- extended wheelbase by 80 mm to 2780mm
- its 15mm lower, but repositioned seat cushions ensure increased headroom for occupants in all three rows, who will also enjoy greater legroom.
- Cargo space also increases, with a longer cargo bay floor (up to 87mm)
- with 3rd row seats folded flat capacity increased by 17.5% to 605 litres
- features a new under-floor tonneau cover storage compartment
- available in 5 or 7 seat versions
- second row features 40/20/40 split for improved versatility, with a higher folding centre armrest
- the 2nd row seats of the 7-seater are equipped with 'remote folding' controlled by two levers in the side of the cargo bay
- depending on market, available “Around-view monitor with 4 cameras and smart power tailgate (opens the tailgate automatically when the key is 'sensed' in close proximity to the trunk)
- increased torsional rigidity of the new body shell by 14%
- NVH reducing measures include new soundproofing material for the transmission tunnel, a 29% thicker dashboard soundproofing
- larger engine and transmission mounts
- cabin noise is reduced by 3-6%
- at the rear, the sub-frame supporting the suspension has larger bushings (to better isolate it from the cabin)
- larger shock absorbers are now mounted vertically behind the axle line (improves body control motion)
- EPS is mounted directly onto the steering rack (not the steering column as before), this provides greater steering feel and quicker response.
- Body shell consists of 52.7% ultra-high tensile steel (UHTS) vs 24.4% on previous model. The stronger steel has been used to reinforce the wheel arches, tailgate surround and rear-wheel surround.
- Ultra-strong hot-stamped steel has been increased from 4.1% to 10.1%, greatly strengthening A and B pillars
