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KIA Sorento Station Wagon 1.6 T-GDi HEV 3 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1598
Trim	3
Price	£45,135
Battery Capacity	1.49
Engine Power - BHP	226
Acceleration	9
Top Speed	119 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	38.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	166
Length	4810 mm
Width	1900 mm
Height	1695 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	608 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2006 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25" Touchscreen Satellite Navigation with DAB
Apple car play/Android Auto with voice control
Blind spot collision avoidance assist
Digital cluster
Digital cockpit
Drive mode selector
Driver attention warning
eCall emergency system
Emergency stop signalling system
External temperature gauge
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction
Front parking sensors
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
Intelligent speed limit assist
Lane follow assist
PAS
Rack mounted power steering
Rear cross traffic assist
Rear parking sensor
Reversing camera system with dynamic guidelines (Integrated into centre fascia screen)
Smart cruise control with stop and go functionality
Smart power tailgate
Telematics system with UVO connect services
Trip computer
Wireless Smartphone charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Intelligent All-wheel drive
Self levelling rear suspension
Terrain mode select (Mud, Snow, Sand)

Entertainment

Audio system with 6 speakers
Multi device Bluetooth connection with voice recognition and music streaming
Radio/MP3 player
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
USB port for connection of a media device

Exterior Features

All round electric windows auto up/down function
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic defog system
Automatic headlights control
Black side sills, wheel arch body mouldings with silver sill detail
Body colour door mirrors
Body coloured bumpers
Chrome window surround
Electrically folding/adjustable/heated door mirrors with LED indicators
Front and rear silver skid plates
Gloss black radiator grille
Headlamp levelling
Heated rear window
LED Bi-Function headlights
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lights
LED High-mounted Brake Light
LED rear combination lights
LED rear fog lights
Metal scuff plates
Privacy glass
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear side wing doors
Rear spoiler
Roof rails
Satin chrome exterior door handles
Trailer stability assist
Windscreen Washer Level Warning

Interior Features

2 seat bench in 3rd row
2 x 3rd row USB charge port
2nd row window blinds
3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
3 step dual automatic air conditioning
3 x 2nd row USB charge port and 12V socket
3 x Front USB charge port and 12V socket
3 x passenger assist grips
50/50 split/folding 3rd row of seats
60:40 split remote folding and reclining 2nd row seats
8 way power adjustable driver seat with 2 way electric lumbar (sliding, reclining, tilt, height)
8 way power adjustable front passenger seat (sliding, reclining, tilt, height)
Air conditioning for 3rd row of seats
Ambient lighting
Center fascia premium etching
Centre console cupholder
Centre console storage box and armrest
Cupholders in rear armrest and doors
Front and rear door storage
Front seatback pockets and net
Gearshift paddles
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Height adjustable head restraints
Illuminated glovebox
Interior door lock/unlock function
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
Leather door inserts
Leather trimmed steering wheel
Leather upholstery
Light grey headlining
Load area cover
Luggage area light
Luggage net with hooks
Outer 2nd row heated seats
Passenger walk-in switch
Rear air vents
Rear centre armrests
Row 3 cupholder
Single front passenger seat
Sunvisors with vanity mirror illumination (Driver and front passenger)
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all seats
ABS/EBD
Active front headrests
Downhill brake control
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Electronic stability control
Front center airbag
Front passenger airbag cut-off switch
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Impact sensing auto door unlocking
Multi collision brake assist
Rear door child safety locks
Twin curtain airbags
Twin front airbags
Twin front side airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Advanced anti theft alarm system
Deadlocks
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Immobiliser
Locking wheel nuts
Visible vehicle identification number

Trim

Gloss black centre console

Wheels

19" Alloy wheels
Temporary spare wheel (space saver)

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	1.49
Battery Type	Lithium-ion

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.098
HC	0.012
NOx	0.008
Particles	0.0009
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	166

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1598
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	38.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	31
WLTP - MPG - High	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium	45.6

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	31D
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	6
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	82
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	85
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	63
NCAP Safety Assist %	87
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
Engine Power - BHP	226
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	350
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	119 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	Yes
Tyre Size Front	235/55 R19
Tyre Size Rear	235/55 R19
Tyre Size Spare	SPACE SAVER
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1695 mm
Length	4810 mm
Wheelbase	2815 mm
Width	1900 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	67
Gross Vehicle Weight	2610 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1996 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	608 l
Max. Loading Weight	604 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1650
Minimum Kerbweight	2006 kg
No. of Seats	7

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