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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
1.6
1.8
1.8 AT
1.8 quattro
1.8 Turbo AT
1.8T
1.8T
1.8T quattro
1.8T quattro
1.8T quattro AT
1.9 TDI 110hp
1.9 TDI 110hp quattro
1.9 TDI 116hp
1.9 TDI 116hp AT
1.9 TDI 116hp quattro
1.9 TDI 90hp
1.9 TDI 90hp AT
2.4
2.4 AT
2.4 quattro
2.4 quattro AT
2.5 TDI
2.5 TDI AT
2.5 TDI quattro
2.5 TDI quattro AT
2.8
2.8 AT
2.8 quattro
2.8 quattro AT
1.5 CRDi
1.6
2.0
2.0 AT
2.0 CRDi

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
453 L / 16.0 cu-ft
440 L / 15.5 cu-ft
381 L / 13.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
10.1 m / 33.1 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
1.8 kWh (gross)
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height
1445 mm / 56.9 in
1470 mm / 57.9 in
Size | Length
4479 mm / 176.3 in
4480 mm / 176.4 in
Size | Width
1733 mm / 68.2 in
1735 mm / 68.3 in
Track Width | Front
1498.0 mm / 59.0 in
1495.0 mm / 58.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1485.0 mm / 58.5 in
Wheel Size
15 in
Wheelbase
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2610 mm / 102.8 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
0.31
0.32

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
ULEV 70 - LEV III
Euro 2
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1

Production

Availability
2020
1999 ~ 2000
Made In
South Korea, USA

Reviews

Neofiliac score
69%
42%
20%
Pros
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Handsome styling
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Multi-link + Double-wishbone for AWD models
  • Small turning circle
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Lesser rear suspension setup for FWD
  • Uninspiring styling
  • Unreliable automatic transmission
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with small engines
  • Basic suspension setup

Price

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