El Kia Cee'd It was the first model conceived from the beginning to be marketed in the European market. Also, opened the factory that the Asian firm had built in the town Slovak from Žilina.
We have tested this car:
Test Kia Pro Cee'd 1.6 CRDi 110 CV Drive: design, equipment and priceTest Kia Pro Cee'd 1.6 CRDi 110 CV Drive: behind the wheelTest Kia Cee'd 1.6 GDI Drive, exterior and interior designKia Cee'd 1.6 GDI Drive test, engine, driving and consumptionKia Cee'd 1.6 GDI Drive test, equipment, price and conclusionsTest Kia Pro_Cee'd GT, fun and effectiveAs a curiosity, the Kia Cee'd has a twin brother called Cerato (which was also sold in Europe) that is sold in the rest of the markets where Kia is present.
As proof of its manufacture and reliability, with its arrival on the market, the firm began to offer 7 year warranty in all its models.
Technical characteristics Kia Cee'd
El Kia Cee'd It is developed on the platform for compact models of the Hyundai Group. The second generation sits on a deep modification of the base that gave life to the first generation, so it maintains a good dynamic behavior.
All the bodies 3 (Pro_Cee´d) and 5 doors They measure 4,31 meters long and 1,78 meters wide. In height there is a difference of 4 centimeters in favor of the Pro_Cee'd (1,43 meters). The version Estate SportsWagon increases the length of the model to 4,50 meters.
With these measures and a battle (for all versions) meters of 2,650, its interior accommodates 5 occupants without major complications. The capacity of its trunk ranges between 380 liters of the 3 and 5-door version up to 528 litres.
Mechanical range and Kia Cee'd gearboxes
La mechanical range of the Kia Cee'd It is made up of three gasoline and two diesel mechanics.
The gasoline family is made up of the atmospheric block and four cylinders 1.4 CVVT 90 hp and the new 1.0 T-GDI three-cylinder and turbocharged with 100 and 120 hp. Crown the range the block 1.6 T-GDI turbocharged four-cylinder with 204 hp.
In diesel, the range is made up of the blocks 1.4 CRDi y 1.6 CRDi turbocharged and with four cylinders. The powers developed by both engines are 90 hp, 110 hp and 136 hp.
All the gearboxes available for the Kia Cee'd are three. two cut manual with 5 and 6 relations and another of type automatic with double clutch and 7 speeds. Traction in all versions is always to the front axle.
Equipment Kia Cee'd
El Kia Cee'd has its range of equipment and finishes grouped into 5 versions. From lowest to highest standard endowment: Concept, Drive, Tech, GT Line y GT. The first four versions are available for the three bodies (3-door Pro_Cee'd, 5-door and family SW) and the fifth only for the 3-door Pro_Cee'd variant.
from the termination Concept, the Cee'd incorporates multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP and TCS, audio equipment with auxiliary sockets or a seven-year warranty. in the versions drive and tech incorporates elements such as rear parking sensor, parking camera or browser with touch screen 7-inch with infotainment system.
Versions GT Line and GT emphasize the sportiness of the model by adding various aesthetic accessories, larger alloy wheels, Recaro seats with specific upholstery, active xenon headlights or hands-free access and start.
Kia Cee'd on video
Kia Cee´d according to EuroNCAP
El Kia Cee'd It was the first model of the brand to reach the 5 stars EuroNCAP, and in this second generation he repeated it again. In protection for adult and child occupants, it obtained 89% and 88%, respectively. In case of pedestrian hit achieved a 61% of protection. Lastly, in driving aids, it stood out with a deserved 86%.
Kia Cee'd and its rivals
El Kia Cee'd fits into the compact segment, one of the toughest on the market. Among the rivals against whom he has to compete are the Renault Mégane, Seat Leon o Ford Focus.
Against them provides an excellent value for money-equipment and a 7-year warranty. Against him, the Cee'd is one of the oldest models and does not have gasoline and medium power diesel versions.
The Kia Cee'd of Km0 and second hand
El Kia Cee'd It was the first model of the firm that cemented the image it currently has. Designed and manufactured in Europe for the clients of the old continent, those were their premises. Thanks to this, it has earned a place in the second-hand market with a good depreciation (30%).
All the first generation It was a sales success, translating into a good stock of units in the second-hand market and zero kilometers. The pillars on which its good image rests are a proven reliability and a solid build that will last for years.
Thanks to this, in second-hand market we can find units, of the first generation, with an average of 150 thousand kilometers and 10 years in the $4.500. If we want a current unit, the average price is around $14.000 for units with a couple of years and 40 thousand kilometers on average.
Highlights
- Still fresh design
- Value for money-equipment
- 7 years warranty
Improvable Points
- Veteran
- Quality of some plastics
- More powerful gasoline and diesel engines are missing
Prices of Kia Cee'd
The Prices communicated by Kia for Cee'd in Spain they start in the $17.360 for version Pro_Cee'd 1.4 CVVT 100 Concept 3 doors. At the top of the range is the Pro_Cee'd 1.6 T-GDi GT 204 hp finish valued at $29.500.
Kia Cee'd Photo Gallery
The content of the article adheres to our principles of editorial ethics. To report an error click here.