2017 kia models12/8/2023 The ‘1’ cars get air conditioning, 15-inch steel wheels, a rear spoiler, heated and electrically adjustable door mirrors, and electric front windows. The line-up runs 1, 2, 3, 4, GT-Line, GT-Line S and then GT. Dark Gun Metal metallic is a mid-range hue, not found on the ‘1’ or GT variants, while – if you’re feeling brave – the sporty GT-Line and GT models can be specified in Yellow Flame metallic. Fusion White and Phantom Black (both metallic) are available from top to bottom of the range, while Silver Frost, Planet Blue, and Infra Red metallic options are again reserved for the Ceeds without GT-Line/GT specification. Specs and Trim Levels : ★★★★★★★ ★☆ ☆ (8/10)įor grades 1 to 4, the standard paint is Bronze Metal, while for the GT-Line and GT cars, it’s Track Red. That makes it the gutsiest engine in the range, eclipsing even the 1.6 T-GDi in the GT (it has more power at 204hp, but only delivers 196lb ft), and it’s a decent enough powerplant, if not the most refined diesel in the world. That leaves three motors, two petrol and a solitary 1.6-litre CRDi turbodiesel, rated at 136hp and 207lb ft. Handily, they’re only found at the lower levels of the Ceed tree, so you can easily avoid them by aiming at the more desirable spec grades. Both the basic ‘1’ Ceed models and the range-topping GT do without this, though neither of them has brilliant steering either – and the GT, while pleasant enough and a very good first-time ‘hot’ hatch effort for Kia’s C-segment contender, is no firecracker to drive.īroadly speaking, for the engines you are going to want a turbocharged unit of some form, because the two normally aspirated petrol engines – the 99hp 1.4-litre and the 135hp 1.6 GDi option – are coarse and lacking torque. Biggest handling bugbear of all is the Flex Steer set-up, which is unpleasant and incommunicative in all three of its settings. The Ceed has reasonable body control and lots of front-end grip, but there’s little to report in terms of a playful rear axle and, despite the sometimes firm ride, soft springing means the Kia leans a bit too much when you start to press on. It's not bad in the corners, either, but it’s never more exciting than that faint praise suggests. Still, overall refinement is good, with impressive suppression of wind and tyre noise, and the car is a stable companion on the motorway, thanks to its advanced multilink rear suspension. It does a good job of soaking up the lumps and bumps of British tarmac on smaller wheels, but the more attractive GT-Line variants on bigger alloys have firmer comportment. The Kia is quietly competent, but not outstanding for either ride comfort or handling. Verdict | Design | Interior | Technology | Performance | Safety | Specs | Running Costs | Pricing A tilt and telescopic steering wheel is standard range-wide, so getting a good driving position is a doddle. Access via the hatch is easy enough, as the aperture is a good shape, although the loading lip is slightly stepped above the boot floor.Īll models have a height-adjustable driver’s seat, while electric lumbar support and a passenger seat that also goes up and down arrive at ‘3’ grade. There’s a big boot, with 380 litres from the off, and 1,318 litres with the 60:40 range-wide split rear seats folded down they also lie nice and flat, making the most of that enlarged cargo area. The USB and aux-in ports in front of the gear lever are illuminated, a neat touch making them easy to locate at night. From ‘2’ grade and up, two cupholders are additionally found in the rear armrest, while the front seatbacks get two map pockets as well. All models have two 12-volt power sockets in the front, two cupholders in the console, a cooled glovebox, centre console storage, and big door pockets.
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