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KIA EV3 Electric Estate 150kW GT-Line S 81.4kWh 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	GT Line S
Price	£43,045
Battery Capacity	81.4
Engine Power - BHP	201
Acceleration	7.9
Top Speed	105 mph
Length	4310 mm
Width	1850 mm
Height	1570 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	460 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1885 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)
Blind spot monitor
Bluetooth connectivity
Customisable head-up display
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 air updates (OTA)
Parking collision avoidance assist (PCA)
Power assist steering
Rear parking sensors
Rear-Cross traffic collision avoidance assist
Remote Smart Park Assist 2.0 (RSPA 2.0)
Safe exit warning (SEW)
Smart cruise control 2.0 with stop and go functionality
Smart power tailgate
Speed limiter
Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Mobile Phone Charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Type 2 charging cable

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
Auto dipping door mirrors
Automatic defog system
Automatic flush door handles
Automatic headlight control system
Body coloured bumpers
Dynamic welcome lights
Electric front/rear windows with one touch
Electrically folding/adjustable/heated door mirrors with LED indicators
Front sunroof with tilting and sliding function
Frunk
Gloss black beltline
Gloss black door mirrors
Gloss black roof rails
Gloss black side sills
Gloss black wheel arches
Gloss black window surround
GT-Line exterior styling
Heated rear window
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights with small cube design
LED high mounted brake lights
LED rear fog lights
LED rear lights
Privacy glass with rear windows and tailgate
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear side wing doors
Rear spoiler
Rear wiper
Solar glass windscreen

Interior Features

1 x 3-Pin socket
1 x Front 12V socket
3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
3 rear headrests
3 spoke GT artificial leather steering wheel
60:40 Split folding rear seats
All-round height adjustable headrests
Alloy pedals
Automatic air conditioning
Centre console with underneath storage
Customisable ambient lighting
Driver + front passenger electric lumbar support
Driver and front passenger premium relaxion seats
Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Driver power adjusted memory seat with front passenger power seat
E-Shift Column Gear Selector
Front and rear door storage
Front cabin LED light
Glovebox
Grey headlining
GT-Line Interior Styling
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
ISOFIX rear child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
LED luggage area lights
Luggage board
Luggage compartment load cover
Luggage compartment parcel shelf
Luggage net with hooks
Manual tilt/height adjustable steering wheel
Outer 2nd row heated seats
Rear cabin LED light
Rear centre armrest with cupholder
Single front passenger seat
Two tone artificial leather upholstery
Under floor storage in luggage area
Vehicle 2 load capability
Vehicle 2 load capability with adapter
Ventilated front seats

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
Digital key
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Locking wheel nuts
Manual child locks
Rear occupant alert
Smart key with motion sensor
Thatcham category 1 security alarm and immobiliser with interior protection
Visible vehicle identification number

Wheels

19" Alloy wheels with GT-Line styling
Tyre mobility kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	81.4
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	1930
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.76
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	435
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	79
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	50
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)	31
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW	127
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	127
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City	12.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	15.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City	5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.9
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City	753
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City - TEH	752
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City - TEL	753
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	583
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH	581
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL	583
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City	468
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City - TEH	467
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City - TEL	468
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	362
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH	361
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL	362

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	37D
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	83
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	84
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	77
NCAP Safety Assist %	67
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	20000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	7
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.9
Engine Power - BHP	201
Engine Power - RPM	5200
Engine Torque - NM	283
Engine Torque - RPM	5000
Top Speed	105 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/50 R19
Tyre Size Rear	215/50 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1570 mm
Length	4310 mm
Width	1850 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	2355 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	460 l
Max. Loading Weight	470 kg
Max. Roof Load	80
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1000
Minimum Kerbweight	1885 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.4 m

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