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KIA Xceed Hatchback 1.5T GDi ISG 4 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1482
Trim	4
Price	£29,880
Engine Power - BHP	158
Acceleration	8.7
Top Speed	129 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	143
Length	4395 mm
Width	1826 mm
Height	1495 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	426 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1416 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25" touchscreen satellite navigation with telematics
12.3" TFT supervision cluster display
Android auto with voice control
Apple car play with voice control
Blind spot collision warning
Bluetooth with Voice Recognition & Music Streaming
Cruise control + speed limiter
Driver attention warning
Emergency call service
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist
Intelligent speed limit warning
Kia Connect (UVO)
Kia connected services featuring TomTom live
Lane keep assist
Motor driven power steering
Reversing camera with dynamic guide lines
Smart park assist system (SPAS) with parallel/perpendicular/reverse with front/rear parking sensors
Smart power tailgate
Trip computer
Wireless Mobile Phone Charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Intelligent Stop and Go

Entertainment

DAB Radio with MP3
Front USB port
JBL Premium sound system with 8 speakers
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 wheel arch extensions
Body colour bumpers
Body colour exterior door handles
Body colour side sill mouldings
Body coloured rear spoiler
Dark chrome and satin chrome radiator grille
Electrically folding, adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED indicator lights
Gloss black shark fin antenna
Heated rear window with timer
High beam assist
High gloss black door mirrors with matt black lower housing
LED Bi-Function projection headlights
LED daytime running lights
LED High-mounted Brake Light
LED rear fog light
LED rear lights
Panoramic sunroof with tilt/slide function and automatic electric roll blinds
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
40:20:40 split folding rear bench seat
All-round height adjustable headrests
Aluminium pedals
Centre console with cupholders and sliding cover
Centre Console with Storage Box and Sliding Armrest
Chrome interior door handles
Driver + front passenger electric lumbar support
Driver seat memory function
Driver seat power height adjuster
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Faux leather door trim with yellow stitching
Front and rear door storage
Front cabin LED map light with sunglasses case
Front Passenger Seat Height Adjuster
Front seat and rear pockets
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
Leather steering wheel and gearshift
Leather upholstery
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

18" Alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.569
HC	0.043
NOx	0.028
Particles	0.0003
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	143

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	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	42.2
WLTP - MPG - High	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	38.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	46.3

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	19A
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)	8.7
Engine Power - BHP	158
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	253
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
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 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	1840 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1378 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	426 l
Max. Loading Weight	424 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1000
Minimum Kerbweight	1416 kg
No. of Seats	5

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