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KIA EV3 Electric Estate 148kW Air 81.4kWh 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	Air
Price	£36,045
Battery Capacity	81.4
Engine Power - BHP	201
Acceleration	7.7
Top Speed	105 mph
Length	4300 mm
Width	1850 mm
Height	1560 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	460 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1885 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" Driver display screen
12.3" Touchscreen navigation system
5.3" Climate control touchscreen
Blind spot collision avoidance assist (BCA)
Bluetooth connectivity
Drive mode select (Eco, normal, sport, snow and Mydrive)
Driver attention warning
E-call
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) 2.0 - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction turning and junction crossing
Front parking sensors
Highway Driving Assist 2 with hand-on detection (HDA2 w HOD)
Intelligent speed limit assist (ISLA)
Lane Follow assist 2.0 with hands-On detection
Lane keep assist
Over air updates (OTA)
Power assist steering
Rear parking sensors
Rear-Cross traffic collision avoidance assist
Reversing camera system
Safe exit warning (SEW)
Smart cruise control 2.0 with stop and go functionality
Speed limiter
Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

Entertainment

2 USB-C charge ports in rear
2 USB-C ports in the front
6 speaker audio system
USB-C port for connection of a media device

Exterior Features

Automatic defog system
Automatic headlight control system
Black side sills
Black wheel arches
Body coloured bumpers
Body coloured door mirrors
Electric front windows/one touch facility
Electrically folding/adjustable/heated door mirrors with LED indicators
Flush door handles
Frunk
Gloss black roof rails
Gloss black window surround
Heated rear window
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights
LED high mounted brake lights
LED rear fog lights
LED rear lights
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear side wing doors
Rear spoiler
Rear wiper

Interior Features

1 x Front 12V socket
3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
3 rear headrests
60:40 Split folding rear seats
Air styling with blue accents
All-round height adjustable headrests
Artificial leather trimmed steering wheel
Automatic air conditioning
Centre console with underneath storage
Cloth upholstery
Driver and passenger sunvisors with vanity mirrors
E-Shift Column Gear Selector
Front and rear door storage
Front cabin LED light
Glovebox
Grey headlining
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
ISOFIX rear child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
LED luggage area lights
Luggage board
Luggage compartment load cover
Luggage compartment parcel shelf
Luggage net with hooks
Manual adjustable driver and front passenger seat
Manual steering wheel adjustment
Rear cabin LED light
Rear centre armrest with cupholder
Single front passenger seat
Under floor storage in luggage area
Vehicle 2 load capability

Passive Safety

All round 3-point seatbelts
Anti-Lock braking system with emergency stop signalling
Curtain airbags
Downhill brake control
Electric parking brake with auto hold function
Electronic stability control
Front airbags
Front passenger airbag cut-off switch
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Multi collision brake assist
Rear airbags
Regenerative braking paddle shifter with iPedal functionality
Seatbelt reminder warning
Side airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Vehicle stability management

Security

Customisable automatic door locking
Customisable automatic door unlocking
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Locking wheel nuts
Manual child locks
Rear occupant alert
Smart key with motion sensor
Thatcham category 1 security alarm and immobiliser with interior protection
Visible vehicle identification number

Wheels

17" Alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	81.4
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	1930
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.76
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	435
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	79
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	50
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)	31
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW	127
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	127
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City	11.2
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	14.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City	5.5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	4.2
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City	771
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	604
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City	479
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	375

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	35D
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	83
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	84
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	77
NCAP Safety Assist %	67
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 62 mph (secs)	7.7
Engine Power - BHP	201
Engine Torque - NM	283
Engine Torque - RPM	5000
Top Speed	105 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/60 R17
Tyre Size Rear	215/60 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1560 mm
Length	4300 mm
Width	1850 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	2355 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	460 l
Max. Loading Weight	470 kg
Max. Roof Load	80
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1000
Minimum Kerbweight	1885 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.4 m

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