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Variants
Fuel Cell
Plug-in Hybrid
Electric
1.7 CRDi
1.7 CRDi AT
2.0 CVVT
2.0 CVVT AT
2.0 CVVT EcoDynamics
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 T-GDI AT
2.4 GDI AT
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

Coolant Capacity
6.8 L / 7.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.6 L / 4.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
26.0 L / 6.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
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
Tire Size
235/45 R18
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.4 ft
10.6 m / 34.8 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
12.9 kWh (gross)

Dimensions

Size | Height
1478 mm / 58.2 in
1455 mm / 57.3 in
Size | Length
4895 mm / 192.7 in
4845 mm / 190.7 in
Size | Width
1877 mm / 73.9 in
1830 mm / 72.0 in
Track Width | Front
1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1587.0 mm / 62.5 in
Wheel Size
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2751 mm / 108.3 in
2795 mm / 110.0 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Fuel Economy
5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (combined) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway)
Towing Capacity
650 kg / 1433 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
China VI
Engine | Bore
73.0 mm / 2.9 in
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
13.5:1
Engine | Displacement
1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc
Engine | Specific Output
68.8 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.5 mm / 3.5 in
97.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Torque
134 Nm / 98.8 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm + 315 Nm / 232.3 lb-ft @ 0-2000 rpm
Transmission | Gears
1-speed
6-speed

Production

Availability
2010 ~ 2015

Reviews

Neofiliac score
50%
44%
40%
Pros
  • Distinct styling
  • Fuel cell
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Reasonable exterior styling
  • Good on fuel economy
Cons
  • Not meant for volume production
  • Lack of fuel cell infrastructure
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Basic suspension setup

Price

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