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Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Dashing
Sierra
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
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Maximum Torque
230 Nm
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Engine Size
1498 cc
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Combined Fuel Economy
12.8 km/l
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Ground Clearance
160 mm
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Boot / Load Bay
977 l
622 l
Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
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Kerb Weight
-
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
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Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
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Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Dashing
Sierra
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
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Generation
Current local listing
Upcoming South African-market Tata Sierra mid-size SUV
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
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Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
Current
2027
Production Status
Active
upcoming
Segment
SUV
Mid-size SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1530-1580 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger Car
Spec
Dashing
Sierra
Length
4590 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Height
1685 mm
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Wheelbase
2720 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
977 l
622 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1888 kg
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
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Spec
Dashing
Sierra
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
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Rear Suspension
Multiple link independent suspension
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Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
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Rear Suspension Type
Multiple link independent suspension
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Spec
Dashing
Sierra
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Not Available
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Power Windows
Not Available
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Keyless Entry
Not Available
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Push Button Start
Not Available
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Wireless Charging
40W
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Sunroof
Yes
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Yes
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Automatic Headlamps
Yes
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
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Boot Space Seats Folded
977 l
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Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
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AC Type
Not Available
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Fuel Consumption Combined
7.8
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Spare Wheel
Non full-size
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Spec
Dashing
Sierra
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
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Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
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Fuel Type
Petrol
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Hybrid System
Not Applicable
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Engine Displacement
1498 cc
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Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
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Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
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Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
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Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
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Aspiration
Turbocharged
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Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
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Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
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Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
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Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
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Maximum Torque
230 Nm
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Combined Power
Not Applicable
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Combined Torque
Not Applicable
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Motor Type
Not Applicable
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Number of Motors
Not Applicable
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Motor Location
Not Applicable
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Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Transmission
6-Speed DCT
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Top Speed
180 km/h
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0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
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Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Battery Type
Not Applicable
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Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
Dashing
Sierra
Gearbox
Automatic
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Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
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LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
6
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Transmission Type
6-Speed DCT
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Clutch Type
Not Applicable
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Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
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Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
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Drivetrain
Not Applicable
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4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Selector
Not Applicable
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
6-Speed DCT
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
Not Applicable
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transmission Speeds
6
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Spec
Dashing
Sierra
Claimed Mileage
12.8 km/l
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City Mileage
10.5 km/l
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Highway Mileage
14.7 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
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Emission Standard
Euro VI
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
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Real-world Mileage
12.8 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Fuel Tank Litres
57
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Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Spec
Dashing
Sierra
Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
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ABS
Yes
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Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
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Traction Control
Yes
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Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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Hill Start Assist
Yes
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Child Safety Lock
Not Available
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ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
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Brake Assist
Not Available
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
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Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
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Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
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AEB
Not Available
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BA
Not Available
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Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Yes
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Driver Airbag
Yes
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EBD
Yes
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Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
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Hill Hold
Yes
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Passenger Airbag
Yes
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
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Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
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Side Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
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Stability Control
Not Available
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TCS
Yes
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Yes
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Driver Passenger Airbags
Yes
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Front Seat Side Airbags
Yes
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Spec
Dashing
Sierra
Cruise Control
Not Available
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
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Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
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Parking Sensors
Rear
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Rear View Camera
Yes
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360 Degree Camera
Yes
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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Auto Highbeam
Not Available
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Auto Wipers
Yes
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Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
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Reverse Camera
Yes
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Yes
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Blind Spot Warning
Yes
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
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Spec
Dashing
Sierra
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
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Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
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Heated Seats
Not Applicable
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Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
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Ambient Lighting
8 colours
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Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
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Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
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Spec
Dashing
Sierra
Infotainment System
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
Horizon View triple-screen dashboard
Apple CarPlay
Yes
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Android Auto
Yes
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
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Number of Speakers
6
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
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USB Ports
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
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Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
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Touchscreen
10.25-inch
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Spec
Dashing
Sierra
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Light Saber LED with welcome and goodbye functionality
Fog Lamps
Not Available
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Roof Rails
Not Available
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Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
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Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Headlight Type
Yes
Standard
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Spec
Dashing
Sierra
Approach Angle
Not Available
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Departure Angle
Not Available
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Wading Depth
Not Available
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Terrain Modes
Not Available
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Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
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Breakover Angle
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
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Spec
Dashing
Sierra
Tyre Size
235/55R19
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Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
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Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
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Spare Wheel Type
Non full-size
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Wheel Rim Size
19
19-inch
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
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Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
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Spare Tyre
Non full-size
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
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Wheel Type
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Alloy Wheels
Spec
Dashing
Sierra
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
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Spec
Dashing
Sierra
Service Plan
5-year/60,000 km service plan
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Spec
Dashing
Sierra
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Upcoming South African passenger vehicle
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
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Pricing Role
top
Announced price not publicly listed
Starting Price
439900
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Starting Price Zar
439900
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Spec
Dashing
Sierra
Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
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Catalogue Score Withheld
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