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The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
B8
HS
Maximum Power
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170 kW
Maximum Torque
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370 Nm
Engine Size
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1986 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
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11.63 km/l
Ground Clearance
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145 mm
Boot / Load Bay
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507 l
Airbags
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7
Kerb Weight
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1590 kg
Seating Capacity
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5 seats
Warranty
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5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / unlimited km engine
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Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
B8
HS
Model Introduced Year
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2025
Generation
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Current five-seat HS on MG's SIGMA-A architecture with 1.5T DCT and 2.0T automatic powertrains.
Facelift History
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Current-generation HS introduced locally in 2025; four petrol derivatives remain active.
Facelift Launched Since
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2025
Facelift Version Ending
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Current
Body Style
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Five-door mid-size SUV
Model Year
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2025
Production Status
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active
Segment
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Mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
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SUV
Spec
B8
HS
Length
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4655 mm
Width
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1890 mm
Height
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1655 mm
Wheelbase
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2765 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
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145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
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65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
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507 l
Kerb Weight
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1590 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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2065 kg
Payload Capacity
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475 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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5.65 m
Front Headroom
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968 mm
Rear Headroom
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964 mm
Front Legroom
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1044 mm
Rear Legroom
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980 mm
Spec
B8
HS
Engine
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2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
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Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
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Petrol
Hybrid System
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Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
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1986 cc
Cylinders
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4
Cylinder Layout
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Inline
Valves
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Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
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Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
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Turbocharged
Fuel System
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Direct injection
Compression Ratio
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Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
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Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
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Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
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170 kW
Maximum Torque
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370 Nm
Combined Power
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Not Applicable
Combined Torque
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Not Applicable
Motor Type
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Not Applicable
Number of Motors
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Not Applicable
Motor Location
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Not Applicable
Drive Type
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FWD
Transmission
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9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
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220 km/h
0-100 km/h
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Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
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Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
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Standard, Eco, Sport, Custom
Launch Control
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No
Rev Limiter
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Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
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106.92 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
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232.70 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
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Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
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Not Applicable
Battery Type
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Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
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Not Applicable
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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Not Applicable
Spec
B8
HS
Gearbox
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9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
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Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
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Not Available
Transfer Case
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Not Applicable
Differential Lock
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Not Available
Paddle Shifters
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Standard
Final Drive Ratio
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Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
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9
Transmission Type
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Automatic
Clutch Type
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Torque converter automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
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Standard
Gear Shift Type
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Automatic
Drivetrain
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Front-wheel drive
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 Available
Gearbox Type
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Automatic
Low Range Ratio
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Not Applicable
Low Range
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Not Applicable
Axle Layout
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Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
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Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
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9
Spec
B8
HS
Claimed Mileage
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11.63 km/l
City Mileage
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9.35 km/l
Highway Mileage
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16.95 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
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65 l
Emission Standard
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EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
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Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
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Standard
Real-world Mileage
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11.63 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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65
Combined Driving Range
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Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
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Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
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Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
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Not Applicable
Spec
B8
HS
Airbags
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7
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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Not Available
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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Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
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2
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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2
Stability Control
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Standard
TCS
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Standard
Knee Airbag
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Not Available
ABS EBD
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Standard
Spec
B8
HS
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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Standard
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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Not Available
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
HS
Seat Material
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PVC Seat with hole
Heated Seats
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Standard
Ventilated Seats
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Not Available
Ambient Lighting
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Standard
Steering Wheel Material
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Microfibre (PU)
60 40 Split Seat
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Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
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Electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
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Powered
Seat Trim
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PVC Seat with hole
Spec
B8
HS
Climate Control
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Dual-zone automatic climate control
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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Panoramic electric sunroof
Electric Tailgate
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Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
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Standard
AC Type
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Dual-zone automatic climate control
Spec
B8
HS
Infotainment System
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12.3-inch touchscreen
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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12.3-inch driver display
USB Ports
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4
Infotainment Screen
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12.3-inch
Touchscreen
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12.3-inch
Spec
B8
HS
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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Black, White, Grey, Silver, Blue, Red
Headlights
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Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
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Standard
Spec
B8
HS
Approach Angle
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19.0 deg
Departure Angle
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28.0 deg
Wading Depth
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Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
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Not Available
Locking Differential
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Not Available
4WD System Type
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Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
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Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B8
HS
Tyre Size
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225/55 R19
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 spare
Wheel Rim Size
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19-inch
Handbrake Type
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Electric
Spec
B8
HS
Front Suspension
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MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
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Multi-link
Spec
B8
HS
CO2 Emissions
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195 g/km
Spec
B8
HS
Service Plan
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5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
B8
HS
Ownership Role
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Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
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665900 ZAR
Pricing Role
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Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
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665900
Starting Price Zar
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665900
Spec
B8
HS
Warranty
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5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / unlimited km engine
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