Ben Zachariah
2027 Volkswagen ID. Buzz lineup announced with new grade, new equipment
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Hyundai Staria vs Volkswagen ID.Buzz
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2027 Hyundai Staria - Base
3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Minivan, Petrol, FWD
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$59,133†
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2027 Volkswagen ID.Buzz - Cargo
Automatic, 4-door Cargo Van, Electric, RWD
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Overview
Variant
Not available
Variant
Cargo
Body type
Minivan
Body type
Cargo Van
Engine size
3.5 L
Engine size
Not available
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
10.5 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
Not available
Power and torque
200kW / 331Nm
Power and torque
210kW / 550Nm
714km
Not available
Warranty
7 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
4
Seats
8
Seats
3
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
Not available
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
12v power outlet
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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
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Vanity mirror
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Over air updates
Type: OTA Updates
Over air updates
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Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Guidance Display
Parking assistance
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Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Remote HVAC control
Includes cooling: yes
Includes heating: yes
Includes phone: yes
Number of months subscription included: 60
Remote HVAC control
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Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Find my car: yes
Geo fencing: yes
Immobilisation: yes
Location sharing: yes
Number of months subscription included: 60
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Remote seat heating control: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Speed alert: yes
Theft alert: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Remote services
Driving history & analysis: yes
Number of months subscription included: 60
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless start: yes
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Connection type Via: SIM In Vehicle
Tracker system: yes
Telematics
Concierge number of months inc: 0
USB charging port
Location 3rd row: yes
Number: 2
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 4
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
Embedded infotainment user interface
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Embedded infotainment user interface
Number of months of online services: Unlimited
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 239 g/km
Standard met: EU5
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 0 g/km
Engine
Configuration: V
Cc: 3,470 cc
Engine code: G6DU
Liters: 3.5 L
Number of cylinders: 6
Engine
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Energy recuperation
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Energy recuperation
Level selection: yes
Fuel
Fuel type: Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 91
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Minimum fuel octane number: 91
Minimum fuel type: Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel type: Electric
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 75 L
Tanks
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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
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Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 12.3 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 4.2 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 12 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 5.3 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
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Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 10.5 L/100km
Country/highway: 8.2 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 714 km
Combined: 9.5 km/L
Country/highway: 12.2 km/L
Urban: 6.9 km/L
Urban: 14.5 L/100km
Fuel consumption
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Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 272 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 200 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 331 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,400 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 5,000 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 286 hp/PS
Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 286 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 210 kW
Maximum power kW electric motor: 210 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 550 Nm
Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 550 Nm
Performance
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Performance
Maximum speed: 160 km/h
Max speed on electric power only: 160 km/h
Power consumption
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Power consumption
Combined: 0.2 km/kWh
Combined: 20.3 kWh/100km
Combined: 0.5 kWh/km
Combined (miles/kWh): 0.3 mi/kWh
Combined: 203 Wh/km
WLTP electric range
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WLTP electric range
Test type BEV Pure electric range: yes
Combined km: 431 km
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Drive
Driven wheels: Rear
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Shift lever location: Steering Wheel
Transmission code: A8LF1
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Transmission description: Automatic
Number of speeds: 1
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Disc brakes
Number of: 2
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
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Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
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
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Type: Trailing Arm
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 104
Tire profile: 55
Tire speed rating: H
Tire width: 235 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 104
Tire profile: 55
Tire speed rating: H
Tire width: 235 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire load index: 103
Tire profile: 60
Tire speed rating: T
Tire width: 235 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire load index: 105
Tire profile: 55
Tire speed rating: T
Tire width: 255 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 7 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 7 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 8 in
Location rear: yes
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 8.5 in
Rear axle
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Rear axle
Axle location 1: yes
Ramp angles
Approach angle: 17°
Departure angle: 19.3°
Ramp angles
Approach angle: 16.7°
Departure angle: 17.9°
Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: VDA
Rear seat down: 1,303 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 831 L
Cargo capacity
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External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 11,940 mm
Front track: 1,721 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 186 mm
Overall height: 1,990 mm
Overall length: 5,253 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,269 mm
Overall width: 1,997 mm
Rear track: 1,721 mm
Wheelbase: 3,273 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 11,090 mm
Front overhang: 820 mm
Front track: 1,673 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 159 mm
Overall height: 1,953 mm
Overall length: 4,712 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,212 mm
Overall width: 1,985 mm
Rear overhang: 903 mm
Rear track: 1,666 mm
Wheelbase: 2,989 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom 3rd row: 1,081 mm
Headroom front: 1,064 mm
Headroom rear: 1,087 mm
Hip room 3rd row: 1,438 mm
Hip room front: 1,527 mm
Hip room rear: 1,676 mm
Leg room 3rd row: 1,010 mm
Leg room front: 1,027 mm
Leg room rear: 1,062 mm
Shoulder room 3rd row: 1,645 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,831 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,781 mm
Internal dimensions
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Cargo area dimensions
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Cargo area dimensions
Cargo volume: 3,900 L
Height: 1,257 mm
Length: 2,208 mm
Loading floor height: 623 mm
Width between wheelhouses: 1,230 mm
Width: 1,732 mm
Body style
Body type: Minivan
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: N3
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Minivan
Body style
Cab type: Regular
Body type: Cargo Van
Local number of doors: 4
Number of doors: 4
Platform code: BEV
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Cargo Van
Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Black trim
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Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Spoiler
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Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Sliding
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Sliding
Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Rear door
Type: Lifting Gate
Rear door
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Cargo doors
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Cargo doors
Location driver: yes
Height: 1,092 mm
Width: 756 mm
Location passenger: yes
Height: 1,092 mm
Width: 756 mm
Location rear: yes
Height: 1,122 mm
Opening angle: 90°
Width: 1,311 mm
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
Headlights
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LED lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Headlight control
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Paint
Type mica: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Wipers: Intermittent
Rear window
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Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Variable
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
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Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 2,500 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 2,950 kg
Published kerb weight: 2,238 kg
Tare weight: 2,189.25 kg
Trailer noseweight: 100 kg
Weights
Front axle weight: 1,470 kg
Gross trailer weight braked: 1,200 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 3,150 kg
Payload allowance: 774 kg
Published kerb weight: 2,376 kg
Rear axle weight: 1,790 kg
Tare weight: 2,376 kg
System
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
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: 2
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote audio controls
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Speakers
Number of: 6
Speakers
Number of: 2
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Alloy Look
On instrument panel: Piano Black
Luxury trim
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Load area side covering
—
Load area side covering
Exposed metal partial: yes
Airbags
Number of: 7
Airbags
Number of: 6
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front airbag
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Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Head restraints
Location 3rd row seats: yes
Number: 2
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
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Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Side curtain airbag
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Third row seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Third row seat belts
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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): 10 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
Driver monitor: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 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
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Autonomous drive
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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
Active without turn signal: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Type: Radar
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
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Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 85
ANCAP child occupant score: 86
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 65
ANCAP safety assist score: 74
ANCAP date tested: 1 Dec 2021
ANCAP rating year: 2021
ANCAP version tested: 3.5 Litre
Crash test results
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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 center: yes
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Seating capacity: 3
Rear seats
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Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Cloth
Main seat material: Cloth
Seat upholstery
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Seating
Seating capacity: 8
Seating configuration: 2+3+3
Seating
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Third row seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Type: Split Bench
Third row seats
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Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Manual
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 2
System
Engine heater: yes
System
Touch screen controls: yes
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Power locks
Includes trunk/hatch: yes
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Service
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Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM extension
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24
Powertrain - OEM extension
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Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 12 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM extension
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24
Whole vehicle - OEM extension
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Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Battery - OEM
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Battery - OEM
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
State of charge threshold %: 70%
Battery - Total
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Battery - Total
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96
Electric systems - OEM
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Electric systems - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24 months
Electric systems - Total
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Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Hybrid and electric systems
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Charging information
Scenario mode 2: yes
Scenario mode 3: yes
Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 0%-100%: 8.39 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 3.7kW 0%-100%: 25.08 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 7.4kW 0%-100%: 12.54 h
Duration (hours): 7.5 h
Max kW supplied to vehicle: 11 kW
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 11 kW
State of charge ends at: 100%
State of charge starts at: 0%
Scenario mode 4: yes
Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 10%-80%: 0.43 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 100kW 10%-80%: 0.8 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 50kW 10%-80%: 1.59 h
Duration (hours): 0.43 h
Max kW supplied to vehicle: 185 kW
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 185 kW
State of charge ends at: 80%
State of charge starts at: 10%
Electric driven wheels
Electric driven wheels: Rear
Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: DC Brushless Synchronous Motor
Max torque motor Nm: 560 Nm
Motor location: Rear
Power output motor hp/PS: 285.6 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 210 kW
Electric Power source
Actively heated/cooled battery: yes
Battery supplier: LG Energy Solution
Battery type: Lithium Ion
High power charger: yes
Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 84 kWh
Useable battery kilowatt hour: 79 kWh
Charging connector
Type CCS (Combo): yes
Charging socket DC 1: yes
Type Type 2 (Mennekes): yes
Charging socket AC 1: yes
Bumpers
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Cargo area
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Bulkhead
Type unknown: yes
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