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KIA Ceed Hatchback 1.4T GDi ISG First Edition 5dr DCT

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1353
Trim	First Edition
Price	£27,255
Engine Power - BHP	138
Acceleration	8.9
Top Speed	127 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	144
Length	4310 mm
Width	1800 mm
Height	1447 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	395 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1345 kg

Driver Convenience

4.2" supervision colour cluster display
8" touchscreen satellite navigation with European mapping and traffic messaging channel
Apple car play/Android Auto
Blind spot collision warning
Bluetooth with Voice Recognition & Music Streaming
Drive mode selector
Driver attention warning
Emergency stop signalling system
Kia connected services featuring TomTom live
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane keep assist
Motor driven power steering
Outside temperature gauge
Reversing camera with dynamic guide lines
Service interval indicator
Smart cruise control with stop and go functionality
Smart park assist system (SPAS) with parallel/perpendicular/reverse with front/rear parking sensors
Speed limit information function (SLIF)
Trip computer
Wireless Mobile Phone Charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Intelligent Stop and Go

Entertainment

DAB Radio with MP3
Illuminated USB & aux ports
JBL Premium sound system with 8 speakers
Steering wheel mounted controls
USB & AUX Ports for Connection of a Media Device
USB Fast Charger in Front Centre Console

Exterior Features

All-round Electric Windows with Auto Up & Down Function
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic defog system
Automatic headlights
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door mirrors
Body colour exterior door handles
Chrome window surround
Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors with LED Indicators and Kerbside Lights
Front fog lights
Front wiper de-icer
Heated rear window with timer
High beam assist
High gloss black radiator grille
Illuminated front door handles
LED Bi-Function Headlights with Cornering Lights
LED daytime running lights
LED High-mounted Brake Light
LED rear lights
Metallic paint
Privacy glass (rear side windows and rear screen)
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear spoiler
Rear wash/wipe
Tinted glass
Wide panoramic sunroof with tilt/slide function and automatic electric roll blinds
Wide view drivers door mirror
Windscreen Washer Level Warning

Interior Features

10 way power adjustable drivers seat with memory function
12V socket in luggage compartment
3 x passenger assist grips
60/40 split folding rear seat
All-round height adjustable headrests
Centre Console with Storage Box and Sliding Armrest
Cupholders in rear armrest
Dash illumination dimmer switch
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 trim
Footwell ambient lighting
Front and rear door storage
Front cabin LED map light with sunglasses case
Front Passenger Seat Height Adjuster
Front seat and rear pockets
Headlining in Light grey
Heated front seats
Heated outer rear seats
Heated steering wheel
Interior door lock/unlock function
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
Leather handbrake
Leather steering wheel and gearshift
Leather upholstery
Luggage area light
Luggage area parcel shelf
Luggage hooks
Premium centre console with sliding cupholder cover
Rear Air Ventilation
Rear centre armrest
Rear coat hooks
Satin chrome interior door handles
Stainless steel pedals
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel
Ventilated front seats

Packs

Advanced Driver Assistance Pack - Ceed DCT

Passive Safety

ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist System (BAS)
All round 3-point seatbelts
Dual front side airbags
Dual horn
Electronic stability control (ESC) and vehicle stability management (VSM)
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Impact sensing auto door unlocking
Rear door child safety locks
Seatbelt reminder warning
Traction control
Twin curtain airbags
Twin front airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm system
Engine Immobiliser & Deadlocks
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Locking wheel nuts
Speed sensitive auto door locking

Trim

Black high gloss front console tray garnish & door trim
Satin Chrome Fascia Trim

Wheels

17" Alloy wheels
Temporary spare wheel

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.105
HC	0.018
NOx	0.015
Particles	0.0005
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	144

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1353
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	43.5
WLTP - MPG - High	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium	44.8

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	14E
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	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	7
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 60 mph (secs)	8.9
Engine Power - BHP	138
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	242
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	127 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	Yes
Tyre Size Front	225/45 R17
Tyre Size Rear	225/45 R17
Tyre Size Spare	SPACE SAVER
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1447 mm
Length	4310 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	505 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1000
Minimum Kerbweight	1345 kg
No. of Seats	5

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