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KIA Ceed Hatchback 1.6 CRDi 48V ISG 2 NAV 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1598
Trim	2 NAV
Price	£23,115
Engine Power - BHP	134
Acceleration	9.8
Top Speed	124 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	62.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	120
Length	4310 mm
Width	1800 mm
Height	1447 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	357 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1461 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25" touchscreen satellite navigation including telematics
3.5" supervision cluster display
Apple car play/Android Auto with voice control
Bluetooth with Voice Recognition & Music Streaming
Cruise control + speed limiter
Driver attention warning
Emergency call service
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
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 port for connection of a media device

Exterior Features

All-round Electric Windows with Front Auto Up & Down Function
Automatic headlights
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door mirrors
Body colour exterior door handles
Body coloured rear spoiler
Chrome window surround
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Front fog lights
Halogen projection headlights
Heated rear window with timer
High beam assist
High gloss black radiator grille
LED daytime running lights
LED High-mounted Brake Light
LED rear lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Tinted glass
Windscreen Washer Level Warning

Interior Features

12V power socket in front console (x2)
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 x passenger assist grips
60/40 split folding rear seat
Air conditioning
All-round height adjustable headrests
Centre console storage box/armrest
Cloth door trim
Cupholders in centre console
Cupholders in rear armrest
Dash illumination dimmer switch
Driver & Front Passenger Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror Illumination & Ticket Holder
Driver's seat height adjuster
Dual Height Luggage Area Floor
Front and rear door storage
Front map light with sunglasses case
Front seat and rear pockets
Gear shift indicator
Headlining in Light grey
Illuminated ignition key hole
Interior door lock/unlock function
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
Leather handbrake
Leather steering wheel and gearshift
Luggage area light
Luggage area parcel shelf
Luggage hooks
Premium cloth upholstery
Rear centre armrest
Rear coat hooks
Silver Finish Interior Door Handle
Single front passenger seat
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel

Passive Safety

ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist System (BAS)
All round 3-point seatbelts
Dual front side airbags
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
Locking wheel nuts
Remote central door locking with fold away key
Speed sensitive auto door locking

Trim

Silver fascia trim

Wheels

16" alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.285
HC+NOx	0.068
NOx	0.033
Particles	0.0001
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	120

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1598
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	62.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	56.5
WLTP - MPG - High	68.9
WLTP - MPG - Low	56.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium	58.9

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	12E
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	20000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	7
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 60 mph (secs)	9.8
Engine Power - BHP	134
Engine Power - RPM	4000
Engine Torque - NM	280
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	124 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/55 R16
Tyre Size Rear	205/55 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	16" 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	1890 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1253 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	357 l
Max. Loading Weight	429 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Minimum Kerbweight	1461 kg
No. of Seats	5

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