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KIA Xceed Hatchback 1.0T GDi ISG 2 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	998
Trim	2
Price	£22,435
Engine Power - BHP	118
Acceleration	11.1
Top Speed	115 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	47.1
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	135
Length	4395 mm
Width	1826 mm
Height	1483 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	426 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1393 kg

Driver Convenience

4.2" supervision colour cluster display
8" colour touch screen
Android auto with voice control
Apple car play with voice control
Bluetooth with Voice Recognition & Music Streaming
Cruise control + speed limiter
Driver attention warning
Emergency call service
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane keep assist
Motor driven power steering
Reversing camera with dynamic guide lines
Tailgate
Trip computer

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Intelligent Stop and Go

Entertainment

1x Rear USB-C
2x Front USB (1x USB-C, 1x USB-A)
7 speakers
DAB Radio with MP3
Rear console USB C-type charge port
Steering wheel mounted controls

Exterior Features

All-round Electric Windows with Front Auto Up & Down Function
Automatic headlights
Black side sill mouldings with chrome inserts
Black wheel arch extensions
Body colour bumpers
Body colour exterior door handles
Body colour roof spoiler
Body coloured door mirrors with matt black lower housing
Body coloured shark fin antenna
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Heated rear window with timer
High beam assist
High glossy black and satin chrome rear skid plate
LED Bi-Function projection headlights
LED daytime running lights
LED High-mounted Brake Light
LED rear fog light
LED rear lights
Matt black and satin chrome radiator grille
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Satin chrome window surround
Silver roof rails
Smaller XCeed badge on rear left hand tailgate
Tinted glass
Variable front intermittent wipers
Windscreen Washer Level Warning

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split folding rear seat
Air conditioning
All-round height adjustable headrests
Centre console storage box/armrest
Chrome interior door handles
Cloth door trim
Cupholders in centre console
Driver and passenger front seat pockets
Driver's seat height adjuster
Front and luggage area 12V power sockets
Front and rear door storage
Front cabin map light with sunglasses case
Illuminated driver and front passenger sunvisors with vanity mirror
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
Leather steering wheel
Luggage area light
Luggage area parcel shelf
Luggage hooks
Premium cloth upholstery
Rear cabin light
Rear centre armrest with cupholders
Single front passenger seat
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel

Passive Safety

ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist System (BAS)
All round 3-point seatbelts
Dual horn
Electronic stability control (ESC) and vehicle stability management (VSM)
Front passenger airbag cut off switch
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Impact sensing auto door unlocking
Manual handbrake
Rear door child safety locks
Seatbelt reminder warning
Traction control
Twin curtain airbags
Twin front airbags
Twin front side airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm system
Engine Immobiliser & Deadlocks
Locking wheel nuts
Remote central door locking with fold away key

Wheels

16" alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.387
HC	0.026
Noise Level dB(A)	65
NOx	0.024
Particles	0.0001
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	135

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	998
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	44.1
WLTP - MPG - High	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium	49.6

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	11E
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	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	205/60 R16
Tyre Size Rear	205/60 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1483 mm
Length	4395 mm
Wheelbase	2650 mm
Width	1826 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	1820 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1378 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	426 l
Max. Loading Weight	427 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	500
Minimum Kerbweight	1393 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.4 m

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