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Overview
Variant
Premium
Body type
SUV
Engine size
1.5 L
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.6 / 100 km
Power and torque
125kW / 270Nm
712km
Warranty
—
Doors
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
—
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Camera
Remote Services
Immobilisation: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 1
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Engine (cc): 1497
Engine (L): 1.5
WLTP Emissions
ICE Testing Type: ICE
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 12.4
Main Capacity (L): 47
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 10.3
Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 712
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 442
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 15.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 43
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 36
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 18.5
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.4
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 52
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 44
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 11.8
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 8.5
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 33
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 28
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 170
Maximum Power (kW): 125
Maximum Torque (Nm): 270
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1400
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.6
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Manual Mode: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Speeds: 7
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 14.60
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 7.00
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Steering Wheel
Multi Function: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Wheels
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Wheelbase Type: Short
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): 44.9
Rear Seat Down (L): 1271
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 12.0
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 341
External Dimensions
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.7
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 145
Overall Height (in): 63.0
Overall Height (mm): 1600
Overall Length (in): 173.6
Overall Length (mm): 4410
Overall Width (in): 72.8
Overall Width (mm): 1850
Wheelbase (in): 104.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2650
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
Exterior Door Handles
Flush Handles: Electric
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Paint
Type: Metallic
Glass Roof
Sunshade Type: Electric
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
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1415
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3120
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1370
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3020
Audio System
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Other
Number of Speakers: 6
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Driver Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 2
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
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