⚙️ Engine & Hybrid Powertrain

The Hybrid RS generally features a 1.2L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Integrated Starter Generator (ISG).

  • Engine Type: 1.2L Dualjet 4-Cylinder Petrol (Engine Code: K12C / K12D)

  • Engine Displacement: $1,197\text{ cc}$ to <!-->$1,242\text{ cc}$ (depending on exact model year)-->

  • Engine Power: ~83 to 91 hp @ 6,000 rpm

  • Engine Torque: 107 to 118 Nm @ 2,800–4,400 rpm

  • Hybrid System: 12V Mild Hybrid (ISG Belt-integrated starter generator + Lithium-ion battery)

  • Electric Motor Output: ~2.6 hp / 50 Nm torque (used for smooth auto start-stop and torque assist)

  • Transmission: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters

  • Drive Layout: Front-Wheel Drive (2WD) (Some JDM variants offer AllGrip 4WD)

⛽ Fuel Economy & Capacity

The standout feature of the Hybrid RS is its incredible efficiency without the weight of a full EV battery plug-in system.

  • Fuel Consumption: Up to 21 to 24.4 km/L (approx. 4.1 to 4.7 L/100km) depending on driving conditions.<!--> -->

  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 37 Liters

  • Recommended Fuel: Regular or Premium Unleaded

📐 Dimensions & Weight

  • Overall Length: 3,840 mm

  • Overall Width: 1,695 mm to 1,735 mm

  • Overall Height: 1,495 mm to 1,500 mm

  • Wheelbase: 2,450 mm

  • Ground Clearance: 120 mm

  • Curb Weight: Exceptionally light at around 910 kg to 970 kg

🏎️ RS Styling & Premium Features

The "RS" trim gives the car a much sharper, European-tuned sporty character compared to the standard GL or GLX trims.

  • Exterior: RS-specific sporty front grille (usually with a red accent strip), roof spoiler, side skirts, and 16-inch polished alloy wheels.

  • Lighting: Automatic LED Projector Headlamps, LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), and LED rear combination lights.

  • Cockpit: Sporty D-shaped leather steering wheel, paddle shifters, and an interactive Multi-Information Display meter cluster that shows real-time hybrid power flow.

  • Cabin Tech: 7 to 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, and keyless push-start.

🛡️ Safety Systems

  • Braking: 4-wheel disc brakes (Ventilated discs at the front) with ABS, EBD, and Brake Assist.

  • Stability: Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) and Hill Hold Control.

  • Advanced Driver Assistance (Depending on year/package): Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Dual-Sensor Brake Support (Automatic Emergency Braking), and Blind Spot Monitoring.