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Price: R799 900 Engine: 1,5-litre, inline-four, turbopetrol + electric Transmission: seven-speed DCT Power: 118 kW @5 750 r/min + 15 kW/55 N.m electric Torque: 240 N.m @1 500 r/min 0–100 km/h: 8,8 seconds Top speed: 210 km/h Fuel consumption: 5,7 L/100 km (combined) CO2 emissions: 130 g/km Rivals: Audi Q3, BMW X1, Lexus UX, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Volvo XC40

+ high-riding haute-couture hotness

lethargic engine and lardy power-to-weight ratio

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