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Damion Smy
Leapmotor C10 AWD Sports+ is an exclusive but affordable Model Y Performance rival
A new special edition Leapmotor C10 gets a major power bump, all-wheel drive, a larger battery and upgraded 800V architecture.
9 Days Ago
Overview
Variant
Design
Variant
Select
Body type
SUV
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
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Engine size
1.4 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
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Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.1 / 100 km
Power and torque
160kW / 320Nm
Power and torque
110kW / 250Nm
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738km
Warranty
7 years
Warranty
7 years
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Electric
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
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Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Driver Modes
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Illuminated Entry System
Logo Projection: yes
Illuminated Entry System
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Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Automatic Door Closing
Rear Boot Hatch: yes
Automatic Door Closing
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Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorised Adjustment
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Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: Full Map And Voice
Screen Size (in): 14.60
Traffic Info: yes
Navigational Systems
Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Map Updates Months of Subscription: 0
Screen Size (in): 10.00
Traffic Info: yes
Parking Assistance
Rear Automatic Braking Whilst: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Camera
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Remote Battery Management
Includes Battery Status Checking: yes
Remote Battery Management
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Remote HVAC Control
Includes Key: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Remote HVAC Control
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Remote Services
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Remote Services
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Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Start: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Location: Rear
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 3
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
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: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Voice Activating System
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Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Other
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 0
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 137
Standard Met: EU6
Energy Recuperation
Level Selection: yes
Energy Recuperation
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WLTP Emissions
BEV (Combined): 0.0
BEV Testing Type: BEV
WLTP Emissions
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Compressor
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Engine
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Engine
Engine (cc): 1395
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Czda
Engine (L): 1.4
Number of Cylinders: 4
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel Tanks
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Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
Main Capacity (L): 45
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 9.9
Main Type: Total
Charging Information
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
Mode 2 State of Charge Starts At (%): 30
Mode 3 Duration: 6.10
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 6.60
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 6.60
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 30
Mode 3 Voltage: 220
Mode 4 Duration: 0.50
Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 84.00
Mode 4 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 84.00
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 30
Mode 4 Voltage: 380
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 320
Motor 1 Location: Front
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 217.6
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 160.0
Electric Power Source
Battery Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate
Battery Voltage: 332.8
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Number of kWh Included: 0
Onboard Charger: 6.6
Range (km): 420.00
Range (miles): 260.98
Useable Battery (kWh): 69.90
Charging Connector
CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Hybrid And Electric Systems
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Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.5
Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 170
Maximum Speed (km/h): 170
Maximum Speed (mph): 106
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.7
Maximum Speed (km/h): 223
Maximum Speed (mph): 139
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 218
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 218
Maximum Power (kW): 160
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 160
Maximum Torque (Nm): 320
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 320
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
Maximum Power (kW): 110
Maximum Torque (Nm): 250
Measurement Standard: ISO
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Fuel Consumption
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Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 738
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 459
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 16.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.1
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 46
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 39
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): 12.3
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 8.1
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 35
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 29
Fuel Economy
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Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.1
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Number of Speeds: 1
Type: Automatic
Transmission
Code: Aq450-8a
Description: Automatic
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Heated: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel
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 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 Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 20
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 20
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
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
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 17.0
Departure Angle: 23.0
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 14.3
Departure Angle: 12.8
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 1.8
Frunk Capacity (L): 52
Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 49.8
Rear Seat Down (L): 1410
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 20.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 581
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 54.9
Rear Seat Down (L): 1555
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 21.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 600
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 64.0
Front Track (mm): 1625
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.1
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 180
Overall Height (in): 66.1
Overall Height (mm): 1680
Overall Length (in): 186.6
Overall Length (mm): 4739
Overall Width (in): 74.8
Overall Width (mm): 1900
Rear Track (in): 63.8
Rear Track (mm): 1620
Wheelbase (in): 111.2
Wheelbase (mm): 2825
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10400
Front Track (in): 60.6
Front Track (mm): 1539
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.6
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 143
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.1
Overall Height (in): 57.9
Overall Height (mm): 1470
Overall Length (in): 185.0
Overall Length (mm): 4698
Overall Width Folded Mirror (in): 72.0
Overall Width Folded Mirror (mm): 1829
Overall Width (in): 71.4
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 78.9
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2003
Overall Width (mm): 1814
Rear Track (in): 60.3
Rear Track (mm): 1531
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.4
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11100
Wheelbase (in): 105.7
Wheelbase (mm): 2686
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.7
Front Headroom (mm): 1009
Rear Headroom (in): 40.0
Rear Headroom (mm): 1015
Front Leg Room (in): 36.9
Front Leg Room (mm): 937
Rear Leg Room (in): 37.4
Rear Leg Room (mm): 951
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.9
Front Headroom (mm): 1038
Rear Headroom (in): 38.2
Rear Headroom (mm): 970
Front Hip Room (in): 57.6
Front Hip Room (mm): 1463
Rear Hip Room (in): 56.9
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1444
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.6
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1413
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 54.1
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1375
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Wheelbase Type: Short
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: Mqb-Evo
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Spoiler
Location: Roof
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
Exterior Door Handles
Flush Handles: Manual
Exterior Door Handles
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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: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Paint
External Colour: Gray
Type: Metallic
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Metallic
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
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: Toned
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
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
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Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Blind
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Blind
Location: Side
Side Blind Type: Manual
Weights
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1980
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4365
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 660
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1455
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1862
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4105
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1436
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3166
Tare Weight (kg): 1410
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 80
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
Audio System
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
USB (Rear): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 2
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
3D Enhancement: yes
Number of Speakers: 12
Subwoofer: yes
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 8
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 14.60
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Roller Control: yes
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 13.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 10.00
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Computer
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Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
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Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 8
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: 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 Integrated: yes
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
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
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: Sensor
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Knee Airbags
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Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Crash Test Results
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Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 92.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 87.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20190101
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 73.0
ANCAP Rating Year: 2019
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 79.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Lhd 1.6 Ambition Sedan
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Driver Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
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: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Heat Pump: yes
Ventilation System
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Card Key
Locks
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Cargo Area
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Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Interior Trim
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Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Service
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Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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