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Overview
Variant
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Variant
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Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
2.5 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.4 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.6 / 100 km
Power and torque
136kW / 239Nm
Power and torque
183kW / 387Nm
851km
663km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
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
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Facial Gesture Control
Location: Front
Facial Gesture Control
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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
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
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 Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Virtual Assistant: Other
Voice Activating System
Includes Air Conditioning: yes
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Virtual Assistant: Other
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Camera
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
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Programmable Settings: yes
Type: Automatic
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: 2
Driver Modes
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Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Bluetooth
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Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Media Control
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Media Control
Touch Screen: yes
Navigational Systems
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Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Screen Size (in): 8.00
Traffic Info: yes
Traffic Info Months of Subscription: 36
Parking Assistance
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Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Remote Services
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Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Find My Car: yes
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Vehicle Start: yes
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 210
CO2 Level (Combined): 168
CO2 Level (Urban): 144
Standard Met: EU6
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 146
CO2 Level (Combined): 199
CO2 Level (Urban): 290
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 94.0
Engine (cc): 2498
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine Code: Fb25
Engine (L): 2.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Stroke Engine: 90.0
Engine
Bore Engine: 87.5
Engine (cc): 1999
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 83.1
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Compressor
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 91
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 16.6
Main Capacity (L): 63
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.9
Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 15.1
Main Capacity (L): 57
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 12.5
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 Size (in): 6.30
Location: Dashboard Centre 2
Dashboard Centre 2 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 2 Screen Size (in): 8.00
Dashboard Centre 2 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 4.20
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): 12.30
Instrument Cluster
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Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 851
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 529
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): 15.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.3
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 45
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 37
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 10.8
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 9.3
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 30
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 25
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 663
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 412
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 11.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 33
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 27
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 15.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.3
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 45
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 37
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 7.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 12.6
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 22
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 19
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.1
Maximum Speed (km/h): 207
Maximum Speed (mph): 129
Performance
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Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 185
Maximum Power (kW): 136
Maximum Torque (Nm): 239
Measurement Standard: DIN
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 249
Maximum Power (kW): 183
Maximum Torque (Nm): 387
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3100
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.4
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.6
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Code: Tr580
Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: Variable
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Floor
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
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Synthetic Leather
Power Steering
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Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
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: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Rear Two Tone: yes
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 20.2
Departure Angle: 25.8
Ramp Angles
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Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 62.4
Rear Seat Down (L): 1768
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 17.6
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 498
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 52.2
Rear Seat Down (L): 1478
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
Front Track (in): 61.6
Front Track (mm): 1565
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.7
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 220
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
Overall Height (in): 68.1
Overall Height (mm): 1730
Overall Length (in): 182.7
Overall Length (mm): 4640
Overall Width (in): 71.5
Overall Width (mm): 1815
Rear Track (in): 61.8
Rear Track (mm): 1570
Wheelbase (in): 105.1
Wheelbase (mm): 2670
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11400
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.5
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 191
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 37.4
Overall Height (in): 69.1
Overall Height (mm): 1754
Overall Length (in): 181.7
Overall Length (mm): 4614
Overall Width (in): 74.1
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 85.7
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2178
Overall Width (mm): 1883
Wheelbase (in): 106.7
Wheelbase (mm): 2710
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 41.4
Front Headroom (mm): 1052
Rear Headroom (in): 39.8
Rear Headroom (mm): 1012
Front Hip Room (in): 53.9
Front Hip Room (mm): 1369
Rear Hip Room (in): 53.0
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1346
Front Leg Room (in): 43.0
Front Leg Room (mm): 1093
Rear Leg Room (in): 36.8
Rear Leg Room (mm): 935
Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.0
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1448
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 56.5
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1434
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.0
Front Headroom (mm): 1017
Rear Headroom (in): 39.3
Rear Headroom (mm): Unlimited
Front Hip Room (in): 55.2
Front Hip Room (mm): 1402
Rear Hip Room (in): 53.3
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1354
Front Leg Room (in): 42.4
Front Leg Room (mm): 1077
Rear Leg Room (in): 38.8
Rear Leg Room (mm): 986
Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.6
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1464
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 56.0
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1423
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: SGP
Wheelbase Type: Short
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: C2
Wheelbase Type: Short
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Black Trim
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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
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: Ellipsoidal
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
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Mica
Paint
External Colour: Blue
Type: Metallic
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
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
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
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Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3968
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2223
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4901
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1564
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3448
Tare Weight (kg): 1524
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 180
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3968
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2115
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4663
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1611
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3552
Tare Weight (kg): 1576
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
Digital Radio: 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: 2
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total Front USB Connections: 2
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: Flexible
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Piano Black
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
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 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 Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
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
Highway Assist: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Sign Response: yes
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Maximum Speed For Operation (km/h): 200
Maximum Speed For Operation (mph): 124
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Buzzer: yes
Manufacturer Code: Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm)
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Includes Trailer Coverage: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 94.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 86.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20190301
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 80.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20251231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2019
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 78.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 2.5i-S Rhd
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 92.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 89.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20190101
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian: Good
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 82.0
ANCAP Rating Year: 2019
ANCAP Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 77.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 2.0 Diesel
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 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 Lumbar Type: Manual
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
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: 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
Digital Display: yes
Engine Heater: yes
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Engine Heater: yes
Heater Type: Combustion
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 12500
Distance (miles): 7767
Period (Months): 12
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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