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Spec
Fit
Polo
Model Introduced Year
2022
2018
Generation
Based on Honda’s global small car platform with focus on efficiency and space utilization
Sixth generation Polo on MQB-A0 platform
Facelift History
Latest generation introduced with hybrid technology and updated design
Facelift in 2022 with updated tech and styling
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
Hatchback
Color Note
White, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Hatchback
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
1209 kg
1247 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Drivetrain Note
-
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Spec
Fit
Polo
Length
3995 mm
4074 mm
Width
1695 mm
1751 mm
Height
1515 mm
1431 mm
Wheelbase
2530 mm
2549 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
141 mm
133 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
141 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
304 l
305 l
Kerb Weight
1209 kg
1247 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1680 kg
1780 kg
Payload Capacity
471 kg
-
Towing Capacity
800 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.0 m
10.6 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
-
Rear Headroom
960 mm
-
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
950 mm
-
Spec
Fit
Polo
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1501 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1484 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Not Available
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
Standard
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
-
Rear Spring Type
Torsion Beam
-
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam
-
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Not Available
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
Fit
Polo
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
Standard
Power Windows
All Doors Auto
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Optional
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
304 l
305 l
AC Type
Automatic Climate Control
Standard
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Automatic Climate Control
Standard
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors Auto
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Engine Warranty
8 Years
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
3.8
5.3
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Power Mirrors
All Doors Auto
-
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Premium Fabric
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Voice Command
Built-in
-
Voice Command Support
Built-in
-
Accelerator 0 100
10.5 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Automatic Climate Control
Standard
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection + Electric Motor Assist
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Smart Key
-
Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Automatic Climate Control
Standard
Mirror
All Doors Auto
-
Passive Entry Start
Smart Key
-
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Smart Key
-
Rim Size
16-inch Alloy
Not Available
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
-
Sonar
Front and Rear
-
Sound System
6
Not Available
Source Model Column
fit
polo
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Surround View Monitor
Optional
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Not Available
Trim Level
top
flagship
Unlocking
Smart Key
Not Available
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Performance-focused derivative
Vdc
Standard
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Key
-
Walk Away Lock
Smart Key
-
Wireless Charger
Optional
Not Available
12V Accessory Socket
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Centre console
Front Power Outlet
-
Standard
Multi Function Steering
-
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Standard
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Power Socket 12v
-
Standard
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Fit
Polo
Engine
1.5L Hybrid Petrol
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Direct Injection + Electric Motor Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
109 kW
147 kW
Maximum Torque
253 Nm
320 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
e-CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
175 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
117.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
256.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Fit
Polo
Gearbox
eCVT Automatic
DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
4x2
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
eCVT Automatic
DCT
Drivetrain
4x2
4x2
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
eCVT Automatic
DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Fit
Polo
Claimed Mileage
26.3 km/l
18.9 km/l
City Mileage
24 km/l
15.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
27 km/l
22.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
26.3 km/l
18.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
40
40
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Fit
Polo
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
6
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
6
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
Fit
Polo
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Optional
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
LED Projector
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Optional
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Standard
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
-
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
Standard
Surround View Camera
Optional
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Fit
Polo
Seat Material
Premium Fabric
Cloth
Seat Adjustment
Manual
-
Heated Seats
Optional
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
Standard
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Standard
Interior Colour Options
5
Black
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Premium Fabric
Cloth
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Driver Seat
Manual
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Modern cabin with digital display, touchscreen infotainment, flexible seating layout, and high practicality
Digital cockpit, infotainment screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, quality cabin materials
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Premium Fabric
-
Interior Colours
5
Black
Seat Trim
Premium Fabric
Cloth
Front Armrest
-
Centre console
Interior Trim Colour
-
Black
Floor Mats
-
Standard
Spec
Fit
Polo
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
6
Not Available
Navigation System
Built-in
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Not Available
Voice Recognition
Built-in
-
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Audio Speakers
6
Not Available
Audio System
6
-
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Connected Services
Standard
SYNC
Voice Control
Built-in
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Spec
Fit
Polo
LED Headlamps
LED Projector
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
16-inch Alloy
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
6
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
DRL
LED
Not Available
Fog Lights
LED
-
Front Fog Lights
LED
-
Led Headlights
LED Projector
Not Available
Auto Headlights
LED Projector
-
Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors Auto
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
LED Projector
-
Headlamps
LED Projector
Not Available
Headlight Type
LED Projector
Not Available
Headlights
LED Projector
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Fit
Polo
Approach Angle
14 deg
-
Departure Angle
16 deg
-
Wading Depth
250 mm
-
Terrain Modes
EV Eco Normal
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
14 deg
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
16 deg
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
141 mm
133 mm
Ground Clearance Min
141 mm
133 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
250 mm
-
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Spec
Fit
Polo
Tyre Size
185/55 R16
Not Available
Wheel Type
16-inch Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch Alloy
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Tyre Type
185/55 R16
-
Wheel Diameter
16-inch Alloy
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
-
Brakes
Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Adaptive
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Wheel Material
16-inch Alloy
-
Wheels
16-inch Alloy
-
Leather Steering Wheel
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Trim
-
Standard
Spec
Fit
Polo
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
-
Approx Service Cost
Low
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years
-
Maintenance Plan
8 Years
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000 km / 12 months
-
Service Plan Duration
8 Years
Not Available
Service Plan Distance
8 Years
Not Available
Service Plan
8 Years
Not Available
Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
-
Spec
Fit
Polo
Warranty Years
3
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
Fit
Polo
CO2 Emissions
90 g/km
121 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
Self-Charging Hybrid
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
Idle CO2 Output
90
121
CO2 Emissions G Km
90
121
Spec
Fit
Polo
Real-world City Mileage Min
22 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
26 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
24 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
28 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
25
-
Spec
Fit
Polo
Ownership Role
Top
South Africa market model
Price Zar
380500 ZAR
585800 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Active local lineup
Starting Price
380500
585800
Starting Price Zar
380500
585800
In depth: how these cars differ
This Fit and Polo comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Fit 48 vs Polo 60.
Efficiency index: Fit 95 vs Polo 71.
Safety-equipment index: Fit 91 vs Polo 81.
Practicality index: Fit 49 vs Polo 55.
Ownership-cover index: Fit 60 vs Polo not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Fit leads by 1 points
Fit and Polo are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Polo +12
Efficiency
Fit +24
Safety
Fit +10
Practicality
Polo +6
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Fit
Performance
48/100
Efficiency
95/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
49/100
Ownership
60/100
Polo
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
71/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHonda Fit
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 66 pts for Polo
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Fit leads. However, Polo may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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