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Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1451 cc
1956 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Gearbox Type

CVT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

1
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

143hp at 5200 rpm
170 hp at 3750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250Nm at 3000 rpm
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

Auto Start/Stop

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Official Fuel Economy

12.34 kmpl
14.1 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

8.3 kmpl
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Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

9.6 kmpl
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Fuel Tank Capacity

60 litres
50 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

8.95 kmpl
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0-100kph

11.89 s
12.09 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.7 s
7.36 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.93 s
10 s

Emission Standard

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Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

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Multiple

Terrain Modes

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Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Semi Independent Twist Blade

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

N/A
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Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

18 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R18
245/55 R19

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R18
245/55 R19

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

4 Wheel Steer

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Dimensions

Length

4699 mm
4668 mm

Width

1835 mm
1922 mm

Height

1760 mm
1795 mm

Wheelbase

2750 mm
2741 mm

Ground Clearance

None mm
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Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

None litres
420 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only with Light

Glove Box

Electric Tailgate Release

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Powered Tailgate

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Bluetooth Connectivity

Roof Grab Handles

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Yes (Powered)

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

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Driver Armrest Storage

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Removable Third-Row Seat

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Rear Parcel Tray

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Cup Holders

–

Cooled Storage

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Cooled Glovebox

–

Cooled Cup Holders

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Comfort Headrest

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Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

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Interior Lamps

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Heated ORVM

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Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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Door Pockets

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Front Seatback Pockets

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Foldable Seatback Table

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Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

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Voice Assisted Sunroof

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Utility Recess On Dashboard

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Bottle Holder in Doors

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Accessory Power Outlet

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12 Volt Port

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Cabin Boot Access

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Safety

Airbags

6
7

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Front Collision Avoidance

Passenger Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Side Airbag

Driver Airbag

Lane Keep Assist

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Lane Departure Avoidance

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
Driver's Window Only

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
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Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Front & Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Seat Belt Warning

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Brake Disc Wiping

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Video Recording

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

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Speed Assist System

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Speed Sensing Door Lock

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Boot Open Warning

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Anti Theft Alarm

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Auto emergency braking (AEB)

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Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

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Road Departure Mitigation System

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Traffic Sign Recognition

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Overspeed Warning

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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Heads Up Display

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Height Adjustable Seat Belt

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High Beam Assist

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Oncoming Lane Mitigation

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Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

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Door Ajar Warning

–

Driver Attention Warning

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Rear Seatbelt Reminder

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With Load Sensor

Dual Tone Horn

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Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Projector Headlamps

LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

LED taillights

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Illuminated Logo

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Cornering Foglamps

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Cornering Headlights

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ORVM turn indicators

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Stop Lamp

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

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Rub Strips

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

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Sequential Turn Indicators

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Roof Rails

–

Antenna

–
Shark Fin

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

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Connected LED

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Follow Me Home Headlamps

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Door Handle Finish

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Body Coloured

Puddle Lamps

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Spoiler

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

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Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

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Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front & Rear

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
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Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

Third Row Seats Split

50:50
50:50

Seat Count

7
6

Ottoman Seats

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Sliding Middle Row

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

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Entertainment

Audio System

Branded Music System

Harman/Kardon
JBL

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

14-inch Touchscreen
14.5-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Alexa

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Second Row USB port

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Type A and Type C

Third Row USB port

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Type A and Type C

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

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Speakers

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10

Front Passenger Screen

–

Front USB port

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Type A and Type C

Inbuilt Music App

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Connected Car Features

Over the air (OTA) updates

Geo Fence

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

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Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

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E-Call & I-Call

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Summon Mode

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Live Location Sharing

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Location Based Services

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Emergency Call Button

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Low Battery Warning

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Home to Car Connectivity

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Phone App

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App Details

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Anti Theft Immobilisation

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Vehicle Tracking Via App

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Find My Car

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Alexa Compatibility

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Driving Analytics

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Check Vehicle Status via App

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Breakdown Assistance Call Button

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Smart Drive Information

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SOS Button

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Digital Key

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Remote Engine Start/Stop

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