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Damion Smy
Ford rules out return of its celebrated hot hatches
Don’t hold your breath for a new hot hatch from Ford as the automaker doesn’t want to “copy the past”.
2 Months Ago
Overview
Variant
VTi
Variant
ST
Body type
Sedan
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
1.5 L
Engine size
1.5 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.9 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.3 / 100 km
Power and torque
88kW / 145Nm
Power and torque
147kW / 320Nm
678km
714km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
4
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Safety rating
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Specifications
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 135
Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 125
CO2 Level (Combined): 144
CO2 Level (Urban): 178
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 73.0
Engine (cc): 1497
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: L15a Vtec
Engine (L): 1.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 89.4
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine
Bore Engine: 84.0
Engine (cc): 1497
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: En Yz
Engine (L): 1.5
Number of Cylinders: 3
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 90.0
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Compressor
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 91
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 10.6
Main Capacity (L): 40
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 8.8
Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
Main Capacity (L): 45
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 9.9
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 7.0
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 8.0
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.3
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
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Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Instrument Cluster
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Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 678
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 421
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 16.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 48
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 40
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 20.4
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 4.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 58
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 48
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 13.0
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 7.7
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 37
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 31
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 714
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 444
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 15.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 45
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 37
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 18.2
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.5
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 51
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 43
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 12.8
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 7.8
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 36
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 30
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 120
Maximum Power (kW): 88
Maximum Torque (Nm): 145
Measurement Standard: SAE
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4600
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 200
Maximum Power (kW): 147
Maximum Torque (Nm): 320
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.9
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.3
Performance
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Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.5
Maximum Speed (km/h): 232
Maximum Speed (mph): 144
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Transmission
Code: Tr E8
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Limited Slip Differential
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Limited Slip Differential
Location: Front
Front Type: Mechanical
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Painted Calipers: yes
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Steering Wheel
Heated: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
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
Alternate Suspension
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Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Rear Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: GSP
Wheelbase Type: Short
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: B2
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
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Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 18.9
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 536
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 38.6
Rear Seat Down (L): 1093
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 11.0
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 311
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10520
Front Track (in): 58.7
Front Track (mm): 1492
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.3
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 135
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.5
Overall Height (in): 58.1
Overall Height (mm): 1477
Overall Length (in): 175.4
Overall Length (mm): 4455
Overall Width (in): 66.7
Overall Width (mm): 1694
Rear Track (in): 58.3
Rear Track (mm): 1481
Wheelbase (in): 102.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2600
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
Overall Height (in): 57.8
Overall Height (mm): 1469
Overall Length (in): 160.2
Overall Length (mm): 4068
Overall Width Folded Mirror (in): 70.2
Overall Width Folded Mirror (mm): 1783
Overall Width (in): 68.3
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 76.4
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 1941
Overall Width (mm): 1735
Wheelbase (in): 98.1
Wheelbase (mm): 2493
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 36.8
Front Headroom (mm): 935
Rear Headroom (in): 35.6
Rear Headroom (mm): 903
Front Hip Room (in): 51.7
Front Hip Room (mm): 1313
Rear Hip Room (in): 49.6
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1260
Front Leg Room (in): 41.8
Front Leg Room (mm): 1062
Rear Leg Room (in): 38.7
Rear Leg Room (mm): 982
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.8
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1391
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 52.6
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1337
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.1
Front Headroom (mm): 992
Rear Headroom (in): 37.6
Rear Headroom (mm): 955
Front Leg Room (in): 44.3
Front Leg Room (mm): 1125
Rear Leg Room (in): 32.9
Rear Leg Room (mm): 835
Front Shoulder Room (in): 53.0
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1346
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 51.2
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1300
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
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Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
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Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Matrix: yes
Paint
External Colour: Gray
Type: Gloss
Paint
External Colour: red
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
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
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Privacy Glass
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Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Rear View Mirror Camera
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Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1081
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2383
Tare Weight (kg): 1059
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): 1650
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3638
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1217
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2683
Tare Weight (kg): 1191
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
Audio System
Audio Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Speakers
Brand: Bang & Olufsen
Number of Speakers: 10
Subwoofer: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Front
Front Screen Size (in): 7.0
Front Touch Screen: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
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Media Control
Touch Screen: yes
Media Control
Touch Screen: yes
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Voice Activating System
Includes Air Conditioning: yes
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Virtual Assistant: Other
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Camera
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Driver Modes
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Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Stability Control: yes
Steering: yes
Mobile Integration
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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
Other Months Subscription Included: 0
Navigational Systems
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Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Screen Size (in): 8.0
Traffic Info: yes
Traffic Info Months of Subscription: 36
Remote Services
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Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Find My Car: yes
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
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Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Programmable Settings: yes
Type: Automatic
USB Charging Port
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USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Luxury Trim
Doors: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Handbrake Grip: Leather
Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
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 Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints
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
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20141015
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: Acceptable
ANCAP Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 1.5 Vti
Crash Test Results
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Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Maximum Speed For Operation (km/h): Unlimited
Maximum Speed For Operation (mph): Unlimited
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
Type: Sensor
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
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Manual
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Suede
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
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Ventilation System
Heater Type: Combustion
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Heater Type: Combustion
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 10000
Distance (miles): 6214
Period (Months): 6
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
Cargo Area
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Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
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