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KIA Sportage Estate 1.6T GDi 48V ISG Shadow 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1598
Trim	Shadow
Price	£32,890
Engine Power - BHP	157
Acceleration	9.9
Top Speed	120 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	42.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	149
Length	4515 mm
Width	1865 mm
Height	1645 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	562 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1561 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" Driver display screen
12.3" Touchscreen navigation system
2 rear USB-C ports
Apple car play/Android Auto
Cruise control + speed limiter
Drive mode selector
Driver attention warning
E-call
Emergency stop signalling system
Forward collision avoidance assist (FCA) - city/pedestrian/cyclist/junction covering
Front and rear parking sensors
Intelligent speed limit assist
Kia Connect (UVO)
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane keep assist
Low washer fluid warning
Motor driven power steering
Rear view monitor
Reversing camera system integrated into centre fascia screen
Tailgate
Trip computer
Windscreen washer level indicator

Entertainment

1x USB-C port in front
6 speaker audio system
Bluetooth audio streaming
DAB Radio with MP3
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
USB port for connection of a media device

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlight control system
Automatic window defogger
Black bumpers with dark chrome accents
Black radiator grille with dark chrome surround
Electrically adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors with LED indicators
Front and rear electric window with one touch driver window
Gloss black door mirrors
Gloss black wheel arches
Gloss black window surround
Glossy black roof rack
Heated rear window
Interior electrochromic mirror
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lamps
LED headlamps (low and high beam - MFR type)
LED High mounted stop light
LED rear combination lamp
Premium paint
Rain sensing wipers with aero blades
Rear fog lamp
Rear privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Rear skid plate - Dark chrome
Rear spoiler
Rear wiper
Trailer stability assist

Interior Features

12V power socket in front centre fascia and luggage compartment
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 x passenger assist grips
40/20/40 split folding rear seat
All-round height adjustable headrests
Artificial leather/suede upholstery
Automatic air conditioning
Black headlining
Centre console storage box
Cupholders in rear armrest
Door courtesy lamps
Drink holder at centre armrest
Driver and front passenger side sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Drivers seat power lumbar support
Electric adjustable front seats
Front and rear door storage
Front cabin, rear & luggage compartment lights
Front seat and rear pockets
Gear shift indicator
Glovebox illumination
Heated front and outer rear seats
Heated steering wheel
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings outer rear seats
Leather steering wheel
Luggage area load cover
Luggage area parcel shelf
Luggage board
Luggage compartment under floor storage
Luggage net with hooks
Manual adjust steering wheel
Overhead console lamp
Rear air conditioning
Single front passenger seat
Ventilation ducts to rear compartment

Passive Safety

All round 3-point seatbelts
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Dual front side airbags
Dual horn
Dynamic brake control
Electronic parking brake with auto hold function
Electronic stability control with downhill brake control
Emergency brake light signal (EBS)
Front passenger airbag cut-off switch
Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Impact sensing auto door unlocking
Multi collision brake assist
Rear airbags
Rear door child safety locks
Rear seat alert system
Seatbelt reminder warning
Traction control
Twin curtain airbags
Twin front airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Vehicle stability management

Security

Customisable automatic door locking
Customisable automatic door unlocking
Door deadlocks
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Locking wheel nuts
Smart key with motion sensor
Speed sensitive auto door locking
Thatcham category 2 security alarm and immobiliser
Visible vehicle identification number

Wheels

19" Black alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.255
HC	0.021
Noise Level dB(A)	68
NOx	0.01
Particles	0.0002
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	149

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1598
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	41.5
WLTP - MPG - High	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Low	33.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium	44.8

General

Generation Mark	5
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	19E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	86
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	66
NCAP Safety Assist %	72
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)	9.9
Engine Power - BHP	157
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	264
Engine Torque - RPM	3500
Top Speed	120 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/50 R19
Tyre Size Rear	235/50 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1645 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1650 mm
Length	4515 mm
Wheelbase	2680 mm
Width	1865 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	54
Gross Vehicle Weight	2120 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1751 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	562 l
Max. Loading Weight	559 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1510
Minimum Kerbweight	1561 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.9 m

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