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KIA Ceed Hatchback 1.5T GDi ISG 138 GT-Line 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1482
Trim	GT-Line
Price	£25,755
Engine Power - BHP	138
Acceleration	9.5
Top Speed	123 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	48.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	131
Length	4315 mm
Width	1800 mm
Height	1442 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	395 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1330 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25" touchscreen satellite navigation
4.2" supervision colour cluster display
Apple car play/Android Auto with voice control
Bluetooth with Voice Recognition & Music Streaming
Cruise control + speed limiter
Driver attention warning + (DAW) with leading vehicle departure warning
Emergency call service
Emergency stop signalling system
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist
Kia connect UVO
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane keep assist
Manual speed limit assist
Motor driven power steering
Rear parking sensor
Reversing camera system with dynamic guidelines (Integrated into centre fascia screen)
Trip computer

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Intelligent Stop and Go

Entertainment

6 speaker audio system
DAB Radio with MP3
Illuminated USB ports
Steering wheel mounted controls
USB Fast Charger in Front Centre Console
USB type A port

Exterior Features

All-round Electric Windows with Front Auto Up & Down Function
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic defog system
Automatic headlights control
Body colour bumpers
Body colour exterior door handles
Body coloured and dark chrome rear skid plate
Body coloured side sill mouldings
Dark chrome window surround
Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors with LED Indicators
Heated rear window with timer
High beam assist
High gloss black and dark chrome radiator grille
High gloss black door mirrors
High Gloss Black rear spoiler - roof
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lights
LED Headlights
LED High-mounted Brake Light
LED honeycomb rear light
LED rear combination lights
LED rear fog light
Privacy glass (rear side windows and tailgate)
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Satin chrome dual exhaust trim
Tinted glass
Wide view drivers door mirror
Windscreen Washer Level Warning

Interior Features

1 x Front 12V socket
12V power socket in luggage compartment
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 x passenger assist grips
60/40 split folding rear seat
All-round height adjustable headrests
Aluminium pedals
Black headlining
Centre console storage box/armrest
Cloth/faux leather upholstery
Cupholders in centre console
Cupholders in rear armrest
Dash illumination dimmer switch
Door courtesy lamps
Driver & Front Passenger Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror Illumination & Ticket Holder
Driver + front passenger electric lumbar support
Driver's seat height adjuster
Dual Height Luggage Area Floor
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Faux leather door centre trim
Front and rear door storage
Front cabin map light with sunglasses case
Front Passenger Seat Height Adjuster
Front seat back pockets
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Interior door lock/unlock function
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
Leather D-Cut steering wheel
Leather handbrake
Luggage area light
Luggage area parcel shelf
Luggage hooks
Rear centre armrest
Rear coat hooks
Single front passenger seat
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel

Passive Safety

All round 3-point seatbelts
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Brake assist system
Dual front side airbags
Dual horn
EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
Electronic parking brake
Electronic stability control (ESC) and vehicle stability management (VSM)
Front passenger airbag cut-off switch
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Impact sensing auto door unlocking
Rear door child safety locks
Seatbelt reminder warning
Twin curtain airbags
Twin front airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm system
Engine Immobiliser & Deadlocks
Locking wheel nuts
Remote central door locking with fold away key
Speed sensitive auto door locking

Trim

Satin Chrome Fascia Trim

Wheels

17" GT-Line alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.555
HC	0.029
Noise Level dB(A)	66
NOx	0.024
Particles	0
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	131

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1482
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	47.1
WLTP - MPG - High	55.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	38.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	49.6

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	13E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	88
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	85
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	52
NCAP Safety Assist %	68
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	7
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	9.5
Engine Power - BHP	138
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	253
Engine Torque - RPM	3000
Top Speed	123 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/45 R17
Tyre Size Rear	225/45 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1442 mm
Length	4315 mm
Wheelbase	2650 mm
Width	1800 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	1850 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1291 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	395 l
Max. Loading Weight	520 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1010
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	500
Minimum Kerbweight	1330 kg
No. of Seats	5

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