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Spec
B8
C5 SHS
Maximum Power
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105 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
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215 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
Engine Size
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1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
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20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
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145 mm
Boot / Load Bay
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372 l
Airbags
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Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight
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1546 kg
Seating Capacity
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5 seats
Warranty
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5 Years / 150 000 km
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The Bottom Line
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Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
B8
C5 SHS
Model Introduced Year
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2026
Generation
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Current South Africa C5 SHS range
Facelift History
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Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
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2026
Facelift Version Ending
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Current
Body Style
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SUV
Model Year
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2026
Production Status
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active
Segment
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SUV
Tare Mass Kg
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1546 kg
Vehicle Type
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SUV
Spec
B8
C5 SHS
Length
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4400 mm
Width
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1830 mm
Height
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1590 mm
Wheelbase
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2630 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
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145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
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51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
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372 l
Kerb Weight
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1546 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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2052 kg
Payload Capacity
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506 kg
Towing Capacity
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750 kg
Seating Capacity
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5 seats
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Doors
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5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
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5.1 m
Front Headroom
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1000 mm
Rear Headroom
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970 mm
Front Legroom
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1050 mm
Rear Legroom
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900 mm
Spec
B8
C5 SHS
Front Track Width
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Not Available
Rear Track Width
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Not Available
Front Suspension
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MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
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Multi-link
Spec
B8
C5 SHS
Load Bed Length
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Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
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Not Applicable
Climate Control
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Automatic
Power Windows
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Standard
Keyless Entry
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Standard
Push Button Start
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Standard
Wireless Charging
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Standard
Sunroof
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Standard
Electric Tailgate
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Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
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Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
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1079 l
AC Type
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Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
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Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
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Not Applicable
Spec
B8
C5 SHS
Engine
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1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Self-Charging Hybrid
Engine Code
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SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
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Hybrid
Hybrid System
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Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
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1500 cc
Cylinders
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4
Cylinder Layout
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Inline
Valves
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16
Valves per Cylinder
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4
Aspiration
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Turbocharged
Fuel System
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Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
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14.5:1
Bore
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72.0 mm
Stroke
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92.0 mm
Maximum Power
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105 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
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215 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
Combined Power
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165 kW
Combined Torque
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295 Nm
Motor Type
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Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
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1
Motor Location
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Front, integrated with hybrid transaxle
Drive Type
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FWD
Transmission
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1-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
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175 km/h
0-100 km/h
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7.9 sec
Quarter Mile
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15.9 sec
Drive Modes
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Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
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No
Rev Limiter
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6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
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109 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
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195 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
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1.83 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
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1.55 kWh
Battery Type
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Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
Battery Voltage
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350 V
Electric Range
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Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
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Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
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Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
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Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
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Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
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Yes
Spec
B8
C5 SHS
Gearbox
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1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
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FWD
LSD Available
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Not Applicable
Transfer Case
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Not Applicable
Differential Lock
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Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
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Standard
Final Drive Ratio
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Not Applicable
Number of Gears
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1
Transmission Type
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Automatic
Clutch Type
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Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
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Standard
Gear Shift Type
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Electric
Drivetrain
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FWD
4WD Engagement
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Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
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Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
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Not Applicable
4WD Selector
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Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
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Standard
Front Differential Lock
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Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
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DHT
Low Range Ratio
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Not Applicable
Low Range
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Not Applicable
Axle Layout
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FWD
Rear Differential Lock
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Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
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1
Spec
B8
C5 SHS
Claimed Mileage
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20.4 km/l
City Mileage
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16.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
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23.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
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51 l
Emission Standard
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Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
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Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
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Standard
Real-world Mileage
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20.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
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Not Applicable
Charging Type
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Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
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51
Combined Driving Range
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More than 1000 km
Electric Consumption
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Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
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Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
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Not Available
Spec
B8
C5 SHS
Airbags
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Multiple airbags
ABS
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Standard
Electronic Stability Control
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Standard
Traction Control
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Standard
Hill Descent Control
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Standard
Hill Start Assist
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Standard
Child Safety Lock
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Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
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Standard
Brake Assist
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Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
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Standard
Engine Immobiliser
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Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
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Standard
Front Parking Sensors
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Standard
AEB
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Standard
BA
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Standard
Brake Override System
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Standard
Curtain Airbags
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Standard
Driver Airbag
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Standard
EBD
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Standard
Engine Immobiliser
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Standard
Hill Hold
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Standard
Passenger Airbag
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
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Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
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Standard
Side Airbags
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
TCS
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Standard
Knee Airbag
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Standard
ABS EBD
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Standard
Spec
B8
C5 SHS
Cruise Control
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Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Standard
Lane Keep Assist
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Parking Sensors
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Standard
Rear View Camera
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Standard
360 Degree Camera
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Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
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Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
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Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
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Yes
Auto Highbeam
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Standard
Auto Wipers
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Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
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Standard
Reverse Camera
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Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Standard
Park Assist
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Yes
Around View Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Warning
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Standard
Forward Collision Warning
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Standard
Spec
B8
C5 SHS
Seat Material
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Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
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Standard
Ventilated Seats
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Standard
Ambient Lighting
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Standard
Front Shoulder Room
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Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
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Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
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Leather
60 40 Split Seat
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Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
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Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
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Power
Seat Trim
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Leatherette / leather
Spec
B8
C5 SHS
Infotainment System
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Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
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Standard
Android Auto
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Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
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Standard
Number of Speakers
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8
Digital Instrument Cluster
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Standard
USB Ports
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Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
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10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
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10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
B8
C5 SHS
LED Headlamps
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Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
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Standard
Fog Lamps
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Standard
Roof Rails
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Standard
Exterior Colour Options
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Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Headlights
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Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
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Standard
Spec
B8
C5 SHS
Approach Angle
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Not Available
Departure Angle
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Not Available
Wading Depth
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Not Available
Terrain Modes
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Not Applicable
Locking Differential
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Not Applicable
4WD System Type
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Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
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Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
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145 mm
Ground Clearance Min
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145 mm
Spec
B8
C5 SHS
Tyre Size
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18-inch alloy
Front Brake Type
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Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
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Disc
Spare Wheel Type
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Space-saver
Wheel Rim Size
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18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
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Electronic parking brake
Spec
B8
C5 SHS
CO2 Emissions
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Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
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Petrol
Spec
B8
C5 SHS
Service Plan
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5 Years / 70 000 km
Spec
B8
C5 SHS
Ownership Role
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range-specific
Price Zar
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469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
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range-specific
Starting Price
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469900
Starting Price Zar
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469900
Spec
B8
C5 SHS
Warranty
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5 Years / 150 000 km
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
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