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KIA Xceed Hatchback 1.5T GDi ISG 138 GT-Line S 5dr DCT

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1482
Trim	GT-Line S
Price	£31,915
Engine Power - BHP	138
Acceleration	9.7
Top Speed	129 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	144
Length	4395 mm
Width	1826 mm
Height	1495 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	426 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1400 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25" touchscreen satellite navigation
12.3" TFT supervision cluster display
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Blind spot collision avoidance assist
Bluetooth with Voice Recognition & Music Streaming
Drive mode select (Normal and Sport)
Driver attention warning
Emergency call service
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) 1.5 - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction turning
Front parking sensor
Intelligent speed limit assist
Lane Follow Assist 1.0
Lane keep assist
Motor driven power steering
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance assist (RCCA)
Rear parking sensor
Reversing camera with dynamic guide lines
Safe exit warning (SEW)
Smart and power tailgate
Smart cruise control with stop and go functionality
Speed limiter
Tailgate
Trip computer
Wireless Mobile Phone Charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Intelligent Stop and Go

Entertainment

DAB Radio with MP3
Front USB port for media connection
JBL Premium sound system with 8 speakers
Steering wheel mounted controls

Exterior Features

All-round Electric Windows with Auto Up & Down Function
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic defog system
Automatic headlights
Black side sill mouldings with body coloured inserts
Black wheel arch trim
Body colour bumpers
Body colour exterior door handles
Body colour rear roof spoiler
Chrome window surround
Electrically folding, adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED indicator lights
Front and rear chrome skid plates
Gloss black door mirrors
Gloss black shark fin antenna
GT-Line exterior styling
Heated rear window
High beam assist
High gloss black roof rails
High glossy black and dark chrome radiator grille
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lights
LED Headlights
LED High-mounted Brake Light
LED rear fog light
LED rear lights (Honeycomb design with sequential indicators)
Panoramic sunroof with tilt/slide function and automatic electric roll blinds
Privacy glass - Rear windows and tailgate
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Smaller XCeed badge on rear left hand tailgate
Tinted glass
Variable front intermittent wipers
Wide view drivers door mirror
Windscreen Washer Level Warning

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
40:20:40 split folding rear bench seat
All-round height adjustable headrests
Alloy pedals
Automatic air conditioning
Centre Console with Storage Box and Sliding Armrest
Chrome interior door handles
Cupholders in centre console
Driver + front passenger electric lumbar support
Driver and passenger front seat pockets
Driver seat memory function
Driver seat power height adjuster
Faux leather door trim
Faux leather gearshift
Front and luggage area 12V power sockets
Front and rear door storage
Front passenger 1 x USB-C charging port
Front Passenger Seat Height Adjuster
Glovebox
GT-Line Interior Styling
Heated front seats
Heated outer rear seats
Heated steering wheel
Illuminated driver and front passenger sunvisors with vanity mirror
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings outer rear seats
Leather steering wheel
Leather/suede upholstery
LED front and rear cabin lights
Luggage area parcel shelf
Luggage compartment light
Luggage hooks
Manual steering wheel adjustment
Paddle shifter
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 parking brake with auto hold function
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
Rear door child safety locks
Seatbelt reminder warning
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Customisable automatic door locking
Customisable automatic door unlocking
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Locking wheel nuts
Smart key with motion sensor
Thatcham category 2 security alarm and immobiliser
Visible vehicle identification number

Wheels

18" GT-Line alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.301
HC	0.021
Noise Level dB(A)	66
NOx	0.034
Particles	0
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	144

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1482
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	42.2
WLTP - MPG - High	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium	47.1

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	17E
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)	9.7
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	235/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	235/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	GT-Line
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1495 mm
Length	4395 mm
Wheelbase	2650 mm
Width	1826 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	1870 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	1400 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.4 m

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