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It\u2019s only a matter of time before the combustion-engined performance car is a thing of the past. As a result, some models are going out with a bang, while others will evolve with the times. These two approaches are represented in this test.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Audi\u2019s RS 7 Sportback Performance is the hottest version yet of an already lighting-fast five seater, while the Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid uses emissions-busting plug-in hybrid tech to deliver the goods.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Does electrical assistance add anything to the Porsche driving experience? Has Audi turned the RS 7 into something special? And which is the most complete package overall?<\/p>\n
| \u00a0<\/td>\n | \n Audi RS 7 Sportback performance Carbon Black<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Price:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a3127,495<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a3145,900<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Powertrain:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, 621bhp<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8\/e-motor, 691bhp<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 0-62mph:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 3.4 seconds<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 3.2 seconds<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Test efficiency:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 24.1mpg \/ 5.3mpl<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 26.3mpg \/ 5.8mpl<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Official CO2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 281g\/km<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 65g\/km<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Annual VED:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a3560<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a3560<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n The new Performance model has replaced the standard RS 7 Sportback entirely, but it comes in the same three trim levels. In the Carbon Black spec we have here, it\u2019s priced from \u00a3127,495.<\/p>\n We can\u2019t recall ever feeling that the RS 7 was short of power, but that hasn\u2019t stopped Audi\u2019s\u00a0RS division from bolting on a pair of enlarged turbochargers in this Performance edition.\u00a0<\/p>\n With boost pressure increased from 2.4 to 2.6 bar, the mild-hybrid 4.0-litre V8\u2019s headline figures stand at 621bhp and 850Nm of torque \u2013 up 30bhp and 50Nm from before. The result\u00a0is a 0-62mph time of 3.4 seconds, which is 0.2 seconds quicker than the outgoing RS 7.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fine tuning to the car\u2019s transmission control unit makes the eight-speed gearbox shift faster\u00a0in its most aggressive settings, but it\u2019s also smoother in its more relaxed modes. There\u00a0are six driving modes to choose from, with configurable RS1 and RS2 modes accessible via a shortcut button on the steering wheel.<\/p>\n Chassis:<\/strong> Standard on all models is the RS Dynamics Package, which includes a 174mph limited top speed, four-wheel steering and a quattro sport differential on the rear axle. Our\u00a0car features the Dynamics Package Plus, which raises the limiter to 189mph but also adds carbon-ceramic brake discs to scrub off all of that speed. The 440mm-diameter front\u00a0and 370mm rear discs weigh 34kg less overall than the conventional steel discs.\u00a0<\/p>\n Also reducing unsprung mass are new forged 22-inch alloy wheels fitted to the Carbon Black and Carbon Vorsprung models. These shave an additional 5kg per corner over the standard items.\u00a0<\/p>\n Upgrades have transformed the Audi RS 7 from a car that was deeply effective but ultimately slightly aloof, to one that\u2019s even quicker and more engaging than ever.<\/p>\n Around town:<\/strong> Despite its supercar-like performance, the RS 7 is no harder to drive at low speeds than a standard A7 Sportback. The ride is slightly on the firm side, but not to the point of being harsh or uncomfortable. The result is good road feel, with plenty of information about the surface reaching the driver. The four-wheel steering really helps low-speed manoeuvrability, too.<\/p>\n A & B-roads:<\/strong> Find a twistier section of road and the RS 7 really comes alive. The steering is quick \u2013 almost too fast \u2013 but once you\u2019re dialled into its reactions, it makes this fast Audi feel\u00a0so much more agile than a two-tonne five seater has any right to be.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Performance trim is singled out from previous RS 7 models thanks to subtle cosmetic changes. Beyond the wheels, the updates from the outside are limited to a matt-grey finish for the door mirrors, front spoiler, lower grille inserts, side sills, window trims and rear diffuser.\u00a0<\/p>\n Inside, the transformation from standard A7 into RS 7 is fairly understated, too, but the key changes underpin its sporting appeal. Chief among those are the RS seats, which feature adjustable side bolsters and a honeycomb stitching effect in the centre panels. In our car, this was set off with blue highlights for the stitching, logos and seatbelts, matching the Ascari Blue exterior paint. Even the carbon-fibre trim inserts come with blue highlights. The steering wheel is flat bottomed, trimmed in Dinamica, and features a subtle RS logo at the base of the centre spoke.\u00a0<\/p>\n The dashboard design is dominated by three digital displays. The shiny screens blend almost seamlessly into the gloss trim finishes around them, which results in a very cohesive, almost understated look. The fit and finish is excellent, and the driving position has plenty of adjustment.\u00a0<\/p>\n A premium brand comes with high expectations from owners, and based on our most recent Driver Power survey, Audi has failed to live up to them. Of the 32 brands surveyed, it ranked 30th \u2013 only Fiat and MG scored lower \u2013 with ride, handling, practicality and value all coming in for criticism.\u00a0<\/p>\n We would argue that the RS 7 is an outlier in those rankings, though; as we pointed out earlier, its chassis is one of this car\u2019s strongest suits.<\/p>\n Storage:<\/strong> Deep door bins, a large glovebox and a small cubby beside the steering column\u00a0are all useful storage features. In the centre console, a couple of cup-holders are hidden\u00a0under a hinged door, while there\u2019s also a shallow bin beneath the centre armrest.<\/p>\n Given the performance that it has to offer, the RS 7 Sportback is a remarkably practical machine.\u00a0<\/p>\n Rear seats:<\/strong> At almost two metres wide, the RS 7 has a broad cabin, which\u00a0is really apparent when you sit in the back seats. The sculpted door panels provide plenty of elbow room, and the outer seats are heavily bolstered too, so they are very comfortable. Legroom is great, and despite the sloping roofline, the low-set seats mean there\u2019s enough headroom for tall adults.<\/p>\n Boot space:<\/strong> The 523-litre boot has more than enough luggage space for four or five occupants. The hatchback opening offers easy access, even if the load lip is fairly high. Once you\u2019ve got over that small hurdle, the load area is wide and square, so stacking items inside is easy.<\/p>\n Which engine and trim we\u2019d choose<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n The car in our pictures is a Sport Turismo, and that\u2019s what our interior measurements are based upon. When we come to the numbers, our prices are for the standard car, which in\u00a0Turbo S E-Hybrid trim comes to \u00a3145,900.<\/p>\n There is one thing that the Porsche and Audi have in common, and that\u2019s engines. Both come with powertrains based on the VW Group\u2019s 4.0 TFSI twin-turbo V8, but things quickly diverge. The Porsche\u2019s unit is less potent, at 571bhp, but it\u2019s backed up by a 134bhp electric motor, so there\u2019s a total of 690bhp (70bhp up on the Audi) and 870Nm of torque (20Nm more than the RS 7).\u00a0<\/p>\n However, the hybrid system also adds weight. The standard Panamera Turbo S is\u00a090kg heavier than the RS 7, but the 17.9kWh battery bumps the E-Hybrid up to 2,425kg,\u00a0which is 360kg more than its rival.\u00a0<\/p>\n The benefit of that hybrid tech is most obvious around town. Officially, the Panamera can travel up to 30 miles in EV mode, so if you can keep the battery topped up (a process that takes just under three hours from empty) then the fuel bills will drop dramatically.<\/p>\n Chassis:<\/strong> Porsche developed the MSB platform on which the Panamera is based, and which it shares with the Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur. Despite hailing from the same group and using the same basic engine, the RS 7 is based on the VW Group\u2019s MLB architecture, which is shared with a range of Audis, plus the Porsche Cayenne, Bentley Bentayga and Lamborghini Urus SUVs.\u00a0<\/p>\n As with the Audi, the Panamera is fitted with adaptive air suspension, and it also comes with rear-axle steering that improves agility at low speeds and boosts stability the faster you go.<\/p>\n Rather than creating a five-door supercar, Porsche has made the Panamera into a four-door GT. It\u2019s not as fun as the RS 7, but is wonderfully comfortable.\u00a0<\/p>\n Around town: <\/strong>The Panamera\u2019s hybrid system means it\u2019s quieter and smoother than the Audi at low speeds. The electric motor has 400Nm of torque, so is more than up to hauling the Panamera around when driving gently.<\/p>\n A & B-roads:<\/strong> Even without the hybrid tech, the Panamera Turbo S doesn\u2019t quite offer the sharp agility of the RS 7, but adding the 17.9kWh battery means the Turbo S E-Hybrid can\u2019t hide its weight on a challenging road. It struggles to control its mass over undulating surfaces \u2013 particularly if the chassis is already loaded up through a turn \u2013 but it does counter with steering that is well suited to the response of the chassis. It\u2019s not as sharp as the RS 7\u2019s, but has more natural weighting and better feel.<\/p>\n The Panamera is still incredibly accomplished for its size, though. The chassis balance is neutral (unless you\u2019re aggressive with the throttle, at which point it will gently push from the rear) and there\u2019s an enormous amount of grip.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fortunately, with so much weight to slow down, braking power is immense. The transition between energy recovery at the top of the pedal to mechanical braking isn\u2019t very smooth, though.\u00a0<\/p>\n Motorway:<\/strong> This is where the Panamera is at its best. Ride comfort is superb in general, but at higher speeds it feels perfectly judged \u2013 smooth enough to soothe occupants, yet incredibly stable. Acoustically insulated laminated glass (a \u00a31,617 option) further isolates the cabin from external noise, but even without it, the Porsche is more hushed than the Audi when cruising.<\/p>\n The Audi\u2019s cabin is undoubtedly a very pleasant place to sit, but while the RS 7 feels very much like it sits within the upper end of the premium class, the Panamera feels like a full-blown luxury product.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sitting in the Porsche, the cabin simply feels special in a way that the Audi just can\u2019t quite match; the finish of the controls, the softness of the materials, the immaculate build quality all feel a cut above its rival\u2019s. It\u2019s a step up in price from the Audi, but at least inside, most of that extra outlay feels justified. If we had one very minor criticism, it\u2019s that the touch-sensitive control panel surrounding the gear selector lacks the tactility of actual buttons, and the shiny black finish is a magnet for smudges.<\/p>\n The driving position is great, too. You can sit nice and low if you choose, while the pedals feel ideally aligned with the steering wheel, which itself has plenty of adjustment. The wheel is a perfect diameter and thickness, its physical buttons and dials feel great to use, and a small rotary selector hanging from the right-hand spoke lets you switch between drive modes on the fly.<\/p>\n While Audi as a brand disappointed its owners, Porsche buyers could scarcely be more delighted with what they have. The latter marque ended up taking top spot in the 2023 Driver Power Manufacturer rankings. That result is no fluke either, because it\u2019s the second year on the trot that Porsche has taken the overall honours.\u00a0<\/p>\n Storage:<\/strong> Two deep cup-holders sit in the Panamera\u2019s centre console, but the rest of the cubbies feel a little compromised. The space beneath the centre armrest, which contains\u00a0a USB-C port, is barely large enough to hold a smartphone, while a small space just ahead\u00a0of this is only really good enough to hold the key. The glovebox is a decent size, but the door bins are quite slim.<\/p>\n Sumptuous rear quarters make the Panamera feel like a four-seat GT, and there\u2019s plenty of space. However, the boot size and shape are compromised.\u00a0<\/p>\n Rear space:<\/strong> The Panamera is a five seater, but the large centre console between the rear chairs means the middle seat is only for temporary use. The outer chairs are almost as sculpted as those up front, so they feel fabulously supportive and comfortable. Kneeroom is sightly more generous than in the Audi, and while the cabin isn\u2019t quite as wide, extra storage and the centre console make it feel more luxurious.<\/p>\n Boot:<\/strong> At 403 litres, the Panamera\u2019s boot is small for a car of this size. The shape isn\u2019t great, either; the centre section is narrow, and stepped areas on either side make it hard to make the most of the space. Fold the seats and the volume grows to 1,242 litres \u2013 140 litres less than in the Audi.<\/p>\n Which engine and trim we\u2019d choose<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Which car comes out on top?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The changes from \u2018standard\u2019 RS 7 to the Performance model are subtle, but they have managed to add to the one area which its predecessor fell short: fun.\u00a0<\/p>\n All of the RS 7\u2019s previous qualities \u2013 comfort, space, finish \u2013 are still present, but the tweaks have unlocked the sort of engagement that few cars of this size possess. Add in an even more thrilling engine, and it\u2019s an appropriate send-off for one of the final combustion-engined performance cars of its type.<\/p>\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Thrilling chassis<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Light steering<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Thunderous performance\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Dark cabin<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Impressive ride\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Fiddly touchscreen climate controls<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Big boot<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Thirsty<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n It\u2019s a very close call, but the Porsche must settle for second. In some ways it has an edge over the Audi; it feels more expensive inside, it\u2019s more comfortable and its performance is no less stunning.\u00a0<\/p>\n However, it can\u2019t match the RS 7 when it comes to excitement, and its PHEV powertrain will only make sense for a small proportion of drivers. Add in the fact that it\u2019s also more expensive than the Audi, and its clear strengths aren\u2019t quite enough here.<\/p>\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Stunning speed<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Feels heavy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Incredible refinement\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Hybrid tech isn\u2019t the smoothest<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Luxurious interior finish<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Brake re-gen pedal feel<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Low BiK costs\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Expensive options list<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n The RS 7 wins our twin test, but what else is out there?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n What the Auto Express test team would do\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Steve Fowler, editor-in-chief:<\/strong> \u201cDo you love the idea of the RS 7, but need more space? The good news is that the RS 6 Avant has also had the Performance treatment, but adds a huge 565-litre boot. The wide-arched, low-slung body looks brilliant, too \u2013 there are few faster or cooler modes of family transport.\u201d<\/p>\n Sean Carson, associate editor:<\/strong> \u201cThe dynamic differences here demonstrate the challenge of building an electric performance car with the agility of a combustion-engined vehicle. Electric trickery can help to a degree, but we hope that future battery tech can shed some more pounds.\u201d<\/p>\n Jordan Katsianis, senior staff writer:<\/strong> \u201cDespite their many shared elements, not least a V8 engine, the Audi RS 7 Performance and its Porsche rival couldn\u2019t feel any more different. Where the Panamera feels hewn from stone (not surprising, given its weight), the Audi is malleable and seems to contort itself to the conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n Dean Gibson, senior test editor:\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cMercedes recently revealed the new E-Class, but a new\u00a0AMG 63 S isn\u2019t scheduled to follow it. Instead, the old\u00a0V8 will be replaced by a PHEV. We weren\u2019t convinced by the smaller C 63 PHEV, so will the E 63 still have the character to compete at the top?\u201d<\/p>\n John Mcllroy, deputy editor:<\/strong> \u201cAnother route into this high performance four-door arena is via the BMW M8 Gran Coup\u00e9. There are some incredible lease deals for it, too; on matching terms to the RS 7 Sportback, we found a deal at \u00a31,117 a month \u2013 less than half the cost of the Audi.\u201d<\/p>\n Which would you buy? Let us know in the comments section below\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Audi RS 7 Sportback performance Carbon Black<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Petrol, diesel or electric?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Petrol<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Petrol<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n MPG<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 24.1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 26.3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Fuel price<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a31.52<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a31.52<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n P11D value<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a3124,835<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a3145,906<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Fill up<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a3110.96<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a3121.60<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n On the road price\/total as tested<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a3127,495 \/ \u00a3138,495<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a3145,900 \/ \u00a3168,066<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Residual value (after 3yrs\/36,000)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a358,201 (45.65%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a381,573 (55.91%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Depreciation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a369,294<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a364,327<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Annual tax liability std\/higher rate<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a39,237.79 \/ \u00a3 18,475.60<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a34,960.8 \/ \u00a39,921.60<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Annual fuel. cost (10k\/20k miles)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a32,867 \/ \u00a3 5,734<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a32,627 \/ \u00a35,255<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Ins. group\/quote\/VED<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 50 \/ \u00a32,436 \/ \u00a3560<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 50 \/ \u00a33,360 \/ \u00a3560<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Service costs (3 years)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a3792<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a3866<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Length\/wheelbase<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 5,008 \/ 2,929mm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 5,049 \/ 2,950mm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Height\/width<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 1,450 \/ 1,951mm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 1,432 \/ 1,937mm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Powertrain<\/p>\n<\/td>\n V8 twin-turbo \/ 3,996cc<\/p>\n<\/td>\n V8 twin-turbo, e-motor \/ 3,996cc<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Peak power<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 621bhp<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 691bhp<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Peak torque<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 850Nm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 870Nm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Electric motor \/ peak torque<\/p>\n<\/td>\n N\/A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 134bhp \/ 400Nm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Transmission<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Eight-sped Auto \/ 4wd<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Eight-speed Auto \/ 4wd<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Fuel tank (litres) \/ battery capacity<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 73 \/ N\/A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 80 \/ 17.9kWh<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Boot capacity (seats up \/ down)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 523 \/ 1,382 litres<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 403 \/ 1,242 litres<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Kerbweight \/ power-to-weight<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 2,065kg \/ 301bhp\/tonne<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 2,425kg \/ 285bhp\/tonne<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Turning circle<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 12.1 metres<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 11.9 metres<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Basic warranty\/recovery<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 3yrs (90k) \/ 3 yrs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 3 yrs (unlimited) \/ 3 yrs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Driver Power manufacturer position<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 30th<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 1st<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Euro NCAP: Adult \/ child \/ ped. \/ assist \/ stars<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 93 \/ 85 \/ 81 \/ 76 \/ 5 (2018)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n N\/A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 0-62mph \/ top speed<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 3.4 secs \/ 189mph<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 3.2 secs \/ 196mph<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Test economy \/ range<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 24.1 \/ 387 miles<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 26.3 \/ 463 miles<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n WLTP combined (MPG)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 22.8mpg<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 97.4mpg<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n WLTP combined (miles per litre)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 5.0mpl<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 21.4mpl<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Claimed EV range<\/p>\n<\/td>\n N\/A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 30 miles<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Charge time<\/p>\n<\/td>\n N\/A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n < 3 hours (7.2kW)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Actual\/claimed CO2\/tax bracket<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 271g\/km \/ \/281g\/km \/ 0.37<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 248 \/ 65g\/km\/ 0.17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Number of airbags \/ Isofix points<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Six \/ Two<\/p>\n (Unless you go for the top Vorsprung trim, rear side airbags are a \u00a3475 option)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 10\/two (3rd \u00a3134)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Parking sensors\/camera<\/p>\n<\/td>\n F&r \/ 360<\/p>\n<\/td>\n F&r \/ yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Lane-keep assist \/ blindspot \/ AEB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Yes \/ yes \/ yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Yes \/ \u00a3708 \/ yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Climate control\/adaptive cruise ctrl<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Yes \/ yes<\/p>\n Three-zone \/ \u00a31,950 (part of Tour Pack)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Two-zone \/ \u00a31,674<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Leather \/ heated seats \/ wheel<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Yes \/ yes \/ yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Yes \/ yes \/ yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Metallic paint\/LED lights<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a30 \/ yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a30 \/ yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Keyless entry & go\/powered tailgate<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Yes \/ yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Yes \/ yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Sat-nav\/digital dashboard\/USBs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Yes \/ yes \/ four<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Yes \/ yes \/ three<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Online services\/wireless charging<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Yes \/ yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Yes \/ yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Apple CarPlay\/Android Auto<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Yes \/ yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Wireless \/ yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n |
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