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Overview
Variant
S6+
Variant
Ltz Premium
Body type
Drop Side
Body type
Utility
Engine size
2.2 L
Engine size
6.6 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.5 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
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Power and torque
103kW / 320Nm
Power and torque
350kW / 1322Nm
941km
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Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
2
Doors
4
Seats
2
Seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
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Specifications
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
Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level
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Engine
Bore Engine: 85.0
Engine (cc): 2179
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.2
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 96.0
Engine
Engine (cc): 6599
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Code: L5P
Engine (L): 6.6
Number of Cylinders: 8
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel System
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Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 36.0
Main Capacity (L): 136
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 30.0
Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 941
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 585
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 11.8
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 33
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 28
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 140
Maximum Power (kW): 103
Maximum Torque (Nm): 320
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3750
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 476
Maximum Power (kW): 350
Maximum Torque (Nm): 1322
Measurement Standard: SAE
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 2800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1600
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.5
Fuel Economy
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Differential Lock
Location: Rear
Differential Lock
Location: Rear
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: Rear
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Selection: Manual & Automatic
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Mechanical
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Mechanical
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Transmission
Code: 10l1000
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 10
Shift Lever Location: Column
Type: Automatic
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: 4
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Steering Wheel
Heated: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Torsion
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Torsion
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 111
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
Front Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 111
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 126
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Front Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
Front Wheels Tire Width: 275
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 126
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: 1
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 20
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Location: 1
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 20
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Mud Flaps
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Body Style
Body Type: Drop Side
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Drop Side
Roof Type: low
Wheelbase Type: Short
Body Style
Body Type: Utility
Cab Type: Double Cab
Local Body Type: Utility
Platform Code: Gmt K2xx
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Medium
Step
Step Location: Side
Step
Step Location: Rear
Step Location: Side
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13400
Front Track (in): 57.1
Front Track (mm): 1450
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.3
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 210
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 44.0
Overall Height (in): 73.2
Overall Height (mm): 1860
Overall Length (in): 204.5
Overall Length (mm): 5195
Overall Width (in): 71.7
Overall Width (mm): 1820
Rear Track (in): 57.1
Rear Track (mm): 1450
Wheelbase (in): 119.7
Wheelbase (mm): 3040
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 16067
Front Track (in): 68.1
Front Track (mm): 1731
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 9.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 251
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 52.7
Overall Height (in): 80.3
Overall Height (mm): 2039
Overall Length (in): 251.5
Overall Length (mm): 6387
Overall Width (in): 89.1
Overall Width (mm): 2263
Rear Track (in): 68.4
Rear Track (mm): 1738
Wheelbase (in): 158.9
Wheelbase (mm): 4036
Ramp Angles
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Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 28.5
Departure Angle: 23.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
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Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume (cu ft): 69.5
Cargo Volume (L): 1968
Height (in): 21.0
Height (mm): 533
Length (in): 82.2
Length (mm): 2089
Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 51.9
Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1317
Width (in): 71.4
Width (mm): 1814
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
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
Cargo Doors
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Cargo Doors
Location: Rear
Rear Operation: Dropping 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: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: Front Fog Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Privacy Glass
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Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Rear Side Windows
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Rear Side Windows
Location: Driver
Driver Type: Wind-Up
Location: Passenger
Passenger Type: Wind-Up
Rear View Mirror Camera
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Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Includes Rear View Camera: yes
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1210
Front Axle Weight (lb): 2668
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 5512
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Train Weight (kg): 5150
Gross Train Weight (lb): 11354
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3150
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6945
Payload Allowance (kg): 1135
Payload Allowance (lb): 2502
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2015
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4442
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1940
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 4277
Tare Weight (kg): 1956
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 2540
Front Axle Weight (lb): 5600
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 4500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 9921
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Train Weight (kg): 12474
Gross Train Weight (lb): 27501
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 4495
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 9910
Payload Allowance (kg): 733
Payload Allowance (lb): 1616
Payload Inc Driver (kg): 733
Payload Inc Driver (lb): 1616
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 3762
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 8294
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 2994
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 6601
Tare Weight (kg): 3661
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 450
Audio System
Audio Player Reads MP3: yes
Digital Media Card: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Audio System
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
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 2
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 7
Remote Audio Controls
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Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Bluetooth
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Bluetooth
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USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 1
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
Cruise Control
—
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
—
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Trailer Assist
—
Trailer Assist
Tow Mode: yes
Transparent Trailer View: yes
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 Months Subscription Included: 0
Voice Activating System
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Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Alexa
Parking Assistance
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Parking Assistance
Location: Front
Front Type: Guidance Display
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
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Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Camera
Smart Card/Smart Key
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Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Memory Seat Adjustments: yes
Includes Programmable Settings: yes
Floor Covering
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Interior Trim
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Airbags
Number of Airbags: 2
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
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
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
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Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
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Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
—
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
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Autonomous Drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
—
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Includes Display: yes
Includes Trailer Coverage: yes
Seat Vibrate: 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 Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: 40/20/40 Split
Driver Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Type: 40/20/40 Split
Passenger Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Below Seat Storage
—
Below Seat Storage
Location: Rear
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Rear Outlet: yes
Ventilation System
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Ventilation System
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Operation: key
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 12000
Distance (miles): 7456
Period (Months): 12
Variable Distance Period: yes
Instrumentation
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Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 13.40
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Instrument Cluster
Head Up Display: Windscreen
Cargo Area
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Tray/Tub
Liner: Spray-In
Type: Straight Side
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Roof
—
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
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