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Santa Fe Hybrid
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
X5
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
X5
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2018
Generation
Current South African Santa Fe Hybrid listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Fourth-generation G05 BMW X5, retained as the current retail range and kept separate from the announced G65 successor.
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
The G05 received its life-cycle update for South Africa in 2023 and remains the current run-out generation at present.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Seven-seat SUV
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.6T Hybrid Elite AWD 6AT
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1980 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Car
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
X5
Length
4830 mm
1 mm
Width
1900 mm
1 mm
Height
1770 mm
1 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
1 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
177 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 l
83 l
Boot/Cargo Space
413 l
553 l
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
1944 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2675 kg
2455 kg
Payload Capacity
695 kg
495 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.8 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1017 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
991 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1043 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
924 mm
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
X5
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Adaptive M Suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
X5
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
2253 l
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AC Type
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
4
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Fuel Consumption Combined
7.5
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Accelerator 0 100
9.5 sec
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Source Model Column
santa-fe-hybrid
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
X5
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
BMW 48V mild-hybrid turbocharged engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
B48
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1598 cc
4395 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
V
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
175.2 kW
390 kW @ 5500-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
367 Nm
750 Nm @ 1800-4600 rpm
Combined Power
175.2 kW
1 kW
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
1 Nm
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
1
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
190 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
4.3 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
88.5 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
400 V
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
Yes
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
X5
Gearbox
Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
M sport differential
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Active on-demand all-wheel drive
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
X5
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.5 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 l
1 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
13.3 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
67
1
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
420 km
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
X5
Airbags
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
X5
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
X5
Seat Material
Cloth
BMW Individual extended leather trim 'Merino' Black
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Steering wheel M Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
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Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric with driver memory
Fabric Seats
Cloth
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric multi-way
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Santa Fe Hybrid grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Cloth
Yes
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
X5
Infotainment System
SYNC
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
14.9
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
14.9
Multi Information Display
Digital display
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Connected Services
SYNC
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Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
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Touchscreen
SYNC
14.9
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
X5
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
BMW Individual roof rails high-gloss Shadow Line
Exterior Colour Options
3
Multiple manufacturer colours
Body Type
SUV
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Led Headlights
Halogen
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlamps
Halogen
Standard
Headlight Type
Halogen
Standard
Headlights
Halogen
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
X5
Approach Angle
Not Available
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
177 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
177 mm
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Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
X5
Tyre Size
Not Available
Runflat tyres
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Emergency spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Y-spoke Styling 741 M, Bicolour, Mixed Tyres, 21"
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
X5
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
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Battery Warranty
4
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Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
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First Service At
15000
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Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Alternator
120A
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Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
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Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
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Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
X5
Warranty Years
5
Yes
Warranty Kilometers
5
Yes
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
Yes
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
5
Yes
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
X5
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
1 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Hybrid
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
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Particulate Filter
Not Available
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Spec
Santa Fe Hybrid
X5
Ownership Role
Flagship
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
1249900 ZAR
2205000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
1249900
2205000
Starting Price Zar
1249900
2205000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Santa Fe Hybrid and X5 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Santa Fe Hybrid 72 vs X5 100.
Efficiency index: Santa Fe Hybrid 59 vs X5 62.
Safety-equipment index: Santa Fe Hybrid 89 vs X5 92.
Practicality index: Santa Fe Hybrid 73 vs X5 70.
Ownership-cover index: Santa Fe Hybrid 65 vs X5 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.
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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
X5 leads by 10 points
X5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Santa Fe Hybrid remains close.
Performance
X5 +28
Efficiency
X5 +3
Safety
X5 +3
Practicality
Santa Fe Hybrid +3
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X5
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
70/100
Santa Fe Hybrid
Performance
72/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW X5
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 73 pts for Santa Fe Hybrid
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X5 leads. However, Santa Fe Hybrid 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 models and available derivatives in South Africa 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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