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KIA Sportage Estate 1.6T GDi HEV 4 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1598
Trim	4
Price	£37,990
Battery Capacity	1.49
Engine Power - BHP	226
Acceleration	7.7
Top Speed	120 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	50.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	131
Length	4515 mm
Width	1865 mm
Height	1645 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	587 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1649 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" Display with navigation
12.3" supervision colour cluster display
360 degree around view monitor
Apple car play/Android Auto with voice control
Blind spot collision avoidance assist
Blind spot view monitor
Drive mode selector
E-call
Forward collision avoidance assist (FCA) - city/pedestrian/cyclist/junction covering
Front and rear parking sensors
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
Intelligent speed limit assist
Kia Connect (UVO)
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane keep assist
Low washer fluid warning
Parking collision avoidance assist (PCA)
Remote smart parking assist
Reversing camera system integrated into centre fascia screen
Smart cruise control with stop and go functionality
Speed sensitive power steering
Trip computer
Windscreen washer level indicator
Wireless Smartphone charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Intelligent Stop and Go

Entertainment

Bluetooth audio streaming
DAB Radio with MP3
Harman Kardon premium sound system
Rear USB port
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
USB C type charging ports on centre console
USB C type charging ports on side of front seats
USB port for connection of a media device

Exterior Features

All round electric windows with drivers and front passenger auto up/down function
Automatic headlight control system
Automatic window defogger
Backlite glass heated with timer
Body colour and black bumper with silver accents
Body colour door mirrors
Body colour exterior door handles
Dual LED adaptive headlamps
Electric panoramic glass sunroof (Electric one touch with safety function)
Electrically adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors with LED indicators
Gloss black radiator grille
Gloss black side sill and wheel arch body mouldings
Glossy black roof rack
High beam assist
Interior electrochromic mirror
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lamps
LED High mounted stop light
LED rear combination lamp
Matt chrome radiator upper garnish and door garnish
Rain sensing wipers with aero blades
Rear fog lamp
Rear privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Rear skid plate - hyper silver
Rear spoiler
Rear wiper
Satin finished beltline
Trailer stability assist

Interior Features

12V power socket in front centre fascia and luggage compartment
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 x passenger assist grips
40/20/40 split folding rear seat
All-round height adjustable headrests
Ambient lighting
Centre console storage box
Cloth/faux leather upholstery
Cupholders in rear armrest
Door courtesy lamps
Drink holder at centre armrest
Driver and front passenger side sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Drivers seat power lumbar support
Electric height adjustable front seats
Front and rear door storage
Front seat and rear pockets
Front/rear centre armrests
Gear shift indicator
Glovebox illumination
Heated front and outer rear seats
Heated steering wheel
Interior door lock/unlock function
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings outer rear seats
Leather steering wheel
LED interior personal lamp
LED lighting in overhead console
Luggage area LED light
Luggage area load cover
Luggage net with hooks
Metal paint interior door handles
Paddle shift controls
Rear coat hooks
Single front passenger seat
Three zone climate control
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel
Ventilation ducts to rear compartment

Passive Safety

Active front headrests
All round 3-point seatbelts
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Dual front side airbags
Dual horn
Electronic parking brake
Electronic stability control with downhill brake control
Front passenger airbag cut-off switch
Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Impact sensing auto door unlocking
Multi collision brake assist
Rear door child safety locks
Rear seat alert system
Traction control
Twin curtain airbags
Twin front airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Advanced anti-theft system including immobiliser and alarm
Door deadlocks
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Locking wheel nuts
Speed sensitive auto door locking
Visible vehicle identification number

Trim

Aluminium pattern finish centre fascia and door garnish

Wheels

18" Alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	1.49
Battery Type	Lithium-ion

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.129
HC	0.011
Noise Level dB(A)	67
NOx	0.028
Particles	0.0002
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	131
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	161
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	114
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	140
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	114

Engine and Drive Train

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

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	40.9
WLTP - MPG - High	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Low	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium	57.6

General

Generation Mark	5
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	25E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	86
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	66
NCAP Safety Assist %	72
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)	7.7
Engine Power - BHP	226
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	350
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	120 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/55 R18
Tyre Size Rear	235/55 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1645 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1650 mm
Length	4515 mm
Wheelbase	2680 mm
Width	1865 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	52
Gross Vehicle Weight	2175 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1776 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	587 l
Max. Loading Weight	526 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1650
Minimum Kerbweight	1649 kg
No. of Seats	5

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