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Overview
Variant
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Variant
Ascent Sport
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
1.4 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.8 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.0 / 100 km
Power and torque
110kW / 250Nm
Power and torque
126kW / 202Nm
862km
833km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
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
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
Media Control
Touch Screen: yes
Media 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: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
Other 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
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Semi-Automatic Park & Perpendicular
Parking Assistance
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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: Camera
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
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
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Driver Modes
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Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
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Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Front
Front Screen Size (in): 8.00
Voice Activating System
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Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Remote Services
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Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Find My Car: yes
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Vehicle Start: yes
Telematics
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Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: 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): 132
Standard Met: EU6
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 137
Standard Met: EU5
Energy Recuperation
Engine: yes
Energy Recuperation
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Engine
Bore Engine: 74.5
Engine (cc): 1395
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.4
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 80.0
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine
Bore Engine: 80.5
Engine (cc): 1987
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: M20a-Fks
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 97.6
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: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
Main Capacity (L): 50
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.0
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
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): 8.3
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 10.3
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): 7.00
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 862
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 536
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 17.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.8
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 49
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 41
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 20.0
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.0
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 57
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 47
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 13.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 7.2
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 39
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 33
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 833
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 518
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 16.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.0
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 47
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 39
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 19.6
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.1
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 55
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 46
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 13.3
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 7.5
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 38
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 31
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.5
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.2
Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
Maximum Speed (mph): 130
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
Maximum Power (kW): 110
Maximum Torque (Nm): 250
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 171
Maximum Power (kW): 126
Maximum Torque (Nm): 202
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4600
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.8
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.0
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Front
Front Type: Electronic
Limited Slip Differential
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Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Transmission
Code: K120
Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: Variable
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
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 Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
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 Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Location: Front
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 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: 91
Location: Front
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 Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: Mqb-Evo
Wheelbase Type: Short
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: Ga-C
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
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Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 43.4
Rear Seat Down (L): 1230
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 13.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 374
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 7.3
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 208
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 60.6
Front Track (mm): 1539
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.3
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 134
Overall Height (in): 57.3
Overall Height (mm): 1456
Overall Length (in): 168.7
Overall Length (mm): 4284
Overall Width (in): 70.4
Overall Width (mm): 1789
Rear Track (in): 59.4
Rear Track (mm): 1509
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10900
Wheelbase (in): 103.8
Wheelbase (mm): 2636
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10200
Front Track (in): 60.2
Front Track (mm): 1530
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 33.5
Overall Height (in): 57.5
Overall Height (mm): 1460
Overall Length (in): 172.2
Overall Length (mm): 4375
Overall Width (in): 70.5
Overall Width (mm): 1790
Rear Track (in): 60.2
Rear Track (mm): 1530
Wheelbase (in): 103.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2640
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.1
Front Headroom (mm): 1018
Rear Headroom (in): 38.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 968
Front Hip Room (in): 57.9
Front Hip Room (mm): 1471
Rear Hip Room (in): 56.7
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1440
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: 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
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
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 Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
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
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): 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 660
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1455
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1304
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2875
Tare Weight (kg): 1304
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 80
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1300
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2866
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 450
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 992
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1845
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4068
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1360
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2998
Tare Weight (kg): 1330
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 130
Audio System
Audio Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
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
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 8
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
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
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
Location: Rear
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
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Maximum Speed For Operation (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed For Operation (mph): 155
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
Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 95.00
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 89.00
ANCAP Date Tested: 20210101
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: Good
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 76.00
ANCAP Rating Year: 2019
ANCAP Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 80.00
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Golf 1.5 Litre Petrol Comfortline Lhd 5 Door Hatch
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 96.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 83.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20180823
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian: Good
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 86.0
ANCAP Rating Year: 2018
ANCAP Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 76.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 1.8 Hybrid
Knee Airbags
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Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
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
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
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 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: 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: 3
Rear Control For Climate Control: yes
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Secondary Ventilation Controls
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Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Heater Type: Combustion
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
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
Interior Trim
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Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Piano Black
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