Safety & Security
ANCAP Rating: 5
ANCAP Year: 2019
Number of Airbags: 7
No of Child Seat Anchorage Points: 3
Type of Anchorage: ISOFIX & Seatbelt
Electrical
Alternative Engine Type: Permanent Magnet
Electric Motor Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Electric Motor Current Type: AC
Alternative Engine Charging Method: Engine/Regenerative
High Voltage Battery Amp Hours: 4.8 Ah
High Voltage Battery Capacity: 13.5 kWh
Alternative Engine Power: 12.3 kW
Alternative Engine Torque: 66 Nm
Engine
Engine type: Piston - Electric
Engine Location: Front
Engine Size (cc): 1995 cc
Engine Size (L): 2.0 L
Induction: Aspirated
Generic Induction: Aspirated
Engine Description: 2.0
Engine Full Description: 2.0i/12kW
Engine Cycle: 4 Stroke
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Cylinders: 4
Camshaft: DOHC with VVT
Valves/Ports per Cylinder: 4
Compression ratio: 12.5
Engine Code: e-Boxer
Generic Engine Type: Hybrid
Power: 110.0 kW
Power: 110.0kW @ 6000rpm
Power rpm To: 6000 rpm
Torque: 196 Nm
Torque: 196Nm @ 4000rpm
Torque rpm To: 4000 rpm
Power to Weight Ratio: 66.9 kW/t
Transmission & drivetrain
Gears: 7
Gear Type: Constantly Variable Transmission
Generic Gear Type: Automatic
Gear Location: S/Wheel & Floor
Drive: Four Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type: Petrol - Unleaded ULP
Fuel Capacity: 48 L
RON Rating: 91
Generic Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Delivery: Direct Injection
Fuel Delivery: Direct Injection
Manufacturer Fuel Delivery: Direct Injection
Method of Delivery: Electronic Sequential
Fuel Consumption Combined: 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Highway: 6.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City: 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Maximum Distance: 774 km
Fuel Minimum Distance: 640 km
CO2 Emission Combined: 152 g/km
CO2 Extra Urban: 141 g/km
CO2 Urban: 170 g/km
Emission Standard: Euro 6
Steering
Steering: Rack and Pinion
Wheels & tyres
Rim Material: Alloy
Front Rim Diameter: 18
Front Rim Width: 7.0
Front Rim Contour Designation: J
Front Rim Description: 18x7.0
Rear Rim Diameter: 18
Rear Rim Width: 7.0
Rear Rim Contour Designation: J
Rear Rim Description: 18x7.0
Front Tyre Width: 225
Front Tyre Aspect Ratio: 55
Front Tyre Construction: R
Front Tyre Diameter: 18
Front Tyre Load Index: 98
Front Tyre Speed Rating: V
Front Tyre Description (Full): 225/55 R18 98V
Front Tyre Description: 225/55 R18
Rear Tyre Width: 225
Rear Tyre Aspect Ratio: 55
Rear Tyre Construction: R
Rear Tyre Diameter: 18
Rear Tyre Load Index: 98
Rear Tyre Speed Rating: V
Rear Tyre Description (Full): 225/55 R18 98V
Rear Tyre Description: 225/55 R18
Dimensions & weights
Length: 4640 mm
Width: 1815 mm
Height: 1730 mm
Wheelbase: 2670 mm
Track Front: 1565 mm
Track Rear: 1570 mm
Turning Circle Between Kerbs: 10.8
Ground Clearance: 220
Tare Mass: 1645 kg
Boot / Load Space: 1.779 m3
Boot / Load Space Max (L): 1779 L
Boot / Load Space Max (m3): 1.779 M3
Boot / Load Space Min (L): 509 L
Boot / Load Space Min (m3): 0.509 M3
Boot / Load Space Measurement Standard: Manufacturer
Towing Capacity (braked): 1200 kg
Towing Capacity (Unbraked): 750 kg
Maximum Towball Download: 120
Warranty & service
Warranty in Years from First Registration: 5 yr
Warranty in Km: Unlimited km
Warranty Customer Assistance: 1yr Roadside
Regular Service Interval in Km: 12500 km
Regular Service Interval in Months: 12 mth
Other
Country of Origin: JAPAN
Launch Year: 2023
Launch Month: 10
Generation Name: S5
Series: S5
Model Year: MY24
Badge: Hybrid S
Doors: 5
Seat Capacity: 5
Body Style: Wagon
Generic Body Style: Wagon
Model Code: SKEFKFL
Build Plate Location: Driver Side Front Rail
Compliance Plate Location: Passenger Side B-pillar
Engine Location Graph: 36
Engine Location Y: H
Engine Location X: 9
OEM Material Code: SKEFKFL-FR
OEM Material Suffix: FR
OEM Material Grade: FW20SAH
Body Style: SUV
Body Style Sub Category: Medium
Power Source: Hybrid
Power Source Sub Category: Petrol-Electric
Classification: MR
VFacts Class: SUV
Vfacts Segment: Medium
VFacts Pricing Segment: < $60K
Vehicle Type: Light Commercial
Vehicle Function: 4WD Wagon
Vehicle Size: Medium
Short Description: Hybrid S Auto 4WD
P plate status
NSW Probationary Status: Allowed
Approximate Running Costs
Fuel cost per 1000km: $130.00
Fuel cost per fill: $92.00
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