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KIA EV2 Electric Hatchback 107kW First Edition 42kWh 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	First Edition
Price	£28,485
Battery Capacity	42.2
Engine Power - BHP	144
Acceleration	8.7
Top Speed	100 mph
Length	4060 mm
Width	1800 mm
Height	1575 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	362 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1620 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" Driver display screen
12.3" Touchscreen navigation system
360 degree around view monitor
5.3" Climate control touchscreen
Blind spot collision avoidance assist (BCA)
Bluetooth connection
Drive mode select (Eco, normal, sport, snow and Mydrive)
Driver attention warning
E-call
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) 2.0 - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction turning and junction crossing
Front parking sensors
Highway Driving Assist 2 with hand-on detection (HDA2 w HOD)
Intelligent speed limit assist (ISLA)
Lane Follow assist 2.0 with hands-On detection
Lane keep assist
Over the air (OTA) functionality
Power assist steering
Rear parking sensors
Rear-Cross traffic collision avoidance assist
Remote Smart Park Assist (RSPA)
Reversing camera system
Safe exit warning (SEW)
Smart cruise control 2.0 with stop and go functionality
Speed limiter
Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Mobile Phone Charger

Entertainment

1x USB-C port in front
2 USB-C charge ports in rear
Harman Kardon premium sound system with 8 speakers
USB-C port for connection of a media device

Exterior Features

Adaptive driving beam
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic defog system
Automatic flush door handles
Automatic headlight control system
Black wheel arches
Body coloured bumpers
Body coloured door mirrors
Chrome side accents
Electric front/rear windows with one touch
Electrically folding/adjustable/heated door mirrors with LED indicators
Frunk
Gloss black roof rails
Gloss black window surround
Heated rear window
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights
LED high mounted brake lights
LED rear fog lights
LED rear lights
Privacy glass (Rear Windows and Tailgate)
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
60:40 Split folding rear seats
Air styling with green accents
All-round height adjustable headrests
Artificial leather steering wheel
Automatic air conditioning
Centre console with underneath storage and storage box
Cloth upholstery
Cream headlining
Customisable ambient lighting
Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Electrically adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support
Front 12V power socket
Front and rear door storage
Front cabin LED light
Glovebox
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
ISOFIX rear child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
LED luggage compartment lighting
Luggage area load cover
Luggage board
Luggage net with hooks
Manual adjustable front passenger seat
Manual steering wheel adjustment
Rear cabin LED light
Rear centre armrest
Single front passenger seat
Under floor storage in luggage area

Passive Safety

All round 3-point seatbelts
Anti-Lock braking system with emergency stop signalling
Curtain airbags
Downhill brake control
Electric parking brake with auto hold function
Electronic stability control
Front airbags
Front passenger airbag cut off switch
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Multi collision brake assist
Rear airbags
Regenerative braking paddle shifter with iPedal functionality
Seatbelt reminder warning
Side airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Vehicle stability management

Security

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

Wheels

18" Alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	42.2
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	1060
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.8
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	245
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	42
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	50
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)	29
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW	118
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	118
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	15.2
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	4.1
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City	431
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	314
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City	268
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	195

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	21A
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	20000
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.7
Engine Power - BHP	144
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	4000
Top Speed	100 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/50 R18
Tyre Size Rear	215/50 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1575 mm
Length	4060 mm
Wheelbase	2565 mm
Width	1800 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	2090 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1201 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	362 l
Max. Loading Weight	470 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1620 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.3 m

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