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William Stopford
Which EV should you buy for under $60,000?
There's a bevy of EVs available for under $60k, including hot hatches, sleek sedans, practical SUVs and even a ute. Which ones would we buy?
21 Days Ago
Overview
Variant
Luxury
Variant
Excite
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
1.8 L
Engine size
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Drive type
Front
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
4.1 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Power and torque
100kW / 142Nm
Power and torque
125kW / 250Nm
1098km
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Warranty
4 years
Warranty
10 years
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Stability Control: yes
Steering: yes
Traction Control: yes
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Bluetooth
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Entertainment Display Screen
Front DVD: yes
Location: Front
Front Screen Size (in): 10.3
Entertainment Display Screen
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Media Control
Mouse: yes
Media Control
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Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
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
Navigational Systems
Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Screen Size (in): 10.3
Traffic Info: yes
Navigational Systems
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Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Assistance
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Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Camera
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 1
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
Over Air Updates
—
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Remote Battery Management
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Remote Battery Management
Includes Battery Status Checking: yes
Includes Remote Charge Activation: yes
Includes Timer Remote Charge Activation: yes
Remote HVAC Control
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Remote HVAC Control
Includes Cooling: yes
Includes Heating: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Includes Timer: yes
Remote Services
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Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Find My Car: yes
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Theft Alert: yes
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 95
CO2 Level (Combined): 95
CO2 Level (Urban): 93
Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level
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Energy Recuperation
Engine: yes
Energy Recuperation
Level Selection: yes
Single Pedal Driving: yes
Engine
Bore Engine: 80.5
Engine (cc): 1798
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: 2zr-Fxe
Engine (L): 1.8
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 88.3
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine
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WLTP Emissions
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WLTP Emissions
BEV (Combined): 0.0
BEV Testing Type: BEV
Additional Fuel Types
Unleaded Fuel: Unleaded
Additional Fuel Types
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Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel System
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Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
Main Capacity (L): 45
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 9.9
Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks
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Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 207
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 81.6
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 60.0
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 250
Motor 1 Location: Front
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 170.0
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 125.0
Electric Power Source
Battery (Ah): 6.5
Battery Type: Nickel Metal Hydride
Battery Voltage: 202
Maximum Battery (kWh): 1.3
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Range (km): 2.00
Range (miles): 1.24
Electric Power Source
Actively Heated Cooled Battery: yes
Battery Supplier: Other
Battery Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 51.00
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Onboard Charger: 6.6
Range (km): 405.00
Range (miles): 251.66
Useable Battery (kWh): 50.80
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
Hybrid Type
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Charging Information
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Charging Information
Mode 2 Duration: 7.50
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 3 Calc Duration Max Supplied 0% To 100%: 8.49
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 3.7 kW 0% To 100%: 15.23
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 7.4 kW 0% To 100%: 8.49
Mode 3 Duration: 7.50
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 (%): 100
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 10
Mode 4 Calc Duration Max Supplied 10% To 80%: 0.55
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 100 kW 10% To 80%: 0.55
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 50 kW 10% To 80%: 0.97
Mode 4 Duration: 0.60
Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 88.00
Mode 4 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 88.00
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 10
Electric Driven Wheels
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Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
V2L Charging
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V2L Charging
Number of Outlets: 1
Charging Connector
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Charging Connector
CCS (Combo) Charging Socket DC 1: yes
CCS (Combo) Location of DC 1 Socket: Rear Side
CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Rear Side
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.3
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 7.00
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): 1098
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 682
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 24.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 4.1
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 69
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 57
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 24.4
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 4.1
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 69
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 57
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 25.0
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 4.0
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 71
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 59
Fuel Consumption
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Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.3
Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 45
Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
Maximum Speed (mph): 112
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.7
Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 160
Maximum Speed (km/h): 160
Maximum Speed (mph): 99
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 136
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 82
Maximum Power (kW): 100
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 60
Maximum Torque (Nm): 142
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 207
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 170
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 170
Maximum Power (kW): 125
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 125
Maximum Torque (Nm): 250
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 250
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 4.1
Fuel Economy
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Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 99
Maximum Power (kW): 73
Maximum Torque (Nm): 142
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800
Secondary Power
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Power Consumption
—
Power Consumption
Combined (km/kWh): 0.2
Combined (kWh/100 miles): 29.6
Combined (kWh/100km): 18.4
Combined (kWh/km): 0.5
Combined (kWh/mile): 0.3
Combined (miles/kWh): 0.3
Combined (Wh/km): 184
Combined (Wh/mile): 296
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Code: P410
Description: Continuously Variable
Number of Speeds: Variable
Shift Lever Location: Dash
Type: Automatic
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Floor
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: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
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: Wishbone
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: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Rear Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: NCV
Wheelbase Type: Short
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: MSP
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 34.8
Rear Seat Down (L): 985
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 13.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 375
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 41.6
Rear Seat Down (L): 1177
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 12.8
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 363
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10400
Front Track (in): 60.0
Front Track (mm): 1525
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.5
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 140
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.1
Overall Height (in): 57.3
Overall Height (mm): 1455
Overall Length (in): 171.5
Overall Length (mm): 4355
Overall Width (in): 69.5
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 79.5
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2020
Overall Width (mm): 1765
Rear Track (in): 59.8
Rear Track (mm): 1520
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11000
Wheelbase (in): 102.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2600
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 61.0
Front Track (mm): 1550
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 150
Overall Height (in): 59.2
Overall Height (mm): 1504
Overall Length (in): 168.8
Overall Length (mm): 4287
Overall Width (in): 72.3
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 81.1
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2060
Overall Width (mm): 1836
Rear Track (in): 61.0
Rear Track (mm): 1550
Wheelbase (in): 106.5
Wheelbase (mm): 2705
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.9
Front Headroom (mm): 989
Rear Headroom (in): 37.0
Rear Headroom (mm): 940
Front Hip Room (in): 53.0
Front Hip Room (mm): 1345
Rear Hip Room (in): 51.8
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1315
Front Leg Room (in): 42.1
Front Leg Room (mm): 1069
Rear Leg Room (in): 32.9
Rear Leg Room (mm): 835
Front Shoulder Room (in): 53.9
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1370
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 52.6
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1335
Internal Dimensions
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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
Type: Lifting Gate
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
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: Manual
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Roof
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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: Black
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: Black
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: Variable
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Windshield Wipers
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
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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): 1845
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4068
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1465
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3230
Tare Weight (kg): 1440
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 0
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 1102
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1102
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2083
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4592
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1635
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3605
Tare Weight (kg): 1635
Audio System
Audio Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
In-Dash DVD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear 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: 1
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 10
Subwoofer: yes
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Piano Black
Gear Selector: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look & Synthetic Leather
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 8
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 Seat Position: Driver
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
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Knee Airbags
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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
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20170101
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: Acceptable
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 54.80
ANCAP Rating Year: 2017
ANCAP Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 83.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 86.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20230801
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 75.0
ANCAP Rating Year: 2022
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 81.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Mg4 Electric Lhd
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
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
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: Sports
Location: Passenger
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: Cloth
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: 1
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Secondary Ventilation Controls
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Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Heater Type: Electric
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Ventilation System
Heat Pump: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Card Key
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 40000
Distance (miles): 24855
Period (Months): 24
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