Other highlights include a two-spoke steering wheel, a blue theme for the screens, rectangular AC vents with their brushed silver surrounds, rotary drive state selector and leatherette upholstery. Features include wireless smartphone mirroring, a panoramic sunroof, automatic climate control, a wireless charger, an electric parking brake with auto hold, ADAS, 360-degree camera and more.
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