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Overview
Variant
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Variant
XL
Body type
Cab Chassis
Body type
Cab Chassis
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.2 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 / 100 km
Power and torque
110kW / 310Nm
Power and torque
125kW / 405Nm
854km
1176km
Warranty
3 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
2
Doors
2
Seats
2
Seats
2
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
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Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 212
Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 179
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 83.1
Engine (cc): 1996
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Gw4d20b
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 92.0
Engine
Engine (cc): 1996
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Electrical System
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Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel System
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Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
Main Capacity (L): 70
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 15.4
Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 854
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 531
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 12.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 34
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 29
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1176
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 731
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 14.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.8
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 42
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 35
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
Maximum Power (kW): 110
Maximum Torque (Nm): 310
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 170
Maximum Power (kW): 125
Maximum Torque (Nm): 405
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.2
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.8
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 6
Type: Manual
Transmission
Code: 6r80
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 10
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Type: Hydraulic
Power Steering
Type: Electric
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Torsion
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 106
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Front Wheels Tire Type: Mud & Snow
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 106
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Mud & Snow
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 111
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 111
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Location: 1
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Location: 1
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Mud Flaps
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Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Short
Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Platform Code: T6.2
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Short
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 25.0
Departure Angle: 21.0
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 29.0
Departure Angle: 25.0
External Dimensions
Front Overhang (in): 34.4
Front Overhang (mm): 875
Front Track (in): 59.6
Front Track (mm): 1515
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.7
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 171
Overall Height (in): 68.1
Overall Height (mm): 1730
Overall Length (in): 197.4
Overall Length (mm): 5015
Overall Width (in): 70.9
Overall Width (mm): 1800
Rear Track (in): 60.0
Rear Track (mm): 1525
Wheelbase (in): 120.1
Wheelbase (mm): 3050
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 14000
Front Overhang (in): 34.1
Front Overhang (mm): 865
Front Track (in): 63.8
Front Track (mm): 1620
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.8
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 224
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 45.9
Overall Height (in): 73.7
Overall Height (mm): 1872
Overall Length (in): 213.0
Overall Length (mm): 5410
Overall Width Folded Mirror (in): 79.3
Overall Width Folded Mirror (mm): 2015
Overall Width (in): 75.2
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 86.9
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2208
Overall Width (mm): 1910
Rear Overhang (in): 49.4
Rear Overhang (mm): 1255
Rear Track (in): 63.8
Rear Track (mm): 1620
Wheelbase (in): 128.7
Wheelbase (mm): 3270
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Headlight Control
Height Adjustment: Manual
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
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Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1700
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3748
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Train Weight (kg): 4480
Gross Train Weight (lb): 9877
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2780
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6129
Payload Allowance (kg): 1246
Payload Allowance (lb): 2747
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1534
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3382
Tare Weight (kg): 1483
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1400
Front Axle Weight (lb): 3086
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 7716
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Train Weight (kg): 6200
Gross Train Weight (lb): 13669
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3150
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6945
Payload Allowance (kg): 1412
Payload Allowance (lb): 3113
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1738
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3832
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1959
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 4319
Tare Weight (kg): 1679
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Audio System
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 2
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 2
External Connections
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External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Cruise Control
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Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Embedded Infotainment User Interface
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Embedded Infotainment User Interface
UI Number of Months Online Services: Unlimited
Mobile Integration
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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: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Voice Activating System
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Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer'S Own
Parking Assistance
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Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
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Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Remote Services
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Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Find My Car: yes
Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Vehicle Start: yes
USB Charging Port
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USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 3
Floor Covering
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Floor Covering
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Luxury Trim
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 2
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 9
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Knee Airbags
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Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Side Airbag
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Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
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Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front
Autonomous Drive
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Autonomous Drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Traffic Sign Response: yes
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
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Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
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Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor
Crash Test Results
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Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 84.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 93.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20220901
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 74.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20281231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2022
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 83.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Wildtrak Rhd
Front Seat
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seat
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
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
Instrumentation
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Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
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