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KIA Ceed Hatchback 1.0T GDi ISG 2 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	998
Trim	2
Price	£21,230
Engine Power - BHP	118
Acceleration	11.2
Top Speed	118 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	54.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	119
Length	4315 mm
Width	1800 mm
Height	1447 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	395 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1338 kg

Driver Convenience

4.2" supervision colour cluster display
8" Touchscreen 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
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane keep assist
Manual speed limit assist
Motor driven power steering
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 port for connection of a media device

Exterior Features

All-round Electric Windows with Front Auto Up & Down Function
Automatic headlights control
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 and white chrome coated radiator grille
LED daytime running lights
LED High-mounted Brake Light
LED rear combination lights
LED rear fog light
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Tinted glass
Windscreen Washer Level Warning

Interior Features

2 x 12V power socket in front centre console
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 centre trim
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's seat height adjuster
Dual Height Luggage Area Floor
Front and rear door storage
Front cabin map light with sunglasses case
Front seat back pockets
Illuminated ignition key hole
Interior door lock/unlock function
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
Leather handbrake
Leather trimmed steering wheel and faux leather gear knob
Luggage area light
Luggage area parcel shelf
Luggage hooks
Metal paint effect interior door handles
Premium cloth upholstery
Rear centre armrest
Rear coat hooks
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 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

Metal paint fascia trim

Wheels

16" alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.249
HC	0.028
NOx	0.02
Particles	0.0008
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	119

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	998
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	51.4
WLTP - MPG - High	62.8
WLTP - MPG - Low	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium	56.5

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	8E
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)	11.2
Engine Power - BHP	118
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	172
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	118 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	4315 mm
Wheelbase	2650 mm
Width	1800 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	1800 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1291 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	395 l
Max. Loading Weight	462 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1000
Minimum Kerbweight	1338 kg
No. of Seats	5

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