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KIA EV5 Electric Estate 160kW Air 81.4kWh 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	Air
Price	£39,335
Battery Capacity	81.4
Engine Power - BHP	214
Acceleration	8.4
Top Speed	102 mph
Length	4610 mm
Width	1875 mm
Height	1675 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	566 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2069 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" Driver display screen
12.3" Touchscreen navigation system
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
PAS
Pet mode
Rear parking sensors
Reversing camera
Safe exit warning (SEW)
Smart cruise control 2.0 with stop and go functionality
Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Type 2 charging cable

Entertainment

1x USB-C port in front
2 USB-C charge ports in rear
6 speaker audio system
USB-C port for connection of a media device

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic defog system
Automatic headlight control system
Black side sills
Black wheel arches
Body colour exterior door handles - flush
Body coloured door mirrors
Dual LED headlights with adaptive driving beam
Electric front/rear windows with one touch
Electrically folding/adjustable/heated door mirrors with LED indicators
Frunk
Heated rear window
LED daytime running lights
LED High mounted brake light
LED rear fog lights
LED rear lights
Privacy glass (Rear Windows and Tailgate)
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear roof spoiler
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Satin chrome beltline
Satin chrome waistline

Interior Features

1 x Luggage compartment 12V socket
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 Spoke artificial leather steering wheel
60:40 Split folding rear seats
Adjustable luggage net hooks
All-round height adjustable headrests
Automatic air conditioning
Centre console with storage box
Cloth upholstery
Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Front 12V power socket
Front and rear door storage
Front cabin LED light
Frunk LED lights
Glovebox
Grey headlining
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Height adjustable luggage board
ISOFIX rear child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
LED luggage compartment lighting
Luggage area load cover
Luggage compartment under floor storage
Manual adjustable driver and front passenger seat
Manual steering wheel adjustment
Metal paint interior door handles
Rear cabin LED light
Rear centre armrest with cupholder
Rear storage box
Single front passenger seat
Ski hatch

Passive Safety

All round 3-point seatbelts
Anti-Lock braking system with emergency stop signalling
Curtain airbags
Downhill brake control
Dynamic 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 braking system
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	81.4
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	1925
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.8
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	440
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	70
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	50
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)	30
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW	150
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	150
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	17.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.6
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City	750
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	529
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City	466
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	329

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	40D
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)	8.4
Engine Power - BHP	214
Engine Power - RPM	5200
Engine Torque - NM	295
Engine Torque - RPM	5000
Top Speed	102 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/60 R18
Tyre Size Rear	235/60 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1675 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1680 mm
Length	4610 mm
Wheelbase	2750 mm
Width	1875 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	2580 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	566 l
Max. Loading Weight	511 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1200
Minimum Kerbweight	2069 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.72 m

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