Kia Ceed Hatchback (2012 - 2018) 1.6 GDi 3 EcoDynamics 5d (2015/64) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Never mind about the steering feel by various car review website, I am an ordinary driver who look into pleasure of driving and I get no less than that. I transitioned from the ultimate driving machine and it never let me down by the ride comfort or handling. All the features that Kia have addded are awesome and will put a smile every time I sit in the car.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Every time others look at the car, they can't stop praising and has created an identity for me. With practically no noise from engine it's silent enough not to wake other's when I leave at odd times to work. Wife and daughter have never complained until now.
Would you buy this car again and why?
I wouldn't buy this car again for 2 reasons. 1. Progressive in life 2. Fuel Efficiency.
What are you likely to buy next?
Jaguar F-pace or Land Rover Discovery Sport.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£18,250
When did you buy the car?
October 2015
Did you get a good deal and why?
0% APR end of summer sale.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
0% APR, looks and smooth engine.
What was the dealer like?
Very Friendly dealer who made changes at the last minute to change from a Renault to Kia Cee'd.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It has a silky smooth engine that is a pleasure to drive in city limits as well as motorway. Going around the roundabout is fun and my 8 month old loves it as well. Noise inside cabin could have been better insulated since we feel tired after a long motorway journey (never felt it in other cars across the same distance which may be because of me getting old as well).
What's it like to park?
Having food using fork and knife is tougher compared to parking this vehicle. With 3 sensors at the rear including a reversible camera and ultra smooth steering wheel reversing a car was never this easy and pleasure.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Radio: Doesn't catch signal being in the same locality as all the other which I owned before (Toyota Verso, BMW 318i) MPG: Claimed MPG (57 MPG in city) seems like a distant dream (34-38 MPG practical).
What's most practical about your car?
Turning lights, smooth steering, light clutch, ergonomic placement of switches, boot capacity, and practical 5 seats (with low flooring in the rear middle seat), cubby spaces.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
By far the entertainment package that vary the volume automatically according to blower force and vehicle speed. Automatic engine turn on when stalled.
