Kia Ceed Hatchback (2007 - 2012) 1.6 CRDi GS 5d (2008/57) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Initially I was concerned about getting a Kia Ceed as a hire car, though after 10 mins drive, my concerns were put to bed! Having had extensive experience of the Ford Focus, I feel that the Kia Ceed offers a more enjoyable driving experience. My only grip would be the quality of the some of the interior plastics, though in this price range it is a very small grip.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

The wife also loved driving it, which is good enough for me.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I would say that this car is excellent value for money, with a driving experience to rival the mainstream choices in this sector. For the money, this is great quality and I would seriously consider buying a nearly new model.

What are you likely to buy next?

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

April 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

This was a hire car I had in Ireland for a week

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

n/a

What's it like to drive?

Steering is really sharp and well weighted, making manouvering the car a joy. There is loads of grip and the car corners really well, though the suspension is not overly firm. On poor road sufaces the ride was a little bouncy!

What's it like to park?

The body shape of the car is well suited to parking as the rear is not overly sloped. Equally the bonnet edges are visible from the drivers seat, which removes the guesswork involved when parking some rivals in this sector.

Have you had any problems with the car?

n/a

What's most practical about your car?

Interior is really spacious, more so the Ford Focus and Peugeot 308 which I have recent experience of.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

This model has the USB interface for MP3 players, unlike many of its rival's