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KIA Sportage Estate 1.6T GDi 48V ISG GT-Line 5dr DCT

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1598
Trim	GT-Line
Price	£33,590
Engine Power - BHP	148
Acceleration	9.3
Top Speed	117 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.1
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	146
Length	4515 mm
Width	1865 mm
Height	1645 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	562 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1580 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" Display with navigation
4.2" supervision colour cluster display
Apple car play/Android Auto with voice control
Drive mode selector
E-call
Forward collision avoidance assist (FCA) - city/pedestrian/cyclist/junction covering
Front and rear parking sensors
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
Intelligent speed limit assist
Kia Connect (UVO)
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane keep assist
Low washer fluid warning
Rear view monitor
Reversing camera system integrated into centre fascia screen
Smart cruise control with stop and go functionality
Speed sensitive power steering
Trip computer
Windscreen washer level indicator

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Intelligent Stop and Go

Entertainment

6 speaker audio system
Bluetooth audio streaming
DAB Radio with MP3
Rear USB port
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
USB C type charging ports on centre console
USB C type charging ports on side of front seats
USB port for connection of a media device

Exterior Features

All round electric windows with drivers and front passenger auto up/down function
Automatic headlight control system
Automatic window defogger
Backlite glass heated with timer
Body colour and black bumper with silver accents
Body colour exterior door handles
Body colour radiator upper garnish and door garnish
Electrically adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors with LED indicators
Front and rear chrome skid plates
Gloss black door mirrors
Gloss black radiator grille
Gloss black side sill and wheel arch body mouldings
Glossy black roof rack
High beam assist
Interior electrochromic mirror
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lamps
LED headlamps (low and high beam - MFR type)
LED High mounted stop light
LED rear combination lamp
Rain sensing wipers with aero blades
Rear fog lamp
Rear privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Rear spoiler
Rear wiper
Satin finished beltline
Silver coloured inserts to bumpers
Tinted rear glass
Trailer stability assist

Interior Features

12V power socket in front centre fascia and luggage compartment
2nd row personal lamps
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 x passenger assist grips
40/20/40 split folding rear seat
All-round height adjustable headrests
Black headlining
Centre console storage box
Cupholders in rear armrest
D-Shaped sports leather steering wheel and perforated inserts with GT-Line logo
Door courtesy lamps
Drink holder at centre armrest
Driver and front passenger side sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Driver's seat manual height adjust
Drivers seat power lumbar support
Front and rear door storage
Front seat and rear pockets
Front/rear centre armrests
Gear shift indicator
Glovebox illumination
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Interior door lock/unlock function
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings outer rear seats
Luggage area light
Luggage area load cover
Luggage net with hooks
Metal paint interior door handles
Overhead console lamp
Paddle shift controls
Rear cabin light
Rear coat hooks
Single front passenger seat
Sports pedals
Suede leather upholstery
Three zone climate control
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel
Ventilation ducts to rear compartment

Passive Safety

Active front headrests
All round 3-point seatbelts
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Dual front side airbags
Dual horn
Electronic parking brake
Electronic stability control with downhill brake control
Front passenger airbag cut-off switch
Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Impact sensing auto door unlocking
Multi collision brake assist
Rear door child safety locks
Rear seat alert system
Traction control
Twin curtain airbags
Twin front airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Advanced anti-theft system including immobiliser and alarm
Door deadlocks
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Locking wheel nuts
Speed sensitive auto door locking
Visible vehicle identification number

Trim

Aluminium pattern finish centre fascia and door garnish

Wheels

19" GT-Line alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.417
HC	0.042
Noise Level dB(A)	67
NOx	0.032
Particles	0.0001
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	146
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	161
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	128
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	184
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	142

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1598
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	40.9
WLTP - MPG - High	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	35.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium	46.3

General

Generation Mark	5
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	19E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	86
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	66
NCAP Safety Assist %	72
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)	9.3
Engine Power - BHP	148
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	117 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/50 R19
Tyre Size Rear	235/50 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1645 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1650 mm
Length	4515 mm
Wheelbase	2680 mm
Width	1865 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	54
Gross Vehicle Weight	2145 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1751 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	562 l
Max. Loading Weight	565 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1650
Minimum Kerbweight	1580 kg
No. of Seats	5

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