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Variants
1.6 T-GDI AWD
1.6T-GDI
2.0
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 LPI
2.5 T-GDI DCT
1.5 TSI
1.5 TSI DSG
1.6 TDI DSG
2.0 TDI 122 DSG
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DSG
2.0 TDI 190 4MOTION DSG
2.0 TDI 190 DSG
2.0 TDI 200 4MOTION DSG
2.0 TDI 200 DSG
2.0 TDI 240 4MOTION DSG
2.0 TSI 190 DSG
2.0 TSI 272 4MOTION DSG
GTE
1.4 T-GDI DCT
1.5 CVT
1.6 CVT
1.6 GDI DCT
1.6 PHEV
2.0
2.0 CVT
GT 1.6 T-GDI
GT 1.6 T-GDI DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
453 L / 16.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
14.7 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
19.5 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
11.7 m / 38.4 ft
10.6 m / 34.8 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
1.8 kWh (gross)
13.0 kWh (gross) | 10.4 kWh (net)
12.9 kWh (gross)
Battery | Type
Lithium-ion

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
145 mm / 5.7 in
Size | Height
1445 mm / 56.9 in
1483 mm / 58.4 in
Size | Length
4775 mm / 188.0 in
Size | Width
1832 mm / 72.1 in | 2083 mm / 82.0 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1564.0 mm / 61.6 in
Wheelbase
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2786 mm / 109.7 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
Electric Range
68.0 km / 42.3 mi

Powertrain

Emission Standard
ULEV 70 - LEV III
China VI
Engine | Bore
74.5 mm / 2.9 in
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.0:1
Engine | Stroke
80.0 mm / 3.1 in
97.0 mm / 3.8 in

Production

Availability
2020
Made In
South Korea, USA

Reviews

Neofiliac score
69%
38%
40%
Pros
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Handsome styling
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Good space inside
  • Punchy diesel engine
  • Good on fuel economy
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • PHEV nonsense
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Ugly
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Basic suspension setup

Price

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