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KIA Sportage Estate 1.6 GDi ISG 1 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1591
Trim	1
Price	£21,235
Engine Power - BHP	130
Acceleration	11.1
Top Speed	113 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	35.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	179
Length	4485 mm
Width	1855 mm
Height	1635 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	491 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1490 kg

Driver Convenience

3.5" supervision cluster display
7" colour touchscreen audio display
Android auto with voice control
Apple car play with voice control
Bluetooth connectivity with voice control
Cruise control
Emergency stop signalling system
Reversing camera
Speed sensitive power steering
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 down function
Automatic headlights
Automatic lighting control
Bi-Function halogen headlights
Black diamond mesh radiator grille
Black side sill and wheel arch body mouldings
Body colour door handles
Body colour door mirrors
Chrome grille surround
Chrome window surround
Electrically adjustable door mirrors
High gloss black front bumper strip
LED daytime running lights
Projection front fog lights
Rear spoiler
Rear wiper
Shark fin antenna
Speed sensitive front wipers
Tinted glass
Trailer stability assist

Interior Features

12V power in front and rear centre console
3 x passenger assist grips
60/40 split folding rear seat
Air conditioning
Air filter
All-round height adjustable headrests
Centre cabin light
Centre console storage box
Cloth upholstery
Driver and front passenger side sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Driver's seat manual height adjust
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
Ignition key lock illumination
Interior door lock/unlock function
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
Leather steering wheel
Leather trimmed gearshift
Light grey headlining
Luggage area light
Luggage area load cover
Luggage net with hooks
Metallic finish inner door handles
Rear centre armrest with cupholder
Rear coat hooks
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel
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 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
Locking wheel nuts
Remote central door locking with fold away key
Speed sensitive auto door locking
Visible vehicle identification number

Trim

Metallic finish centre fascia

Wheels

16" alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.383
HC	0.016
Noise Level dB(A)	71
NOx	0.034
Particles	0.0015
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	179

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1591
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	77
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	35.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	33.6
WLTP - MPG - High	41
WLTP - MPG - Low	29.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium	37.7

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	13E
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	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	7
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 60 mph (secs)	11.1
Engine Power - BHP	130
Engine Power - RPM	6300
Engine Torque - NM	161
Engine Torque - RPM	4850
Top Speed	113 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/70 R16
Tyre Size Rear	215/70 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	16" 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	2000 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1480 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	491 l
Max. Loading Weight	510 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1400
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	650
Minimum Kerbweight	1490 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11 m

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