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KIA Niro EV Estate 150kW Horizon 65kWh 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	Horizon
Price	£37,270
Battery Capacity	64.8
Engine Power - BHP	201
Acceleration	7.8
Top Speed	103 mph
Length	4420 mm
Width	1825 mm
Height	1570 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	475 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1757 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25" driver display screen
10.25" touchscreen satellite navigation
Apple car play/Android Auto with voice control
Blind spot collision avoidance assist
Charging indicator on dashboard
Digital clock
Drive mode select (Eco, normal, sport, snow)
E-call
Emergency stop signalling system
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) 1.5 - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction turning
Front parking sensors
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
Intelligent speed limit assist
Kia Connect (UVO)
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane keep assist
Motor driven power steering
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance assist (RCCA)
Rear parking sensors
Reversing camera system
Safe exit warning (SEW)
Smart cruise control with stop and go functionality
Tailgate
Trip computer with distance/fuel consumption/average speed
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)
Wireless Smartphone charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11 kW AC onboard charger
Battery heating system
Front Grille Charging Port

Entertainment

'Shark fin' mobile antenna
6 speakers
Bluetooth with music streaming
DAB Digital radio
Steering wheel mounted controls
USB port for connection of a media device

Exterior Features

Acoustic windshield
All round electric windows with drivers and front passenger auto up/down and safety function
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic defog system
Automatic headlight control system
Black grille with chrome surround
Black window surrounds
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door mirrors
Body colour exterior door handles
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors with LED turn indicator
Electrically folding door mirrors
Front and rear chrome skid plates
Front fog lights
Frunk
Gloss black wheel arches
Heated rear window
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights
LED High mounted brake light
LED rear combination lights
Premium paint
Privacy glass - Rear windows and tailgate
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear fog lights
Rear roof spoiler
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Roof rails
Solar glass windscreen
Standard door scuff plates
Welcome and follow-me home light functionality
Windscreen Washer Level Warning

Interior Features

12v socket in front
12V socket in luggage compartment
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60:40 split remote folding rear seats
Air filter
All-round height adjustable headrests
Artificial leather centre console storage box
Artificial leather steering wheel
Artificial leather upholstery
Automatic air conditioning
Centre console cupholder
Chrome coating interior door handles
Driver's power adjustable seat
Driver/passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Drivers seat power lumbar support
Front and rear cabin lights
Front and rear door storage
Front passenger 1 x USB-C charging port
Front passenger seat manual adjustments
Glove box
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
Luggage area load cover
Luggage board
Luggage compartment light
Manually adjustable steering column
Rear centre armrest with cupholder
Rear passenger 2 x USB-C charging ports
Seatback pocket - driver
Seatback pocket - front passenger
Shift by wire SBW
Single front passenger seat
Ventiliation ducts to rear compartment

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all seats
ABS
Automatic unlocking of doors in case of impact
Curtain and side airbags
Dual shell horn
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)
Knee airbags
Regenerative braking paddle shifter with iPedal functionality
Seatbelt reminder warning
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Customisable automatic door locking
Customisable automatic door unlocking
Deadlocks
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

Service/Warranty

Warranty - 7 Years/ 100,000 miles

Trim

Metal chopped carbon centre fascia

Wheels

17" Alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	64.8
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	1650
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	380
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	65
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	50
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)	43
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change	0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW	350
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Front
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	350
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	7
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City	12.3
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	16.2
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City	5.1
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.8
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City	604
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	459
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City	375
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	285

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	29A
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	91
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	84
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	75
NCAP Safety Assist %	60
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)	7.8
Engine Power - BHP	201
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	255
Top Speed	103 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/55 R17
Tyre Size Rear	215/55 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1570 mm
Length	4420 mm
Wheelbase	2720 mm
Width	1825 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	2200 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1392 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	475 l
Max. Loading Weight	443 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1757 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.6 m

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KIA Niro EV Estate 150kW Horizon 65kWh 5dr Auto

Summary

Equipment

Driver Convenience

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Interior Features

Passive Safety

Security

Service/Warranty

Trim

Wheels

Technical

Electric Vehicle Data

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

General

Performance

Test Cycles

Tyres

Vehicle Dimensions

Weight and Capacities

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