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A bit bland to look at, but a great value PHEV
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8/10

'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.
  • 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 Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type Hatchbacks
Available fuel types Hybrid
Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 425 litres (3 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,225 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,160 mm x 1,825 mm x 1,575 mm
Towing capacity 750 kg
First year tax rate £115
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).
3.9 miles / kWh
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.
108.6 mpg
Battery size 7.4 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 23 · average
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.5 DM-i Auto
Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 175 BHP
Body type Hatchbacks
Fuel type Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 1
Acceleration 8.3 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size 7.4 kWh

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 425 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,225 litres
Length 4,160 mm
Width 1,825 mm
Height 1,575 mm
Wheelbase 2.61 m
Turning circle 10.3 m

Full features list

  • Cloth - Black
  • Metallic paint
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Automatic emergency braking system
  • Child presence detection
  • Deactivation switch for front passenger's airbag
  • Door opening warning
  • Driver's airbag
  • Electronic brake distribution
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Front and rear seat belts with pretensioner and force limiter
  • Front passenger airbag
  • Front side airbags
  • Front ventilated disc brakes and rear disc brakes
  • Intelligent power brake system
  • Mechanical child safety lock
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Traction control
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 12V power sockets
  • 3 rear head restraints
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 4 way manual adjustable front passenger seat
  • 6 way manual adjustable driver seat
  • Automatic air conditioning
  • Boot light
  • Boot parcel shelf
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Driver and passenger sun visor with mirror
  • Front LED reading lights
  • Front head restraints
  • ISOFIX and i-Size for front passenger and outer rear seats
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • PM2.5 air filter
  • Single front passenger seat
  • 4 x One-touch lift window with anti-pinch function
  • Automatic headlights
  • Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
  • Follow me home lighting
  • Intelligent high beam assist
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED taillights
  • Manual dimming rear view mirror
  • Manual folding door mirrors
  • Pearlescent paint
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • 10.1" Touchscreen
  • 4 x driving modes - Nomal/Eco/Sport/Snow
  • 8.8" TFT full LCD instrument panel
  • Adaptive Cruise Control and Intelligent Cruise Control
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Blind spot detection
  • Driver monitoring system
  • Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
  • Emergency call
  • Forward collision warning
  • Front and rear parking radars
  • Front cross traffic alert and front cross traffic brake
  • Intelligent speed limit control (ISLC)
  • Intelligent voice control - "Hi BYD"
  • Lane departure assist (LDA)
  • Navigation system
  • Over the air software updates (OTA)
  • Power assisted steering
  • Rear camera
  • Rear collision warning
  • Rear cross traffic alert and rear cross traffic brake
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • 16" alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair kit
  • 2 x Smart keys
  • Digital key
  • Keyless entry and start
  • 4 speaker audio system
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Front USB ports - 1x 60W Type C, 1x 18W Type C

'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.