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EV9 vs X7 vs Defender Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	Not Tested	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
  Airbags	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side, Third Row Passenger Side, Front Center, Rear Curtain)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  Forward Collision Warning
  Automatic Emergency Braking
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Lane Departure Warning
  Central Locking	Keyless	Remote	Keyless
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)	-
  Gear Shift Indicator	Not Applicable		Dynamic
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)			Optional
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Not Applicable	Digital	Digital

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote AC Control Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Alexa Compatibility
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android Auto Support	Wireless		Wireless
  Apple Car Play Support	Wireless		Wireless
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	14	16	6+
  Wi-Fi Hotspot
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  Display for Rear Passengers	-	Optional
  MP3 Playback	-	-

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode			Off-Road
  Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone	Automatic Climate Control: Five Zone	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone
  Air Purifier	-		Optional
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents on Roof	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
  AC for Third Row	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Differential Lock		Electronic	Electronic

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather	Leather
  Ventilated Seats	Front Row	Front Row	Front Row
  Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Third Row Seat	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	-	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat		Cup Holder
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Captain Seats	Captain Seats	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat	Flat
  Split Rear Seat	50:50		40:20:40
  Third Row Seats Type	Bench	Bench
  Split Third Row Seat	50:50	50:50

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	All (with pinch guard)
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	All	All
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	All	All
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window		Rear - Electric
  Doot Sill Plates	Metallic	Metallic	Illuminated
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights	-	Active	-
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	LED	LED	LED
  Tail Light	LED	LED	LED
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	Brown and Black	Tartufo with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Black with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Ivory White with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect	Ebony
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
  Cup Holders	Front & Third Row	Front, Second & Third Row	Front & Second Row
  Cooled Glove Box			-
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers	Both Sides
  Third Row Cup Holders
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable	Panoramic	Panoramic
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Roof rails			Optional
  Body Kit			Cladding - Black/Grey

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	2	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	100000
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	-	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

EV9 vs X7 vs Defender Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Electric	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	200	-	191
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	5.3	5.9	7.4
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	Full-time	Torque-On-Demand	Full-time
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	14.31	-
  E20 Compatibility	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	E20
  Driving Range (km)	-	1145	-
  Engine Start / Stop when Idle	No	Yes	Yes
  Engine	-	2993 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	-	-	2.0L Turbocharged I4
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	-	335 bhp @ 4400 rpm	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	-	700 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm	400 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm
  Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle	1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission	-
  Peak Motor Performance	379 bhp, 700 Nm	12 bhp, 200 Nm	-
  Battery	99.8 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	-	-
  Turbo / SuperCharger	-	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Regenerative Braking	Yes	-	No
  Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
  Others	Regenerative Braking	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
  Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	-	4, DOHC	4, DOHC
  Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspensions

  Steering Type	Power-assisted (Electric)	Power-assisted (Electric)	Power-assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	-	6.42
  Suspension - Front	McPherson Strut	Double-wishbone Axle in Aluminium Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
  Suspension - Rear	Multi Link	Five-link Axle in Lightweight Steel Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling	Multi-link with Coil Springs and Electronic Air Suspension
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyre Construction	Radial - Tubeless	Radial - Tubeless	Radial - Tubeless
  Tyres Size - Front	275 / 50 R20	285 / 45 R21	255 / 60 R20
  Tyres Size - Rear	275 / 50 R20	285 / 45 R21	255 / 60 R20
  Spare Wheel	-	Space Saver	Alloy

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	-	-	397
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	-	80	-
  Passenger Capacity	6	7	5
  Length (mm)	5015	5181	5018
  Width (mm)	1980	2000	2105
  Height (mm)	1780	1835	1967
  Wheelbase (mm)	3100	3105	3022
  Ground Clearance (mm)	198	-	218
  No of Seating Rows	3	3	2
  No of Doors	5	5	5

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