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KIA Niro Estate 1.6 GDi Hybrid 4 5dr DCT

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1580
Trim	4
Price	£30,445
Battery Capacity	1.56
Engine Power - BHP	139
Acceleration	11.1
Top Speed	101 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	53.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	120
Length	4355 mm
Width	1805 mm
Height	1535 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	382 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1490 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25" Touch screen satellite navigation with european mapping and traffic messaging channel
7" full supervision cluster with TFT colour display
Adaptive smart cruise control function (SCC) with stop and go
Apple car play/Android Auto with voice control
Blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert
Digital clock
Drive mode selector
Driver attention warning
Emergency call service
Emergency stop signalling system
Forward collision avoidance assist
Front parking sensors
Intelligent speed limit warning
Kia connected services featuring TomTom live
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane keep assist
Motor driven power steering
Rear parking sensors
Reversing camera
Speed limiter
Trip computer with distance/fuel consumption/average speed
UVO connect
Wireless Smartphone charger

Entertainment

'Shark fin' mobile antenna
Bluetooth with music streaming
DAB Radio with MP3
JBL Premium sound system with 8 speakers, external amp, subwoofer and front centre speaker
Steering wheel mounted controls
USB connection located in centre console
USB port

Exterior Features

All round electric windows with drivers and front passenger auto up/down function
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic defog system
Automatic headlight control system
Black beltline mouldings
Black side sills
Black wheel arch mouldings
Body colour bumpers
Body coloured/high gloss door mirrors
Chrome door handles
Driver power memory seat and memory mirror function
Driver's side wide angle mirror
Electrically folding/adjustable/heated door mirrors with LED indicators
LED Bi-Function projection headlights
LED daytime running lights
LED fog lights
LED rear combination lights
LED third brake light
Manual headlight levelling
Matt black radiator grille
One touch single tilting/sliding power sunroof
Privacy glass - Rear windows and tailgate
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear side wing doors
Rear spoiler
Rear wiper
Roof rails
Solar glass
Variable front intermittent wipers
Waistline black paint
Welcome and follow-me home light functionality

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 x passenger assist grips
60/40 split/folding 2nd row of seats
8 way electric adjustable drivers seat
All-round height adjustable headrests
Aluminium door scuff plates
Aluminium pedals
Ambient lighting
Centre console storage box
Cupholders in rear armrest
Driver's seat memory
Driver/passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Drivers seat power lumbar support
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Front and rear door storage
Front/rear centre armrests
Headlining in Light grey
Heated front seats
Heated outer rear seats
Heated steering wheel
High gloss black lower console trim
High gloss black steering wheel trim
Interior door lock/unlock function
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
Leather trimmed door armrests
Leather trimmed steering wheel
Leather trimmed steering wheel and gearshift
Leather upholstery
LED centre room lamp
LED luggage area light
LED overhead console lamp with sunglasses case
Luggage area load cover
Luggage net with hooks
Paddle shifts
Passenger seat height adjuster
Satin finish inner door handles
Seatback pocket - driver
Seatback pocket - front passenger
Single front passenger seat
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel
Under floor storage box
Ventilated front seats
Ventiliation ducts to rear compartment

Packs

Towing pack - Niro

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all seats
ABS
Automatic unlocking of doors in case of impact
Drivers knee airbag
Electric parking brake with auto hold function
Electronic stability control
Front passenger airbag cut-off switch
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Manual child lock in rear doors
Traction control
Twin curtain airbags with roll over sensor
Twin front and side airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm system and engine immobiliser
Deadlocks
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Locking wheel nuts
Speed sensitive auto door locking
Visible vehicle identification number

Trim

High gloss black centre fascia
High gloss black door inserts

Wheels

18" Alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	1.56
Battery Type	Lithium-ion

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.16
HC	0.023
Noise Level dB(A)	72
NOx	0.003
Particles	0.0002
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	120

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1580
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	43.5
WLTP - MPG - High	62.8
WLTP - MPG - Low	58.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium	62.8

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	13E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	83
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	80
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	57
NCAP Safety Assist %	59
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)	11.1
Engine Power - BHP	139
Engine Power - RPM	5700
Engine Torque - NM	265
Engine Torque - RPM	4400
Top Speed	101 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	225/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1535 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1545 mm
Length	4355 mm
Wheelbase	2700 mm
Width	1805 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45
Gross Vehicle Weight	1930 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1380 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	382 l
Max. Loading Weight	440 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1300
Minimum Kerbweight	1490 kg
No. of Seats	5

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