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Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Double Cab
Maximum Power
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140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
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450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size
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2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
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13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
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221 mm
Boot / Load Bay
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1161 l
Airbags
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Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
Kerb Weight
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2023 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Warranty
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6 years / 150,000 km
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Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Double Cab
Generation
Ninth-generation Hilux Single Cab confirmed for South Africa; final local derivative matrix pending
Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
Body Style
Pickup
Double Cab
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
Active
Segment
Single-cab bakkie
Double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Light Commercial Vehicle
Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
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1997
Facelift History
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Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Facelift Launched Since
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Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
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Current
Body Type Cab
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Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note
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White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
Dealer Stock Note
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Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
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Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT
Tare Mass Kg
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2023 kg
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Double Cab
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Length
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5260 mm
Width
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1850 mm
Height
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1815 mm
Wheelbase
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3150 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
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221 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
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80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
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1161 l
Kerb Weight
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2023 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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3115 kg
Payload Capacity
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1003 kg
Towing Capacity
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3500 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
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6.7 m
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Double Cab
Ownership Role
Work-focused single-cab pickup preview
Flagship
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
Current listed price
Price Zar
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785700 ZAR
Starting Price
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785700
Starting Price Zar
-
785700
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Double Cab
Front Track Width
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1570 mm
Rear Track Width
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1570 mm
Front Suspension
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Double wishbone with coil over strut
Rear Suspension
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5 link with coil spring
Chassis Type
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Ladder
Power Steering
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Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Chassis Material
-
Ladder
Front Suspension Type
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Double wishbone with coil over strut
MagneRide Damping
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Not Available
Rear Axle Type
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5 link with coil spring
Rear Suspension Type
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5 link with coil spring
Suspension
-
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Double Cab
Load Bed Length
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1509 mm
Load Bed Width
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1560 mm
Climate Control
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Automatic dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
-
Driver auto up/down
Keyless Entry
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Intelligent Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
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Standard
Wireless Charging
-
Not Available
Sunroof
-
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
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Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Automatic headlights with Follow Me Home
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Rain-sensing Wipers
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power auto fold
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
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Standard
12V Accessory Socket
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12V cabin outlets and load-box outlet
Speed Limiter
-
Cruise Control
AC Type
-
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
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2
Fuel Consumption Combined
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Not Available
Heads Up Display
-
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
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Standard
Performance Data Logger
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Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
Power mirrors
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Ride Mode Selection
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Not Available
Side Steps
-
Standard
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
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Not Applicable
Air Conditioning
-
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Battery Preconditioning
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Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
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Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Depth Mm
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493 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
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1509 mm
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Width Mm
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1560 mm
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
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Not Available
Rear Step Bumper
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Start
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Not Available
Side Step
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Standard/available
Sonar
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Standard
Source Model Column
-
navara-double-cab
Sport Plus Mode
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Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tie Down Hooks
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
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Bakkie towing support
Towbar
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Bakkie towing support
Trailer Hitch
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Standard
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
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Not Available
Vehicle To Load
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Not Available
Walk Away Lock
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Double Cab
Engine
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2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
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Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
-
Diesel
Hybrid System
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Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
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2488 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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Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
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140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
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450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Combined Power
-
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
-
Not Applicable
Motor Type
-
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
-
Not Applicable
Motor Location
-
Not Applicable
Drive Type
-
4WD
Transmission
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Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
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Not Officially Disclosed
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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Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
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Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
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69.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
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222.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
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Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Battery Type
-
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
-
Not Applicable
Electric Range
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Double Cab
Gearbox
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Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
-
4WD
LSD Available
-
Not Available
Transfer Case
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4WD transfer case
Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
-
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
-
7
Transmission Type
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Automatic
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
-
Automatic
Drivetrain
-
4WD
4WD Engagement
-
Selectable 4WD
4WD Hi Range
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Standard
4WD Lo Range
-
Standard
4WD Selector
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Standard
Automatic Shift Paddles
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Not Available
Drive Mode Selector
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4WD/off-road drive mode support
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Gearbox Type
-
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
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Not Available
Low Range
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Standard
Axle Layout
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4WD
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
-
7
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
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13.9 km/l
City Mileage
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11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
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16.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
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80 l
Emission Standard
-
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
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Not Available
Auto Start Stop
-
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
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13.9 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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80
Combined Driving Range
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Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
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Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
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Not Applicable
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Double Cab
Airbags
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Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
See Nissan South Africa Navara Double Cab colour selector
Wing Mirror Type
-
Chrome door mirrors
Body Type
-
Pickup
Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
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6
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Power mirrors
Exterior Mirror Folding
-
Auto fold
Front Fog Lamps
-
Standard
Headlamps
-
Standard
Headlights
-
Standard
Load Bed Liner
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Double Cab
Approach Angle
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32.6 deg
Departure Angle
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26.5 deg
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
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4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
-
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
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23.2 deg
Recovery Hooks
-
Front towing hook
4WD System Type
-
Selectable 4WD
Hill Descent Control
-
Standard
Ramp-over Angle
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23.2 deg
Approach Angle Deg
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32.6 deg
Breakover Angle
-
23.2 deg
Breakover Angle Deg
-
23.2 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
26.5 deg
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
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221 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
221 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
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Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
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Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
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Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
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Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
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Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Double Cab
Tyre Size
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255/60 R18
Wheel Type
-
18-inch alloy wheels
Front Brake Type
-
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
-
Full-size spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
-
18
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
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Drum
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Not Available
Handbrake Type
-
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
-
Not Available
Wheel Size Type
-
255/60 R18
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Double Cab
Service Interval
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15000
Maintenance Plan
-
6 years / 90,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15 000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan
-
6 years / 90,000 km
Service Intervals
-
15000
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Double Cab
Warranty Years
-
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
-
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Standard
Basic Warranty
-
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Standard
Warranty
-
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
Standard
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
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Not Available
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
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