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Mitsubishi unveils 2015 Triton pickup in Thailand

        Mitsubishi has unveiled the new 2015 Triton pickup in Thailand. The Triton gets an upgrade 9 years after its launch which has been the best selling vehicle in one ton pickup market.


        The new Mitsubishi Triton gets a newly developed 2.4 liter turbo diesel engine that produces 181 Ps of power and 430 Nm of torque. A 2.5 liter variant with 178 Ps and 400 Nm and a 2.4 liter petrol with 128Ps and 194 Nm of torque will also be available when launched. The new Triton will be available in single, double and club cab variant options.

        The triton features 5 or 6 speed manual transmission or a 5 speed automatic one depending up on the engine. A rotary 4WD controller allows the driver to switch between 2WD and 4WD modes.

        The Triton pickup forms the base for the next generation Pajero Sport SUV which is expected to be unveiled for global markets in 2016. 


Mitsubishi Triton 2015 pickup video

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Volkswagen developing low cost MQB platform for emerging markets

        Volkswagen is currently developing a low cost MQB platform for a series of low cost models for emerging markets like India and China.

        Volkswagen’s low cost MQB platform could serve as foundation for Dacia like sub brand which the company mentioned to create in the upcoming markets.

        Volkswagen is planning to cut costs by using less of high strength steel and aluminium. There could also be simpler suspension, more basic interior cabins and also more emphasis on localisation of components depending up on where the car is assembled. 
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Toyota unveils Mirai fuel cell vehicle, has 300 mile range

        Toyota has unveiled the production ready Mirai fuel cell vehicle which has a range of 300 miles before it runs out of hydrogen. The Mirai fuel cell can refill hydrogen in just 5 minutes.


        Mirai meaning “Future” in Japanese gives Toyota an opportunity to get the tag line “the future has arrived”. Toyota Mirai will reach dealerships in japan in April 2015 and later will make its to North American shores as well. Toyota Mirai will cost around $60,000 when launched in Japan. 

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Honda unveils all new Fuel Cell Vehicle concept in Japan

        Honda has unveiled an all new Fuel Cell Vehicle concept in Japan which is expected to be launched in Japanese market by early 2016. Honda aims to sell the FCV concept in international markets as well, especially North America and Europe in future.


        Honda FCV concept is the second concept from Honda. The first being the FCX Clarity which was shown at Los Angeles Auto Show 2013.

        The FCV is powered by an electric motor which does 134 bhp, an increase in 60% compared to the FCX Clarity. The fuel stack size of FCV concept has also been reduced by 33%.

        According to Honda, FCV is the first vehicle to feature an entire fuel cell powertrain in its engine bay. Honda claims FCV can do 482 Km with full tank of fuel and refuelling time has been redued to just 3 to 5 minutes.


        Competing FCV concept will be Toyota’s fuel cell car Mirai, and Hyundai’s hydrogen powered ix35.
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Next generation Suzuki Alto unveiled in Japan, for Japan market

        World’s largest small car maker Suzuki has released images of the next generation Alto for Japanese markets. The next generation Suzuki Alto will be launched in Japan on December 22, 2014. It will replace the earlier model which made its debut in 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. Will it come to India, probably not as Maruti has recently launched the Alto K10, which is basically a modified Alto 800.


        Looking at the design Suzuki designers have tried to give a distinct identity to the car. The unusual shaped headlamp, fiat inspired front grill and upward kinking of rear door window is something we see for the first time in a Suzuki car. There also a sportier looking model with dual tone colours theme with black bumpers, hood scoop and side cladding.

        The new Suzuki Alto could be powered by the same 660cc 3 cylinder petrol engine that pumps out 54 Ps of power at 6,500 rpm and 63 Nm of torque at 3,500 rpm. It might also get a CVT gearbox along with 5 speed manual and 4 speed automatic.

        The most interesting fact is the new Suzuki Alto will be offered in 2 and 4 Wheel Drive options. Fuel efficiency is expected at 21 Kmpl. A more powerful turbocharged engine is also on the offer.

        A small car with 4 WD option? That’s the vehicle suited for India roads. Suzuki, are you listening. 
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Tata Zest gathers 6 months waiting period

        Tata Zest, the compact sedan from Tata Motors developed under its “Horizonnext” strategy has gathered waiting period of up to 6 months for some of its variants. This brings a long gap for any Tata vehicle to gather this much of waiting period. Its was Nano small car when launched in 2008 had managed to gather some waiting period.


        The long waiting period for Zest is attributed to supply chain constraint and inadequate production capacity. In the month of October 2014, Tata Zest sold more than Honda Amaze, and such popularity of the car had created demand more than the production. Till date Tata Motors has sold over 10,000 units of Zest since its launch in August 2014. According to company sources, the petrol variant of Zest is also gathering momentum in sales. 
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Mahindra P601 pick up mini truck spied, to feature dumbbell shaped headlamp

        Mahindra is testing its P601 pick up mini truck in and around Chennai where it has its R&D facility (Mahindra Research Valley). From the latest spy pictures we see dumbbell shaped headlamps which look cute on this mini truck.

        Looking by the size of the vehicle it might be positioned between Gio and Maxximmo mini truck. It will have payload capacity of 600-700Kg. A rumour of two wheel bases of the vehicle is going around which means the payload can be increased to 1 ton also.


        Mahindra P601 will compete with Tatas range of mini trucks which has seen huge success in this segment. 
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Tata Nano discounts November 2014

        Tata Motors is offering huge discounts on its range of Nano cars. The discounts range from Rs. 80,000 for the regular model and Rs. 35,000 for the Twist and eMAX CNG models.

 

        The problems with Tata Nano persisted right from its launch. Firstly the transfer of its factory and later the fire issues made things difficult for Nano. Also the build quality and the engine noise issues worsend the problems for the car.

 

        Tata Motors has worked hard to revive the brand name Nano. They bought in lot of changes in the interior as well as exterior to make the car more valuable. Addition of a power steering was a good move, however the sales of the car did not pick up even then. Tata Motors sold just 1,654 units of Nano in October 2014 as compared to 2,120 units in the same month last year.

 


        Upcoming additions like automatic transmission, bigger fuel tank and openable rear tailgate give some hope of the car. As of now its the best time to buy a Nano car. If you are planning, just go and buy one. 

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Mitsubishi launched Pajero Sport automatic, priced at Rs. 23.55 lakh

        Japanese car manufacturer has launched automatic variant of its popular SUV Pajero Sport in Inida. The Pajero Sport automatic is priced at Rs. 23.55 lakh Ex-showroom, New Delhi.
        Mitsubishi Pajero Sport automatic is available in only 4x2 variant only. It is positioned below the top of the line 4x4 variant. The automatic Pajero Sport gets chrome grill finishing and redesigned bumper as exterior changes. Interiors gets some changes in the form of automatic climate control, reverse parking camera and an infotainment system.
        Under the hood is the same 2.5L 4 cylinder turbo diesel engine that pumps out 175 bhp of power and 35.7 Kg of torque. Power is transmitted to rear wheels by 5 speed automatic transmission which can be controlled by paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.

        Mitsubishi is working on a new platform for its global SUV based on it Triton pickup truck which is expected to replace Pajero Sport. In India Pajero Sport competes with Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Santa Fe in a price sensitive market. 
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Renault duster discount price 2014

        Renault has slashed prices of Duster SUV, probable to clear 2014 manufactured models. The price slash holds for the AWD Duster also which was launched barely 2 months back.


        Renault Duster RXL which was sold at Rs. 9.69 lakh is now available at Rs. 9.29 lakh, a cool Rs. 50,000 discount. You get Rs. 60,000 discount on Duster RxL AWD variant which is now sold at Rs. 11.29 compared to earlier price tag of Rs. 11.89 lakh (Prices Ex-showroom, New Delhi).

        The initial response received by Duster seems to have gone because of launch of Nissan Terrano. Terrano with its better looks has eaten up Duster sales and Renault is striving hard to maintain sales figures of Duster. Renault says the price slash is for limited period, but we believe it will be effective till this year end. 
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Renault developing 800cc petrol engine for its low cost small car

        For quiet sometime we know about Renault’s plan of launching a low-cost small car in India. The car codenamed XBA is likely to be in Indian showrooms by mid 2015.

        Renault will debut an all new 800cc petrol engine in the low-cost small car. The engine codenamed BR-8 is quiet sophisticated with twin cam, 4 valves per cylinder, 3 cylinder one. Advanced design of the engine will help to deliver excellent power and fuel efficiency.


        Along with the new engine, Renault’s low cost small car will feature Automatic Manual Transmission to compete against recently launched Maruti Alto K10. The car will be priced around Rs. 3 lakh, very close to the Alto K10. 
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Ford Ecosport Storm, Beauty and Beast concepts showed at Brazil Motor Show

          Ford Ecosport has been most popular SUV in India at present. The muscular looking Ford will definitely turn heads in the traffic. Now Ford h as showed 3 new concepts of Ecosport named Ecosport Storm, Beauty & Beast which give much more appeal to the car. Here are the features of the three Ecosport concepts:

Ford Ecosport Storm:


Design cues taken from F150 Raptor pickup truck
Brings power and strength of Ford’s range
Very nice integration of Ford nomenlceature on the radiator grill
Blue exterior paint with blackened bonned
Plastic Body cladding
15 inch alloy wheels and high profile 215/75 off-road tyres.

Ford Ecosport Beast:


Not as rugged as Storm but looks muscular
Pearlescent Speed White with Black decals supported by brightly coloured red orange and blue accents
Three horizontal metallic bars on the grill
LED fog lamps enclosure, roof and bonnet scoopBlackened 18 inch alloy wheels with black body cladding and black inserts in the head lamps cluster

Ford Ecosport Beauty:


Brilliant Copper Stardust matte finish paint scheme
LED daytime running lights in place of the fog lamps, next to the radiator protector cum air dam
18 inch silver alloy wheels contrasted with a blackened rooftop
Four armchair style seats with leather upholstery

DVD screens and multimedia infotainment system assisted with GPS
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All new Maruti Alto K10 launched in India, comes with AMT

          Maruti Suzuki has launched the all new Alto K10 with a starting price of Rs. 3.06 lakh Ex-showroom, New Delhi. The new Alto K10 is based on the Alto 800 which was launched in 2012. The new Alto K10 comes with many mechanical and cosmetic changes.


          The new Alto K10 is powered by a 988cc, 3 cylinder K10 petrol engine which produces 67 Bhp of power and 9.1 Kg of torque. This is the same engine which powered the earlier Alto K10 which has been tweaked now to improve power and fuel efficiency.

          The most important new of the new Alto K10 is it will come in two transmission options. Apart from the standard 5 speed manual gearbox, the car gets AMT which makes Alto K10 the cheapest automatic car in the country. However, AMT variant come with a higher premium than the manual one.

          Though built on the Alto 800 platform, K10 gets a new grill with chrome outline, new head lamps, new front and rear bumper and new taillights. In the interior there is new two-tone dashboard with new centre console and audio system.

          Top of the line variant will get features such as diver airbag, front fog lamps and remote central locking. 

New Maruti Alto K10 Price in Delhi


New Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 LX Price in Delhi - Rs 3.06 lakh
New Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 LXi Price in Delhi - Rs 3.22 lakh
New Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 VXi Price in Delhi - Rs 3.38 lakh
New Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 VXi (O) Price in Delhi - Rs 3.57 lakh
New Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 VXI (Automatic) Price in Delhi - Rs 3.80 lakh
New Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 (CNG) LXI Price in Delhi - Rs 3.82 lakh

All prices Ex-showroom at the time of launch. Prices may change.
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Next Generation Ford Endeavour will be unveiled soon

        Ford has been working on next generation Endeavour for quite some time and some spy photos of the vehicle testing in Thailand has been published on the net. The latest news is that the new Endeavour will be unveiled on 14th of November 2014 and by next year the vehicle is expected to be launched in India as well.



        The next generation Ford Endeavour get a tough look styling as usual. The front grill reminds us of the Ecosport, giving the vehicle a robust look which has been the DNA of all Ford vehicles. The big wheel arches and massive tyres give more upright stance to the SUV.
        Ford will use the same body-on-frame build and a seven seat layout on the new Endeavour. It will get two engine options of 2.2L and 3.0 liter with 2 and 4 wheel drive power trains.

        Inside the cabin are more sqarish design reminding us of the Range Rovers. The new Endeavour ‘s 2 and 4 wheel drive system will be controlled by a button on the dash board. Apart from regular features, the new Endeavour will get Ford Sync system seen first in India on the Ecosport.


        Ford has seen good success with the Ecosport and will like to carry on with it in the Endeavour as well. Though Endeavour has been a successful SUV in other parts of the world, it has not been able to fight against the likes of Toyota Fortuner. With modern styling and better fuel efficiency, the new Endeavour should do some good to Ford in India.



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Fiat Avventura launched in India

          Fiat has launched Punto Evo based mini SUV named Avventure with a starting price of Rs. 5.99.064 ex-showroom, New Delhi. Fiat Avventura is available in 2 petrol (Active, Dynamic) and 3 diesel (Active, Dynamic and Emotion) options.

          The Avventura seems to have increase in length, width and height because of skid guards, side body cladding, roof rails and tailgate mounted spare wheel. Though the interior is carried from the Punto Evo, features such as soft-touch dashboard, an inclinometer and a compass makes it different that its cousin.

          Powering the Avventura are the same petrol and diesel motors of Punto Evo - the 1.4-liter petrol engine produces 88.73 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 115 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm, and the 1.3-liter diesel makes 91.6 bhp at 4,000 rpm and 209 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm. Both come with a 5-speed manual transmission.


Fiat Avventura Prices (All prices are ex-Showroom, New Delhi)


  1. Fiat Avventura 1.4 P Active – Rs. 5.99 lakhs
  2. Fiat Avventura 1.4 P Dynamic – Rs. 7.05 lakhs
  3. Fiat Avventura 1.3 D Active – Rs. 6.89 lakhs
  4. Fiat Avventura 1.3 D Dynamic – Rs. 7.65 lakhs
  5. Fiat Avventura 1.3 D Emotion – Rs. 8.17 lakhs


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New Honda Jazz India launch confirmed for March 2015

        Honda Cars India has confirmed the launch of new Jazz in March 2015. Honda has made it clear that it will price the car competitively so that it does not repeat the mistake it did when the old Jazz was launched in India.


        The good news about the new Jazz is that it will come with a diesel option. The first generation Jazz lacked a diesel option and lost out to its competitors such as Hyundai i20 and Volkswagen Polo who give a diesel option right from the beginning. The Jazz being a highly engineered vehicle stands firm in Honda’s product portfolio for India.


        With its futuristic styling and superb engineering Jazz is going to be the super hatch for India, the segment which is opening its potential of late. 
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Hyundai ix25 compact SUV spied alongside Ecosport and Duster in India


        The compact SUV market is surely hotting up in India. A test mule of Hyundai compact SUV was spotted testing alongside Ford Ecosport and Renault Duster in India. Ford Ecosport is less than 4 meters long and the Dusters is good 4315 mm in length. Hyundai compact SUV, sold as ix25 in China is measures 4.27 meters in length.

        Hyundai has slated its compact SUV launch in India next year. As we have seen Grand i10 and Elite i20 being tested for more than 6 months in India, Hyundai is doing the same for its compact SUV, that is testing the vehicle in Indian conditions for a good amount of time before launching on the road.


        Currently, Ford Ecosport is ruing the compact SUV market, thanks to its good looks and competitive pricing. Hyundai with its fluidic design theme and very good pricing will give a stiff competition to the Ecosport. So will the waiting period for Ecosport will come down, let’s wait till next year? 


Hyundai ix25
Source: Motorbeam.com

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Skoda Yeti facelift launched in India

        Skoda today launched the Yeti facelift in India priced at Rs. 18.62 lakh for 4x2 and Rs. 20.14 lakh for 4x4 variant (Both prices ex-showroom, Mumbai). The Yeti facelift comes with some exterior changes and added equipment as well. The Yeti facelift will be available only in top-of-the line Elegance trim in both 4x2 and 4x4 variants.

        The Yeti facelift now matches with Skoda’s new design language. Changes in the new Yeti are – new front and rear bumpers, bi-xenon headlamps, LED tail-lamps, new housing for the wing mirrors, new alloys and colour options for the roof. Like all the Skodas, Yeti too now gets a new 3 spoke steering wheel.

        Additional features include keyless go, electronically adjustable driver's seat with memory function, telephony controls on the steering, electrically foldable wing mirrors and Bluetooth connectivity on the audio system. On the safety front, the Skoda Yeti gets cruise control, ABS, EBD, brake assist, tyre pressure monitors, ESP and hill-hold.

        There is no change under the hood. The 2.0 Litre TDI engine is retained from the old model. The engine generates two power outputs of 109 Bhp & 138 Bhp in 4x2 and 4x4 variants respectively coupled with 5 & 6 speed manual transmission.

Skoda Yeti facelift prices (ex-showroom, New Delhi):



Skoda Yeti Elegance 4X2 - Rs. 18,99,000
Skoda Yeti Elegance 4X4 - Rs. 20,53,600



Skoda Yeti facelift features:



DESIGN
Elegance
Wheels
Alloy wheels 16inch, Dolomite (2x4), Tyres 215/60 R16
Alloy wheels 16inch, Forest (4x4), Tyres 215/60 R16
Steel temporary spare wheel 16inch, Tyre 195/60 R16
Chrome Package
Chrome surround for radiator grille
Chrome trim on controls for infotainment system and air conditioning
Chrome trim on steering wheel, gear-shift selector, interior door handles, air conditioning duct sliders, locking button of hand-brake
Chrome ring on instrument cluster dials
Side Mouldings with Chrome inserts
Interior Decor and Colours
Boreal wood design decor on front dashboard and centre console
Gobi Sand interior with dual-tone front padded dashboard, centre console and door panels
Exterior Colour Coding
Front and rear bumper brush guards, silver colour
Roof rails, middle part in silver colour
External mirrors in silver colour
Door handle in body colour
Bi-Color roof, painted (black/white/silver)
More
Turn indicator in external mirrors
SAFETY
Illumination
Bi-Xenon headlights w/ dynamic levelling and rectractable washers
LED daytime running lights
LED taillamps
Front fog lights
Corner function with front fog lights
Warning lights on front doors
Rear fog light
Visibility
Automatically dimming interior rear view mirror
Automatically dimming external rear view mirror (driver side)
External mirror defogger with timer
Rear windscreen defogger with timer
Rear windscreen washer and wiper
Braking
HHC (Hill Hold Control)
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assistant)
MBA (Mechanical Brake Assistant) (for 4x2)
Traction
ASR (Anti Slip Regulation)
TCS (Traction Control System)
EDL (Electronic Differential Lock)
DSR (Direct Steering Recommendation)
Stability
ESP (Electronic Stability Programme)
Stability
TPM (Tyre Pressure Monitoring)
Off-Road Assistant
Hill descent control
Drive-off assistant
Park Distance Control
Parktronic sensors/speaker at rear
Parktronic sensors/speaker at front
Parktronic display on central infotainment system
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Side airbags at front
Curtain airbags at front and rear
Occupant Restraint
Occupant detection system for front passenger seat with seatbelt warning light
Driver seatbelt warning light
Seatbelt pre-tensioners for front seats
Height adjustable three-point seatbelts at front
Three three-point seatbelts at rear
Height adjustable head restraints at front
Three height adjustable head restraints at rear
Two Isofix child-seat preparations on outer rear seats
Undercarriage Protection
Cover for the engine and transmission
Underbody protective cover
Protection for the rear suspension arms
More
Acoustic warning signal for overrun speed
Fuel supply cut-off in a crash
Side door protective strips in Alu-optic
Door-open indicator
Dual-tone warning horn
Child-proof rear window and door locking
High level third brake light
Emergency triangle in the luggage compartment
SECURITY
Electronic Theft Deterrence
Engine immobiliser with floating code system
Security code for central infotainment system
Remote Operation
Remote control with foldable key, two
Remote control locking and unlocking of doors and boot lid
Remote control opening and closing of windows
KESSY - keyless entry, start and exit system with engine start/stop button
COMFORT
Seats
Height adjustment for driver and front passenger seats
12 way electrically Adjustable driver seat with 3 programmable memory functions
Lumbar support adjustment for driver and front passenger seats
Front centre armrest, adjustable for length and height
Rear seat centre armrest
Entertainment
SKODA audio player with touchscreen controls
6.5inch LCD TFT colour display
Integrated six-CD changer
Eight speakers
Audio controls on steering wheel (MultiFunctional steering wheel)
SD/MMC data card reader
(MDI) Multimedia Device Interface compatible with USB(std, mini, micro)/AuxIn/iPod
Climate Control
Climatronic - automatic air conditioning with electronic regulation of cabin temperature
Dual-zone Climatronic
Adjustable rear air conditioning vents on rear centre console
Rear air conditioning vents under front seats
Dual Climatronic display
Automatic air circulation, including AQS (Air Quality Sensor)
Odour filter and pollen filter
Upholstery
Leather seat upholstery
Leather wrapped steering wheel
Leather wrapped gear-shift selector
Leather wrapped hand-brake lever
External Mirrors
Electrically adjustable/foldable external mirrors with memory and boarding spot lamps
Windows
Front and rear electrically adjustable windows
One-touch operation
Bounce-back system
Tinted windows
More
Height adjustable steering wheel
Length adjustable steering wheel
Alu-look pedal covers with rubber anti-slip inserts
Textile floor mats
CONVENIENCE
VarioFlex
Removable rear seats
Adjustment for rear seat backrest inclination
Length and lateral adjustment for rear outer seats
Telephone Pre-Installation
GSM telephone preparation with Bluetooth®
Telephone controls on MuFu steering wheel
Bluetooth® audio streaming
Information Display
Central infotainment system
Multi function display (MFD) of Travelling time, Distance travelled, Average speed, Immediate consumption, Average consumption, Travel distance before refuelling, Service interval, Outside temperature, Clock
MaxiDOT – large pixel display of multi function data and warning messages
Gear change recommendation indicator
Intensity adjustment of instrument illumination
Personal Comfort Settings
Electronic setup for MFD, Convenience, Lights and vision, Time, Winter tyres, Language, Units, Assistant, Alternate speed display, Service interval
Electronic Driving Aid
Automatic front wiper system with rain sensor
Cruise Control
Exterior Illumination
Light Assistant - coming home and leaving home lights
Boarding spot lamps
Interior Illumination
Reading lamps at the front and rear
Illumination of front glovebox
Illumination of luggage compartment
More
12V power socket in centre console
12V power socket in luggage compartment
Front sun visors with vanity mirrors
Two foldable roof handles, at front and rear
Lights-on acoustic signal
Rear mud flaps
STORAGE
Luggage Compartment
416 litres luggage compartment space
1485 litres of total luggage space with rear seats folded forward
1665 litres of total luggage space with rear seats removed
Four adjustable and foldable baggage hooks on horizontal rails in luggage compartment
Four fixed load anchoring points in luggage compartment
Rear seat centre armrest with through-loading
Three-part split and completely folding rear seats
Storage compartments in side panels under luggage compartment floor
Table function on rear middle seat
Removable rear parcel shelf
Passenger Compartment
Storage compartment under the front passenger seat
Storage compartment on the top of central dashboard, closed
Jumbo box – storage compartment under front centre armrest, with cooling
Front glovebox with cooling and illumination
Bottle holders in the front and rear doors
Cup holders in the front centr console and rear seat centre armrest
Storage compartments in the front and rear doors
Eyewear (glasses) compartment
Storage compartments in the front and rear centre console
Storage pockets on the backrest of the front seats
More
Roof rails
Coat hook on rear roof handles and B pillars
Ticket holder on A pillar
Retaining strip on front sun visors
 - standard equipment
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