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KIA RIO Hatchback 1.0 T GDi 2 5dr DCT

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	998
Trim	2
Price	£19,500
Engine Power - BHP	99
Acceleration	11
Top Speed	117 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	52.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	123
Length	4065 mm
Width	1725 mm
Height	1450 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	325 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1228 kg

Driver Convenience

8" touch screen
Apple car play/Android Auto
Cruise control + speed limiter
Digital clock
Drive mode selector
Electric power steering
Emergency call service
Emergency stop signalling system
Gear selection indicator
Manual speed limit assist (MLSA)
Outside temperature display
Rear parking sensor
Reversing camera system with dynamic guidelines (Integrated into centre fascia screen)
Tachometer
Tailgate
Trip computer
Voice control system
Windscreen washer level indicator

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Intelligent Stop and Go

Entertainment

6 speakers
Bluetooth connectivity including audio streaming
DAB Digital radio
Front USB for media connection
Rear USB port
Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Aeroblade-type front wipers
Automatic lighting control
Bi-function projection headlights
Black grille with chrome surround
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Body coloured door mirrors
Cornering light
Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors
Front electric windows with driver's auto up/down function
Headlamp levelling
Heated rear window
LED daytime running lights
LED indicators in door mirrors
Projection front fog lights
Rain sensor
Rear electric windows
Rear fog lamp
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Speed variable front wipers
Tinted glass
Welcome home function

Interior Features

3 passenger assist grips
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split/folding 2nd row of seats
Air conditioning
All round height adjustable headrests
Centre Console with Storage Box and Sliding Armrest
Dash illumination dimmer switch
Driver's seat height adjuster
Driver/passenger sunvisors and illuminated vanity mirrors
Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder
Front passenger seatback pockets
Front USB charger port and 12V socket
ISOFIX top tethers and lower anchor points
Leather trimmed gearshift
Leather trimmed steering wheel
Load area light
Luggage area parcel shelf
Luggage hooks
Overhead console with sunglasses holder
Premium cloth upholstery
Silver interior door handles
Single front passenger seat
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel

Packs

Advanced driving assistance pack - Rio

Passive Safety

3-point front seatbelts
3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist System (BAS)
Automatic unlocking of doors in case of impact
Cornering brake control (CBC) and Straight line stability (SLS)
Electronic stability control (ESC) and vehicle stability management (VSM)
Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
Height adjustable front seatbelt anchors
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Rear child proof door locks
Seatbelt warning
Traction control
Twin curtain airbags
Twin front airbags
Twin front side airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Anti theft alarm
Deadlocking system
Engine immobiliser
Locking wheel nuts
Remote central door and tailgate locking with fold-away key
Speed sensitive auto door locking
Visible vehicle identification number

Trim

Silver fascia trim

Wheels

15" alloy wheels
Tyre mobility system

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.144
HC	0.023
Noise Level dB(A)	70
NOx	0.027
Particles	0.0001
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	123

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	998
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	71
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	84
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	49.6
WLTP - MPG - High	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium	54.3

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	8E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	5
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	85
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	84
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	3
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	62
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)	11
Engine Power - BHP	99
Engine Power - RPM	4500
Engine Torque - NM	172
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	117 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	185/65 R15
Tyre Size Rear	185/65 R15
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	15" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1450 mm
Length	4065 mm
Wheelbase	2580 mm
Width	1725 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1993 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45
Gross Vehicle Weight	1650 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1103 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	325 l
Max. Loading Weight	422 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	900
Minimum Kerbweight	1228 kg
No. of Seats	5

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