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William Stopford
Kia Cerato replacement spied with sleek fastback styling
Kia's next-generation small sedan has been spied on the road, giving us a better look at a sleek, fastback-style model that could wear the Cerato nameplate.
3 Years Ago
Peugeot 308 vs Kia Cerato
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2023 Peugeot 308 - Gt Line
1.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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2023 Kia Cerato - S
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Overview
Variant
Gt Line
Variant
S
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
1.2 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.3 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.4 / 100 km
Power and torque
96kW / 230Nm
Power and torque
112kW / 192Nm
981km
676km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
7 years
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
4 Stars
Safety rating
4 Stars
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Cruise Control
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Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone 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: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Other Months Subscription Included: 0
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
Other Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Virtual Assistant: Other
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Screen Size (in): 10.00
Traffic Info: yes
Navigational Systems
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Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
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: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 1
Media Control
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Media Control
Touch Screen: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Compressor
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Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 120
Standard Met: EU6
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 130
CO2 Level (Combined): 167
CO2 Level (Urban): 231
Standard Met: EU5
Energy Recuperation
Engine: yes
Energy Recuperation
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Engine
Bore Engine: 75.0
Engine (cc): 1199
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Eb2dts
Engine (L): 1.2
Number of Cylinders: 3
Stroke Engine: 90.5
Engine
Bore Engine: 81.0
Engine (cc): 1999
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 97.0
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
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: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 91
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 13.7
Main Capacity (L): 52
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.4
Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
Main Capacity (L): 50
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.0
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Roller Control: yes
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 10.00
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 4.20
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument Cluster
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Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 981
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 610
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 18.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 53
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 44
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 20.8
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 4.8
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 59
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 49
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 16.4
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 6.1
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 46
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 39
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 676
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 420
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 38
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 32
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 17.5
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.7
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 50
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 41
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 9.8
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 10.2
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 28
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 23
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.7
Maximum Speed (km/h): 209
Maximum Speed (mph): 130
Performance
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Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 131
Maximum Power (kW): 96
Maximum Torque (Nm): 230
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 152
Maximum Power (kW): 112
Maximum Torque (Nm): 192
Measurement Standard: DIN
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.3
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.4
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 6
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: 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: Plastic
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
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
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
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 Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: Emp2
Wheelbase Type: Short
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: Hyundai Xd
Wheelbase Type: Short
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Black Trim
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Spoiler
Location: Roof
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 46.7
Rear Seat Down (L): 1323
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 14.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 412
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 15.1
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 428
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10510
Front Track (in): 61.4
Front Track (mm): 1560
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.5
Overall Height (in): 57.7
Overall Height (mm): 1465
Overall Length (in): 171.9
Overall Length (mm): 4365
Overall Width Folded Mirror (in): 73.2
Overall Width Folded Mirror (mm): 1859
Overall Width (in): 72.9
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 81.2
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2062
Overall Width (mm): 1852
Rear Track (in): 61.2
Rear Track (mm): 1555
Wheelbase (in): 103.1
Wheelbase (mm): 2620
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.5
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 140
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
Overall Height (in): 56.9
Overall Height (mm): 1445
Overall Length (in): 177.6
Overall Length (mm): 4510
Overall Width (in): 70.9
Overall Width (mm): 1800
Wheelbase (in): 106.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2700
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 35.1
Front Headroom (mm): 891
Rear Headroom (in): 34.4
Rear Headroom (mm): 874
Front Hip Room (in): 56.2
Front Hip Room (mm): 1428
Rear Hip Room (in): 53.8
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1367
Front Leg Room (in): 34.9
Front Leg Room (mm): 886
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.8
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1443
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 55.6
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1411
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.8
Front Headroom (mm): 985
Front Leg Room (in): 42.2
Front Leg Room (mm): 1073
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: 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: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Matrix: yes
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Paint
External Colour: Gray
Type: Metallic
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
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/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
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
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
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Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
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Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3086
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 680
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1499
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1880
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4145
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1290
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2844
Tare Weight (kg): 1259
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1100
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2425
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 610
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1345
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1800
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3968
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1390
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3064
Tare Weight (kg): 1345
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 75
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
Audio System
Audio Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy
Gear Selector: Alloy
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
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 Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: 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 Active: 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
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Lane Departure Warning
Maximum Speed For Operation (km/h): 180
Maximum Speed For Operation (mph): 112
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Maximum Speed For Operation (km/h): 180
Maximum Speed For Operation (mph): 112
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Overtaking Sensor
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Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor & Camera
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
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Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 79.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 86.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20230201
ANCAP Overall: 4.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 68.0
ANCAP Rating Year: 2022
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 82.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 308 Lhd
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 90.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 83.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20190301
ANCAP Overall: 4.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 55.0
ANCAP Rating Year: 2019
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 71.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 2.0 S Rhd
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: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
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 Suede
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
Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Secondary Ventilation Controls
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Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Engine Heater: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Heater Type: Combustion
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Card Key
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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