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KIA Xceed Hatchback 1.6 GDi PHEV 3 5dr DCT

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1580
Trim	3
Price	£31,855
Battery Capacity	8.9
Engine Power - BHP	139
Acceleration	10.6
Top Speed	99 mph
Length	4395 mm
Width	1826 mm
Height	1478 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	291 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1596 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25" touchscreen satellite navigation with telematics
4.2" supervision colour cluster display
Android auto with voice control
Apple car play with voice control
Bluetooth with Voice Recognition & Music Streaming
Drive mode selector
Driver attention warning
Emergency call service
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist
Kia Connect (UVO)
Kia connected services featuring TomTom live
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane keep assist
Motor driven power steering
Rear parking sensor
Reversing camera with dynamic guide lines
Smart cruise control with stop and go functionality
Trip computer

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

5m Type 2 to type 2 charging cable
Type 2 to 3 pin charger

Entertainment

7 speakers
DAB Radio with MP3
Front USB port
Steering wheel mounted controls
USB Fast Charger in Front Centre Console

Exterior Features

All-round Electric Windows with Auto Up & Down Function
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic defog system
Automatic headlights
Black chrome and satin chrome closed radiator grille
Black wheel arch extensions
Body colour bumpers
Body colour exterior door handles
Body colour side sill mouldings
Body coloured door mirrors with matt black lower housing
Body coloured rear spoiler
Body coloured shark fin antenna
Electrically folding, adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED indicator lights
Heated rear window with timer
High beam assist
LED Bi-Function projection headlights
LED daytime running lights
LED High-mounted Brake Light
LED rear fog light
LED rear lights
Privacy glass - Rear windows and tailgate
Projection front fog lights
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Satin chrome window surround
Silver roof rails
Smaller XCeed badge on rear left hand tailgate
Tinted glass
Wide view drivers door mirror
Windscreen Washer Level Warning

Interior Features

12V power socket in front centre console
12V socket in luggage compartment
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split folding rear seat
All-round height adjustable headrests
Centre console with cupholders and sliding cover
Centre Console with Storage Box and Sliding Armrest
Chrome interior door handles
Cloth/faux leather upholstery
Driver + front passenger electric lumbar support
Driver's seat height adjuster
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Faux leather door trim
Front and rear door storage
Front cabin map light with sunglasses case
Front Passenger Seat Height Adjuster
Front seat and rear pockets
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Illuminated driver and front passenger sunvisors with vanity mirror
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
Leather steering wheel and faux leather gearshift
Luggage area light
Luggage area parcel shelf
Luggage hooks
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 front side airbags
Dual horn
Electronic parking brake
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
Rear door child safety locks
Seatbelt reminder warning
Traction control
Twin curtain airbags
Twin front airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm system
Engine Immobiliser & Deadlocks
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Locking wheel nuts

Wheels

16" alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	8.9
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	135
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	3.3
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
NEDC Electricity Consumption kWh/100 km	8.9
NEDC Maximum EV Range Miles	37
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	7
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City	59
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City - TEH	59
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City - TEL	59
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	48
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	48
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	48
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City	36.6
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City - TEH	36.6
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City - TEL	36.6
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	29.8
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	29.8
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	29.8

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.064
HC	0.015
NOx	0.008
Particles	0.0001
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	29
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	32
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	29

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1580
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	1.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	235.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	201.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	235.4

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	12E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	88
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	85
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	52
NCAP Safety Assist %	68
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)	10.6
Engine Power - BHP	139
Engine Power - RPM	4000
Engine Torque - NM	147
Engine Torque - RPM	4000
Top Speed	99 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	1478 mm
Length	4395 mm
Wheelbase	2650 mm
Width	1826 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	37
Gross Vehicle Weight	2030 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1243 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	291 l
Max. Loading Weight	434 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1300
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	600
Minimum Kerbweight	1596 kg
No. of Seats	5

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