BY THE GOAUTO TEAM | 8th Mar 2012

The Basics
- Body Type: Hatchback
- Seats: 5
- Series: F7
- Warranty (kms): 100,000km
- Warranty (years): Three years

Engine
- Aspiration: Direct Injection Turbo
- Bore: 75.0mm
- Capacity: 1560cc
- Compression Ratio: 16.0:1
- Cylinders: 4
- Engine number: DV6C
- Engine type: Inline
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Litre: 1.6
- Location: Front
- Orientation: Inline
- Valve desc.: DOHC
- Valves: 8

Transmission
- Drive train: Front-wheel drive
- Shift position: floor
- Transmission: 6-speed automatic

Weight and Capacities
- Fuel tank size: 60 litres
- Towing capacity (with brakes): 1550
- Towing capacity (without brakes): 680

Performance/Statistics
- CO2 Emissions: 114 g/km
- EURO rating: 5
- Fuel usage: 4.4 l/100km
- Fuel usage (City): 4.8 l/100km
- Fuel usage (Highway): 4.1 l/100km
- Greenhouse rating: 8.5
- Gross vehicle mass GVM (kgs): 1880
- Kerb to kerb: 10.7m
- Lock to lock: 2.75
- Power (kW): 82.0
- Power (RPM): 3600
- Stroke: 88.3
- Torque (Nm): 270
- Torque (rpm): 1750
- Weight (kgs): 1300

Wheels and Tyres
- Front tyres: 225/45
- Front wheels: 7/18
- Rear tyres: 225/45
- Rear wheels: 7/18
- Spare: Space saver
- Type: Alloy

Dimensions (Exterior)
- Doors: 5
- Ground clearance: 172mm
- Height: 1533mm
- Length: 4275mm
- Overhang front: 924
- Overhang rear: 739
- Track front: 1531
- Track rear: 1526
- Wheelbase: 2612
- Width: 2052mm
- Width (without mirrors): 1810mm

Dimensions (Interior)
- Elbow room front: 1457
- Elbow room rear: 1422
- Headroom front: 864mm
- Headroom rear: 855mm
- Luggage volume: 359
- Luggage volume seats down: 1021
- Tow Ball: 75

Interior
- Boot features:
  - 12volt socket
  - boot lighting
  - closing handle
  - four tie down rings
  - protective trim on boot lip
  - rechargeable torch
  - rigid parcel shelf
  - shopping bag hooks
  - storage area with net
- Front electric windows:
  - windows closing via plip
  - with one touch operation
- Multi-function leather steering wheel:
  - aluminium-effect inserts
  - diameter 375mm
  - height & reach adjustable
  - horn control
- Sports front seats:
  - electric lumbar & massage functions
  - height & tilt adjustable
- Stereo radio/single CD player:
  - 6 speakers
  - digital sound processor
  - mp3 compatibility
  - steering wheel audio controls
- Air conditioning rest function: three intensities
- Audible & visual warning: if doors or boot open
- Audible warning: for lights-on & keys in ignition
- Cruise control & speed limiter: memory settings
- Front centre armrest with storage: sliding armrest height adjustable
- Front seat belts unfastened: warning lights & sound
- Instrument back lighting: changes from white to blue
- Outside temperature indicator: with ice alert

Exterior
- Heated body colour door mirrors:
  - electric folding
  - integrated kerbside led
- Automatic halogen headlights: height adjustable
- Front: side & rear direction indicators
- Front fog lights: with cornering function
- Rear window wiper/washer: auto on in reverse gear

Safety
- Auto door unlocking: in case of accident
- Auto hazard lights on: under rapid deceleration
- Electric child safety locking: for rear doors & windows
- Height adjustable front seat belts: pre-tensioners & force limiters
- Lights-on security delay: operated via plip or stalk
- Seat belt force limiters: on two outer rear seat belts

Security
- Auto door & boot locking: when car in motion
- Auto door re-locking using plip: if no doors opened
- Remote central locking: with two plip keys
- Transponder immobiliser: with rolling code

Tech
- 4wheel disc brakes:
  - 302mm front & 268mm rear
  - front ventilated
- Front suspension:
  - anti-roll bar
  - coil springs
  - hydraulic dampers
  - mac pherson strut
- Rear suspension:
  - anti-roll bar
  - coil springs
  - hydraulic dampers
  - independent trailing arms
- Variable power steering:
  - turning circle (kerb) 10.7 metres
  - turns lock to lock 2.75
- Electronic stability program: with intelligent traction control