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KIA Niro Estate 1.6 GDi 127 Hybrid 3 5dr DCT

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1580
Trim	3
Price	£32,385
Battery Capacity	1.32
Engine Power - BHP	127
Acceleration	11.3
Top Speed	99 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	61.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	105
Length	4420 mm
Width	1825 mm
Height	1545 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	451 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1474 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25" touchscreen satellite navigation
4.2" driver display screen
Apple car play/Android Auto with voice control
Blind spot collision avoidance assist
Drive mode select (Eco, normal, sport, snow)
E-call
Emergency stop signalling system
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) 1.5 - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction turning
Front parking sensors
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
Intelligent speed limit assist
Kia Connect (UVO)
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane keep assist
Motor driven power steering
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance assist (RCCA)
Rear parking sensors
Reversing camera system
Safe exit warning (SEW)
Smart cruise control with stop and go functionality
Tailgate
Trip computer with distance/fuel consumption/average speed
Wireless Smartphone charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

220v AC Inverter

Entertainment

'Shark fin' mobile antenna
6 speakers
Bluetooth with music streaming
DAB Digital radio
Steering wheel mounted controls
USB port for connection of a media device

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
Black window surrounds
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door mirrors
Body colour exterior door handles
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors with LED turn indicator
Electrically folding door mirrors
Front and rear chrome skid plates
Front fog lights
Gloss black wheel arches
Heated rear window
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights
LED High mounted brake light
LED rear combination lights
Privacy glass - Rear windows and tailgate
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear fog lights
Rear roof spoiler
Rear side wing doors
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
Artificial leather centre console storage box
Artificial leather steering wheel
Automatic air conditioning
Centre console cupholder
Chrome coating interior door handles
Cloth / Artificial leather upholstery
Driver's power adjustable seat
Driver/passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Drivers seat power lumbar support
Front and rear cabin lights
Front and rear door storage
Front passenger 1 x USB-C charging port
Front passenger seat manual adjustments
Glove box
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
Luggage area load cover
Luggage board
Luggage compartment light
Manually adjustable steering column
Paddle shifts
Rear centre armrest with cupholder
Rear passenger 2 x USB-C charging ports
Seatback pocket - driver
Seatback pocket - front passenger
Shift by wire SBW
Single front passenger seat
Ventiliation ducts to rear compartment

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all seats
ABS
Automatic unlocking of doors in case of impact
Curtain and side airbags
Dual shell horn
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)
Knee airbags
Seatbelt reminder warning
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Customisable automatic door locking
Customisable automatic door unlocking
Deadlocks
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Locking wheel nuts
Manual child locks
Rear occupant alert
Smart key with motion sensor
Thatcham category 2 security alarm and immobiliser
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	105

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	67.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium	68.9

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)	11.3
Engine Power - BHP	127
Engine Power - RPM	5700
Engine Torque - NM	265
Top Speed	99 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
Wheelbase	2720 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	1000
Minimum Kerbweight	1474 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.6 m

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KIA Niro Estate 1.6 GDi 127 Hybrid 3 5dr DCT

Summary

Equipment

Driver Convenience

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Interior Features

Passive Safety

Security

Service/Warranty

Trim

Wheels

Technical

Electric Vehicle Data

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Fuel Consumption - ICE

General

Performance

Test Cycles

Tyres

Vehicle Dimensions

Weight and Capacities

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