Kia Ceed 1.4 T-GDI First Edition 2019 long-term review

Why we ran it: To see if the new, Europe-designed Ceed is a true Volkswagen Golf rival or still a bit of a family hatchback also-ran

Month 5 - Month 4 - Month 3 - Month 2 - Month 1 - Prices and specs

Life with a Kia Ceed: Month 5

Three different models in six months gave us valuable insights into why you might – or might not – want to buy a Ceed - 1st May 2018

We all like a bit of surprise and delight in new cars. Whether it’s a dazzling new feature, clever bit of tech or sumptuous materials, sometimes a bit of ‘wow’ factor is worth the expense.

But for some, of greater importance when buying a model is the knowledge that whatever situation you throw it into, it can handle it with the minimum of drama and fuss. Something that just works – no foibles, no aggravation, no distractions. Something like the new, third-generation Kia Ceed.

During the past six months, I have become intimately familiar with the Ceed range as a whole, not just one specific model. I was spoiled with luxuries hardly befitting a humble family hatch with a top-spec First Edition model, before going utilitarian and swapping that for the other end of the spectrum: the base 1.0-litre petrol in entry-level 2 trim.

Source: www.autocar.co.uk

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