In-depth reviews

KIA Niro Estate 1.6 GDi Hybrid 4 5dr DCT

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1580
Trim	4
Price	£35,085
Battery Capacity	1.32
Engine Power - BHP	139
Acceleration	10.8
Top Speed	102 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	61.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	106
Length	4420 mm
Width	1825 mm
Height	1545 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	451 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1474 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25" Supervision colour cluster display
10.25" touchscreen satellite navigation
Adaptive smart cruise control function (SCC) with stop and go
Apple car play/Android Auto with voice control
Blind spot collision avoidance assist
Drive mode select (Eco, sport)
E-call
Emergency stop signalling system
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) 1.5 - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction turning
Front parking sensors
Head up Display
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
Kia Connect (UVO)
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane keep assist
Motor driven power steering
Parking collision avoidance assist (PCA)
Power opening/closing tailgate
Rear cross traffic alert
Rear parking sensors
Remote smart parking assist
Reversing camera with dynamic guide lines
Safe exit warning (SEW)
Speed limit assist
Trip computer with distance/fuel consumption/average speed
Wireless Smartphone charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

220v AC Inverter

Entertainment

'Shark fin' mobile antenna
2 Front USB Charge port (one for C-type/one for USB)
2 type C USB ports on front seats
6 speakers
Bluetooth with music streaming
DAB Digital radio
Steering wheel mounted controls

Exterior Features

Acoustic windshield
All round electric windows with drivers and front passenger auto up/down and safety function
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic defog system
Automatic headlight control system
Black grille with chrome surround
Body colour bumpers
Body colour exterior door handles
Deluxe door scuff plates
Dual LED headlights (low and high projection)
Electric heated door mirrors
Electrically folding door mirrors
Front and rear chrome skid plates
Front fog lights
Heated rear window with timer
High gloss black cladding
High gloss black door mirrors
LED daytime running lights
LED rear combination lights
LED third brake light
One touch single tilting/sliding power sunroof
Privacy glass - Rear windows and tailgate
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear spoiler
Rear wiper
Roof rails
Solar glass windscreen
Welcome and follow-me home light functionality
Windscreen Washer Level Warning

Interior Features

12V socket in front
12V socket in luggage compartment
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60:40 split remote folding rear seats
All-round height adjustable headrests
Aluminium pedals
Artificial leather centre console storage box
Artificial leather steering wheel
Centre console cupholder
Chrome coating interior door handles
Driver and front passenger power adjusted seat
Driver power adjusted memory seat
Driver/passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Drivers seat power lumbar support
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Front and rear door storage
Heated front seats
Heated outer rear seats
Heated steering wheel
Illuminated glovebox
Interior door lock/unlock function
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
LED overhead console, 2nd row and luggage lamp
Luggage area load cover
Luggage board
Paddle shifts
Passenger premium relaxation seat
Power adjustable lumbar support on front passenger seat
Rear armrest
Seatback pocket - driver
Seatback pocket - front passenger
Shift by wire SBW
Single front passenger seat
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel
Vegan leather upholstery
Ventilated front seats
Ventiliation ducts to rear compartment

Packs

Towing pack - Niro

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all seats
ABS
Automatic unlocking of doors in case of impact
Centre side front airbags
Curtain and side airbags
Drivers knee airbag
Dual shell horn
Electric parking brake with auto hold function
Electronic stability control
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Manual rear child locks
Rear seat alert system
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm system and engine immobiliser
Deadlocks
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Locking wheel nuts
Visible vehicle identification number

Service/Warranty

Warranty - 7 Years/ 100,000 miles

Trim

Centre fascia chopped carbon

Wheels

18" Alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	1.32
Battery Type	Lithium-ion

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.037
HC	0.007
Noise Level dB(A)	68
NOx	0.005
Particles	0.0018
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	106
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	128
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	100
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	96
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	98

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1580
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	51.4
WLTP - MPG - High	67.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	68.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium	67.3

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	20A
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	91
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	84
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	75
NCAP Safety Assist %	60
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)	10.8
Engine Power - BHP	139
Engine Power - RPM	5700
Engine Torque - NM	265
Engine Torque - RPM	4400
Top Speed	102 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	225/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1545 mm
Length	4420 mm
Width	1825 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	42
Gross Vehicle Weight	1940 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1445 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	451 l
Max. Loading Weight	466 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1300
Minimum Kerbweight	1474 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.6 m

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