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Peugeot 308 vs BYD Dolphin
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2025 Peugeot 308 - GT
1.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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2025 BYD Dolphin - Essential
Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD
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Overview
Variant
GT
Variant
Essential
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
1.2 L
Engine size
Not available
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
4.2 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
Not available
Power and torque
107kW / -Nm
Power and torque
70kW / 180Nm
1238km
Not available
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
6 years
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Ambient lighting
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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 inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless 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 inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 10 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Includes EV intelligent route planning: yes
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 12.8 in
Traffic info: yes
Over air updates
Type: OTA Updates
Over air updates
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Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Guidance Display
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Includes walk away locking: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Includes walk away locking: yes
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Connection type Via: SIM In Vehicle
Tracker system: yes
Telematics
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USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
360 view camera
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360 view camera
3D enhanced view: yes
Embedded infotainment user interface
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Embedded infotainment user interface
Number of months of online services: 24
Remote battery management
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Remote battery management
Includes battery status checking: yes
Includes charge completion alert: yes
Number of months subscription included: 24
Remote HVAC control
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Remote HVAC control
Includes cooling: yes
Includes heating: yes
Includes internet: yes
Includes phone: yes
Includes timer: yes
Number of months subscription included: Unlimited
Remote services
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Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Number of months subscription included: 24
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Vehicle start: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Compressor
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Electrical system
Voltage: 48 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 95 g/km
Standard met: EU6 D
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 0 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 0 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 0 g/km
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 1,199 cc
Liters: 1.2 L
Number of cylinders: 3
Engine
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WLTP emissions
Testing type HEV Charge Sustaining: yes
Combined: 110 g/km
WLTP emissions
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Energy recuperation
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Energy recuperation
Level selection: yes
Fuel
Fuel type: Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Fuel
Fuel type: Electric
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 52 L
Tanks
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Electric driven wheels
Electric driven wheels: Front
Electric driven wheels
Electric driven wheels: Front
Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: AC Perm Magnet Synchronous
Max torque motor Nm: 230 Nm
Motor location: Transmission-Integrated Motor Generator
Power output motor hp/PS: 28.6 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 21 kW
Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: AC Perm Magnet Synchronous
Max torque motor Nm: 180 Nm
Motor location: Front
Power output motor hp/PS: 95.2 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 70 kW
Electric Power source
Battery supplier: LG Energy Solution
Battery type: Nickel Manganese Cobalt
Battery voltage: 48 V
Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 0.87 kWh
Number of months subscription included: 0 months
Useable battery kilowatt hour: 0.43 kWh
Electric Power source
Actively heated/cooled battery: yes
Battery supplier: BYD
Battery type: Lithium Iron Phosphate
Battery voltage: 333 V
Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 44.96 kWh
Number of months subscription included: 0 months
Onboard charger: 7 kW
Range: 410 km
Hybrid type
Hybrid type: Mild Hybrid
Hybrid type
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Charging information
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Charging information
Scenario mode 2: yes
Amps: 10 A
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 2.2 kW
State of charge ends at: 100%
State of charge starts at: 0%
Voltage: 220 V
Scenario mode 3: yes
Amps (A): 10 Ah
Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 0%-100%: 7.06 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 3.7kW 0%-100%: 13.43 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 7.4kW 0%-100%: 7.06 h
Duration (hours): 6.41 h
Max kW supplied to vehicle: 7 kW
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 7 kW
State of charge ends at: 100%
State of charge starts at: 0%
Voltage: 220 V
Scenario mode 4: yes
Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 10%-80%: 0.71 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 100kW 10%-80%: 0.71 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 50kW 10%-80%: 0.85 h
Duration (hours): 0.48 h
Max kW supplied to vehicle: 60 kW
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 60 kW
State of charge ends at: 80%
State of charge starts at: 30%
V2L charging
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V2L charging
Maximum outlet power: 3.3 kW
Number of outlets: 1
Total power: 3.3 kW
Charging connector
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Charging connector
Type CCS (Combo): yes
Charging socket DC 1: yes
Type Type 2 (Mennekes): yes
Charging socket AC 1: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Roller control: yes
Screen size: 10 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 10 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 12.8 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 5 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
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Low tire pressure indicator
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Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 4.2 L/100km
Country/highway: 3.8 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 1,238 km
Combined: 23.8 km/L
Country/highway: 26.3 km/L
Urban: 22.2 km/L
Urban: 4.5 L/100km
Standard WLTP HEV Charge Sustaining: yes
Calculated vehicle range: 1,040 km
Combined: 20 km/L
Combined: 5 L/100km
Fuel consumption
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Performance
Maximum speed: 210 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9 s
Performance
Maximum speed: 160 km/h
Max speed on electric power only: 160 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.3 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 146 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 107 kW
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 95 hp/PS
Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 95 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 70 kW
Maximum power kW electric motor: 70 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 180 Nm
Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 180 Nm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 0 rpm
Secondary power
Maximum power hp/PS: 136 hp/PS
Maximum power kw: 100 kW
Maximum torque nm: 230 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,500 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,750 rpm
Secondary power
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Power consumption
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Power consumption
Combined: 0.1 km/kWh
Combined: 15.2 kWh/100km
Combined: 0.3 kWh/km
Combined (miles/kWh): 0.2 mi/kWh
Combined: 152 Wh/km
WLTP electric range
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WLTP electric range
Test type BEV Pure electric range: yes
Combined km: 340 km
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manual sequential: yes
Manufacturer's name: e-DCS6
Shift lever location: Steering Wheel
Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)
Number of speeds: 6
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Transmission code: BYDNT18
Transmission description: Automatic
Number of speeds: 1
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
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Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Wheel dependence: Semi-Independent
Type: Torsion Beam
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Type: Torsion Beam
Tires
Location front: yes
Low rolling resistance: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 92
Tire profile: 40
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 225 mm
Location rear: yes
Low rolling resistance: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 92
Tire profile: 40
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 225 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire load index: 89
Tire profile: 60
Tire speed rating: H
Tire width: 195 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire load index: 89
Tire profile: 60
Tire speed rating: H
Tire width: 195 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 8 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 8 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 16 in
Rim width: 6.5 in
Location rear: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 16 in
Rim width: 6.5 in
Body style
Body type: Hatchback
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: EMP2
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Hatchback
Body style
Body type: Hatchback
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: e-Platform 3.0
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Hatchback
Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Spoiler
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Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: Manufacturer’s Own
Rear seat down: 1,295 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 384 L
Cargo capacity
Rear seat down: 1,310 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 345 L
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 10,510 mm
Front track: 1,560 mm
Overall height: 1,465 mm
Overall length: 4,365 mm
Overall width folded mirror: 1,859 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,062 mm
Overall width: 1,852 mm
Rear track: 1,555 mm
Wheelbase: 2,675 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 10,500 mm
Front track: 1,530 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 130 mm
Overall height: 1,570 mm
Overall length: 4,290 mm
Overall width: 1,770 mm
Rear track: 1,530 mm
Wheelbase: 2,700 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 891 mm
Headroom rear: 866 mm
Hip room front: 1,428 mm
Hip room rear: 1,367 mm
Leg room front: 886 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,443 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,411 mm
Internal dimensions
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Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Location rear driver: yes
Location rear passenger: yes
Rear door
Type: Lifting Gate
Rear door
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Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
Headlights
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LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Matrix: yes
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Paint
Type metallic: yes
Paint
Type metallic: yes
Two-tone: yes
Sunroof
Location front: yes
Roof
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Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Contrasting Colour
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Contrasting Colour
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Location passenger: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Power windows
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Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Wipers: Intermittent
Rear window
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Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
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Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
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Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 1,150 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 720 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 1,960 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,450 kg
Tare weight: 1,344 kg
Weights
Gross vehicle weight: 1,916 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,506 kg
Tare weight: 1,506 kg
Trailer noseweight: 0 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
Total number of USB connections rear: 2
USB connection front: yes
USB connection rear: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote audio controls
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Speakers
Brand name: Focal
Number of: 10
Subwoofer: yes
Speakers
Number of: 6
Cover/rear parcel shelf
Type: Rigid
Cargo area
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Airbags
Number of: 6
Airbags
Number of: 8
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front airbag
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Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Side curtain airbag
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Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 10 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Includes junction crossing: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Includes oncoming collision avoidance: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 4 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Highway assist: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic sign response activation: Manual
Traffic sign response highway: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar & Camera
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Crash test results
Standard: Euro NCAP
Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 76
Euro NCAP child occupant score: 84
Euro NCAP overall: 4
Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 68
Euro NCAP safety assist score: 65
Euro NCAP date tested: 25 May 2022
Euro NCAP version tested: Peugeot 308 Allure PureTech 130, 5dr HA LHD
Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 89
ANCAP child occupant score: 86
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 85
ANCAP safety assist score: 77
ANCAP date tested: 1 Oct 2023
ANCAP rating year: 2023
ANCAP version tested: Dolphin LHD
Front cross traffic collision avoidance
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Front cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Overtaking sensor
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Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Height type: Manual
Lumbar type: Manual
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Sports
Location passenger: yes
Height type: Manual
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Sports
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 3
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 2
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: Asymmetrical
Seating capacity: 3
Ski hatch: yes
Type: Bench
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Synthetic Leather
Main seat material: Synthetic Suede
Seat upholstery
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Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Seating
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Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Refrigerated storage compartment
Location: Glove Compartment
Storage
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Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 2
System
Engine heater: yes
Ion filtering: yes
Touch screen controls: yes
System
Heat pump: yes
Ion filtering: yes
Touch screen controls: yes
Secondary ventilation controls
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Secondary ventilation controls
Location passenger seat: yes
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Locks
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Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: 150,000 km
Duration (months): 72 months
Battery - OEM
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
State of charge threshold %: 70%
Battery - OEM
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
State of charge threshold %: 70%
Battery - Total
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96
Battery - Total
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96
Electric systems - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Electric systems - OEM
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): 150000
Distance (miles): 93206
Duration (months): 96
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
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Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 12 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: 150,000 km
Duration (months): 72 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: 150,000 km
Duration (months): 72 months
Service
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Intermediate service
Distance: 20,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
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