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    Essence Features & Specs

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    Essence

    1.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

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    1.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

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    Electrical System
    Voltage: 12
    Electrical System
    Not Available
    Emission Control Level
    CO2 Level (Combined): 136
    Standard Met: EU5
    Emission Control Level
    CO2 Level (Combined): 136
    Standard Met: EU5
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 1498
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: 15s4u
    Engine (L): 1.5
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 1498
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: 15s4u
    Engine (L): 1.5
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95
    Fuel System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
    Main Capacity (L): 45
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 9.9
    Main Type: Total
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
    Main Capacity (L): 45
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 9.9
    Main Type: Total
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Fuel Consumption
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 776
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 482
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 17.2
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.8
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 49
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 41
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 20.4
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 4.9
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 58
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 48
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 13.3
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 7.5
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 38
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 31
    Fuel Consumption
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 776
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 482
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 17.2
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.8
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 49
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 41
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 20.4
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 4.9
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 58
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 48
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 13.3
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 7.5
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 38
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 31
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.5
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 175
    Maximum Speed (mph): 109
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.5
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 175
    Maximum Speed (mph): 109
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 106
    Maximum Power (kW): 78
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 137
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 106
    Maximum Power (kW): 78
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 137
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    Fuel Economy
    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.8
    Fuel Economy
    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.8
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Transmission
    Description: Manual
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Description: Manual
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual
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    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 2
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 2
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    Power Steering
    Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
    Power Steering
    Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
    Steering Wheel
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered
    Steering Wheel
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Torsion Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Torsion Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
    Tires
    Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Tires
    Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
    Body Style
    Body Type: Hatchback
    Local Body Type: Hatchback
    Wheelbase Type: Short
    Body Style
    Body Type: Hatchback
    Local Body Type: Hatchback
    Wheelbase Type: Short
    Spoiler
    Location: Boot/Hatch
    Spoiler
    Location: Boot/Hatch
    Cargo Capacity
    Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 33.1
    Rear Seat Down (L): 938
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 9.0
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 256
    Cargo Capacity
    Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 33.1
    Rear Seat Down (L): 938
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 9.0
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 256
    External Dimensions
    Front Track (in): 59.3
    Front Track (mm): 1505
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.2
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 158
    Overall Height (in): 59.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1507
    Overall Length (in): 158.2
    Overall Length (mm): 4018
    Overall Width (in): 68.0
    Overall Width (mm): 1728
    Rear Track (in): 58.8
    Rear Track (mm): 1493
    Wheelbase (in): 99.2
    Wheelbase (mm): 2520
    External Dimensions
    Front Track (in): 59.3
    Front Track (mm): 1505
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.2
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 158
    Overall Height (in): 59.7
    Overall Height (mm): 1517
    Overall Length (in): 158.2
    Overall Length (mm): 4018
    Overall Width (in): 68.0
    Overall Width (mm): 1728
    Rear Track (in): 58.8
    Rear Track (mm): 1493
    Wheelbase (in): 99.2
    Wheelbase (mm): 2520
    Doors
    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Doors
    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Rear Door
    Type: Lifting Gate
    Rear Door
    Type: Lifting Gate
    Headlights
    High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    Headlights
    High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface
    LED Lights
    Location: Day Time Running Lights
    LED Lights
    Location: Day Time Running Lights
    Headlight Control
    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Height Adjustment: Manual
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes
    Headlight Control
    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Height Adjustment: Manual
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes
    Paint
    External Colour: Black
    Type: Gloss
    Paint
    External Colour: Black
    Type: Gloss
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
    Weights
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 200
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 441
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 200
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 441
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1685
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3715
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1165
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2568
    Tare Weight (kg): 1139
    Weights
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 200
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 441
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 200
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 441
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1685
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3715
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1165
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2568
    Tare Weight (kg): 1139
    Audio System
    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    Audio System
    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    External Connections
    Aux Jack (Front): yes
    iPod Connection (Front): yes
    USB (Front): yes
    External Connections
    Aux Jack (Front): yes
    iPod Connection (Front): yes
    USB (Front): yes
    Remote Audio Controls
    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    Remote Audio Controls
    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 6
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 6
    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
    Type: Rigid
    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
    Type: Rigid
    Power Outlet 12V
    Location (12V): Front
    Power Outlet 12V
    Location (12V): Front
    Bluetooth
    Includes Music Streaming: yes
    Includes Phone Connection: yes
    Bluetooth
    Includes Phone Connection: yes
    Vanity Mirror
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Vanity Mirror
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Parking Distance System
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor
    Parking Distance System
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor
    Luxury Trim
    Handbrake Grip: Carbon Fibre Or Carbon Fibre Look
    Instrument Panel: Colour High Gloss
    Luxury Trim
    Handbrake Grip: Carbon Fibre Or Carbon Fibre Look
    Instrument Panel: Colour High Gloss
    Airbags
    Number of Airbags: 6
    Airbags
    Number of Airbags: 6
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seat Belts
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Rear Seat Belts
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Side Airbag
    Location: Front
    Side Airbag
    Location: Front
    Side Curtain Airbag
    Location: Front And Rear
    Side Curtain Airbag
    Location: Front And Rear
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather
    Seating
    Capacity: 5
    Configuration: 2+3
    Seating
    Capacity: 5
    Configuration: 2+3
    Cup Holders
    Location: Front Seats
    Location: Rear Seats
    Cup Holders
    Location: Front Seats
    Location: Rear Seats
    Air Conditioning
    Type: Manual
    Air Conditioning
    Type: Manual
    Ventilation System
    Heater Type: Combustion
    Ventilation System
    Not Available
    Power Locks
    Automatic Locking: yes
    Operation: Remote
    Power Locks
    Operation: Remote
    Intermediate Service
    Distance (km): 15000
    Distance (miles): 9321
    Period (Months): 12
    Intermediate Service
    Distance (km): 15000
    Distance (miles): 9321
    Period (Months): 6
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