Comparison between:
- 2019 BMW i3 42 kWh
- 2024 Volvo EX30 Single Motor (EM)
- 2024 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL)
- 2024 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (EK)

Brand, model, trim, price

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

2019 BMW i3 42 kWh2024 Volvo EX30 Single Motor (EM)2024 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL)2024 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (EK)
2019 BMW i3 42 kWh2024 Volvo EX30 Single Motor (EM)2024 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL)2024 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (EK)
Trim42 kWhSingle Motor (EM)Single Motor Extended Range (EL)Twin Motor Performance (EK)
Model year2019202420242024
MarketNorth America, EuropeEuropeEuropeEurope
PriceUSD 44,450 (USA, Jul 2019)
GBP 35,350 (UK, Jul 2019)
EUR 42,300 (NL, Jul 2019)
EUR 38,000 (DE, Jul 2019)
EUR 39,950 (FR, Jul 2019)
EUR 39,900 (ES, Jul 2019)
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Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body styleHatchbackSport utility vehicle (SUV)Sport utility vehicle (SUV)Sport utility vehicle (SUV)
MaterialsCarbon fiber reinforced polymer
Aluminium
Steel
Aluminium
Steel
Aluminium
Steel
Aluminium
Exterior colorsJucaro Beige Metallic
Capparis White
Fluid Black
Imperial Blue Metallic
Melbourne Red Metallic
Mineral Grey Metallic
Cloud Blue
Moss Yellow
Onyx Black
Crystal White
Vapor Gray
Cloud Blue
Moss Yellow
Onyx Black
Crystal White
Vapor Gray
Cloud Blue
Moss Yellow
Onyx Black
Crystal White
Vapor Gray
Interior colorsBlack
Dark Grey
Light Grey
Brown
Breeze
Indigo
Mist
Pine
Breeze
Indigo
Mist
Pine
Breeze
Indigo
Mist
Pine
Number of doors5555
Number of seats4555
Length157.9 in
4011 mm
166.7 in
4233 mm
166.7 in
4233 mm
166.7 in
4233 mm
Width69.9 in
1775 mm
76.4 in
1940 mm
76.4 in
1940 mm
76.4 in
1940 mm
Width with mirrors80.3 in
2040 mm
80.0 in
2032 mm
80.0 in
2032 mm
80.0 in
2032 mm
Width with folded mirrors-72.3 in
1837 mm
72.3 in
1837 mm
72.3 in
1837 mm
Height62.9 in
1598 mm
61.0 in
1549 mm
61.0 in
1549 mm
61.0 in
1549 mm
Wheelbase101.2 in
2570 mm
104.3 in
2650 mm
104.3 in
2650 mm
104.3 in
2650 mm
Front track61.9 in
1572 mm
62.6 in
1590 mm
62.6 in
1590 mm
62.6 in
1590 mm
Rear track62.0 in
1575 mm
62.8 in
1595 mm
62.8 in
1595 mm
62.8 in
1595 mm
Clearance5.5 in
139 mm
6.5 in
165 mm
6.5 in
165 mm
6.5 in
165 mm
Front headroom39.6 in
1006 mm
38.6 in
980 mm
38.6 in
980 mm
38.6 in
980 mm
Rear headroom37.2 in
945 mm
36.8 in
935 mm
36.8 in
935 mm
36.8 in
935 mm
Front shoulder room53.6 in
1361 mm
55.1 in
1400 mm
55.1 in
1400 mm
55.1 in
1400 mm
Rear shoulder room49.2 in
1250 mm
53.0 in
1346 mm
53.0 in
1346 mm
53.0 in
1346 mm
Front hip room-54.3 in
1379 mm
54.3 in
1379 mm
54.3 in
1379 mm
Rear hip room-46.3 in
1175 mm
46.3 in
1175 mm
46.3 in
1175 mm
Front legroom40.5 in
1029 mm
41.9 in
1063 mm
41.9 in
1063 mm
41.9 in
1063 mm
Rear legroom31.9 in
810 mm
32.3 in
821 mm
32.3 in
821 mm
32.3 in
821 mm
Trunk volume260.0 l
9.18 ft3
0.26 m3
400.0 l
14.13 ft3
0.40 m3
400.0 l
14.13 ft3
0.40 m3
400.0 l
14.13 ft3
0.40 m3
Maximum trunk volume1100.0 l
38.85 ft3
1.10 m3
904.0 l
31.92 ft3
0.90 m3
904.0 l
31.92 ft3
0.90 m3
904.0 l
31.92 ft3
0.90 m3
Secondary trunk volume-7.0 l
0.25 ft3
0.01 m3
7.0 l
0.25 ft3
0.01 m3
7.0 l
0.25 ft3
0.01 m3
Curb weight2965.22 lb
1345 kg
4034.46 lb
1830 kg
4034.46 lb
1830 kg
4034.46 lb
1830 kg
Payload970.03 lb
440 kg
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GVWR3780.93 lb
1715 kg
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Drag coefficient0.29 Cd0.28 Cd0.28 Cd0.28 Cd
Additional informationOverhang front / rear - 770 / 965 mmMaximum headroom without panoramic sunroof - 1022 mm
Maximum headroom with panoramic sunroof - 1058 mm
Headroom with panoramic sunroof front / rear - 1018 / 974 mm
Towing capacity - 1000 kg
Maximum headroom without panoramic sunroof - 1022 mm
Maximum headroom with panoramic sunroof - 1058 mm
Headroom with panoramic sunroof front / rear - 1018 / 974 mm
Towing capacity - 1400 kg
Maximum headroom without panoramic sunroof - 1022 mm
Maximum headroom with panoramic sunroof - 1058 mm
Headroom with panoramic sunroof front / rear - 1018 / 974 mm
Towing capacity - 1600 kg

Electric motor

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

ManufacturerBMW---
Electric motor typePermanent magnet synchronousPermanent magnet synchronousPermanent magnet synchronousPermanent magnet synchronous
Location of the motorRearRearRearRear
Power125 kW
167.6 hp
170.0 ps
200 kW
268.2 hp
271.9 ps
200 kW
268.2 hp
271.9 ps
-
Maximum power RPM4800 rpm5375 - 9248 rpm5375 - 9248 rpm-
Torque250 Nm
25.5 kgm
184.4 ft-lb
343 Nm
35.0 kgm
253.0 ft-lb
343 Nm
35.0 kgm
253.0 ft-lb
-
Maximum torque RPM-116 - 5375 rpm116 - 5375 rpm-
Regenerative brakingYesYesYesYes
Driving modesEco
Eco+
Comfort
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Additional information---Total system power - 315 kW / 428 hp @ 5375-9536 rpm
Total system torque - 543 Nm / 400 ft-lb @ 112-5475 rpm

Second electric motor

Information about the model's second motor and its performance.

Motor type---Permanent magnet synchronous
Location---Front

Performance

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed93.2 mph
150.0 km/h
111.8 mph
180.0 km/h
111.8 mph
180.0 km/h
111.8 mph
180.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h7.20 s5.70 s5.30 s3.60 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph-5.40 s5.10 s3.40 s

Driving range

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving rangeNEDC: 223.1 mi / 359.0 km
EPA: 153.0 mi / 246.2 km
WLTP: 192.6 mi / 310.0 km
EPA: 200.1 mi / 322.0 km
WLTP: 213.8 mi / 344.0 km
EPA: 275.3 mi / 443.0 km
WLTP: 298.3 mi / 480.0 km
EPA: 265.0 mi / 426.5 km
WLTP: 285.8 mi / 460.0 km

Energy efficiency

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiencyNEDC, CMB: 13.1 kWh/100 km
EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 102 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe
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Energy class

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy classA+---

Steering

Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.

Type of steering mechanismRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power steeringElectronicElectronicElectronicElectronic
Turning circle9.86 m
32.35 ft
11 m
36.09 ft
11 m
36.09 ft
11 m
36.09 ft
Additional information-Turning circle - 10.6 m curb to curb
Turning circle - 11 m wall to wall
Turning circle - 10.6 m curb to curb
Turning circle - 11 m wall to wall
Turning circle - 10.6 m curb to curb
Turning circle - 11 m wall to wall

Transmission

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmissionAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gear
DrivetrainRear-wheel drive (RWD)Rear-wheel drive (RWD)Rear-wheel drive (RWD)All-wheel drive (AWD)
Axle ratio9.665---
Additional informationTransmission type: GE1B---

Suspension

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspensionIndependent
MacPherson strut
Coil springs (helical springs)
Shock absorbers
MacPherson strut
Coil springs (helical springs)
Independent
Hydraulic shock absorbers
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
MacPherson strut
Coil springs (helical springs)
Independent
Hydraulic shock absorbers
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
MacPherson strut
Coil springs (helical springs)
Independent
Hydraulic shock absorbers
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Rear suspensionIndependent
Multi-link
Coil springs (helical springs)
Independent
Multi-link
Coil springs (helical springs)
Hydraulic shock absorbers
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Independent
Multi-link
Coil springs (helical springs)
Hydraulic shock absorbers
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Independent
Multi-link
Coil springs (helical springs)
Hydraulic shock absorbers
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)

Brakes

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Additional information-Braking distance 100-0 km/h - 38 mBraking distance 100-0 km/h - 38 mBraking distance 100-0 km/h - 38 m

Rims

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims5Jx19
5Jx20
5.5Jx19
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Tyres

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres155/60R20
155/70R19 84Q
175/50R20
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Battery

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

ManufacturerSamsung SDICATL--
Model-LFPNMCNMC
Type of rechargeable batteryLithium-IonLithium-IonLithium-IonLithium-Ion
Battery capacity42.2 kWh51 kWh69 kWh69 kWh
Voltage352 V---
LocationUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middle
CoolingAC refrigerant-based cooling systemWater-based coolant circulationWater-based coolant circulationWater-based coolant circulation
Additional informationThe net battery capacity is 37.9 kWh
Uses 120 Ah square cells
Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L
Optional battery heating system
Usable capacity - 49 kWhUsable capacity - 64 kWhUsable capacity - 64 kWh

Charging type

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging typeHousehold charging, 2.8 kW
BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW
BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW
BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW
DC fast charging, 50 kW
AC charging, 11 kW
DC charging, 134 kW
AC charging, 11 kW
DC charging, 153 kW
AC charging, 11 kW
DC charging, 153 kW

Onboard charger/Charging port

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging portOnboard charger, Type 1 CCS1
Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2
Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2

Charging time

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging timeDC fast charging, 0:41
BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 3:50
BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 5:42
BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 11:24
Household charging, 15:04
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Additional features

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional featuresRear cupholders (S)
Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O)
Brake Assist System (S)
Camera-based cruise control with Stop&Go function (O)
City brake function (O)
Collision Warning System (O)
Cornering Brake Control (S)
Electronic Brake Distribution (S)
Electronic hand brake (S)
Engine Start Button (S)
Front and rear park distance control (S)
Front and side airbags (S)
Front radar (S)
Full-length side curtain airbags (S)
Hill holder (S)
Immobilizer (S)
Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S)
Pasrking Assistance (O)
Passenger Assist Handles (S)
Pedestrian and collision warning (O)
Proactive driving assistant (O)
Rear camera and radar (S)
Service Interval Indicator (S)
Speed limit info (O)
Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S)
Theft Deterrent System (S)
Traffic jam assistant (O)
10.3-inch multi-funciton touchscreen (O)
12V power outlet (S)
200GB internal HD (O)
6.5-inch touchscreen (S)
AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S)
Bluetooth (S)
BMW Apps (O)
BMW iDrive (S)
BMW Online with MyInfo (O)
Coming Home Device (S)
ConnectedDrive Services (S)
Garage Door Opener (S)
Internal HD (S)
Keyless entry (S)
MP3 Player (O)
Navigation (S)
Remote Audio Controls (S)
Satellite radio (S)
4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S)
Smart Card/Key (S)
12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O)
Text To Speech / Speech To Text (O)
Wi-Fi hotspot (O)
Wireless charging pad (O)
Climate control (S)
Remote control (S)
Ventilation System (S)
Head Restraints (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Isofix Preparation (S)
Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S)
Door Entry Light (S)
Heated washer (S)
Moonroof (O)
Power Locks (S)
Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S)
Tinted glass windows (S)
Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S)
Automatic rear-view mirror (S)
Foldable side mirrors (S)
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S)
Memory adjustment (S)
Toned heated driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S)
Adaptive LED headlights with turn lights and high beam assist (O)
Headlight Control, Dusk Sensor (S)
LED daytime running lights (S)
LED headlights with cornering lights (S)
LED taillights (S)
Alloy Look On Instrument Panel And Shift Knob (S)
Cargo Area Cover (S)
Cloth (S)
Dark Oak wood trim (O)
Electronic Brown Trim (S)
Eucalyptus wood trim (O)
Leather and cloth (S)
Mega Carum Spice Grey SensaTec with Brown Cloth highlights (S)
Tera Dark Truffle Vernasca Leather (S)
Titanium Look On Instrument Panel (S)
Wood/Woodgrain On Instrument Panel (S)
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) (S)
Airbag for the passenger side (front) can be switched off (S)
Airbags for driver and front passenger with two-stage deployment system (S)
Anti-Block-System (ABS) (S)
Automatic locking of the doors (can be deactivated) (S)
Central locking with two radio remote controls (S)
Child safety lock for the rear doors (electric) (S)
Connected Safety (S)
Cruise control (S)
Driver's side knee aribag (S)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S)
Emergency brake lights (S)
Head/shoulder airbags (Inflatable Curtains) for all occupants (S)
ISOFIX mounts for the front passenger seat and rear outer seats (S)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) - Active Lane Keeping Assist (S)
New-gen Park Pilot Assist (S)
New-gen Pilot Assist (S)
Oncoming Lane Mitigation (S)
Reversing camera with guidelines (S)
Safety belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters (S)
Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S)
Speed limiter (variable) (S)
Speed-sensitive power steering (S)
Tire pressure monitoring system (S)
Volvo On Call: automatic emergency call function (S)
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) (S)
12.3-inch driver display (S)
9-inch centre touchscreen (S)
Bluetooth hands-free system with audio streaming (S)
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) (S)
Digital key car access (dependent on phone compatibility) (S)
Digital Services (Google Maps, Assistant, Play Store), including 4-year subscription (S)
Front and rear USB C ports for phone charging (S)
Harman Jardon Premium Sound with 1040W amplifier and 9 speakers (O)
Home audio-inspired soundbar (S)
Phone storage at the front with wireless charging (S)
Volvo Cars app (S)
Automatic climate control with 2-zone temperature control (S)
Pre-ventilation and reheating of the interior when the engine is switched off (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Heated sports steering wheel (S)
Electric windows front and rear with auto-down and auto-up function (S)
Auto-dimming and power retractable side mirrors (S)
Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S)
Illuminated vanity mirrors (S)
Five interior ambient light themes (S)
LED headlights "Thor's Hammer" (S)
Carpets from 100% recycled PET bottles (S)
Ground plastic waste from discarded plastic window frames and roller shutters (Breeze) (O)
Knitted textile in 100% recycled polyester (Breeze) (O)
Nordico bio-attributed material (Breeze, Indigo, and Pine) (O)
Tailored wool blend (Mist) (O)
Upcycled denim fibres from the jeans recycling process (Indigo) (O)
Woven flax from the linseed plant (Mist and Pine) (O)
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) (S)
Airbag for the passenger side (front) can be switched off (S)
Airbags for driver and front passenger with two-stage deployment system (S)
Anti-Block-System (ABS) (S)
Automatic locking of the doors (can be deactivated) (S)
Central locking with two radio remote controls (S)
Child safety lock for the rear doors (electric) (S)
Connected Safety (S)
Cruise control (S)
Driver's side knee aribag (S)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S)
Emergency brake lights (S)
Head/shoulder airbags (Inflatable Curtains) for all occupants (S)
ISOFIX mounts for the front passenger seat and rear outer seats (S)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) - Active Lane Keeping Assist (S)
New-gen Park Pilot Assist (S)
New-gen Pilot Assist (S)
Oncoming Lane Mitigation (S)
Reversing camera with guidelines (S)
Safety belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters (S)
Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S)
Speed limiter (variable) (S)
Speed-sensitive power steering (S)
Tire pressure monitoring system (S)
Volvo On Call: automatic emergency call function (S)
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) (S)
12.3-inch driver display (S)
9-inch centre touchscreen (S)
Bluetooth hands-free system with audio streaming (S)
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) (S)
Digital key car access (dependent on phone compatibility) (S)
Digital Services (Google Maps, Assistant, Play Store), including 4-year subscription (S)
Front and rear USB C ports for phone charging (S)
Harman Jardon Premium Sound with 1040W amplifier and 9 speakers (O)
Home audio-inspired soundbar (S)
Phone storage at the front with wireless charging (S)
Volvo Cars app (S)
Automatic climate control with 2-zone temperature control (S)
Pre-ventilation and reheating of the interior when the engine is switched off (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Heated sports steering wheel (S)
Electric windows front and rear with auto-down and auto-up function (S)
Auto-dimming and power retractable side mirrors (S)
Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S)
Illuminated vanity mirrors (S)
Five interior ambient light themes (S)
LED headlights "Thor's Hammer" (S)
Carpets from 100% recycled PET bottles (S)
Ground plastic waste from discarded plastic window frames and roller shutters (Breeze) (O)
Knitted textile in 100% recycled polyester (Breeze) (O)
Nordico bio-attributed material (Breeze, Indigo, and Pine) (O)
Tailored wool blend (Mist) (O)
Upcycled denim fibres from the jeans recycling process (Indigo) (O)
Woven flax from the linseed plant (Mist and Pine) (O)
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) (S)
Airbag for the passenger side (front) can be switched off (S)
Airbags for driver and front passenger with two-stage deployment system (S)
Anti-Block-System (ABS) (S)
Automatic locking of the doors (can be deactivated) (S)
Central locking with two radio remote controls (S)
Child safety lock for the rear doors (electric) (S)
Connected Safety (S)
Cruise control (S)
Driver's side knee aribag (S)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S)
Emergency brake lights (S)
Head/shoulder airbags (Inflatable Curtains) for all occupants (S)
ISOFIX mounts for the front passenger seat and rear outer seats (S)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) - Active Lane Keeping Assist (S)
New-gen Park Pilot Assist (S)
New-gen Pilot Assist (S)
Oncoming Lane Mitigation (S)
Reversing camera with guidelines (S)
Safety belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters (S)
Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S)
Speed limiter (variable) (S)
Speed-sensitive power steering (S)
Tire pressure monitoring system (S)
Volvo On Call: automatic emergency call function (S)
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) (S)
12.3-inch driver display (S)
9-inch centre touchscreen (S)
Bluetooth hands-free system with audio streaming (S)
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) (S)
Digital key car access (dependent on phone compatibility) (S)
Digital Services (Google Maps, Assistant, Play Store), including 4-year subscription (S)
Front and rear USB C ports for phone charging (S)
Harman Jardon Premium Sound with 1040W amplifier and 9 speakers (O)
Home audio-inspired soundbar (S)
Phone storage at the front with wireless charging (S)
Volvo Cars app (S)
Automatic climate control with 2-zone temperature control (S)
Pre-ventilation and reheating of the interior when the engine is switched off (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Heated sports steering wheel (S)
Electric windows front and rear with auto-down and auto-up function (S)
Auto-dimming and power retractable side mirrors (S)
Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S)
Illuminated vanity mirrors (S)
Five interior ambient light themes (S)
LED headlights "Thor's Hammer" (S)
Carpets from 100% recycled PET bottles (S)
Ground plastic waste from discarded plastic window frames and roller shutters (Breeze) (O)
Knitted textile in 100% recycled polyester (Breeze) (O)
Nordico bio-attributed material (Breeze, Indigo, and Pine) (O)
Tailored wool blend (Mist) (O)
Upcycled denim fibres from the jeans recycling process (Indigo) (O)
Woven flax from the linseed plant (Mist and Pine) (O)

Additional information

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional informationBMW i3 interior worlds have different names and variants in different markets. In the US they are Deka World / Mega World / Giga World / Tera World. In the UK they are Atelier / Lodge / Loft / Suite.Some features can be found in different trim levels depending on the market. Make sure you check for exact details with your dealer.Some features can be found in different trim levels depending on the market. Make sure you check for exact details with your dealer.Some features can be found in different trim levels depending on the market. Make sure you check for exact details with your dealer.
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