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KIA Ceed Hatchback 1.6T GDi ISG GT 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1591
Trim	GT
Price	£26,145
Engine Power - BHP	201
Acceleration	7.2
Top Speed	143 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	38.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	169
Length	4325 mm
Width	1800 mm
Height	1442 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	395 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1386 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25" touchscreen satellite navigation including telematics
4.2" supervision cluster colour display with GT performance mode
Apple car play/Android Auto with voice control
Bluetooth with Voice Recognition & Music Streaming
Cruise control + speed limiter
Drive mode selector
Driver attention warning
Emergency stop signalling system
Kia connected services featuring TomTom live
Lane keep assist
Motor driven power steering
Outside temperature gauge
Reversing camera with dynamic guide lines
Service interval indicator
Smart park assist system (SPAS) with parallel/perpendicular/reverse with front/rear parking sensors
Trip computer

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Intelligent Stop and Go

Entertainment

6 speaker audio system
DAB Radio with MP3
Illuminated USB & aux ports
Steering wheel mounted controls
USB & AUX Ports for Connection of a Media Device
USB Fast Charger in Front Centre Console

Exterior Features

Air intake with red accent lower lip
All-round Electric Windows with Front Auto Up & Down Function
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic defog system
Automatic headlights
Body colour bumpers
Body colour exterior door handles
Body coloured rear roof spoiler with high gloss black trim
Chrome window surround
Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors with LED Indicators and Kerbside Lights
Front wiper de-icer
Heated rear window with timer
High beam assist
High gloss black and chrome with red insert radiator grille
High gloss black door mirrors
High gloss red side sill mouldings
Illuminated front door handles
LED Bi-Function headlights
LED daytime running lights
LED High-mounted Brake Light
LED rear fog light
LED rear lights
Privacy glass (rear side windows and rear screen)
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear bumper with diffuser trim and dual exhaust
Rear wash/wipe
Tinted glass
Wide view drivers door mirror
Windscreen Washer Level Warning

Interior Features

12V socket in luggage compartment
3 x passenger assist grips
60/40 split folding rear seat
All-round height adjustable headrests
Aluminium pedals
Black headlining
Centre Console with Storage Box and Sliding Armrest
Cupholders in centre console
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 centre trim with red stitching
Front and rear door storage
Front map light with sunglasses case
Front Passenger Seat Height Adjuster
Front seat and rear pockets
Gear shift indicator
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Interior door lock/unlock function
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
Leather D-Cut steering wheel with red stitching
Leather steering wheel and gearshift
Leather/Faux suede 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
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel

Packs

Advanced Driver Assistance Pack - Ceed 2/2 Nav

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 parking brake
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
Red Brake caliper
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

18" Alloy wheels with red centre cap
Tyre mobility kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.539
HC	0.018
NOx	0.006
Particles	0.0002
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	169

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1591
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	38.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	39.2
WLTP - MPG - High	44.1
WLTP - MPG - Low	27.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	38.2

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	22A
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 60 mph (secs)	7.2
Engine Power - BHP	201
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	265
Top Speed	143 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/40 R18
Tyre Size Rear	225/40 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1442 mm
Length	4325 mm
Wheelbase	2650 mm
Width	1800 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	1840 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1291 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	395 l
Max. Loading Weight	454 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1410
Minimum Kerbweight	1386 kg
No. of Seats	5

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