Kia Ceed

Score: 7.8 / 10
“The third-generation Kia Ceed moves from being the family hatch for owners who want something cheap to a car on a par with the UK’s biggest sellers.”
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Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 8 / 10
“If you’re in the market for a family hatchback, the Kia Ceed should be on your shortlist. It’s well priced, good to drive and has all the latest technology.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid Sportswagon (estate)
Score: 6 / 10
“Compared with the rest of the Kia Ceed Sportswagon family, this plug-in hybrid powertrain is expensive, to the point where private buyers will be hard-pushed to ever recoup the extra cost. Practicality – such an important consideration for estate cars – is compromised, too.”
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Model reviewed: iMT mild hybrid hatchback
Score: 8 / 10
“Kia believes that its clever new iMT system will deliver a modest reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, and the figures and our early drive show promise. The system’s action feels little different from any conventional clutch pedal, and promises the added benefit of reducing wear.”
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Model reviewed: Sportswagon
Score: 8 / 10
“The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a roomy family estate worth considering if you’re in the market for a family hatchback-based hauler. It has just about as much room as a Focus or Golf Estate, and drives well enough to keep most owners happy.”
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Model reviewed: Ceed GT
Score: 8 / 10
“The Ceed GT offers an ideal middle ground for performance fans who don’t quite wish to commit to a full-blown hot hatchback.”
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Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 7.8 / 10
“In a competitive sector, the Kia Ceed sticks to traditional values of generous equipment levels, good build quality and the reassurance of a seven-year warranty. A solid if not scintillating performer, it’s worth a look if you want a dependable and well-equipped hatchback.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre diesel (mild hybrid) manual
Score: 8 / 10
“Diesel power meets mild-hybrid technology to give Kia’s hatchback improved fuel efficiency and lower CO2.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol-electric plug-in hybrid automatic Sportswagon 3
Score: 7 / 10
“To get anywhere near its claimed 188mpg economy figure, you’ll have to use it primarily for short hops around town so you can make the most of its 35-mile electric-only range. You’ll want to ensure you can reliably charge at home, too, because using the petrol engine to do so will eat into any fuel savings you might have previously achieved. But the same goes for any PHEV, really.”
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Model reviewed: (range review)
Score: 8 / 10
“The Kia Ceed is now a top-five contender and outranks the Astra, Octavia, Mégane and others that shoppers at the value end of the hatchback spectrum might be considering. And if that sounds like a bit of a coming of age for Kia, that’s exactly how it seems to us.”
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Model reviewed: Ceed GT
Score: 8 / 10
“Along with the inherently good ergonomics of the third-generation Kia Ceed, as everyday transport the GT is a convincing car.”
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Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol manual GT-Line
Score: 8 / 10
“The Kia Ceed offers good value for money, coming in cheaper on price than equivalent versions of the Ford Focus, Skoda Octavia and Volkswagen Golf. It’s enough to ensure the Kia comes out ahead on a cost-per-mile basis and also incurs the cheapest BIK payments.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Prices have been creeping up, and the most desirable top-spec models command some high cash prices. But one thing’s for sure, it’s certainly a good steer, and it comes packed with equipment that you’d have to pay extra for on plenty of its rivals.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Kia Ceed is an example of a car built to get the job done. Though it might not be as exciting nor as tech-laden as other models in the segment, it counters with great build quality and plenty of equipment at an affordable price. Add in its attractive price and the Ceed becomes a real champion of honest, down-to-earth motoring.”
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Model reviewed: Spoertswagon estate range
Score: 8.6 / 10
“The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a well-equipped family estate car with a big boot and reassuring warranty.” (Andy Goodwin)
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Model reviewed: (range review)
Score: 8.6 / 10
“The Kia Ceed hatchback takes on the establishment and gets close to causing an upset, offering more space and fun than before.”
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Model reviewed: Sportswagon estate range
Score: 7 / 10
“The Kia Ceed Sportwagon has a large, practical boot and comes stacked with standard equipment. It’s not as comfortable as alternatives, though, nor as plush inside.”
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Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 7 / 10
“The Kia Ceed is an affordable family hatchback that’s impressively practical and comes packed with high-tech features as standard, but you’d hardly call it fun to drive.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre diesel ‘2’ hatchback
Score: 8 / 10
“A nice update to an appealing mainstream choice, the Kia Ceed is improved in every area, with safety equipment, looks and driving experience being the main successes.”
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“Here’s what you need to know. This five-door family hatchback looks the business and won’t disgrace your driveway. It drives well. Prices are reasonable.”
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Model reviewed: Ceed GT
Score: 6 / 10
“It’s an OK warm hatchback, but the steep price tag in context with rivals makes it a particularly tough sell.”
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Model reviewed: 1.4-litre petrol manual First Edition hatch
Score: 7 / 10
“The new Kia Ceed does most things very competently but we’d recommend everyone to try the all-electric Kia e-Niro before buying a petrol or diesel Ceed.”
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Model reviewed: 1.4-litre petrol automatic First Edition
“Whatever the finer points of competitors such as the new Ford Focus, the Mazda 3 and the Volkswagen Golf, they all come with mere 3-year standard manufacturer warranties. The Kia Ceed is manufacturer warranted for 7 years or 100,000 miles at no extra cost. More than twice as long as the others.”
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Model reviewed: (range review)
“Kia has honed it to make the Ceed as practical and enjoyable to live with while retaining all of its existing virtues of long warranty, reliability and low running costs. The result is the Ceed deserves its place among small hatch royalty.”
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Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 8.4 / 10
“Kia’s hatch is highly commendable, if not quite class best”
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Model reviewed: Ceed GT
“The Kia Ceed GT doesn’t have the firepower at 204hp to compete with a VW Golf GTI, Focus ST or Hyundai i30N, but it has the feel.”
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“The third-gen Kia Ceed is a peach of a motor — and it’s much more fun to drive with a stiffer body, faster steering, revised fully independent suspension and a lower centre of gravity.”
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Model reviewed: Ceed GT
Score: 8 / 10
“On paper the Ceed GT simply doesn’t have the firepower to compete with its hot hatch rivals – and in the flesh it’s marred by an anodyne engine note and a notchy gear shift. But its excellent chassis, smart interior, practicality and value combine to make this a surprisingly tempting prospect.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Kia improves things yet again. Refinement, styling and interior quality are nearly as good as anything out there. Nearly…”
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Model reviewed: (range review)
Score: 6 / 10
“The Kia Ceed is competitive in lots of areas and a perfectly decent car. However, unlike its best rivals, it fails to be outstanding in any area. Long warranty aside, there’s little compelling reason to recommend it over the better-handling Ford Focus, the more practical Skoda Octavia, or the more refined and comfortable VW Golf.”
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