Kia Ceed Hatchback 2 NAV 1.0 T-GDi 118bhp ISG 5d Owner Review

The car is a delight to drive. It is not a powerful car. But is sufficient to cope with the full range of driving scenarios. It is after all, only a 1 litre engine, albeit turbo charged. The throttle has a two pressure spring, the first three quarters keep things rolling along, but for extra oomph,press to the floor and there is a surge of power. Handy for overtaking or where a burst of acceleration is required. The engine is very advanced, using clever engineering to extract power and incredible economy from the unit.We regularly get over 60 mpg, and on a long run, close to 70mpg it is more economical than the previous diesel. The interior has better quality trim than the previous cars,and instrumentation is clear and easy to read. The rear camera display is a decent size,and very sharp. The handling has a much lighter feel than the other Ceeds, but feels crisp and accurate. The brakes are really excellent, and require a thoughtful touch. I'm not too involved with the infotainment system, so can't comment. Overall, I'd say the Ceed fulfills the requirement of a practical,economical and reliable car that is comfortable and nice to drive. Oh,and yes,that outstanding 7 year warranty really clinches it!