2019 Kia Ceed

Kia Ceed Sportswagon PHEV taken off sale in range update

Plug-in estate removed from refreshed 2021 line-up after only a year on sale

Kia has removed the plug-in hybrid variant of the Ceed Sportswagon from sale as part of a wider model line update, detailed last week.

The Korean manufacturer will continue to offer a plug-in model of the Xceed, its small crossover SUV, in the UK, which a company spokesperson said was twice as popular as the outgoing Sportswagon in 2021 so far.

The wider Ceed model line-up will remain unaffected, and the Sportswagon model will remain on sale with 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engines alongside a 1.6-litre mild hybrid diesel option.

The Ceed family maintains its position as the firm’s most popular range despite the fleeting sales of the Sportswagen PHEV, and all other models in Kia’s range also retain their plug-in hybrid variants.

The Ceed Sportswagon first went on sale in the UK in 2017, but the plug-in hybrid variant was only added to the line-up in 2020. It used the same powertrain as the Niro PHEV, driven by a 1.6-litre petrol engine mated to a 79bhp electric motor to drive the front wheels.

An 8.9kWh lithium ion battery provided the car’s electric power, and offered up to 35 miles of electric-only range with an overall Kia-quoted economy figure of 188.3mpg.

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Kia Ceed 1.5 T-GDI GT-Line 2021 review

Should I buy one?

In its third generation, the Ceed has finally been developed into a genuine contender among the massed rank of C-segment hatches. But while the updates to this version are enough to keep it firmly in a competitive pack, they don’t move it closer to the class leaders. It still lacks the premium sheen or dynamic appeal to truly rival the likes of the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus.

There’s no shame in that, of course, and there remains much to recommend about the Ceed. We’re waiting for final UK pricing, but it should remain a worthy contender that merits consideration at the budget end of the market. That said, it says something about Kia’s progress in recent years that you feel the firm is capable of more.

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Kia Proceed GT 1.6 T-GDi 2021 review

Should I buy one?

Kia’s ambition is such that creating the Proceed GT as a rival to premium shooting brakes already seems less outlandish now than when the car was first revealed. The largely design-based revisions here certainly help the model better fit its lofty brief.

The Proceed GT is certainly a well-rounded and competitive package that offers a reasonable level of driver engagement. But it finds itself not quite on the level of the premium rivals it is targeting, and up against better value and more practical options elsewhere in the Ceed family.

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The Kia Ceed family has had a facelift

Kia’s likable Ceed range has been updated for the 2022 model year

The current-generation Kia Cee-no-more-apostrophe-d was introduced in 2018, and almost three-and-a-half years into its lifecycle it’s due a facelift. Right on cue, here it is.

The Korean firm hasn’t interfered with the car’s lines and creases in any significant way, but various features have been updated: the headlights, taillights, grille and numerous bits of trim have been changed to give the Ceed a fresh look, and Kia - perhaps struggling for things to say - points out that the Ceed now wears the company’s new badge for the first time.

More significant are the alterations made to the engine menu: the entry-level Ceed hatch gets either a 1.0-litre turbo petrol producing 118bhp for 0-62mph in 11.2 seconds, or a 1.6-litre diesel with mild-hybrid assistance and 134bhp.

They cost from £20,105 and £22,275 respectively, and in bog-standard ‘2’ trim you get 16-inch alloy wheels, electric and heated door mirrors, a leather steering wheel, cruise control with a speed limited function, an eight-inch touchscreen, DAB radio, a reversing camera, plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Meanwhile the Sportswagon gets all of that in the same trim for £700 more, except if you want diesel power you’ll need to step up to the estate-only ‘2 Nav’ trim for £24,045, which throws in a USB charger, a bigger screen and Kia Connect services for good measure.

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The Kia Ceed family has had a facelift

Kia’s likable Ceed range has been updated for the 2022 model year
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Nearly new buying guide: Kia Ceed

Ready to buy a Ford Focus? We will plant a Ceed of doubt in your mind

Etymologists and sub-editors would, I’m sure, agree that the Apostrophe Protection Society is a noble enough enterprise. However, in the case of Kia’s midsized family hatchback, it seems that it’s definitely better to do without an apostrophe. You see, pleasant though the first two generations of the Cee’d were, the third-generation Ceed, sans punctuation mark, is the one that we would take home to meet mother.

And she would be pleased that we’re being so sensible when she learns that the Ceed comes with a seven-year warranty. Buy any used example that’s less than two years old through Kia’s Approved Used programme and you get a similar seven-year warranty. As such, it could be argued that a nearly new Ceed is actually a better buy than a factory-fresh one.

There were initially three turbocharged petrol and two diesel engines. The former range began with a 118bhp 1.0-litre triple, while 138bhp 1.4-litre and 201bhp 1.6-litre four cylinder units were available in higher spec models. The two 1.6-litre diesels made 114bhp and 134bhp.

The Ceed is well equipped, too. Oddly named entry-level trim 2 comes with 16in alloy wheels, air conditioning, cruise control, a 7.0in touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plusa rear-view camera.

Stepping up to 2 Nav gets you the larger (8.0in) touchscreen with sat-nav, while 3 trim brings dual-zone climate control, automatic wipers and 17in alloys.

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Kia Proceed

WHAT'S THE VERDICT?

“A refreshing niche that ain’t a crossover, but not as sporty as billed”

The Proceed is a fine example of a manufacturer trying to fill a niche that didn’t exist in the first place, but while it isn’t as sporty as the hatchback in like-for-like spec it’s an attractive option over the chunkier Sportswagon. Little space is sacrificed despite prioritising style over practicality and it’s not a whole lot more expensive, either.

It fills a hole in the South Korean manufacturer’s range and fundamentally the Proceed is a good and recommendable car, because Kia’s warranty and equipment-heavy trim levels make for a promising ownership experience.

It’s not a standout performer to drive, even in 201bhp GT form, but it’s competent and comfortable enough, and its looks are genuinely arresting. Hardly a volume seller for Kia, but it’s an interesting head-turner among the SUV malaise. It’s a likeable left-field choice, and we’d choose it over a crossover every time.

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Kia Proceed Review 2021 | Top Gear

A refreshing niche that ain’t a crossover, but not as sporty as billed
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Kia Proceed 1.5 T-GDi GT-Line 2021 UK review

Should I buy one?

The Proceed is a much more interesting take on a typical family hatchback and has one of the more dynamic chassis in the class. So it’s a shame the engine can’t quite match up to the promise and turn a car that is good to drive into something you’d call fun.

Still, real-world economy is pleasing (expect 45mpg on a run) and practicality is not totally wiped out with that racier roofline. This is a car that ticks a lot of boxes for the head, and even a couple for the heart, too.

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Kia Ceed 1.0 T-GDi ‘2’ 2021 UK drive

Should I buy one?

Despite Kia morphing into a less value-driven manufacturer, and justifiably so, this base Ceed has managed to maintain that do-it-all-for-nowt attitude that Kias of old had, but without feeling like a pastiche of itself. There’s a decent honesty about it.

It lacks the outright handling sophistication of a Focus, but it gets much closer to how that Ford drives and steers these days. Despite what the marketing department might want you to believe, the new badge doesn’t alter any of this. But then it also doesn't give you a reason not to look at the Ceed. This is a great entry point into the Ceed family.

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon 1.5 T-GDI '3' 2021 UK review

Should I buy one?

The Ceed SW isn’t the natural choice in the volume, compact estate space but that’s not to say it doesn’t deserve consideration. It’s more enjoyable to drive than one might expect of a relatively sedate wagon and, while not reinventing the wheel in any way, it successfully offers comfort, space and equipment which is what many buyers are looking for. There’s also the added assurance of Kia’s seven-year warranty.

Ultimately, this model remains competitive in a very competitive class, but can’t quite beat the Octavia for overall attractiveness, nor the likes of the class-leading Ford Focus dynamically.

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