| Kia Ceed | |
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 2018 Kia Ceed First Edition (UK) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia Corporation |
| Also called | Kia Cee'd (2006–2018) |
| Production | 2006–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car/small family car (C) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Kia Spectra |
TheKia Ceed (known as theKia Cee'd before 2018) is acompact car produced by the South Korean manufacturerKia since 2006 exclusively for the European market.
It is the first Kia vehicle to be designed entirely in Europe and tailored to European customers. To mark the occasion, Kia took the initials of theEuropean Economic Community, EEC or CEE in several languages and added ED for European Design. Realizing that "CEEED" had too many ‘E's, they replaced the last 'E' with an apostrophe, with 'Cee'd' being the end result. Since 2018, the Ceed name does not include an apostrophe. The initials now mean "Community of Europe, with European Design".[1] The model has been manufactured at theKia Motors Slovakia assembly plant inŽilina since October 2006.[2] The Ceed replaced theCerato which had little success in Europe.
The Ceed was first unveiled on 28 September 2006 at theParis Motor Show. In mid-2007, a station wagon version called theCee'd sw was launched followed by the three-doorPro Cee'd in late 2007. From 2009 to 2010, Kia dropped the apostrophe of the Pro Cee'd and changed the model name toPro Ceed.[3][4] The second generation of the Cee'd was presented at the2012 Geneva Motor Show. At the2018 Geneva Motor Show, Kia presented the third generation Ceed. In early 2019, ashooting brake version of the Ceed was launched, called theProceed.[5] In September 2019, Kia also unveiled theXCeed, a crossover SUV based on the third generation Ceed.
As of 2023[update], the Ceed is positioned between theK3supermini (B-segment) and theK5large family car (D-segment).
| First generation | |
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 Kia Cee'd (pre-facelift) | |
| Overview | |
| Model code | ED |
| Production | 2006–2012 |
| Assembly | Slovakia:Žilina (Kia Motors Slovakia) |
| Designer | Gregory Guillaume Miklós Kovács |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-doorhatchback (Pro Cee'd) 5-door hatchback 5-doorstation wagon (Cee'd SW) |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia J4 platform |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
| Length | 4,240 mm (166.9 in) 4,250 mm (167.3 in) (Pro cee'd) 4,470 mm (176.0 in) (cee'd SW) |
| Width | 1,790 mm (70.5 in) |
| Height | 1,480 mm (58.3 in) 1,450 mm (57.1 in) (Pro cee'd) 1,530 mm (60.2 in) (cee'd SW) |
| Curb weight | 1,263–1,572 kg (2,784–3,466 lb) |
The Cee'd was designed inFrankfurt, Germany, withMiklós Kovács leading the design team,[6] while the concept car was designed by Pontus Fontaeus. The cee'd is developed on the same platform as theHyundai i30. The first generation was available with a choice of fourengines (twopetrol and twodiesel), fivetrim levels and eithermanual orautomatic transmission.
There were three trim levels available: LX, EX, TX. The flagship TX trim was equipped with semi leather seats,Michelin 225/45 tires with 17 inch alloy wheels and rear parking sensors. All versions have six airbags as standard, active front headrests, height-adjustable headrests, pretensioners, ESP, electronic traction control, ABS, EBD, BA, and a reinforced structure of the cabin. Upon release on the market, thewarranty is one of the most extensive and longest in Europe with seven years or 150,000 km for the powertrain and five years for the entire vehicle.
In September 2009, the facelifted model was unveiled at the 63rdFrankfurt Motor Show. While the five-door and the station wagon were given an updated front and rear design, including the Kia's new corporate grille called theTiger Nose, technical revisions and minor changes in the interior, the three-door version exterior was not updated.[7][8]
Approximately 646,300 units of the first-generation Cee'd were produced.
Kia Pro_cee'd
The Pro_cee'd is the sports version of the Kia Cee'd, with a 3-door body and a new rear-end design. The concept car was showcased for first time at the Paris Motor Show in 2006. Apart from the 3-door hatchback body, the car is given a lower stance compared to the original 5-door Cee'd as it is 5 cm lower and 5 cm longer. The official pictures of the production version were released in July 2007.[9][10]
Kia Cee'd Sportswagon
The Cee'd Sportswagon is thestation wagon of the Cee'd. It is the only version that features the 2.0-litre CRDi engine. The claimed boot space is 534 dm³ with the rear seats unfolded and 1664 dm³ with the seats folded down.
The Kia Cee'd earned aEuro NCAP 5 star safety rating for adult occupants for the pre 2009 model.[11] It is also fitted with six airbags (including curtain airbags) as standard even in countries likeUkraine where safety options were usually stripped in comparison with other countries.[citation needed]
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score – 37 score – 11The Euro NCAP results also showed that the dashboard can become a threat to the driver and passenger's knees in the event of a front collision, despite having 6 airbags in the car and the Cee'd also scored the maximum available points for the side impact and pole tests.[citation needed]
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Model code | JD |
| Production | 2012–2018 |
| Assembly | Slovakia:Žilina (Kia Motors Slovakia) Russia:Kaliningrad (Avtotor)[12] |
| Designer | Peter Schreyer |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-doorhatchback (Pro Cee'd) 5-door hatchback 5-doorstation wagon (Cee'd SW) |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia J5 platform |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
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Making its worldwide premiere at the2012 Geneva Motor Show is the all-new second-generation Cee'd (with internal codeJD) which is claimed to be more sophisticated, efficient, refined, better equipped with a more engaging driving experience than the first generation. The second-generation Cee'd is, however, significantly more expensive than the first generation and moves the Cee'd out of the "budget" market as noted by independent reviewers such as Honest John.[13] With the new Cee'd, came Kia's first attempt of ahot hatch with the Pro Cee'd GT.
First shown in June 2015, a facelifted model of the Cee'd went on sale in September of the same year.
Approximately 647,700 units of the second-generation Cee'd were produced.
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Kia released the Pro_Cee'd GT in July 2013, while the 5-door Cee'd GT was released January 2014. The Pro_Cee'd GT is the company's first performance oriented car and the first European style "hot hatch" from a Korean manufacturer.[14] It would act as ahalo model for the rest of the range.[15] It is also the first Kia sold in the UK with a turbo-charged petrol engine.[citation needed]
The Pro_Cee'd GT uses a variant of theT-GDi Gamma engine. The engine in the Pro_Cee'd GT is the same as that used in the American marketHyundai Veloster Turbo, but different gear ratios and more aggressive suspension have been used.[citation needed] The torque has also been increased to 265 N⋅m (195 lb⋅ft); though, where the standard T-GDi engine has all of its torque available between 1750 and 4500 rpm, the engine as used in the Pro_Cee'd GT has been altered slightly, having its full torque available between 1750 and 4600 rpm. The engine propels the car from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 7.4 seconds,[16] 0.4 seconds faster than the Veloster Turbo with the same engine (albeit a with a lower tune).[citation needed] The suspension in the GT has been modified over the standard Pro_Cee'd, giving a far more agile and sporting ride.[citation needed]
A body kit has been fitted to give the car a more muscular stance. The rear bumper now includes a splitter and twin exhausts, whilst the front introduces a large air intake with red pinstripe, a gloss black grille with silver GT badge and distinctive LED "Ice Cube"daytime running lights—side skirts are also fitted. The car runs on 18" Alloy Wheels over the standard car's 17" wheels. The interior gains red accents including an overstitched GT badge on the bottom of the steering wheel, as well as Leather and SuedeRecaro sports racing bucket seats and TFT instrument dial, allowing the driver to switch between an analogue speedometer and digital readout with boost pressure and torque meters.[citation needed]
| Third generation | |
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 2019 Kia Ceed hatchback (pre-facelift) | |
| Overview | |
| Model code | CD |
| Production | May 2018 – present |
| Assembly | Slovakia:Žilina (Kia Motors Slovakia) Russia:Kaliningrad (Avtotor)[17] |
| Designer | Peter Schreyer |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-doorhatchback 5-doorstation wagon (Ceed SW) 5-doorshooting brake (Proceed) 5-doorSUV (XCeed) |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia K2 platform[18] |
| Related | Hyundai i30 (PD) Kia Forte/Cerato/K3 (BD) |
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| Hybrid drivetrain | Mild Hybrid |
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| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
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The third-generation Ceed was announced in February 2018 and revealed ahead of the2018 Geneva Motor Show. The estate version was announced in March and officially revealed at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. The production of the hatchback started in May 2018 and the car became available in June. The production of the estate version started in summer 2018.
A48 voltmild hybrid diesel engine variant of the 1.6 Smartstream, called the 'EcoDynamics+', was added for the entire lineup in 2020.[19]
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The Proceed is ashooting brake version of the Ceed launched in early 2019.[5] It was discontinued in 2024.[20]
In September 2019, Kia unveiled theXCeed, a crossover SUV based on the third generation Ceed.
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| Model | Engine | Power | Torque | Transmissions |
| 1.0Kappa II T-GDi[21] | 998 cc (60.9 cu in)turbochargedI3 | 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 6,300 rpm | 172 N⋅m (18 kg⋅m; 127 lb⋅ft) at 1,500 rpm–4,000 rpm | 6-speed manual |
| 1.0Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi | ||||
| 1.4Kappa II T-GDI[22][23] | 1,353 cc (82.6 cu in) turbochargedI4 | 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 242 N⋅m (25 kg⋅m; 178 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–3,200 rpm | 6-speed manual 7-speed DCT |
| 1.5Smartstream G1.5 T-GDI | 1,482 cc (90.4 cu in) turbocharged I4 | 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 253 N⋅m (26 kg⋅m; 187 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–3,500 rpm | 6-speed manual 7-speed DCT |
| 1.6Gamma II MPi | 1,591 cc (97.1 cu in) I4 | 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) at 6000 rpm | 157 N⋅m (16 kg⋅m; 116 lb⋅ft) at 4,500–4,850 rpm | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic |
| 1.6Gamma II T-GDI[24] | 1,591 cc (97.1 cu in) turbocharged I4 | 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 265 N⋅m (27 kg⋅m; 195 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–4,500 rpm | 7-speedDCT |
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| Model | Engine | Power | Torque | Transmissions |
| 1.6 LSmartstream D1.6 CRDiVGT | 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) turbocharged I4 | 116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 280 N⋅m (29 kg⋅m; 207 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–2,750 rpm | 6-speed manual 7-speed DCT |
| 300 N⋅m (31 kg⋅m; 221 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–2,750 rpm | ||||
| 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 280 N⋅m (29 kg⋅m; 207 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–3,000 rpm | |||
| 320 N⋅m (33 kg⋅m; 236 lb⋅ft) at 2,000–2,250 rpm | ||||
The Cee'd became Kia's best selling European model from 2007 to 2011, then it was overtaken by theSportage, strongly outperforming sales of its predecessor, theCerato and the previous best selling model, thePicanto — with sales of between 90,000 and 150,000 units per year.[25][26] In 2008, the cee'd represented 44% of Kia's total sales volumes in Europe.[27][28] Sales benefited from the innovative seven years' warranty—the first such warranty ever to be offered on any vehicle marketed in Europe.[29]
| Year | Europe[30][i] | |
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| Ceed | XCeed | |
| 2007 | 71,952 | |
| 2008 | 112,373 | |
| 2009 | 90,233 | |
| 2010 | 87,616 | |
| 2011 | 69,813 | |
| 2012 | 79,471[ii] | |
| 2013 | 82,794[iii] | |
| 2014 | 75,960 | |
| 2015 | 76,075 | |
| 2016 | 77,787 | |
| 2017 | 72,105 | |
| 2018 | 75,479 | |
| 2019 | 100,187 | 10,599 |
| 2020 | 70,879 | 43,880 |
| 2021 | 84,103 | 50,805 |
| 2022 | 82,775 | 53,074 |
| 2023 | 86,177 | 43,531 |
| 2024 | 91,019 | 38,348 |
At the2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, Kia unveiled thePro_Cee'd, The Show Car designed by Pontus Fontaeus, and began marketing the model in January 2008. The Pro_Cee'd is mechanically identical to the 5-door model but many body panels (sans the bonnet and front-wings) are new and do not carry over from the 5-door model. The first-generation Pro_Cee'd was often compared to the Audi A3 in terms of its appearance,[31]Auto Express calling it a "bargain Audi A3".[32]
In 2013, Kia released the second-generation Pro_Cee'd. Unlike the previous generation, this car shares no body panels with the 5-door model. The new Pro_Cee'd has been continually praised in reviews for its looks, with a more coupé-like appearance, more sporting stance, lower suspension (by 40 mm) and a smaller front grille.[33][34] The car has, however, gained some criticism; it excels at comfort and refinement like the standard Cee'd, but its suspension and steering are not considered at all sporty, its setup favouring the aforementioned comfort.
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In 2017, Kia released a concept for the third-generation ProCeed. This time as a shooting brake version of the Ceed.
Kia's Ex_cee'dcabrioletconcept car premiered at the77th Geneva International Motor Show in 2007 and was designed by Pontus Fontaeus. Based on the three-door Cee'dhatchback (Pro_cee'd), the Ex_cee'd shares the sameplatform, but features different exterior panels and an electric folding fabric roof.
Kia revealed a concept of its Pro_cee'd line, with improved aerodynamics andmild hybrid engine tuning to their diesel engine, under the name "Eco_cee'd". The concept models were fitted with ISG (Idle Stop&Go) and regenerative braking.[35]
Kia previewed a hybrid Cee'd concept at the2008 Paris Motor Show,[36] and operates an evaluation fleet of[clarification needed] in Europe[37]—with the hybrid models featuring an electric motor, powered by a high-voltage battery mounted behind the rear seats.[38]
On 27 June 2010, the Kia Cee'd was revealed as the new reasonably priced car for the "Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car" segment of the top-rated UK television programmeTop Gear, where presenterJeremy Clarkson incorrectly and persistently pronounces the name as "Cee-apostrophe-d" and describes it as "the only car with an apostrophein its name."[39] The version used had akerb weight upwards of 1,263 kg,[40] and was priced at£13,930.[41] The car was eventually replaced inSeries 20 by aVauxhall Astra.Top Gear dented several Cee'ds in a game of carrugby in 2013.[42]
The Kia Cee'd has been homologated forTCR-specification series and is manufactured and supplied by Austrian companySTARD.[43] Kia will run a factory-supported team in theScandinavian Touring Car Championship in 2017.
The Pro Cee'd serves as an officialsafety car inPoland's Kia Lotos Race, a racing organization created by Kia Motors Polska andGrupa Lotos.[44]
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The Cee'd was being initially available only in the markets of Europe, Israel and South Africa.
In Russia and Kazakhstan, the first two generations of Cee'd were sold alongside theKia Forte.
Kia began selling Cee'd models in Morocco since 2010. As of 2020, Kia still sells Cee'd models in Morocco, alongside the Kia Cerato.
In 2014, the Pro_Cee'd GT was being sold inIsrael,Australia andNew Zealand. In 2015, Kia Australia announced that the Pro_Cee'd GT would no longer be offered in 2016, registering just 746 units over the two years on sale.
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