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KIA Sportage Estate 1.6 CRDi 48V ISG GT-Line 5dr DCT Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1598
Trim	GT-Line
Price	£30,520
Engine Power - BHP	134
Acceleration	11.4
Top Speed	112 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	47.9
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	155
Length	4495 mm
Width	1855 mm
Height	1635 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	439 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1627 kg

Driver Convenience

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
Cruise control + speed limiter
Drive mode selector
Driver attention warning
E-call
Emergency stop signalling system
Front parking sensor
Kia connected services featuring TomTom live
Lane keep assist
Rear parking sensor
Reversing camera
Speed limit information
Speed sensitive power steering
Telematics system with UVO connect services
Trip computer
Windscreen washer level indicator

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Intelligent Stop and Go

Entertainment

6 speaker audio system
Bluetooth audio streaming
DAB Radio with MP3
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 lighting control
Automatic window defogger
Black wheel arch body mouldings and side sills with dark chrome insert
Body colour door handles with chrome inserts
Body colour door mirrors
Chrome window surround
Dark chrome front bumper insert
Dark chrome front grille surround
Dual exhaust pipes
EcoDynamics + Badge
Electrically adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors with LED indicators
Front wiper de-icer
High beam assist
High gloss black blade mesh radiator grille
LED Bi-Function headlights
LED daytime running lights
LED ice cube front fog lights
LED rear lights
Premium paint
Privacy glass - Rear windows and tailgate
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear side wing doors
Rear spoiler
Rear wiper
Roof rails
Shark fin antenna
Silver painted front and rear skid plates
Third brake light
Tinted glass
Trailer stability assist
Welcome and follow-me home light functionality
Wide view drivers door mirror

Interior Features

12V power in front and rear centre console
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 x passenger assist grips
60/40 split folding rear seat
Air filter
All-round height adjustable headrests
Aluminium door scuff plates
Aluminium pedals
Black headlining
Centre cabin light
Centre console storage box
Chrome boot sill guard
D-Shaped sports leather steering wheel and perforated inserts with GT-Line logo
Driver and front passenger side sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Driver's seat manual height adjust
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
Interior door lock/unlock function
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings outer rear seats
Leather trimmed door armrests
Leather trimmed gearshift
Luggage area light
Luggage area load cover
Luggage net with hooks
Paddle shift controls
Rear centre armrest with cupholder
Rear coat hooks
Satin chrome interior door handles
Single front passenger seat
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel
Two tone leather upholstery
Ventilation ducts to rear compartment

Passive Safety

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
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
Traction control
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 B-type
Tyre mobility kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.136
HC+NOx	0.091
NOx	0.057
Particles	0.0002
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	155

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1598
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	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	40.4
WLTP - MPG - High	55.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	52.3

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	16E
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	100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	7
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 60 mph (secs)	11.4
Engine Power - BHP	134
Engine Power - RPM	4000
Engine Torque - NM	320
Engine Torque - RPM	2000
Top Speed	112 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	245/45 R19
Tyre Size Rear	245/45 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1635 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1645 mm
Length	4495 mm
Wheelbase	2670 mm
Width	1855 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	58
Gross Vehicle Weight	2145 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1428 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	439 l
Max. Loading Weight	518 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1627 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11 m

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