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Overview
Variant
Mode
Variant
Active
Body type
MPV
Body type
MPV
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
2.5 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
9.3 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.8 / 100 km
Power and torque
160kW / 360Nm
Power and torque
125kW / 441Nm
806km
852km
Warranty
7 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
8
Seats
8
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
4 Stars
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Cruise Control
—
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Transmission: yes
Driver Modes
—
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Automatic Door Closing
Rear Boot Hatch: yes
Automatic Door Closing
—
Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Front
Front Screen Size (in): 12.30
Front Touch Screen: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
—
Mobile Integration
Android Number of Months Subscription: 0
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
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
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Assistance
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Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
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USB Charging Port
Location: 3rd Row
Number of Ports in Third Row: 2
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 3
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 1
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Media Control
—
Media Control
Touch Screen: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 214
Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 193
CO2 Level (Combined): 231
CO2 Level (Urban): 297
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Engine (cc): 1986
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Engine
Bore Engine: 91.0
Engine (cc): 2497
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 96.0
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 19.8
Main Capacity (L): 75
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 16.5
Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 19.8
Main Capacity (L): 75
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 16.5
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer
—
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
—
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 7.00
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 7.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 806
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 501
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 10.8
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 9.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 30
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 25
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 852
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 529
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 11.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.8
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 32
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 27
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 13.7
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.3
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 39
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 32
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 8.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 11.2
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 25
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 21
Performance
Maximum Speed (km/h): 190
Maximum Speed (mph): 118
Performance
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Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 218
Maximum Power (kW): 160
Maximum Torque (Nm): 360
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 170
Maximum Power (kW): 125
Maximum Torque (Nm): 441
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 9.3
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.8
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: Front
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Column
Type: Automatic
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Dash
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Power Steering
—
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Steering Wheel
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
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
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 108
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 108
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: MPV
Local Body Type: MPV
Platform Code: E2
Wheelbase Type: Short
Body Style
Body Type: MPV
Local Body Type: MPV
Platform Code: CK
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Spoiler
—
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 71.2
Rear Seat Down (L): 2017
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 466
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 29.7
Rear Seat Down (L): 842
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12700
Front Track (in): 66.5
Front Track (mm): 1690
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.5
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 140
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 41.7
Overall Height (in): 72.6
Overall Height (mm): 1845
Overall Length (in): 207.9
Overall Length (mm): 5280
Overall Width (in): 78.7
Overall Width (mm): 1998
Rear Track (in): 67.4
Rear Track (mm): 1712
Wheelbase (in): 126.0
Wheelbase (mm): 3200
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11220
Front Track (in): 66.3
Front Track (mm): 1685
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.5
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 190
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.8
Overall Height (in): 75.8
Overall Height (mm): 1925
Overall Length (in): 202.8
Overall Length (mm): 5150
Overall Width (in): 75.6
Overall Width (mm): 1920
Rear Track (in): 65.4
Rear Track (mm): 1660
Wheelbase (in): 126.0
Wheelbase (mm): 3200
Internal Dimensions
3rd Row Headroom (in): 39.8
3rd Row Headroom (mm): 1010
Front Headroom (in): 42.3
Front Headroom (mm): 1074
Rear Headroom (in): 41.7
Rear Headroom (mm): 1060
Front Leg Room (in): 40.5
Front Leg Room (mm): 1028
Front Shoulder Room (in): 62.3
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1582
Internal Dimensions
3rd Row Headroom (in): 39.8
3rd Row Headroom (mm): 1010
Front Headroom (in): 40.0
Front Headroom (mm): 1017
Rear Headroom (in): 40.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 1018
3rd Row Hip Room (in): 57.5
3rd Row Hip Room (mm): 1460
Front Hip Room (in): 60.2
Front Hip Room (mm): 1530
Rear Hip Room (in): 65.0
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1652
3rd Row Leg Room (in): 36.4
3rd Row Leg Room (mm): 925
Front Leg Room (in): 41.0
Front Leg Room (mm): 1041
Rear Leg Room (in): 39.2
Rear Leg Room (mm): 995
3rd Row Shoulder Room (in): 62.0
3rd Row Shoulder Room (mm): 1575
Front Shoulder Room (in): 63.4
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1610
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 65.0
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1650
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Driver Auxiliary Door Shut: yes
Rear Driver Electric Door: yes
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Sliding
Rear Passenger Auxiliary Door Shut: yes
Rear Passenger Electric Door: yes
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Sliding
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Sliding
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Sliding
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
LED Lights
—
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Third Row Sunroof Location: 3rd Row
Third Row Sunroof Type: Glass
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Rear Sunroof Location: Rear
Rear Sunroof Type: Glass
Roof
—
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
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
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Privacy Glass
—
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2625
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5787
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2089
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4605
Tare Weight (kg): 2040
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 200
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3030
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6680
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2230
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4916
Tare Weight (kg): 2175
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 150
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (3rd Row): yes
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 2
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Synthetic Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy & Synthetic Leather
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 4
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 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
Location: 3rd Row Seats
3rd Row Seats Number: 2
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints
Location: 3rd Row Seats
3rd Row Seats Number: 3
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
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: All Three Rows
Side Curtain Airbag
—
Third Row Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Third Row Seat Belts
—
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Sign Response: yes
Autonomous Drive
—
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Lane Departure Warning
—
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Manufacturer Code: Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm)
Overtaking Sensor
—
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor & Camera
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
—
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 93.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 88.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20220101
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 73.0
ANCAP Rating Year: 2022
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 90.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Mifa 9 Lhd
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20090101
ANCAP Overall: 4.0
ANCAP Pedestrian: Poor
ANCAP Rating Year: 2009
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 2.4 Manual
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 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: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 8
Configuration: 2+3+3
Seating
Capacity: 8
Configuration: 2+3+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 3
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Secondary Ventilation Controls
3rd Row Location: 3rd Row
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Engine Heater: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Ventilation System
Heater Type: Combustion
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 10000
Distance (miles): 6214
Period (Months): 12
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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