This screen grab taken from AFPTV footage shows a damaged section of highway in the aftermath of Typhoon Haikui in Taitung County on September 4, 2023. Taiwan woke up September 4 to toppled trees, floods, and persistent rainfall after Typhoon Haikui made landfall on the island and swept overnight across its central mountain ranges. (Photo by Sean CHANG / various sources / AFP)
This screen grab taken from AFPTV footage shows a damaged section of highway in the aftermath of Typhoon Haikui in Taitung County on September 4, 2023. Taiwan woke up September 4 to toppled trees, floods, and persistent rainfall after Typhoon Haikui made landfall on the island and swept overnight across its central mountain ranges. (Photo by Sean CHANG / various sources / AFP)
A man takes part in a protest during the 2023 Munich Auto Show IAA Mobility. Reuters
A man takes part in a protest during the 2023 Munich Auto Show IAA Mobility. Reuters
A drone sprays pesticide on paddy fields in Sekinchan, Malaysia. EPA
A drone sprays pesticide on paddy fields in Sekinchan, Malaysia. EPA
A protester throws a stone after a large number of cars were set on fire in Malmo, Sweden. EPA
A protester throws a stone after a large number of cars were set on fire in Malmo, Sweden. EPA
Supporters of Jamaat-e-Islami participate in a rally in Karachi, Pakistan. EPA
Supporters of Jamaat-e-Islami participate in a rally in Karachi, Pakistan. EPA
Turkey-backed fighters positioned on the frontline on the outskirts of Manbij in north-eastern Syria as they fight with the Syrian Democratic Forces. AFP
Turkey-backed fighters positioned on the frontline on the outskirts of Manbij in north-eastern Syria as they fight with the Syrian Democratic Forces. AFP
Students with faces painted as Hindu goddess Kali, take part in a cultural event ahead of the Janmashtami festival. Reuters
Students with faces painted as Hindu goddess Kali, take part in a cultural event ahead of the Janmashtami festival. Reuters
Western Cattle Egret nests on Sidr tree in Al Ain. Victor Besa / The National
Western Cattle Egret nests on Sidr tree in Al Ain. Victor Besa / The National
A South Korean teacher reacts as others chant slogans during a protest to demand better protection of their rights in Seoul, South Korea. Reuters
A South Korean teacher reacts as others chant slogans during a protest to demand better protection of their rights in Seoul, South Korea. Reuters
Firefighters look at cars stranded on a river bank in the town of Aldea del Fresno, Spain. AFP
Firefighters look at cars stranded on a river bank in the town of Aldea del Fresno, Spain. AFP

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September 04, 2023

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Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm
Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L/100km
On sale: December
Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)
Updated: September 04, 2023, 2:25 PM

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