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KIA Xceed Hatchback 1.5T GDi ISG 138 2 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1482
Trim	2
Price	£24,340
Engine Power - BHP	138
Acceleration	9.5
Top Speed	129 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	46.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	137
Length	4395 mm
Width	1826 mm
Height	1483 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	426 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1370 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25" touchscreen satellite navigation
4.2" supervision colour cluster display
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Bluetooth with Voice Recognition & Music Streaming
Cruise control
Driver attention warning
Emergency call service
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) 1.0 - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist
Intelligent speed limit assist
Lane Follow Assist 1.0
Lane keep assist
Motor driven power steering
Rear parking sensor
Reversing camera with dynamic guide lines
Speed limiter
Tailgate
Trip computer

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Intelligent Stop and Go

Entertainment

7 speakers
DAB Radio with MP3
Front USB port for media connection
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 trim
Body colour bumpers
Body colour exterior door handles
Body colour rear roof spoiler
Body coloured door mirrors
Body coloured shark fin antenna
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Front and rear silver skid plates
Heated rear window
High beam assist
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights
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
Silver roof rails
Silver window surround
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
All-round height adjustable headrests
Centre console with storage box
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 cabin lights
Front and rear door storage
Front passenger 1 x USB-C charging port
Glovebox
Illuminated driver and front passenger sunvisors with vanity mirror
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings outer rear seats
Leather steering wheel
Luggage area parcel shelf
Luggage compartment light
Luggage hooks
Manual air conditioning
Manual steering wheel adjustment
Premium cloth upholstery
Rear centre armrest with cupholders
Rear passenger 1 x USB-C charging port
Single front passenger seat

Passive Safety

All round 3-point seatbelts
Anti-Lock braking system with emergency stop signalling
Dual horn
EBD + Brake Assist
Electronic stability control (ESC) and vehicle stability management (VSM)
Front passenger airbag cut off switch
Front, side and curtain airbags
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
Tyre pressure warning system

Security

Customisable automatic door locking
Customisable automatic door unlocking
Locking wheel nuts
Remote central door locking with fold away key
Smart key with motion sensor
Thatcham category 2 security alarm and immobiliser
Visible vehicle identification number

Wheels

16" alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.506
HC	0.028
Noise Level dB(A)	66
NOx	0.022
Particles	0.0001
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	137

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1482
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	43.5
WLTP - MPG - High	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	38.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	48.7

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	16E
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)	9.5
Engine Power - BHP	138
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	253
Engine Torque - RPM	3000
Top Speed	129 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	1840 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1378 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	426 l
Max. Loading Weight	470 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1210
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	600
Minimum Kerbweight	1370 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.4 m

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