Kia

Kia e-Niro

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Key Points:

  • Up to 282 Miles on a single charge
  • 64 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack
  • 7 years/ 100,000 miles
  • Zero Emissions

Features

Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go

Smart Cruise Control uses the car’s radar to control the speed and the distance to the car in front. If the vehicle ahead speeds up, your e-Niro accelerates to the set speed. If it slows down, your car slows, maintaining the safety distance.

Smart Regenerative Braking

Smart Regenerative Braking helps to save energy and recharge the battery. You can set four levels of regenerative braking and use the kinetic energy to recharge your battery

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian/Cyclist Protection gives you warning signals and automatically brakes if you don’t react, when it detects any risk.  A radar and a camera detect potential dangers , including pedestrians, cyclists and cars.

Lane Following Assist

Lane Following Assist is an improved driving system that adjusts your car’s acceleration, braking and steering to the vehicle in front. It even starts automatically if the car ahead moves within three seconds of stopping.

Wireless Phone Charger

With the Wireless Phone Charger, you can place your smartphone on the tray in the centre console and it will charge while you are driving.

Exterior

The Kia e-nero comes in a range of colours:

  • Silky Silver
  • Midnight Black
  • White Pearl
  • Yacht Blue
  • Interstellar Grey

Price

‘2’ 39 kWh lithium-ion 134 bhp 1-speed auto – OTR £32,595

‘3’ 64 kWh lithium-ion 201 bhp 1-speed auto – OTR £36,850

‘4+’ 64 kWh lithium-ion 201 bhp 1-speed auto – OTR £39,145

E-Niro Version

e-Niro 2

  • 180 Miles Electric Range
  • 8″Touchscreen Display plus Radio plus DAB
  • Android AutoTM and Apple CarPlay
  • 17″ Alloy Wheels
  • Reversing Camera System
  • Rear Parking Sensors
  • Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go
  • Smart Key and Button Start
  • Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
  • 7″ Supervision Cluster with TFT Colour Display

e-Niro 3

  • 282 Miles Electric Range
  • 10.25″ Touchscreen Satellite Navigation with European Mapping
  • Telematics System with UVO Connect Services**
  • Black Leather Upholstery
  • Heated Front Seats
  • Wireless Phone Charger
  • Smart Key & Button Start
  • Reversing Camera System
  • Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
  • Power Driver’s Seat Adjustment

e-Niro 4+

  • NEW: 11kW Charger (3-Phase)
  • NEW: LED Headlights with Bi-Function Projection
  • NEW: Telematics System with UVO Connect Services
  • NEW: Front and Rear Parking Sensors
  • 282 Miles Electric Range
  • 25″ Touchscreen Satellite Navigation with European Mapping
  • -8-speaker JBL Premium Sound System
  • Heated Front & Outer Rear Seats
  • Ventilated Seats
  • Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Find out more about availability and leasing prices – call us on 01753 851561 or email [email protected]

WVL's month-long Test Drive Event

#TestDriveYourBestDrive 2016 – the Results are in!

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The start of September marks the end of our month-long test drive event – from the early days of #SmallCarWeek through to the grand scale of #7SeaterWeek – our forecourt has been what feels like an Olympic-scale arena for this first-of-a-kind showcase of motoring might!  Now a time for reflection on proceedings, did Windsor Vehicle Leasing also strike gold? It’s a firm ‘YES’ as far as we’re concerned.

Firstly, we’re extremely grateful to all the manufacturers who have provided vehicles for the event – Audi, BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Mahindra, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Peugeot Citroen, Renault, Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Volvo. The collaboration has been much appreciated and the key-for-key swaps worked seamlessly. It showed the strength of our relationships and the confidence all the manufacturers have in their brands. No-one is afraid to stand comparison with anyone else. There seemed to be a consensus that what we were doing was a great idea, with more than one manufacturer pointing out that they couldn’t understand why no-one had come up with this concept before.

We would also like to thank the customers, existing and potential, who made the effort to come along and do the test drives. Hopefully they found the unique opportunity to compare brands and technologies worthwhile. In some instances, it was enough for visitors to sit in the cars; get that feeling which no amount of online research can replace.

WVL Test Drive event Small Car Week

WVL Test Drive Event, week 2 - Family Saloon Week

We’re aware that WVL may not necessarily see the direct benefits of this unique event, though it can only be a positive that we had so many visitors and enquiries. It was our intention to shake the tree during the traditionally quiet month of August and if the fruit fell elsewhere, then the industry was still the winner. It’s a bonus that we have quoted for and won business as a result.

The event was publicised through the local press and via social media across our Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts where each individual car’s arrival was posted online. If some of the puns which accompanied the postings were excruciating, please allow for wordplay fatigue by Week 4! Nevertheless, good old footfall played a key part in us getting as many bookings as we did. Our position on Clarence Road usually guarantees interest from passing customers and there’s nothing like a line of new, gleaming cars to catch people’s attention.

WVL Test Drive Event, week 3 - SUV Week

WVL Test Drive Event, week 4 - 7-Seater Week

There’s no doubt, weeks three and four – the SUV and 7-seater weeks – provoked huge interest, as well as testing our forecourt organisation and parking skills. However, all four weeks, including small cars and family saloons, provided excellent opportunities, both for customers and the staff of WVL to familiarise themselves with the very latest models and technology, meaning Windsor Vehicle Leasing can continue to provide the most comprehensive and tailored customer experience.

There seemed to be a consensus that what we were doing was a great idea, with more than one manufacturer pointing out that they couldn’t understand why no-one had come up with this concept before.

It’s fair to say, the vehicles supplied showed that nowadays, there’s not really such a thing as a bad car. Probably the area of greatest change and progress is the on-board technology. Time in a vehicle is important. It would be easy to become a nervous wreck without exposure to and proficiency in the safety systems, including lane control, collision alerts and integrated braking systems. Even knowing how to start a car these days can be an adventure, though it’s always simple enough once you know! Interestingly, no-one seemed inclined to try the self-parking modes! Seems we still like control!

Of course the selection of vehicles not only gave many of our visitors the opportunity to have a fresh look at classic models, but also a first close-up look at relatively new technologies such as hybrids and electric cars.

For us at WVL, there was the bonus of a visit from a sporting icon. As you may have seen in our posts on the day, West Indian legend Gordon Greenidge, one of the finest opening batsmen of all time, took the opportunity to come by. Just for a while, the gleaming cars were outshone and talk of the off-drive replaced the test drive!

It is our firm intention to repeat this event in the future. Of course, others may try to do so in the meantime… but we’ll always know we were first!

If you’ve spotted something in the line-ups above, or would like a quote on a particular vehicle, please get in touch. Our Configurator allows you to spec-up a vehicle to your exact requirements, though we’d be happy to offer advice and suggestions if you’re at all unsure. Either way, try our online Quote Form, email us at [email protected], LiveChat with one of our leasing experts using the tab at the bottom of the screen, or simply call us on 01753 851 561, and let’s talk leasing!

Vehicle Profile: The Kia Cee’d 1.6 CRDi

Vehicle Profile: The Kia Cee’d 1.6 CRDi https://wvl.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/kia-ceed-featured.jpg 660 300 Anthony Anthony https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a9c4089fd91833b9d9ac3cd2423e0fcb?s=96&d=mm&r=g

‘Live more life’ – the emotive call-to-action Kia have given their new Cee’d. Account Executive Ryan Davies took the car out on an extended test drive to see if this feature-packed vehicle lives up to the feel-good-factor in its marketing.

The Test Drive
Having written my last review on the Vauxhall Corsa VVT Energy the natural thing to do would be to compare one hatchback to another. Well, much like my adoration towards the Corsa, I can speak with similar positivity about the all new Kia Cee’d. Smooth to drive with a quiet engine, comfortable seats and great visibility within the car all contributed to a very enjoyable journey along the roads of Berkshire.

Personally, I feel the best features of the car lie in its technology. The parking camera, sat nav and Bluetooth all work seamlessly contributing to an easier and more hassle-free drive. Aesthetically the main accolades go to the front grille and headlights which are both modern and exciting.

If it’s entertainment you’re after then the 7” touchscreen and Bluetooth music streaming is for you. Should comfort be your main focus then the heated seats and steering wheel will suit you perfectly. Or perhaps you’re keen to take a big leap into the 21st century? Well, if so then the parallel park assist system (PPAS) will ensure that you do just that – automatically nipping into the tightest spots with aplomb.

Most endearingly, through comfort, design and technology, the car appeals to a wide demographic: male/female, young/old this car really does accommodate for all.

Overall I believe the Cee’d to be a great car that is fit for most purposes, but why take my word for it? Pop in to the WVL showroom for a test drive in our demonstrator vehicle and see for yourself how great this modern, mid-sized car can be!

Pricing from £13,900.

Kia-Cee'd

 

Details of our demonstrator

Year 2013
Mileage New
Engine size 1.6L
Fuel Diesel
Gearbox Manual
Body Style Hatch
Colour Black

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Personal Tax Position

Monthly Benefit In Kind
BIK Value 20% Tax Rate 40% Tax Rate 45% Tax Rate
£2,849 £47.48 £94.97 £106.84

 

Features
Our demonstrator is a new Kia Cee’d 1.6L CRDi featuring: Air Conditioning, Bluetooth with Voice Recognition & Music Streaming, USB & AUX Ports, Projection Headlights, Front Electric Windows with Auto Up & Down Function, Centre Console Armrest & Storage Box, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) & Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Emergency Stop Signalling, 17″ Alloy Wheels, Reversing Camera System (Integrated into Sat Nav Screen), 7″ Touchscreen Satellite Navigation with European Mapping, Dual Automatic Air Conditioning with Ioniser, Electrically Folding, Adjustable & Heated Door Mirrors with LED Indicators & Kerbside Lights, Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror,  Heated Steering Wheel, Parallel Park Assist System (PPAS) with Front & Reversing Sensors.

If you’d like to take the Cee’d for a test drive and experience the vehicle for yourself, then please call 01753 851561 today!

The Week In Motoring #5

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100% Electric Nissan e-NV200 Taxi Heads for Amsterdam

Amsterdam-based Taxi Electric is to become the first private taxi company to add the Nissan e-NV200 taxi to its fleet of zero emission taxis.

The 100% electric e-NV200 taxi will join the 25 LEAFs that Taxi Electric have been using since it became the first private taxi company to operate a fleet of 100% electric taxis in November 2011.

Reliability has not been an issue for the company who have amassed over 1.5million KM since going completely electric which Andy Palmer, European vice President of Nissan says is testament to Nissan’s electric technology.

“(Taxi Electric) have covered an astonishing distance in their fleet in such a short time and have shown just how reliable our electric technology is in a demanding environment. Their pioneering spirit closely matches ours and we are certain they will continue their success with the ground-breaking Nissan e-NV200.”

Cars on UK Roads Reaches 10-year high

2013 saw a 1.4% rise in the number of cars on UK roads reaching a total of 31,917,885 units – over 436,000 up on 2012. Not only demonstrating a 10-year high in industry growth, they also reflect greater vehicle longevity.

It’s said that improvements in car reliability as well as several economic factors have seen the lifespan of cars significantly extended – the average age now being a year older compared to a decade ago. Additionally, numbers of cars over 12 years old rose by a staggering 11.3% in 2012 further proof that cars are being kept on the road for longer.

Chief Executive of SMMT, Mike Hawes, added ‘With more cars bought and less scraped in recent years, the total number on UK roads reached an all time high last year.’

Formula 1 Returns

Looking ahead, we’re very much looking forward to the upcoming Formula 1 season that gets underway this weekend in Melbourne. Let’s face it, the last four seasons have hardly been filled with edge-of-your-seat excitement as Sebastian Vettel’s Red Bull has calmly jogged to four consecutive world titles, but there have been murmurings that this season’s championships is set to be one of the most exhilarating in 30 years.

We suggest that this sense of anticipation is down to the sheer unpredictability of the year ahead. New engines, new rules, new regulations, new drivers; this really is impossible to call.

Some bookies have Lewis Hamilton down as a potential favourite for the title but it would still take a brave punter to lump on with him at this early stage. Perhaps most encouraging for those wanting a more competitive season this year is the fact that Red Bull are still experiencing significant issues with their latest car, the RB10, meaning that we are unlikely to see Vettel with one hand on the championship trophy as we enter June.

The RedBull RB10

Whatever happens this year, we can’t wait. But what about you? Are you excited for the new season or have recent years meant you’ve found a better way to spend your Sunday afternoons?

Predictions:
• Drivers Championship:– Lewis Hamilton
• Constructors Championship:– Mercedes

Car of the Week

Our vehicle of the week is the excellent Kia Cee’d – we have two on loan as demonstrators at our showroom at the moment. Here’s the spec. of the vehicle we’ve been driving:

Year / Reg 2013
Mileage New
Engine 1.6L
Fuel Diesel
Gearbox Manual
Body Hatchback
Colour Black

Kia C'eed

You can read our full profile on this vehicle here (and watch the video too!). If you’d like to book a test drive and talk to us out about our latest leasing options, then don’t hesitate to call on 01753 851561.