Carbuyer Magazine – August 2019

THIS latest version of the KiaCeed isn’t quiteasdistinctivelystyled as

its predecessor,but Ki ahas developed sharpunderpinnings tomake

it moreengagingtodrive. It’s intendedto appealto keen drivers,with

fast steeringand firmsuspension helpingthe Ceed feel keen and agile.

It’s not perfect, though: ridecomfor thas sufferedslightlyas aresult.

Most driverswillfind the 118bhp 1.0T-GDi petrol powerful

enough; the 1.4T-GDi will appealto those aftermoreperformance,

butthe 1.6T-GDi is a‘warm’ hatc hbac krather thanahot one.

Long-distancedriver scan benefit from the frugal 1.6 CRDi diesel.

Interior qualityhas takenaleapupmarket, while Kiahas shuffled

around the interior dimensionsand liberatedextraboot space,while

also maki ng it easier to load bulky items. The bodyworkis slightly

wider than beforeand the wheelshavebeen pushed to each corner to

boost pa ssengerspace,too.Asplit-level boot floor meansyou canlift

or lo werthe bottom of the luggagecompartment,creatingahidden

space forvaluables or muddysports kitwhen it’s in the upper position.

The Ceed is very well equipped,with kitsuchasTomTomnavigation,

Apple CarPlay and Android Autoall offered.Manywill choose the

Ceed because of its seven-year warranty,but it’saconsummate

all-rounder thatis practical,refined and betterto drivethanever.

“TheCeedtakesonthehatchabck

establishmentbyofferingmore

spaceanddrivingfunthanbefore”

Kia Ceed

Funtod rive,valuefor

money,upmarketinterior

Firmrideonbigwheels,slow

autogearbox,rearlegroom

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Engines:1.0, 1.4&1.6 petrol,1.6diesel

Trim levels:2, 3, BlueEdition

GT-Line,GT-LineS, GT

Economy:38-59mpg Road tax:£145

0-62:7. 2-10.9s Euro NCAP:★★★★★★★★(★★)

Price £18,600 -£27,490

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