beam
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Torsion
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Leaf
Wheel dependence: Rigid
Type: Beam
Rear axle
Axle location 1: yes
Rear axle
Axle location 1: yes
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: All Seasons
Tire load index: 111
Tire profile: 70
Tire speed rating: H
Tire width: 255 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: All Seasons
Tire load index: 111
Tire profile: 70
Tire speed rating: H
Tire width: 255 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 110
Tire profile: 65
Tire speed rating: S
Tire width: 255 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 110
Tire profile: 65
Tire speed rating: S
Tire width: 255 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Steel
Rim diameter: 16 in
Rim width: 7 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Steel
Rim diameter: 16 in
Rim width: 7 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Steel
Rim diameter: 17 in
Rim width: 7 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Steel
Rim diameter: 17 in
Rim width: 7 in
Ramp angles
Approach angle: 29°
Departure angle: 25°
Ramp angles
Approach angle: 29.6°
Departure angle: 24.6°
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 14,000 mm
Front overhang: 865 mm
Front track: 1,620 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 224 mm
Overall height: 1,872 mm
Overall length: 5,410 mm
Overall width folded mirror: 2,015 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,208 mm
Overall width: 1,910 mm
Rear overhang: 1,255 mm
Rear track: 1,620 mm
Wheelbase: 3,270 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 12,500 mm
Front overhang: 905 mm
Front track: 1,570 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 235 mm
Overall height: 1,800 mm
Overall length: 5,320 mm
Overall width folded mirror: 1,926 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,160 mm
Overall width: 1,870 mm
Rear overhang: 1,250 mm
Rear track: 1,570 mm
Wheelbase: 3,125 mm
Body style
Body length: Regular
Cab type: Regular
Body type: Chassis Cab
Local number of doors: 2
Number of doors: 2
Platform code: T6.2
Roof type: Standard
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Chassis Cab
Body style
Body length: Regular
Cab type: Regular
Body type: Chassis Cab
Local number of doors: 2
Number of doors: 2
Platform code: TF
Roof type: Standard
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Chassis Cab
Bumpers
Location front: yes
Color: Painted
Bumpers
Location front: yes
Color: Painted
Location rear: yes
Color: Toned
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): Halogen
Bulb type (low beam): Halogen
Lens type: Complex Surface
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
Headlight control
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Manual
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Manual
LED lights
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LED lights
Location: High Beam, Low Beam
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Black
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Black
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Painted
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Painted
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power windows
Location front: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Variable
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Weights
Front axle weight: 1,400 kg
Gross trailer weight braked: 3,500 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross train weight: 6,200 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 3,150 kg
Payload allowance: 1,412 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,738 kg
Rear axle weight: 1,959 kg
Tare weight: 1,678.5 kg
Weights
Front axle weight: 1,450 kg
Gross trailer weight braked: 3,500 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross train weight: 5,850 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 3,000 kg
Payload allowance: 1,357 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,643 kg
Rear axle weight: 1,910 kg
Tare weight: 1,586.9 kg
Trailer noseweight: 350 kg
System
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of: 2
Speakers
Number of: 2
Luxury trim
On instrument panel: Alloy Look
Luxury trim
On instrument panel: Alloy Look
Airbags
Number of: 9
Airbags
Number of: 8
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Knee airbags
Location: Driver, Passenger
Knee airbags
Location: Driver
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front and Rear
Driver monitor: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 4 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: 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
Includes junction turning: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 8 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
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Traffic sign response highway: yes
Autonomous drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Overtaking sensor
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Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Type: Radar
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Type: Radar
Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 84
ANCAP child occupant score: 93
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 74
ANCAP safety assist score: 83
ANCAP date tested: 1 Sep 2022
ANCAP rating year: 2022
ANCAP version tested: Wildtrak RHD
Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 86
ANCAP child occupant score: 89
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 67
ANCAP safety assist score: 84
ANCAP date tested: 1 Jan 2022
ANCAP rating year: 2022
ANCAP version tested: D-MAX 3.0 dual cab
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Height type: Manual
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Bucket
Location passenger: yes
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Bucket
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Height type: Manual
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Bucket
Location passenger: yes
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Bucket
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Cloth
Main seat material: Cloth
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Cloth
Main seat material: Cloth
Seating
Seating capacity: 2
Seating configuration: 2+0
Seating
Seating capacity: 2
Seating configuration: 2+0
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Manual
Power locks
Operation: Remote
Power locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 12 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
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