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KIA Stonic Estate 1.0T GDi 48V Connect 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	998
Trim	Connect
Price	£23,380
Engine Power - BHP	118
Acceleration	10.4
Top Speed	115 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	50.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	127
Length	4140 mm
Width	1760 mm
Height	1505 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	352 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1225 kg

Driver Convenience

4.2" supervision colour cluster display
8" touchscreen navigation
Apple car play/Android Auto with voice control
Cruise control + speed limiter
Drive mode selector
Electric power steering
Emergency call service
Emergency stop signalling system
External temperature display
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist
Kia connected services featuring TomTom live
Lane keeping assist system (LKAS), Driver attention warning (DAW) and High beam assist (HBA)
Rear parking sensor
Reversing camera system
Trip computer
UVO connect

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Intelligent Stop and Go

Entertainment

Audio system with 6 speakers
Bluetooth with music streaming
Front USB port
Rear USB port
Steering wheel mounted controls

Exterior Features

Aero blade type windshield wipers
All round electric windows with drivers auto up/down function
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Auto headlights
Automatic defog system
Automatic headlights control
Bi-function projection headlights with static bending
Black side sill, door garnish and wheel arch trims
Black/body colour bumpers
Body coloured exterior door handles
Chrome side window trim
Electrically adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors with LED indicators
Front and rear silver skid plates
Front fog lights
Halogen headlights
Headlight levelling device
Heated rear window
High gloss black and satin radiator grille
LED daytime running lights
LED position light
LED rear combination lights
Privacy glass - Rear windows and tailgate
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Roof coloured door mirrors with matt black lower housing
Roof coloured rear spoiler with high mounted braking light
Roof rails
Shark fin antenna
Speed variable front wipers
Tinted glass
Welcome and follow-me home light functionality
Windscreen Washer Level Warning

Interior Features

12V power point front
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split folding rear seat
Air filter
All-round height adjustable headrests
Automatic air conditioning
Centre armrest storage box
Centre console with cupholders
Cloth/faux leather upholstery with grey accents
D-Cut perforated leather trimmed steering wheel
Dash illumination dimmer switch
Driver's seat height adjuster
Dual Height Luggage Area Floor
Front and centre cabin lights
Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder
Gear shift indicator
Glovebox illumination
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings outer rear seats
Leather trimmed gearshift
Luggage area light
Luggage area parcel shelf
Luggage net with hooks
Overhead console lamp
Overhead console with sunglasses cases
Passenger front seatback pockets
Satin chrome interior door handles
Single front passenger seat
Sunvisors with vanity mirror illumination (Driver and front passenger)
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel

Passive Safety

ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist System (BAS)
All round 3-point seatbelts
Electronic stability control (ESC) and vehicle stability management (VSM)
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
Manual child lock in rear doors
Rear seat Occupancy alert
Seatbelt reminder warning
Twin curtain airbags
Twin front airbags
Twin front side airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm system
Door deadlocks
Engine immobiliser
Locking wheel nuts
Smart key with engine start/stop button
Speed sensitive auto door locking
Visible vehicle identification number

Trim

High gloss black centre fascia

Wheels

17" Alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.079
HC	0.016
Noise Level dB(A)	73.9
NOx	0.025
Particles	0.0002
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	127
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	128
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	116

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	998
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	71
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	84
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	55.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	53.3
WLTP - MPG - High	61.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	60.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	65.7
WLTP - MPG - Low	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	58.9

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	10E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	5
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	85
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	84
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	3
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	62
NCAP Safety Assist %	25
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)	10.4
Engine Power - BHP	118
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	172
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	115 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/55 R17
Tyre Size Rear	205/55 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1505 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1520 mm
Length	4140 mm
Wheelbase	2580 mm
Width	1760 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45
Gross Vehicle Weight	1680 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1155 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	352 l
Max. Loading Weight	455 kg
Max. Roof Load	70
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	900
Minimum Kerbweight	1225 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.2 m

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