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KIA Ceed Hatchback 1.6 CRDi 48V ISG GT-Line 5dr DCT

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1598
Trim	GT-Line
Price	£28,730
Engine Power - BHP	134
Acceleration	9.9
Top Speed	124 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	51.1
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	121
Length	4325 mm
Width	1800 mm
Height	1442 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	357 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1445 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
Drive mode selector
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 keep assist
Manual speed limit assist
Motor driven power steering
Rear parking sensor
Reversing camera system with dynamic guidelines (Integrated into centre fascia screen)
Smart cruise control with stop/go functionality
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
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Auto headlights
Automatic defog system
Automatic headlights control
Body colour bumpers
Body colour exterior door handles
Body coloured rear roof spoiler with high gloss black trim
Body coloured side sill mouldings
Chrome window surround
Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors with LED Indicators
Front fog lights
Halogen projection headlights
Heated rear window with timer
High beam assist
High Gloss Black and Satin Chrome Radiator Grille
High gloss black door mirrors
LED daytime running lights
LED High-mounted Brake 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
Tinted glass
Wide view drivers door mirror
Windscreen Washer Level Warning

Interior Features

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
Centre Console with Storage Box and Sliding Armrest
Cloth/faux leather upholstery
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 and rear 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 with grey stitching
Leather trimmed steering wheel and faux leather gear knob
Luggage area light
Luggage area parcel shelf
Luggage hooks
Paddle shift controls
Premium centre console with sliding cupholder cover
Rear Air Ventilation
Rear centre armrest
Rear coat hooks
Satin chrome interior door handles
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
Dual horn
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
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Locking wheel nuts
Speed sensitive auto door locking

Trim

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

Wheels

17" GT-Line alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.108
HC+NOx	0.08
NOx	0.08
Particles	0.0004
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	121

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1598
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	51.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	48.4
WLTP - MPG - High	57.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium	52.2

General

AdBlue	Yes
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	100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	7
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 60 mph (secs)	9.9
Engine Power - BHP	134
Engine Power - RPM	4000
Engine Torque - NM	320
Engine Torque - RPM	2000
Top Speed	124 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 Style	GT LINE
Wheel Type	17" 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	1920 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1253 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	357 l
Max. Loading Weight	475 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Minimum Kerbweight	1445 kg
No. of Seats	5

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