Safety

Standard features include dual-stage front airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags and side curtain-type airbags. The seat belts have pretensioners and load limiters. Active head restraints for the front seats are installed. All-disc antilock brakes have Brake Assist and electronic brake-force distribution.

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