2020 Kia Cee'd Sports-wagon 1.6 CRDi from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Bloody brilliant!

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong, the car has had its services and nothing more.

General Comments:

Sports-wagon C'eed is just an estate version of the popular hatchback, and it is spacious and comfortable.

Performance - mediocre acceleration from the 1.6 diesel. But it does a genuine 55 - 60 MPG though, calculated accurately by myself (not just looking at trip computer). No need for hybrid in my opinion.

Noisy at lower speeds but refined on a cruise. Cabin is a nice place to be, Sat Nav, Bluetooth, USB ports, reverse camera, the car has all the modern stuff you would expect.

Not bad looking, but pretty dull and blends in with most other traffic; not a car that will ever stand out. Best in darker colors, and I have alloy wheels and rear window tints.

Basically just good value for money, these will be popular as taxi's and in private use, it is the ideal vehicle. KIA have come a long way in recent years and are as good as any similar Ford or Vauxhall. I would recommend this car to anyone looking for modern reliable transport. You can get good deals on these used as nearly new cars.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 13th March, 2023

2007 Kia Cee'd LS 1.6 petrol from UK and Ireland

Summary:

A dull but reliable car

Faults:

Mostly wear and tear items replaced over my 10 year ownership. I kept the car serviced by the book and had no major problems other than irritating little interior faults and small electrical items not quite working right. Cosmetically the car looked rough when I was done with it, paint fade but no major rust, seemed to stand up well to the elements.

General Comments:

The Kia Cee'd is not a car to get excited about, but mine's done me many years and miles and never cost me any major expensive problems.

The car is dull to drive, the 1.6 is adequate in performance and does you a solid 40 mpg.

Interior is cheap and tacky looking. Seats were comfortable enough however and there was plenty of space for a smaller hatchback.

Not really a car I would buy again, just far too boring. But I have to give credit where it is due, it was a reliable and economical car, and does not pretend to be anything else. I traded it for a much more modern Ford Focus which is an excellent car so far.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 31st October, 2022

13th Mar 2023, 13:23

It was about this time (late 2000's) these cars started getting really good.

2008 Kia Cee'd LS 1.6 petrol from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Best in class at a low price, and with a long warranty

Faults:

Only had the car a couple of days, but everything seems extremely well bolted together. 5 years warranty remaining, so if anything does go wrong, it will just be a trip to Kia.

General Comments:

I love this car. I wasn't sure what to expect, having had the comfort and relaxed driving experience of my Vectra CDTI 150.

The Kia is far more fun to drive. Positive and confident with excellent handling.

The 1.6 engine is not as powerful as I've been used to, but is better than I had expected, and on paper is actually a good bit more powerful than most of its competitors.

The quality is second to none, and in Metallic Black the car looks every bit as good as a Golf, and better than a Focus. It's hard to believe it's a Kia. I love it.

For a medium sized car, it is very spacious. The boot is an excellent size, and the rear passengers have oodles of leg room. I don't know how they've done it!

44 mpg on average, which is great for a 1.6.

I have about 700 songs stored on a USB flash drive, which slots neatly into the centre console. I no longer have a glove box full of CDs.

I have nothing bad to say! Get one. You will not be disappointed.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 29th July, 2010

29th Jul 2010, 10:21

Kia seem to be trying to make their name more known these days. It seems that they are building their cars very well to do so. How long this will go on for, as with anything, is unknown. But I'd guess if you're going to a buy a new car these days, Kia or Hyundai isn't going to be a bad choice.

31st Oct 2022, 15:39

They are much better cars now, I bought one of these used and had it for many reliable years and miles.

The only thing I would disagree within the above review here is it is not fun to drive - I have had many cars and the Cee'd is just another dull hatchback, do not expect anything special, but if you want a reliable family hatch, it will more than accommodate.