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KIA Picanto Hatchback 1.0 3 5dr Auto [4 seats]

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	998
Trim	3
Price	£16,660
Engine Power - BHP	66
Acceleration	16.6
Top Speed	99 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	53.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	119
Length	3595 mm
Width	1595 mm
Height	1485 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	255 l
Minimum Kerbweight	977 kg

Driver Convenience

4.2" supervision monochrome cluster display
8" touch screen satellite naviagtion with RDS and DAB with telematics
Apple car play/Android Auto with voice control
Cruise control + speed limiter
Emergency call service
Emergency stop signalling system
External temperature gauge
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) - City
Kia Connect (UVO)
Motor driven power steering
Rear parking sensors
Reversing camera system with dynamic guidelines (Integrated into centre fascia screen)
Tachometer
Tailgate
Trip computer

Entertainment

6 speaker audio system
Bluetooth with music streaming
Steering wheel mounted controls
USB ports for connection of a media device

Exterior Features

Automatic headlight control system
Black radiator grille with chrome surround
Body colour bumpers
Body coloured mirrors and chrome exterior handles
Day/night rear view mirror
Daytime running lights
Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors with LED indicators lights
Front and rear electric windows with drivers's auto up/down function
Front fog lights
Headlamp levelling
Heated rear window
High mount brake light
MFR - Multi Focus Reflector halogen headlights with black bezel
Rain sensor
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Speed variable front wipers
Tinted glass
Visible VIN plate
Welcome and follow-me home light functionality

Interior Features

1 x rear coat hook
12V power point front
2 seat bench in 2nd row
3 x passenger assist grips
60/40 split/folding 2nd row of seats
All round height adjustable headrests
Automatic air conditioning
Centre Console with Storage Box and Sliding Armrest
Cupholders in centre console
Driver and front passenger sunvisor with vanity mirror
Driver seat height adjust
Front cabin lights
Glovebox
High gloss lower centre fascia trim, door armrest and air vents
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
Leather trimmed steering wheel and gearshift
Luggage area light
Luggage area parcel shelf
Passenger front seatback pockets
Premium cloth upholstery
Silver paint finished interior door handles
Single front passenger seat
Slide/reclining front seats
Tilt adjustable steering wheel

Packs

Advanced Driver Assistance Pack - Picanto

Passive Safety

2 x 3-point rear seatbelts
ABS/EBD
Automatic unlocking of doors in case of impact
ESC + BAS + VSM + HAC
Front passenger airbag cut-off switch
Front seatbelt height adjusters
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Hill hold control
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Knee airbags
Rear child proof door locks
Seatbelt warning
Side impact protection
Torque vectoring brake based and straight line stability (SLS)
Traction control
Twin curtain airbags
Twin front airbags
Twin front side airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Anti theft alarm
Engine immobiliser
Folding key
Locking wheel nuts
Remote central door locking

Wheels

15" Alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.313
HC	0.029
Noise Level dB(A)	70
NOx	0.021
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	119
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	117

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	998
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	5 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	50.4
WLTP - MPG - High	62.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	60.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	64.2
WLTP - MPG - Low	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	44.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	55.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	58.9

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	2A
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
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)	16.6
Engine Power - BHP	66
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	96
Engine Torque - RPM	3750
Top Speed	99 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	185/55 R15
Tyre Size Rear	185/55 R15
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	15" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1485 mm
Length	3595 mm
Wheelbase	2400 mm
Width	1595 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	35
Gross Vehicle Weight	1320 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1010 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	255 l
Max. Loading Weight	343 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	977 kg
No. of Seats	4

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