This past few days the battle for the bragging rights for having a vehicle that is powerful but very fuel-efficient started. BMW, Toyota, and Lexus started their presence on that approach by showing their very impressive vehicles, and introducing new-technology and standards that other automaker kinda overlook — still busy manufacturing engine that still fully dependent on gasoline and diesel and I'm wondering what is their research and development are doing to innovate their companies.
Anyway, in terms of hybrid technology, Toyota and Lexus still have the edge; this past week, Toyota introduced TS030, their hybrid racing car and Lexus launches their luxurious hybrid, the Lexus GS450H — powerful yet efficient right?
BMW also introduced and impressed us with their vehicles that are powerful — I mean powerful —yet very efficient — I love their triple-turbo diesel variant.
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And today, BMW will yet again impressed us with their official launched of the 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5; based on BMW Series 5 model that is fully hybrid, making it another first for the automaker.
A twin-turbo inline-six/straight-six engine layout, equipped with VALVETRONIC technolgy, 3.0 litres engine displacement, and has an output of 306hp at 5800 rpm and 400Nm of Torque; the electric motor has has an output of 55hp and 210Nm of torque. With total power output on both engine of 340hp and a torque of 340Nm you will definitely go wrong with it, because of power, fuel-efficiency, plus luxury. Data on its fuel consumption, it has a 6.4–7.0 litres/100 kilometres or 40–44 mpg imp — an impressive engine.
Other impressive fuel-efficient technology equipped in this car are the ECO mode, Start-stop function, and Coasting mode.
Start-stop function do, is when the vehicle is at full-stop, the engine will automatically turn-off, but still maintaining it climate inside using a stationary climate-control, as if the car was running; the ECO Mode supports a particularly fuel-efficient driving style and makes more frequent use of all-electric mode by modifying the characteristics of the powertrain, including the transmission, while the electrically powered convenience functions are set for optimal efficiency; and the Coasting mode do is, it shuts-down the internal-combustion engine and disconnects it from the driveshaft making fuel-efficient.
Here are the technical spec of the vehicle:
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BMW ActiveHybrid 5
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Body
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No. of doors/seats
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4 / 5
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Length/width/height (unladen)
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mm
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4899 / 1860 / 1464
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Wheelbase
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mm
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2968
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Track, front/rear
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mm
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1600 / 1627
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Ground clearance
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141
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Turning circle
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m
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11.95
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Tank capacity
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approx. l
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67
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Cooling system incl. heating
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l
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10.3
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Engine oil2)
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l
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6.5
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Weight, unladen, to DIN/EU
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kg
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1850 / 1925
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Max load to DIN
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kg
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550
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Max permissible weight
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kg
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2400
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Max axle load, front/rear
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kg
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1140 / 1350
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Max trailer load, braked
(12%)/unbraked
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kg
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– / –
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Max roof load/towbar download
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kg
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100 / –
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Luggage comp capacity
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l
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375
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Air drag
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cd x A
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0.28 x 2.35
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Engine
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Configuration/No. of
cyls./valves
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R / 6 / 4
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Engine technology
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BMW TwinPower Turbo technology
with twin-scroll turbocharging, High Precision Direct Petrol Injection and
fully variable valve control
(VALVETRONIC)
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Effective capacity
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cm³
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2979
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Bore/stroke
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mm
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89.6 / 84.0
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Compression ratio
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:1
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10.2
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Fuel grade
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min RON 91
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Output
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kW/hp
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225 / 306
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at
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min–1
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5800
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Torque
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Nm
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400
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at
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min–1
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1200-5000
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Output electric motor
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kW/hp
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40 / 55
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Torque electric motor
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Nm
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210
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System output
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kW/hp
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250 / 340
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System torque
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Nm
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450
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Electrical system
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Battery/Installation
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Ah/–
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90 +50 / luggage comp.
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High-voltage battery
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Wh
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1350
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Alternator
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A/W
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200 + 170 / 2800 + 2400
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Driving dynamics and safety
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Suspension, front
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Double track control arm with
separate lower track arm level, aluminium,
small steering roll radius,
anti-dive
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Suspension, rear
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Integral-V multi-arm axle,
aluminium, with anti-squat and
anti-dive, double acoustic
separation
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Brakes, front
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Frame-type aluminium
single-piston floating-calliper disc brakes
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Diameter
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mm
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348 x 36 / vented
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Brakes, rear
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Aluminium single-piston
floating-calliper disc brakes
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Diameter
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mm
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345 x 24 / vented
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Driving stability systems
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Standard: DSC incl. ABS and
DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), CBC (Cornering Brake Control), DBC (Dynamic
Brake Control), Dry Braking function, Fading Compensation, Start-Off
Assistant, optional: Dynamic Damping Control
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Safety equipment
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Standard: airbags for driver
and front passenger, side airbags for driver and front passenger, head
airbags for front and rear seats, three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all
seats with belt stopper, belt latch tensioner and belt force limiter
integrated in the front seats, crash-activated head restraints at the front,
crash sensors, Tyre Defect Indicator
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Steering
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Electric Power Steering (EPS)
with Servotronic
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Steering ratio, overall
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:1
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17.1
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Tyres, front/rear
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225/55 R17 97W
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Rims, front/rear
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8J x 17 light-alloy
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BMW ConnectedDrive
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Comfort
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Optional: BMW Assist incl.
Enquiry Service, remote-control functions, Real-Time Traffic Information, BMW
TeleServices, integration of mobile devices
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Infotainment
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Optional: internet access, BMW
Online incl. Park Info, National Info, Google Local Search, News, Real-Time
Weather, BMW Routes, Office functions, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, Online
Update Music Tracks, apps
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Safety
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Optional: Adaptive Headlights
with cornering lights, variable light distribution and adaptive headlight
range control, High Beam Assistant, Park Distance Control, rear-view camera,
Surround View incl. Top View and Side View, BMW Night Vision with pedestrian
detection, Head-Up Display, Parking Assistant, Lane Change Warning, Lane
Departure Warning, Speed Limit Info, Active Protection, Advanced eCall
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Transmission
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Type of gearbox
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Eight-speed automatic with
Steptronic
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Gear ratios I
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4.714
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II
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3.143
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III
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:1
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2.106
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IV
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:1
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1.667
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V
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:1
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1.285
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VI
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:1
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1.000
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VII
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:1
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0.839
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VIII
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:1
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0.667
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R
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:1
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3.317
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Final drive
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:1
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2.929
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Performance
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(System) Power/weight ratio
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kg/kW
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8.2 (7.4)
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Output per litre
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kW/l
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75.5
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Acceleration 0–100 km/h
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5.9
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0–1000 m
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25.5
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in 4th gear 80–120km/h
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–
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Top speed
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km/h
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250
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BMW EfficientDynamics
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BMW EfficientDynamics standard
features
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BMW ActiveHybrid, Brake Energy
Regeneration with energy flow and efficiency display, hybrid-specific Auto
Start-Stop function, EPS (Electric Power Steering), ECO PRO mode, intelligent
lightweight construction, air flap control, on-demand operation of ancillary
units, climate compressor integrated in the high-voltage network,
map-controlled oil pump, tyres with reduced rolling resistance
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Fuel consumption EU 3)
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with standard tyres: rims 8J x
17, tyres 225/55 R17 (option 2K1)
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Urban
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l/100km
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5.7
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Extra-urban
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l/100km
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6.7
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Combined
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l/100km
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6.4
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CO2
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g/km
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149
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rims 8J x 18 and tyres 245/45
R18 or winter tyres (option 2AU, 2HM, 2K2, 931)
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Urban
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l/100km
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6.1
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Extra-urban
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l/100km
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7.3
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Combined
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l/100km
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6.8
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CO2
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g/km
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160
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rims 8J x 18 front, 9J x 18
rear and tyres 245/45 R18 front, 275/40 R18 rear (option 2AH, 2DC, 2NC), rims
8.5J x 19 front, 9J x 19 rear and tyres 245/40 R19 front, 275/35 R19 rear
(option 2K3, 2WC, 2MZ, 2ND), rims 8.5J x 20 front, 9J x 20 rear and tyres
245/35 R20 front, 275/30 R20 rear (option 2H9)
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Urban
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l/100km
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6.2
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Extra-urban
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l/100km
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7.4
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Combined
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l/100km
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7.0
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CO2
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g/km
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163
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Emission rating
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EU5
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Here are the images of the vehicle:
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So if you are looking for a powerful yet very fuel-efficient car, maybe you can look on this one.
Hope to see more of these vehicle this 2012.
