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KIA Picanto Hatchback 1.0T GDi GT-line 5dr [4 seats]

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	998
Trim	GT-Line
Price	£16,330
Engine Power - BHP	99
Acceleration	9.9
Top Speed	112 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	53.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	119
Length	3595 mm
Width	1595 mm
Height	1485 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	255 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1030 kg

Driver Convenience

8" touchscreen display with RDS and DAB
Apple car play/Android Auto with voice control
Emergency call service
Emergency stop signalling system
External temperature gauge
Motor driven power steering
Reversing camera system with dynamic guidelines (Integrated into centre fascia screen)
Tachometer
Trip computer

Entertainment

6 speaker audio system
Bluetooth with music streaming
Steering wheel mounted controls
USB ports for connection of a media device

Exterior Features

Automatic headlight control system
Bi-function projection headlights
Black beltline mouldings
Black grille with silver surround
Body colour B pillars
Body colour bumpers
Body colour mirrors and door handles
Body colour side sill mouldings
Day/night rear view mirror
Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors with LED indicators lights
Front and rear electric windows with drivers's auto up/down function
Front fog lights
Headlamp levelling
Heated rear window
High mount brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED rear fog lights
Privacy glass - Rear windows and tailgate
Rain sensor
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Speed variable front wipers
Sports front and rear bumpers with gloss black skid plates twin exhaust
Tinted glass
Visible VIN plate
Welcome and follow-me home light functionality

Interior Features

1 x rear coat hook
12V power point front
2 seat bench in 2nd row
3 x passenger assist grips
60/40 split/folding 2nd row of seats
All round height adjustable headrests
Black and red accents front door armrest
Centre Console with Storage Box and Sliding Armrest
Cupholders in centre console
D-cut steering wheel with red stitching
Driver and front passenger sunvisor with vanity mirror
Driver seat height adjust
Faux leather upholstery
Front cabin lights
Glovebox
High gloss lower centre fascia trim, door armrest and air vents
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
Leather trimmed steering wheel and gearshift
Luggage area light
Luggage area parcel shelf
Manual air conditioning
Passenger front seatback pockets
Satin chrome interior door handles
Single front passenger seat
Slide/reclining front seats
Tilt adjustable steering wheel

Packs

Advanced Driver Assistance Pack - Picanto

Passive Safety

2 x 3-point rear seatbelts
ABS/EBD
Automatic unlocking of doors in case of impact
Dual front airbags
ESC + BAS + VSM + HAC
Front passenger airbag cut-off switch
Front seatbelt height adjusters
Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
Hill hold control
Knee airbags
Rear child proof door locks
Seatbelt warning
Side impact protection
Torque vectoring brake based and straight line stability (SLS)
Traction control
Twin curtain airbags
Twin front side airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Anti theft alarm
Engine immobiliser
Folding key
Locking wheel nuts
Remote central door locking

Wheels

16" alloy GT-Line wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.116
HC	0.019
Noise Level dB(A)	70
NOx	0.026
Particles	0.0002
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	119
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	129
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	119

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	998
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	5 SPEED
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	49.6
WLTP - MPG - High	64.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	58.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	64.2
WLTP - MPG - Low	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	57.6

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	11A
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	79
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	64
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	3
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	54
NCAP Safety Assist %	25
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)	9.9
Engine Power - BHP	99
Engine Power - RPM	4500
Engine Torque - NM	172
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	112 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	195/45 R16
Tyre Size Rear	195/45 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1485 mm
Length	3595 mm
Wheelbase	2400 mm
Width	1595 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	35
Gross Vehicle Weight	1375 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1010 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	255 l
Max. Loading Weight	345 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1030 kg
No. of Seats	4

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