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KIA EV9 Electric Estate 282kW GT-Line S 99.8kWh AWD 5dr [7St] Auto

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	GT Line S
Price	£78,225
Battery Capacity	99.8
Engine Power - BHP	378
Acceleration	5.3
Top Speed	124 mph
Length	5015 mm
Width	1980 mm
Height	1780 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	333 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2648 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" Driver display screen
12.3" Touchscreen navigation system
360 degree around view monitor
5.3" Climate control touchscreen
Apple car play/Android Auto with voice control
Blind spot collision avoidance assist (BCA)
Blind spot monitor
Bluetooth connectivity with voice recognition
Customisable Head Up Display
Drive mode selector
Driver attention warning
E-call
Fingerprint recognition
Forward collision avoidance assist
Front parking sensors
Highway Driving Assist 2 with hand-on detection (HDA2 w HOD)
Intelligent speed limit assist (ISLA)
Lane Following Assist 2.0 (LFA) with hands-on detection
Lane keep assist
Low washer fluid warning
Navigation based smart cruise control with stop and go functionality
Over air updates (OTA)
Parking collision avoidance assist (PCA)
Power assist steering
Rear parking sensors
Rear-Cross traffic collision avoidance assist
Remote Smart Park Assist 2.0 (RSPA 2.0)
Safe exit warning (SEW)
Side parking sensors
Smart and power tailgate
Speed limiter
Terrain mode select
Wireless Mobile Phone Charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Acceleration boost
Rear self levelling suspension

Entertainment

1 x USB-C charge port on front passenger
4 x USB-C charge port on rear passenger
Meridan premium sound system with 14 speakers
Steering wheel mounted controls
USB-C port for connection of a media device

Exterior Features

2nd row fixed sunroof with electric blind
Auto dimming door mirrors
Automatic defog system
Automatic flush door handles
Automatic headlight control system
Black side sill moulding
Body coloured bumpers
Dark Satin Finish Beltline
Deluxe door scuff plates
Electric one touch front and rear windows
Electrically folding/adjustable/heated door mirrors with LED indicators
Electronic rear view mirror with full display
Frunk
Gloss black roof rails
Gloss black wheel arches
Gloss black window surround
GT exterior styling
Heated rear window
High gloss black door garnish
High gloss black door mirrors
High level LED brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED rear combination lights
LED rear fog lights
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Rear spoiler
Rear wiper
Roof Rails - Bridge Type
Silver painted front and rear skid plates
Small cube LED headlights with adaptive driving beam
Sunroof with tilting and sliding function
Trailer stability assist

Interior Features

1 x Front 12V socket
1 x Luggage compartment 12V socket
1 x Luggage compartment 3-Pin socket
2 seats in 3rd row
2nd Row centre armrest with and cupholders
2nd Row Manual Window Blinds
2nd row passenger grab handle
2nd row sliding seat with reclining function
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4-Spoke Artificial Leather Steering Wheel with Illuminated Emblem
50:50 split remote folding 3rd row seats
60:40 split remote folding 2nd row seats
All round height adjustable headrests
Alloy pedals
Black headlining
Centre console with storage box
Customisable ambient lighting
Driver + front passenger electric lumbar support
Driver and front passenger premium relaxion seats
Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated LED vanity mirrors
Driver power adjusted memory seat with front passenger power seat
Dual zone air conditioning (Front and 2nd row)
E-Shift Column Gear Selector
Electric folding 3rd row seats
Electric tilt/telescopic steering wheel
Ergo motion driver seat
Fabic centre console
Front and rear door storage
Front seat back pockets
Frunk LED lights
Glovebox
GT-Line Interior Styling
Heat pump
Heated and ventilated front seats and outer rear seats
Heated steering wheel
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
LED front cabin, rear and third row lights
LED luggage area lights
Luggage area load cover
Luggage board
Luggage net + hook
Metal paint interior door handles
Rear centre armrest with cupholder
Rear row centre armrest with cupholder
Rear seat head restraint
Rotating Roof Vents in 2nd & 3rd Row
Single front passenger seat
Suede sunvisors
Two tone artificial leather upholstery
Under floor storage in luggage area
Vehicle 2 load technology including 3 pin domestic socket

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all seats
Active bonnet
Anti-Lock braking system with emergency stop signalling
Automatic unlocking of doors in case of impact
Downhill brake control
Dual shell horn
Dynamic brake control
Electric parking brake with auto hold function
Electronic stability control
Front and rear curtain airbags
Front and rear side airbags
Front centre airbag
Front passenger airbag cut off switch
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Multi collision brake assist
Regenerative braking paddle shifter with iPedal functionality
Seatbelt reminder warning
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Vehicle stability management

Security

Customisable automatic door locking
Customisable automatic door unlocking
Digital key
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

21" alloy wheels with aero covers
Tyre mobility kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	99.8
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	2435
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	545
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	83
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	50
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)	24
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW	210
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	210
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City	16.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	22.8
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City	3.7
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	2.7
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City	668
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	504
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City	415
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	313

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	50E
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	20000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	7
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5.3
Engine Power - BHP	378
Engine Power - RPM	4000
Engine Torque - NM	700
Top Speed	124 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	285/45 R21
Tyre Size Rear	285/45 R21
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	21" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1780 mm
Length	5015 mm
Wheelbase	3100 mm
Width	1980 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	3240 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	2318 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	333 l
Max. Loading Weight	592 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2500
Minimum Kerbweight	2648 kg
No. of Seats	7
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.3 m

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