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Not built for corners, but built for big range instead
2026
Family Values Award
Highly Commended
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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9/10

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Electric
Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 460 litres (3 suitcases)
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,310 mm x 1,850 mm x 1,570 mm
Towing capacity 500 kg
First year tax rate £10
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
4.1 miles / kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
270 miles
Battery size 58.3 kWh
Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 33 · high
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 150kW 58.3kWh Auto
Engine size Electric • 201 BHP
Body type SUVs
Fuel type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 1
Acceleration 7.5 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size 58.3 kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
270 miles

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 460 litres
Length 4,310 mm
Width 1,850 mm
Height 1,570 mm
Turning circle 10.4 m

Full features list

  • Cloth - Grey
  • Premium paint
  • 1 x Front 12V socket
  • 2 Spoke artificial leather steering wheel
  • 3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
  • 3 rear headrests
  • 60:40 Split folding rear seats
  • Air styling with blue accents
  • All-round height adjustable headrests
  • Automatic air conditioning
  • Centre console with underneath storage
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Driver and passenger sunvisors with vanity mirrors
  • E-Shift Column Gear Selector
  • Front and rear door storage
  • Front cabin LED light
  • Glovebox
  • Grey headlining
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • ISOFIX rear child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
  • LED luggage area lights
  • Luggage board
  • Luggage compartment load cover
  • Luggage compartment parcel shelf
  • Luggage net with hooks
  • Manual adjustable driver and front passenger seat
  • Manual tilt/height adjustable steering wheel
  • Rear cabin LED light
  • Rear centre armrest with cupholder
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Under floor storage in luggage area
  • Customisable automatic door locking
  • Customisable automatic door unlocking
  • Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Manual child locks
  • Rear occupant alert
  • Smart key with motion sensor
  • Thatcham category 1 security alarm and immobiliser with interior protection
  • Visible vehicle identification number
  • Automatic defog system
  • Automatic headlight control system
  • Black side sills
  • Black wheel arches
  • Black window surrounds
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Body coloured door mirrors
  • Electric front windows/one touch facility
  • Electrically folding/adjustable/heated door mirrors with LED indicators
  • Flush door handles
  • Frunk
  • Gloss black roof rails
  • Heated rear window
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED high mounted brake lights
  • LED rear fog lights
  • LED rear lights
  • Rain sensing front wipers
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear spoiler
  • Rear wiper
  • Solar glass windscreen
  • Solid paint
  • All round 3-point seatbelts
  • Anti-Lock braking system with emergency stop signalling
  • Curtain airbags
  • Downhill brake control
  • Electric parking brake with auto hold function
  • Electronic stability control
  • Front airbags
  • Front passenger airbag cut-off switch
  • Height adjustable front seatbelts
  • Hill start assist control (HAC)
  • Multi collision brake assist
  • Rear airbags
  • Regenerative braking paddle shifter with iPedal functionality
  • Seatbelt reminder warning
  • Side airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Vehicle stability management
  • 17" Alloy wheels
  • Tyre mobility kit
  • 12.3" Driver display screen
  • 12.3" Touchscreen navigation system
  • 5.3" Climate control touchscreen
  • Blind spot collision avoidance assist (BCA)
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Drive mode select (Eco, normal, sport, snow and Mydrive)
  • Driver attention warning
  • E-call
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) 2.0 - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction turning and junction crossing
  • Front parking sensors
  • Highway Driving Assist 2 with hand-on detection (HDA2 w HOD)
  • Intelligent speed limit assist (ISLA)
  • Lane Follow assist 2.0 with hands-On detection
  • Lane keep assist
  • Over air updates (OTA)
  • Power assist steering
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Rear-Cross traffic collision avoidance assist
  • Reversing camera system
  • Safe exit warning (SEW)
  • Smart cruise control 2.0 with stop and go functionality
  • Speed limiter
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
  • 1x USB-C port in front
  • 2 USB-C charge ports in rear
  • 6 speaker audio system
  • USB-C port for connection of a media device
  • Type 2 charging cable

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.