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KIA Sportage Estate 1.6 CRDi ISG 4 5dr DCT Auto [AWD]

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1598
Trim	4
Price	£32,340
Engine Power - BHP	134
Acceleration	11.6
Top Speed	112 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	42.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	173
Length	4485 mm
Width	1855 mm
Height	1635 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	467 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1668 kg

Driver Convenience

360 degree surround camera
4.2" supervision colour cluster display
8" touchscreen satellite navigation with European mapping and traffic messaging channel
Android auto with voice control
Apple car play with voice control
Blind spot collision warning
Bluetooth connectivity with voice control
Cruise control + speed limiter
Digital clock
Drive mode selector
Driver attention warning
Emergency stop signalling system
Forward collision avoidance assist
Front parking sensor
Kia connected services featuring TomTom live
Lane keep assist
Rear parking sensor
Speed limit information
Speed sensitive power steering
Trip computer
Windscreen washer level indicator

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Intelligent Stop and Go

Entertainment

Bluetooth audio streaming
DAB Radio with MP3
JBL Premium sound system with 8 speakers, external amp, subwoofer and front centre speaker
Rear USB port
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
USB/iPod/auxiliary input connections

Exterior Features

All round electric windows with drivers auto up/down function
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic defog system
Automatic headlights
Black wheel arch body mouldings and side sills with chrome insert
Body colour door handles with chrome inserts
Body colour door mirrors
Chrome front bumper insert
Chrome grille surround
Chrome window surround
Cornering light
Electric panoramic glass sunroof
Electrically adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors with LED indicators
Front fog lights
High beam assist
High gloss black diamond mesh radiator grille
LED Bi-Function headlights
LED daytime running lights
LED rear lights
Privacy glass (rear side windows and rear screen)
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear spoiler
Rear wiper
Roof rails
Shark fin antenna
Silver painted front and rear skid plates
Speed sensitive front wipers
Tinted glass
Trailer stability assist
Welcome and follow-me home light functionality
Wide view drivers door mirror
Windscreen wiper de-icer

Interior Features

10 way driver/8 way passenger electrically power adjustable seats
12V power in front and rear centre console
3 x passenger assist grips
60/40 split folding rear seat
Air filter
All-round height adjustable headrests
Centre console storage box
Door armrest in leather
Driver and front passenger side sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Drivers seat power lumbar support
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Front and rear door storage
Front cabin LED map light with sunglasses case
Front door courtesy reflectors
Front seat and rear pockets
Front/rear centre armrests
Gear shift indicator
Glovebox illumination
Heated front and outer rear seats
Heated steering wheel
Illuminated glovebox
Interior door lock/unlock function
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
Leather steering wheel
Leather trimmed gearshift
Leather upholstery
Light grey headlining
Luggage area LED light
Luggage area load cover
Luggage net with hooks
Rear centre armrest with cupholder
Rear coat hooks
Rear headrests
Satin chrome interior door handles
Side cabin LED lights
Stainless Steel Scuff Plates
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel
Ventilation ducts to rear compartment

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
Active front headrests
All round 3-point seatbelts
Anti-lock braking system with electronic brakeforce distribution
Dual front side airbags
Electronic parking brake
Electronic stability control with downhill brake control
ESP + traction control
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
Rear door child safety locks
Twin curtain airbags with roll over sensor
Twin front airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Advanced anti-theft system including immobiliser and alarm
Door deadlocks
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Locking wheel nuts
Speed sensitive auto door locking
Visible vehicle identification number

Trim

High gloss black centre fascia

Wheels

19" Alloy wheels
Temporary spare wheel

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.119
HC+NOx	0.071
Noise Level dB(A)	69
NOx	0.031
Particles	0.0003
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	173

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1598
Compression Ratio	16.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	77
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.8
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	38.7
WLTP - MPG - High	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Low	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium	44.1

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	14E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	90
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	83
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	66
NCAP Safety Assist %	71
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	20000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	7
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 60 mph (secs)	11.6
Engine Power - BHP	134
Engine Power - RPM	4000
Engine Torque - NM	320
Engine Torque - RPM	2000
Top Speed	112 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	Yes
Tyre Size Front	245/45 R19
Tyre Size Rear	245/45 R19
Tyre Size Spare	SPACE SAVER
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1635 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1645 mm
Length	4485 mm
Wheelbase	2670 mm
Width	1855 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	62
Gross Vehicle Weight	2210 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1456 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	467 l
Max. Loading Weight	542 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1668 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11 m

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