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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.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.

Key information

Body type Hatchbacks
Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 381 litres (3 suitcases)
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,284 mm x 1,789 mm x 1,491 mm
Towing capacity 1,300 kg
First year tax rate £455
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
53.3 mpg
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 17 · good
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.5 TSI
Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 115 BHP
Body type Hatchbacks
Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Manual
Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 6
Acceleration 9.9 s (0-60 mph)

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 381 litres
Length 4,284 mm
Width 1,789 mm
Height 1,491 mm
Wheelbase 2.63 m
Turning circle 11.1 m

Full features list

  • 17" Nottingham alloy wheels
  • Air care climatronic 3 Zone automatic climate control with rear air conditioning control panel
  • Ambient lighting with 30 colour including LED light unit in front footwell with selectable light colour
  • Area view including rear view camera with front and rear view camera system and two side cameras
  • Art Velours pack - Soul Black
  • Curtain and side airbags in front and rear, center airbag
  • Driving profile selection and conventional shock absorber
  • Dynamic steering
  • ErgoActive seat right-hand drive vehicle package with Sports comfort seats - Art velors cloth - Soul black
  • Folding trailer hitch with electric release
  • Harman/Kardon sound system including 12 channel digital amplifier, 480 watt output and 9 speakers plus subwoofer
  • Head up Display
  • LED matrix headlights with ambient light V2, advanced high beam, dynamic range contol with cornering, LED rear lamp with indicator, poor weather
  • LED performance headlight with LED plus headlamps, cornering light and poor weather light, Exterior ambient lighting variant 3
  • Maze cloth - Soul black
  • Metallic paint
  • Park assist with park distance control
  • Premium metallic paint
  • Premium pearlescent paint
  • Rear tinted glass 65% light absorbing from B pillar backwards
  • Rear view camera
  • Space and weight saving spare wheel incl tool kit and jack
  • Special solid paint
  • Sports suspension - Shock absorption in front, Front stabilizer bar and rear stabilizer bar
  • Tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof with 2X front and 2X rear LED reading lights
  • 3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
  • 3 rear three point seatbelts
  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Autonomous emergency braking front assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Curtain and side airbags in front with centre airbag
  • Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
  • ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold
  • Extended pedestrian protection measures
  • Front disc brakes
  • Rear disc brakes
  • Two tone horn
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Volkswagen roadside assistance
  • Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened
  • 10 colour interior ambient lighting
  • 12V socket in front centre console
  • 12V socket in luggage compartment
  • 2 LED reading lights in front and rear
  • 3 rear head restraints
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • Air care climatronic air conditioning system
  • Chrome plated radiator grille inserts, air vent surrounds and light switch surrounds
  • Door and side trim panel
  • Front + rear black carpet mats
  • Front centre armrest
  • Front comfort seats
  • Front head restraints
  • Front seat lumbar support adjuster
  • ISOFIX anchors for child seats on outer rear bench seats and on front passanger seat compatible for i-Size
  • Leather gearshift handle
  • Leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel
  • Luggage compartment lighting
  • Manual height adjustable front passenger seat
  • Manually height adjustable driver seat
  • Maze cloth upholstery
  • Rear cupholder and loadthough
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Soul black instrument panel
  • Split folding backrest with centre armrest and unsplit rear seat bench
  • Standard pedal cluster
  • Storm grey roof lining
  • Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Activated carbon canister
  • Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • E-Sim card for online connectivity
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Lane keeping system Lane Assist
  • Multi-color Digital cockpit pro, selection of different info profile possible
  • Multifunction front facing camera for distance control
  • Navigation system
  • Oncoming vehicle braking when turning including swerve support
  • Power assisted speed sensitive steering
  • Speed limiter
  • Speedo, rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display, exterior temperature and fuel gauge
  • Voice enhancer and voice control
  • We connect plus preparation
  • We connect preparation
  • Wireless app connect
  • eCall emergency call system
  • 3rd brake light
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Automatic headlamp activation with Coming home and Leaving home feature
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body colour door mirrors
  • Dynamic headlight range control
  • Exterior ambient lighting with illuminated door handles
  • Exterior mirrors convex on the left and aspherical on the right
  • Front and rear electric windows
  • Heat insulating glass in side and rear windows
  • Heat insulating windshield made of laminated glass
  • LED Headlights
  • LED rear combination lights
  • LED separate daytime running light
  • Rain sensor
  • Rear exhaust tailpipe
  • Rear fog light on one side and reversing lights on both sides
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
  • Remote electrically foldable door mirrors, puddle lights and reverse activated passenger's door mirror
  • Solid paint
  • Standard bumpers
  • Welcome light with surround lighting
  • Petrol Particulate Filter
  • Start-stop system with battery regeneration (recuperation - energy recovery during braking)
  • XDS electronic differential lock for improved traction and handling
  • Alarm with interior protection
  • Anti theft wheel bolts
  • Keyless start with SAFE lock
  • Preparation for alcohol interlock
  • 2 USB C ports in front, 2 USB charging sockets on the centre console in the rear charging capacity upto 45W
  • 6 Speakers - 4 in front and 2 in rear with central speaker
  • Digital radio reception (DAB)
  • Diversity antenna for FM reception
  • Gaming platform via car app
  • Infotainment system with 12.9" display
  • Mobile phone interface with inductive charging feature
  • Nature cross brushed decorative inserts for dashboard and front door panels
  • 16" Norfolk alloy wheels
  • Tool kit for tyre mobility set
  • Tyre mobility kit Includes 12V compressor and tyre sealant

'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.