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The All-New Kia Ceed

1 THE ALL-NEW KIA CEED 2Short story

2 THE ALL-NEW CEED ON (JUST OVER) A PAGE 11A quick resume of the Ceed for those with an urgent deadline

3 THE DESIGN STORY13Wider, lower and with an athletic appearance

4 THE TECHNICAL STORY 16Greater dynamism and new petrol and diesel engines

5 RIDE, HANDLING AND NVH20Engineered for European roads and validated on UK roads

6 TECHNOLOGIES AND FEATURES 22Technological innovation to enhance comfort and convenience

7 RANGE FINDER24Four-tier range structure

8 COST-CUTTER34CO2 emissions as low as 99g/km

9 MANUFACTURING AND THE ENVIRONMENT 37European-made in Slovakia

10 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS40We've anticipated what you're likely to ask us

11 FIVE MINUTES WITH PAUL PHILPOTT 42Burning questions you would love to ask our President and CEO

12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 44Facts, facts and more facts

1 THE ALL-NEW KIA CEED Short story

• Athletic new design for Kia’s C-segment hatchback• Name updated: cee’d becomes Ceed• Designed, engineered and built in Europe• New from the ground up with latest technology• All engines meet the latest Euro-6d-Temp emissions regulations• New safety and advanced driver assistance systems• First Kia to offer Lane Following Assist technology• 17 variants based on five engines, two transmissions and seven trim lines• ‘GT-Line’, ‘GT-Line S’ and ‘GT’ models added for 2019

Since the first-generation Kia cee’d started production at Kia’s new Slovakian manufacturing facility in December 2006, more than 1.3 million units have been built. More than 660,000 of the second-generation model have been built since production began in 2012. A new naming format for the latest generation car – cee’d becomes Ceed – consolidates its reputation as a car for the Community of Europe, with European Design. As it enters its third iteration, the all-new Ceed is expected to account for an even greater proportion of Kia’s European sales.

Like its predecessors, the Ceed has been designed, developed and engineered in Frankfurt by Kia’s European design, product development and R&D teams. It will be manufactured at the brand’s production facility in Žilina, Slovakia, alongside the Sportage and Venga models.

In 2017, the C-segment accounted for 22 per cent of all European vehicle sales and is consistently one of the two largest segments by volume. The outgoing cee’d accounted for 16 per cent of Kia’s total European sales in 2017 and has regularly ranked alongside the Sportage as one of the brand’s best-selling models in Europe in recent years.

Since the introduction of the cee’d, Kia’s annual European sales have more than doubled, from 225,000 in 2006 to more than 472,000 in 2017. In the medium term, Kia is targeting annual sales of more than 500,000 vehicles. The Ceed model family will therefore continue to underpin the sustained growth of the Kia brand for years to come, remaining one of Kia’s best-selling product lines. The Ceed occupies a unique position in the Kia line-up, perceived by buyers as the most dynamic and sporty volume car to drive, while also being one of the most reliable, practical and recognisable.

All-New Kia Ceed is lower, wider and with a dynamic and sportier appearanceThe Ceed has been designed at the brand’s European design centre in Frankfurt, Germany, under the direction of Gregory Guillaume, European Head of Design, and Peter Schreyer, President of Design and Chief Design Officer. Carrying over the sporty, emotional design character of the Stinger, the Ceed conveys a more self-confident new look – one that is both emotive and precise in its execution.

Lower, wider, and with a longer rear overhang than the car it replaces, the Ceed’s cab-rearward silhouette exhibits a more mature sense of athleticism. Straight lines replace the rounded-off edges of its predecessor, evolving the front of the car with a wider ‘tiger-nose’ grille and lower air intake, and precise, linear shapes framing its ‘face’. The new model features ‘ice cube’ LED daytime running lights as standard, echoing the appearance of earlier cee’d ‘GT’ and ‘GT-Line’ models.

Throughout this press pack, mpg figures are shown using the WLTP testing method, while CO2 figures are shown using the WLTP cycle and converted back to NEDC 2.0 - 2 -

In profile, the sharp, straight lines visually lengthen the bonnet. A greater sense of maturity and strength is created in its shoulder line, which now runs along a more horizontal plane. The model adopts the wide C-pillar that has become a hallmark of Kia design in recent years, enhancing its cab-rearward stance. This also gives the upper window-line a sleek new ‘half-moon’ shape. At the rear, new LED daytime running lights give the Ceed greater visibility – and recognition – on the road. Paired with straight lines in the bodywork and a subtle rear boot spoiler, the Ceed presents a more stable overall appearance.

Constructed on Kia’s new ‘K2’ platform, the Ceed is 20mm wider (1,800mm) and 23mm lower (1,447mm) than the outgoing model. Its wheelbase remains the same at 2,650mm, with the front overhang shortened by 20mm (to 880mm), and rear overhang extended by 20mm (now 780mm). The new platform supports the Ceed’s more efficient packaging. The model boasts a larger, 395-litre boot, as well as greater shoulder room for rear passengers, more headroom in the front row, and a lower driving position.

The Ceed five-door hatchback is available in the UK with a choice of 9 paint finishes. 16-inch aluminium alloy wheels, or 17-inch two-tone diamond cut aluminium alloy wheels are available, with even larger 18-inch alloy wheels fitted to ‘GT-Line S’ and ‘GT’ versions.

There are 17 variants of the Ceed, based on seven trim levels – ‘2’, ‘Blue Edition’, ‘3’, ‘First Edition’, ‘GT-Line’, ‘GT-Line S’ and flagship ‘GT’. All models are front-wheel-drive and feature a practical five-door hatchback bodystyle.

Interior inspired by StingerInside the cabin, the Ceed is more ergonomic than ever, and with higher-quality materials used throughout. The cabin architecture from the most recent Kia vehicles has been adapted for the Ceed, with the dashboard laid out horizontally for a more sculptural, seamless and slimline appearance. This design also creates greater space and a sense of openness for the front passenger, allowing more space in the footwell and a clearer view ahead.

The dashboard is split into an upper area – for the ‘floating’ touchscreen infotainment system – and lower level, housing controls for audio and heating and ventilation. Driver-centric in its layout, the centre console is angled slightly towards the driver’s seat for ease of use on the move. The interior is finished in a higher proportion of sophisticated soft-touch materials throughout, subtly intensifying the refined and upscale ambience of the cabin. Surfaces are finished with metallic or satin chrome trim. Cloth, cloth with faux leather bolsters, leather with faux suede or genuine leather upholstery are available depending on trim level. A leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear stick are also fitted as standard.

Engineered for UK roadsTested exhaustively on European roads – including the UK – Kia’s test tracks in Korea and at the infamous Nürburgring race circuit in Germany, the Kia Ceed will provide relaxed and safe family motoring and easy, economical long-distance motorway cruising for those who use their cars for business or travel.

The ride and handling characteristics of the Ceed have been tuned to elevate the Ceed over its predecessor in terms of dynamism and driver engagement. The new fully-independent suspension system will provide drivers with more agile and immediate handling responses, complemented by revised spring and damper rates


and a faster steering rack. The ride has been developed on Europe’s wide variety of road surfaces, remaining comfortable while giving drivers the confidence of tighter body control under cornering and stability at higher speeds.

The Ceed range is powered by a wide choice of powertrains developed to meet diverse buyer needs. Petrol options include an updated version of Kia’s popular 1.0-litre T-GDi (Turbocharged Gasoline Direct injection) engine, producing 118bhp, as well as an all-new 1.4-litre T-GDi power unit. Replacing the earlier 1.6-litre GDi engine, the ‘Kappa’ 1.4-litre T-GDi engine produces 138bhp, four per cent more than its predecessor despite its lower displacement. The engine’s turbocharger ensures a wider torque band than the earlier 1.6-litre engine, making it more responsive in a wider range of driving conditions, while also reducing emissions.

The Ceed is also available with Kia’s all-new ‘U3’ diesel engine. Designed to go beyond the stricter limits laid down by the latest Euro-6d-Temp emissions standard, the ‘Smartstream’ 1.6-litre CRDi (Common-Rail Direct injection) unit uses Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) active emissions control technology to regulate emissions. The lower powered engine produces 114bhp and 280Nm of torque when paired with a manual gearbox or 300Nm of torque when fitted with seven-speed auto Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) and is available with an ECO Pack on manual gearbox derivatives. Fitted with the ‘U3’ 1.6-litre CRDi engine, the Ceed’s carbon dioxide emissions are designed to be as low as 99g/km using the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP), when converted to the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).

Mated exclusively to ‘GT-Line’ specification, the 134bhp edition of the 1.6-litre CRDi engine develops 280Nm of torque and is combined with a six-speed manual gearbox.

On Ceed’s fitted with the ECO pack, an Active Air Flap opens and closes depending on engine cooling requirements, enhancing the car’s aerodynamic efficiency for greater fuel economy. The ECO Pack also features an underbody cover and lower suspension, aiding air flow beneath the vehicle, as well as low rolling resistance Michelin tyres.

Every engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission, while the 1.4-litre T-GDi and 114bhp 1.6-litre CRDi engines are also available with Kia’s seven-speed auto Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT).

When the first cee'd ‘GT’ and pro_cee'd ‘GT’ were revealed in 2013, they were powered by a newly-developed 1.6-litre T-GDi (Turbocharged Gasoline Direct injection) engine. Downsized, turbocharged and quick to respond to driver inputs across the rev range, the new engine came to define the car's effortless approach to power delivery in all conditions. The Kia Ceed ‘GT’ retains this approach, with a 1.6-litre T-GDi engine that has been updated for the new model.Producing 201bhp at a 6,000rpm peak, the 1.6-litre T-GDi engine continues to provide effortless acceleration and easily-accessible torque. The engine's maximum torque of 265Nm is available across a wide 1,500-to-4,500 rpm rev range. The result is an engine which delivers as much of its performance as possible across all driving conditions.

New ‘GT-Line’ variants takes inspiration from the performance flagship Ceed ‘GT’ The Ceed ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’ exterior introduces a range of distinct ‘GT’-inspired design features. These include a satin chrome and gloss black 'tiger-nose'


grille surround, unique 17-inch (‘GT-Line’) or 18-inch (‘GT-Line S’) 'GT-Line' alloy wheels, and newly designed front and rear bumpers which echo those of the Ceed ‘GT’. The fog lamp surround also incorporates horizontal metallic 'blades', similar to those found on the new ‘GT’ models and the Kia Stinger. The range of Kia Ceed ‘GT-Line’ variants is available in a choice of six paint finishes.

Inside, Ceed ‘GT-Line’ variants distinguish themselves with a series of changes designed to introduce a sportier ambience to the cabin. The grey roof lining of the Ceed is replaced with black cloth to cocoon occupants, and the door sills feature metallic scuff plates. 'GT-Line' variants are fitted with a sporty D-shaped steering wheel as standard, and – for models equipped with Kia's dual-clutch auto transmission – drivers can change gear with metallic steering wheel paddles.The Kia Ceed ‘GT-Line’ is fitted with new sports seats for front passengers, featuring larger side bolsters than those found in conventional Ceed models and are trimmed in black cloth and light grey faux leather, while ‘GT-Line S’ versions feature black leather and faux suede upholstery with grey stitching.

GT offers unique performance-inspired design with standard 18-inch wheelsThe Ceed ‘GT’ features a sporty exterior design to differentiate it visually from other models in the Ceed range. Where the design of the Ceed range is characterised by its blend of taut creases and curvaceous sheet metal, the ‘GT’ variant presents a more athletic proposition than conventional versions of the car.

At the front, the Ceed ‘GT’ has a new front bumper design, incorporating larger air intakes and gloss black trim along the base. Like the standard Ceed, the ‘GT’ features a modern interpretation of Kia's four-lamp 'ice-cube' LED daytime running lights, integrated into the main headlamp unit. Kia's tiger-nose grille is also adapted for the new model, with a dark chrome surround and a subtle 'GT' logo. The honeycomb grille pattern is also embedded with subtle red highlights.

In profile, it is finished with a glossy chrome window surround and features more substantial side sills, finished in gloss black and red. The standard 18-inch aluminium alloy wheels feature a new castellated centre cap finished in red, and house red brake calipers. At 135mm, the ride height is reduced by 5mm over other Ceed and Ceed Sportswagon variants, making it appear more planted on the road and reducing the overall centre of gravity.

Unique ‘GT’ bumpers at the rear complement those found at the front, housing a subtle gloss black rear diffuser, as well as 'GT' badging. A small roof spoiler helps channel air cleanly off the top of the car.

Sports-focused interior with everyday versatilityThe Ceed ‘GT’ features a series of changes to its cabin to separate it from ‘non-GT’ models in the Ceed family line-up, with a sportier interior ambience.

The ‘GT’ variant is built around the same ergonomic cabin architecture as other models in the Ceed line-up. Surfaces are finished in high-quality soft-touch materials and metallic trim, while the dashboard is angled towards the driver, making it easier to use on the move. At the centre of the dashboard is Kia's 'floating' touchscreen infotainment system – 8.0-inches wide – with audio and heating and ventilation controls situated below.

A black roofliner, enveloping and cocooning occupants, replaces the grey cloth found in standard Ceed models. Every ‘GT’ variant features a D-shaped steering wheel bearing the 'GT' logo, as well as aluminium driver pedals. The Ceed ‘GT’ is equipped


with Kia's dual-clutch auto transmission feature new stainless steel shift paddles behind the steering wheel.

Front passengers in the Ceed ‘GT’ are held in place by Kia's new sports seats. Created exclusively for the model, these seats provide larger, firmer side and thigh bolsters compared to the original cee'd ‘GT’. Seats are trimmed in black leather and faux suede and finished with red stitching and a red-stitched 'GT' logo in the seat back.

For many drivers, a performance hatchback has to be able to fit seamlessly into their daily lives – for many owners, it may be the only car they have access to. Practicality is therefore essential – and the Ceed ‘GT’ is more practical than most, featuring the same large 395-litre boot as ‘non-GT’ variants of the Ceed. Its low boot lip is 87mm lower compared to the previous-generation model, making it easier to load and unload heavy or bulky items. A split-level floor allows owners to lower or raise the height of the boot floor, to accommodate larger loads or create a hidden compartment beneath. 60:40 split-fold rear seats are fitted as standard.

Technological innovation to enhance enjoymentInnovation sits at the heart of the Kia Ceed, which will become the most high-tech car in its class. The cabin features a wide range of new technologies to enhance comfort and convenience for occupants. The ‘floating’ infotainment system is available as a 7.0-inch touchscreen audio system, or an 8.0-inch touchscreen satellite navigation system. Standard technologies include full Bluetooth® smartphone integration, Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ smartphone compatibility. A powerful JBL® Premium sound system with Clari-Fi music restoration and a wireless smartphone charger is standard on the ‘First Edition’ and ‘GT-Line S’ models.

A Drive Mode Select system with Normal and Sport modes will enable owners to tailor their driving experience on models fitted with the DCT transmission. Drivers can use Drive Mode Select to alter the level of effort required to steer the car, while each mode subtly changes the character of the engine. ‘Normal’ mode maximises the potential for greater fuel efficiency and offers more relaxed steering inputs, while ‘Sport’ enhances throttle responses, enables faster acceleration – from a standstill and at speed – and adapts the steering to offer additional weight and more decisive responses to driver inputs.

On the outside, the Ceed is fitted with newly-designed ‘ice cube’ style LED daytime running lights (DRLs) as standard. Previously, these were only featured on sportier models, embedded into the front bumper – the ‘ice cube’ DRLs are now integrated into the headlamp units on every variant in the range. Full LED headlamps are standard on ‘Blue Edition’, ‘First Edition’, ‘GT-Line S’ and ‘GT’ grades.

Advanced safety and driver assistance systemsIn addition to the car’s six standard airbags, advanced driver assistance technologies further enhance occupant protection, using active safety systems to mitigate the risk of collisions. Standard safety technologies include High Beam Assist (HBA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - City (FCA). Pedestrian detection is available on all manual versions from ‘3’ grades and upwards and as part of an optional Advanced Driving Assistance Pack (ADAP) on ‘2’ and ‘Blue Edition’ and DCT versions of ‘3’ and ‘GT-Line’.

A first for any Kia sold in Europe, the Ceed is available with Lane Following Assist (LFA). Fitted as standard to ‘First Edition’ and ‘GT-Line S’ DCT models, Lane Following Assist detects road markings to help keep the Ceed in the centre of its lane on the


motorway, and controls acceleration, braking and steering. The system uses external sensors to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front, operating between 0 and 81mph.

Additional technologies on ‘First Edition’ and ‘GT-Line S’ grades include Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Smart Parking Assist System (SPAS) and pedestrian recognition with haptic steering wheel warnings for the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system. Every Ceed is equipped as standard with Kia’s Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), ensuring stability when braking and cornering by controlling the car’s Electronic Stability Control (ESC) if it detects a loss of traction.

Specification highlights All versions of the Ceed are comprehensively equipped and feature an extensive package of comfort, convenience and safety items which becomes progressively more luxurious with every step up the range.

Grade ‘2’ are fitted with many features that are usually a cost option on rivals, including cruise control with speed limiter, air conditioning, an alarm system, front wiper de-icer, electric windows all-round and automatic headlight control. Other features include 16-inch alloy wheels with locking wheel nuts, front fog lights, projection headlights and cornering lights, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors in body colour, a high gloss black front grille, chrome window surrounds and LED rear lights. Moving inside, there’s black premium cloth seat trim, a leather trimmed steering wheel, gearshift and hand brake and a rear centre armrest. An seven-inch touchscreen audio display is provided, along with a reversing camera system with dynamic guidelines, DAB radio, Bluetooth® with voice recognition and music streaming Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ smartphone compatibility with voice control. Safety has been given a high priority with Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), High Beam Assist (HBA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist – City (FCA) all included as standard.

The ‘Blue Edition’ grade is a special version of the Ceed available from launch and is paired with the 1.4 T-GDi engine. It is finished in the all-new Ceed premium launch colour, Blue Flame. It features all the equipment of the ‘2’ grade and adds 17-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, electrically folding door mirrors with LED indicators and kerbside lights, rear parking sensors and LED bi-function headlights and cornering lights. Inside the Ceed ‘Blue Edition’, it comes kitted out with black cloth seat trim with black faux leather bolsters, aluminium pedals and a USB fast charger in the front centre console. In addition, an eight-inch touchscreen satellite navigation with European mapping and traffic messaging channel is standard, along with Kia Connected Services featuring TomTom® Live. Customers opting for the seven-speed auto Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) version also have the benefit of drive mode select.

Grade ‘3’ builds on the comprehensive equipment levels you’ll find on grade ‘2’, with the addition of 17-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass and rain sensing front wipers, in addition to black cloth seat trim with black faux leather bolsters and power lumbar support for the front seats. An eight-inch touchscreen satellite navigation system with European mapping and traffic messaging channel is provided alongside Kia Connected Services featuring TomTom® Live. Other equipment includes dual-zone automatic air conditioning, electrically folding door mirrors with LED indicators and kerbside lights, an auto-dimming rear view mirror and rear parking sensors, in addition to a 4.2-inch supervision colour cluster display, a USB fast charger in the front centre console and a dual-tone horn. The central fascia is in high gloss black,


while the interior door handles have a chrome finish. Manual gearbox variants have the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system upgraded to include pedestrian detection.

The ‘First Edition’ grade sits at the top-of-the Ceed range and is the model of choice for technology fans. A Smart Park Assist System (SPAS) integrates front and rear parking sensors with the ability to automatically park in parallel or perpendicular spaces, while smart cruise control with stop and go functionality and a Drive Mode Selector are featured when the seven-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) is chosen. There are black leather seats with contrast grey stitching, heated and ventilated front seats, heated outer rear seats and a 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat with memory. A wide electric tilt and slide sunroof with automatic roll blind also comes fitted to ‘First Edition’ grade, along with LED bi-function headlights and cornering lights, an electronic parking brake, heated steering wheel, aluminium pedals, smart entry system with engine start/stop button and an eight-speaker JBL® premium sound system with wireless mobile phone charger. Extra safety systems include Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Speed Limit Information Function (SLIF) and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Following Assist (LFA) is available on DCT models only.

‘GT-Line’ variants have a lengthy list of equipment as standard, including 17-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, front projection headlights, LED daytime running lights both front and rear, front fog lights, rain sensing front wipers, front wiper de-icer, automatic headlight control, electrically folding, adjustable and heated door mirrors with LED indicators and kerbside lights, exterior front door handle illumination and LED rear lights. The ‘tiger nose’ front grille is finished in high gloss black with satin chrome, with matching high gloss black door mirrors and side sill mouldings. The air intake has a lower lip with black accent, and the rear spoiler is body coloured with high gloss black trim.

Inside the sporty appearance is defined by black cloth and light grey faux leather upholstery, heated front seats, a heated leather trimmed D-cut steering wheel with grey stitching, dual automatic air conditioning, all-round electric windows with front auto up and down functionality, cruise control with speed limiter, auto-dimming rear-view mirror and engine start/stop button with smart entry system. Both the driver and front passenger have a seat height adjuster, together with power lumbar support. The steering wheel features both tilt and telescopic adjustment, the headlining is in black and the front console garnish and door trim are finished in black high gloss trim. Both the fascia trim and interior door handles are satin chrome, and the pedals stand out thanks to the sporty stainless-steel appearance. Paddle Shifters are fitted to DCT versions, as is a Drive Mode Select system, offering the choice of Normal and Sport driving characteristics.

The rear seats fold down in a 60:40 fashion, there’s a dual height luggage area floor with parcel shelf to hide luggage and valuables, and all ‘GT-Line’ models variants come fitted with a temporary space saver spare wheel as standard. A USB fast charger are provided on the front centre console and are illuminated to make it easier to use at night. Cupholders are additionally provided in the rear armrest for added convenience for rear seat occupants, as well as at the front, in the centre console with cupholders.

As standard, the Ceed ‘GT-Line’ comes with a six-speaker audio system, with DAB radio and MP3 compatibility and USB and AUX ports for connection of a media device. Bluetooth® with voice recognition and music streaming is provided, too, along with Android AutoTM and Apple CarPlayTM for easy smartphone connection. An 8.0-inch


touchscreen satellite navigation system with European mapping and traffic messaging channel (TMC), as well as Kia Connected Services featuring TomTom® Live is included, and is combined with a 4.2-inch colour supervision cluster display and trip computer. A reversing camera with dynamic guidelines is integrated into the centre fascia screen, as well the fitment of rear parking sensors.

The Ceed is comprehensively kitted out with both active and passive safety devices, including Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), High-Beam Assist (HBA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW) and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA). Pedestrain detection is available as standard on manual versions of the ‘GT-Line’. Anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist System (BAS) are included on all versions, with Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) and Hill-start Assist Control (HAC). All versions come with six airbags, with the ability to switch the front passenger airbag off when carrying a baby in a car seat. ISOFIX child seat top tethers and anchor fixings are provided for the rear outer chairs.

Move up to ‘GT-Line S’ specification and the alloy wheels are enlarged to 18-inches with grey centre caps and the headlights are upgraded to LED with bi-functionality. A wide sunroof with tilt/slide functions and an automatic electric sunblind is included, the driver’s seat features 10-way power adjustment with memory functionality, and the upholstery is upgraded to black leather and faux suede with grey stitching. Heated outer rear seats, smart cruise control with stop and go are both included with ‘GT-Line S’ trim.

Particularly handy in an urban environment is Smart Park Assist System (SPAS), which allows the car to park automatically in a parallel, perpendicular or reverse scenario, and also includes the fitment of front parking sensors. Upgrades to the audio setup include a JBL® premium sound system with a pair of additional speakers, as well as wireless mobile phone charging.

Additional active safety features include Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Lane Following Assist (LFA), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with both city and pedestrian detection and Speed Limit Information Function (SLIF).

At the top-of-the-range, the Ceed ‘GT’ features most of the equipment that you’ll find with the ‘GT-Line’ versions, with the addition of 18-inch alloy wheels with red centre caps, a high gloss black and chrome ‘tiger nose’ grille with red insert, an air intake with a red accent on the lower lip, high gloss red side sill mouldings, red brake calipers and an uprated rear bumper with diffuser and dual exhausts. The sporty exterior look is completed by the fitment of LED bi-function headlights.

The cabin is uprated with black leather and faux suede upholstery with red stitching and faux leather door centre trim. The seats, door cards and steering wheel all feature red contrasting stitching to deliver a sporting ambience, while a GT Performance mode has been added to the 4.2-inch colour supervision cluster display. Completing the list of additional equipment is a Smart Park Assist System (SPAS).

Model Power bhp

Torque Nm

0–60 sec

Max speed mph

Combined mpg(WLTP)

CO2(NEDC 2.0)

‘2’ 1.0 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 118 172 10.9 116 52.3 122‘2’ 1.6 CRDi 6-speed manual ISG 114 280 10.6 118 74.3 99‘Blue Edition’ 1.4 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG

138 242 8.6 130 48.7 132

‘Blue Edition’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed DCT ISG 138 242 8.9 127 50.4 127‘3’ 1.0 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 118 172 10.7 118 50.4 127


‘3’ 1.4 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 138 242 8.6 130 48.7 132‘3’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed DCT ISG 138 242 8.9 127 50.4 127‘3’ 1.6 CRDi 6-speed manual ISG 114 280 10.5 119 70.6 103‘3’ 1.6 CRDi 7-speed DCT ISG 114 300 10.5 119 67.3 108‘First Edition’ 1.4 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG

138 242 8.6 130 48.7 132

‘First Edition’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed DCT ISG 138 242 8.9 127 50.4 127‘GT-Line’ 1.0 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 118 172 10.7 118 47.9 125‘GT-Line’ 1.4 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 138 242 8.6 130 46.3 132‘GT-Line’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed DCT ISG 138 242 8.9 127 45.6 127‘GT-Line’ 1.6 CRDi 6-speed manual ISG 134 280 9.8 124 57.6 107‘GT-Line S’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed DCT ISG 138 242 8.9 127 43.5 129‘GT’ 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 201 265 7.2 143 38.2 155

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2 THE ALL-NEW CEED ON (JUST OVER) A PAGEA quick resume of the Ceed for those with an urgent deadline

General Name updated: cee’d becomes Ceed Third-generation car, built in Žilina, Slovakia More than 1.3 million first- and second-generation cee’d models have been

built Designed, engineered and built in Europe Extensive testing completed on European roads and at the Nürburgring race

circuit, with validation testing on UK roads ‘GT-Line’, ‘GT-Line S’ and ‘GT’ models added in 2019 17-model range based on five engines, two transmissions and seven trim

grades Five-door hatchback was the first of a whole family of all-new Ceed models Important car for Kia in the UK. It’s the third best-selling model behind

Sportage and Picanto and accounts for almost 10 per cent of the company’s sales

Body Inspired by the emotional design character of the Stinger Designed under the direction of Gregory Guillaume, European Head of Design

and Peter Schreyer, President of Design and Chief Design Officer New from the ground up, built on Kia’s new ‘K2’ platform Lower, wider and with a dynamic and sportier appearance Wheelbase and overall length remains the same as before, but with 80mm

shorter front overhang and 80mm extended rear overhang Straight lines replace the rounded-off edges of its predecessor Wider ‘tiger-nose’ grille and lower air intake ‘Ice cube’ LED front daytime running lights integrated into the headlights as

standard on all models New rear daytime running lights delivers greater visibility and recognition ‘GT-Line’, ‘GT-Line S’ and ‘GT’ versions offer sportier, more muscular styling

Interior More efficient packaging with more headroom in the front row and greater

shoulder room for rear passengers Better ergonomics with a lower driving position Horizontal dashboard layout for a more sculptural, seamless and slimline

appearance. The design creates greater space and a sense of openness for front seat passengers, with more footwell space and a clearer view ahead

Higher-quality materials used throughout the cabin, with a higher proportion of soft-touch materials intensifying the refined and upscale ambience of the cabin

7- or 8-inch ‘floating’ touchscreen infotainment system, depending on grade 15 litres more luggage space (now 395 litres) with 87mm lower lift-over

height, making it easier to load heavier items into the boot. Maximum boot capacity of 1,291 litres

Powertrains and running gear Ceed ‘GT’ ride and handling development overseen by Albert Biermann, Head

of Research & Development Division for Hyundai Motor Group All engines are turbocharged and meet the latest Euro 6d TEMP emissions

regulations Revised 201bhp 1.6-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 265Nm of torque


Elevated dynamism and driver engagement New fully independent suspension delivers greater agility and quicker

handling responses, with revised spring and damper rates and a faster steering rack

All-new 138bhp 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 242Nm of torque All-new ‘Smartstream’ 114 and 134bhp 1.6-litre CRDi diesel engines featuring

Selective Catalyst Reduction emissions control technology to regulate emissions

7DCT transmission available with 1.4-litre T-GDi and 1.6-litre CRDi 114bhp engines

Ceed models fitted with the ECO pack feature an Active Air Flap that opens and closes depending on engine cooling requirements, as well as an underbody cover, lowered suspension and low rolling resistance Michelin tyres.

Refinement enhanced with extra soundproofing

Technology and safety First Kia to offer Lane Following Assist technology Standard safety technologies on all grades include High Beam Assist (HBA),

Driver Attention Warning (DAW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) and Forward Collision Warning with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA).

Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) and Speed Limit Information Function (SLIF) standard on ‘First Edition’ and ‘GT-Line S’

Drive Mode Select system with ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’ modes fitted to DCT versions

8-inch touchscreen satellite navigation with European mapping standard on ‘Blue Edition’, ‘3’, ‘First Edition’, ‘GT-Line’, ‘GT-Line S’ and ‘GT’ models

Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ smartphone compatibility fitted as standard

Kia Connected Services featuring TomTom® Live on ‘Blue Edition’, ‘3’, ‘First Edition’, ‘GT-Line’, ‘GT-Line S’ and ‘GT’ grades

Eight-speaker JBL® premium sound system with Clari-Fi music restoration fitted to ‘First Edition’ and ‘GT-Line S’

Wireless phone charger on ‘First Edition’ and ‘GT-Line S’ versions Reversing Camera System with Dynamic Guidelines standard on all grades Smart Park Assist System (SPAS) with parallel, perpendicular and reverse

parking capabilities on ‘First Edition’ and ‘GT-Line S’, as well as front and rear parking sensors


3 THE DESIGN STORY

Wider, lower and with an athletic appearance

The Ceed has been designed at the brand’s European design centre in Frankfurt, Germany, under the direction of Gregory Guillaume, European Head of Design, and Peter Schreyer, President of Design and Chief Design Officer. Carrying over the sporty, emotional design character of the Stinger, the Ceed conveys a more self-confident new look – one that is both emotive and precise in its execution.

Lower, wider, and with a longer rear overhang than the car it replaces, the Ceed’s cab-rearward silhouette exhibits a more mature sense of athleticism. Straight lines replace the rounded-off edges of its predecessor, evolving the front of the car with a wider ‘tiger-nose’ grille and lower air intake, and precise, linear shapes framing its ‘face’. The new model features ‘ice cube’ LED daytime running lights as standard, echoing the appearance of earlier cee’d ‘GT’ and ‘GT-Line’ models.

In profile, the sharp, straight lines visually lengthen the bonnet. A greater sense of maturity and strength is created in its shoulder line, which now runs along a more horizontal plane. The model adopts the wide C-pillar that has become a hallmark of Kia design in recent years, enhancing its cab-rearward stance. This also gives the upper window-line a sleek new ‘half-moon’ shape. At the rear, new LED daytime running lights give the Ceed greater visibility – and recognition – on the road. Paired with straight lines in the bodywork and a subtle rear boot spoiler, the Ceed presents a more stable overall appearance.

Constructed on Kia’s new ‘K2’ platform, the Ceed is 20mm wider (1,800mm) and 23mm lower (1,447mm) than the outgoing model. Its wheelbase remains the same at 2,650mm, with the front overhang shortened by 20mm (to 880mm), and rear overhang extended by 20mm (now 780mm). The new platform supports the Ceed’s more efficient packaging. The model boasts a larger, 395-litre boot, as well as greater shoulder room for rear passengers, more headroom in the front row, and a lower driving position.

Moving insideInside the cabin, the Ceed is more ergonomic than ever, and with higher-quality materials used throughout. The cabin architecture from the most recent Kia vehicles has been adapted for the Ceed, with the dashboard laid out horizontally for a more sculptural, seamless and slimline appearance. This design also creates greater space and a sense of openness for the front passenger, creating more room in the footwell and a clearer view ahead.

For all models, the dash is split into an upper area – for the ‘floating’ touchscreen infotainment system – and lower area, housing controls for audio and heating and ventilation. Driver-centric in its layout, the centre console is angled slightly towards the driver’s seat for ease of use on the move. The interior is finished in a higher proportion of sophisticated soft-touch materials throughout, subtly intensifying the refined and upscale ambience of the cabin. Surfaces are finished with metallic or satin chrome trim. Cloth, cloth with faux leather bolsters or genuine leather upholstery are available depending on trim. A leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearstick are standard on all grades.

The new platform supports the Ceed’s more efficient packaging, with a more spacious cabin than before. The wider body creates greater shoulder room for rear passengers (increased by 34mm to 1,406mm), while a 16mm-lower seating position


in the rear creates sufficient knee and leg room for passengers in the second row. Despite the lower roofline, the platform and lowered front seating position create greater front-row headroom than before (now 987mm). The lower rear bench also ensures similar levels of headroom for rear passengers.

While the Ceed five-door hatchback occupies a similar on-road footprint to its predecessor, it boasts a larger 395-litre boot – increased in size by 15-litres. The boot lip is also substantially lower than before – the lift-over height is reduced by 87mm compared to the outgoing cee’d, making it easier to load heavier items into the boot. A split-level boot floor allows owners to lower or raise the height of the boot floor, to accommodate larger cargo or create a hidden compartment beneath.

Grade ‘2’ models feature black premium cloth seat upholstery, with ‘Blue Edition’ and grade ‘3’ versions boasting black cloth seat trim with black faux leather bolsters. Crowning the line-up is the ‘First Edition’ with black leather seats with contrast grey stitching.

The fascia trim is either metallic effect on grade ‘2’ or high-gloss black on all other versions, with satin chrome finish interior door handles for ‘Blue Edition’, grade ‘3’, ‘First Edition’, ‘GT-Line’, ‘GT-Line S’ and ‘GT’ variants. Stainless-steel pedals feature on ‘Blue Edition’, ‘First Edition’, ‘GT-Line’, ‘GT-Line S’ and ‘GT’ versions. All Ceed models feature a handy centre console armrest with storage box, with sliding functionality on the ‘First Edition’, ‘GT-Line S’ and ‘GT’ versions.

New ‘GT-Line’ variants inspiration from the Ceed ‘GT’ performance flagshipThe Ceed ‘GT-Line’ exterior introduces a range of distinct ‘GT’-inspired design features. These include a satin chrome and gloss black 'tiger-nose' grille surround, unique 17-inch or 18-inch 'GT-Line' alloy wheels, and newly designed front and rear bumpers which echo those of the Ceed and ProCeed ‘GT’. The fog lamp surround also incorporates horizontal metallic 'blades', similar to those found on the new ‘GT’ models and the Kia Stinger. The range of Kia Ceed ‘GT-Line’ variants is available in a choice of 6 paint finishes.

Inside, Ceed ‘GT-Line’ variants distinguish themselves with a series of changes designed to introduce a sportier ambience to the cabin. The grey roof lining of the Ceed is replaced with black cloth to cocoon occupants, and the door sills feature metallic scuff plates. 'GT-Line' variants are fitted with a sporty leather trimmed D-shaped steering wheel as standard, and – for models equipped with Kia's dual-clutch auto transmission – drivers can change gear with stainless steel steering wheel paddles.

The Kia Ceed ‘GT-Line’ is fitted with new sports seats for front passengers, featuring larger side bolsters than those found in conventional Ceed models and are trimmed in black cloth and light grey faux leather, while ‘GT-Line S’ versions feature black leather and faux suede upholstery with grey stitching.

GT offers unique performance-inspired design with standard 18-inch wheelsThe Ceed ‘GT’ features a sporty exterior design to differentiate it visually from other models in the Ceed range. Where the design of the Ceed range is characterised by its blend of taut creases and curvaceous sheet metal, the ‘GT’ variant presents a more athletic proposition than conventional versions of the car.

At the front, the Ceed ‘GT’ has a new front bumper design, incorporating larger air intakes and gloss black trim with red accents along the base. Like the standard Ceed, the ‘GT’ features a modern interpretation of Kia's four-lamp 'ice-cube' LED daytime


running lights, integrated into the main headlamp unit. Kia's tiger-nose grille is also adapted for the new model, with a dark chrome surround and a subtle 'GT' logo. The honeycomb grille pattern is also embedded with subtle red highlights.

In profile, it is finished with a glossy chrome window surround and features more substantial side sills, finished in gloss black and red. The standard 18-inch aluminium alloy wheels feature a new castellated centre cap finished in red, and house red brake calipers. At 135mm, the ride height is reduced by 5mm over other Ceed and Ceed Sportswagon variants, making it appear more planted on the road and reducing the overall centre of gravity.

Unique ‘GT’ bumpers at the rear complement those found at the front, housing a subtle gloss black rear diffuser, as well as 'GT' badging. A small roof spoiler helps channel air cleanly off the top of the car.

The Kia Ceed ‘GT’ will be available in a choice of four paint finishes, with its own unique 18-inch alloy wheel design.

Sports-focused ‘GT’ interior with everyday versatilityThe Ceed ‘GT’ features a series of changes to its cabin to separate it from ‘non-GT’ models in the Ceed family line-up, with a sportier interior ambience.

The ‘GT’ variant is built around the same ergonomic cabin architecture as other models in the Ceed line-up. Surfaces are finished in high-quality soft-touch materials and metallic trim, while the dashboard is angled towards the driver, making it easier to use on the move. At the centre of the dashboard is Kia's 'floating' touchscreen infotainment system – 8.0-inches wide – with audio and heating and ventilation controls situated below.

A black roofliner, enveloping and cocooning occupants, replaces the grey cloth found in standard Ceed models. Every ‘GT’ model features a D-shaped steering wheel bearing the 'GT' logo, as well as aluminium driver pedals. Models equipped with Kia's dual-clutch auto transmission feature new stainless steel shift paddles behind the steering wheel.

Front passengers in the Ceed ‘GT’ are held in place by Kia's new sports seats. Created exclusively for the model, these seats provide larger, firmer side and thigh bolsters compared to the original cee'd ‘GT’. Seats are trimmed in black leather and suede and finished with red stitching and a red-stitched 'GT' logo in the seat back.

For many drivers, a performance hatchback has to be able to fit seamlessly into their daily lives – for many owners, it may be the only car they have access to. Practicality is therefore essential – and the Ceed ‘GT’ is more practical than most, featuring the same large 395-litre boot as ‘non-GT’ variants of the Ceed. Its low boot lip is 87mm lower compared to the previous-generation model, making it easier to load and unload heavy or bulky items. A split-level floor allows owners to lower or raise the height of the boot floor, to accommodate larger loads or create a hidden compartment beneath. 60:40 split-fold rear seats are fitted as standard.


4 THE TECHNICAL STORY Greater dynamism and new petrol and diesel engines

To coincide with the introduction of the Ceed, Kia is adding all-new petrol and diesel engines to the line-up. The company’s 138bhp 1.4-litre T-GDi (Turbocharged Gasoline Direct injection) power unit makes its debut in the Ceed and joins the 118bhp 1.0-litre T-GDi from its predecessor. A 7DCT (seven-speed auto Dual-Clutch Transmission) gearbox is available on 1.4 T-GDi and 1.6 CRDi 114bhp models, alongside a six-speed manual transmission. The 1.4-litre T-GDi powerplant is available on ‘Blue Edition’, ‘3’, ‘First Edition’, ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’ grades.

An all-new 1.6-litre ‘Smartstream’ diesel engine made its first appearance in the Ceed, before being rolled out to other models in the Kia range, including the Optima, Stonic and Sportage. Designed to go beyond the stricter limits laid down by the latest Euro 6d TEMP emissions standard, the ‘Smartstream’ 1.6-litre CRDi (common-rail direct injection) uses Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) active emissions control technology to regulate emissions.

The 114bhp 1.6-litre CRDi powerplants is offered with a choice of six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and is additionally available with an ECO pack in ‘2’ specification. The more powerful 134bhp 1.6-litre CRDi unit is available exclusively in ‘GT-Line’ trim and is paired to a six-speed manual gearbox.

Every engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission, while the 1.4-litre T-GDi and 114bhp 1.6-litre CRDi engines are available with Kia’s seven-speed auto Dual-Clutch Transmission.

Engine power, performance and fuel economy figures

Model Power bhp

Torque Nm

0–60 sec

Max speed mph

Combined mpg(WLTP)

CO2(NEDC 2.0)

‘2’ 1.0 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 118 172 10.9 116 52.3 122‘2’ 1.6 CRDi 6-speed manual ISG 114 280 10.6 118 74.3 99‘Blue Edition’ 1.4 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG

138 242 8.6 130 48.7 132

‘Blue Edition’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed DCT ISG 138 242 8.9 127 50.4 127‘3’ 1.0 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 118 172 10.7 118 50.4 127‘3’ 1.4 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 138 242 8.6 130 48.7 132‘3’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed DCT ISG 138 242 8.9 127 50.4 127‘3’ 1.6 CRDi 6-speed manual ISG 114 280 10.5 119 70.6 103‘3’ 1.6 CRDi 7-speed DCT ISG 114 300 10.5 119 67.3 108‘First Edition’ 1.4 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG

138 242 8.6 130 48.7 132

‘First Edition’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed DCT ISG 138 242 8.9 127 50.4 127‘GT-Line’ 1.0 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 118 172 10.7 118 47.9 125‘GT-Line’ 1.4 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 138 242 8.6 130 46.3 132‘GT-Line’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed DCT ISG 138 242 8.9 127 45.6 127‘GT-Line’ 1.6 CRDi 6-speed manual ISG 134 280 9.8 124 57.6 107‘GT-Line S’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed DCT ISG 138 242 8.9 127 43.5 129‘GT’ 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 201 265 7.2 143 38.2 155

The petrol enginesThe trio of petrol engines are turbocharged direct-injection (T-GDi) units from Kia's Kappa family. The 1.0-litre engine has been joined by an all-new 138bhp 1.4-litre version, replacing the 1.6 GDi unit used in the Ceed’s predecessor. The sporting


flagship, the ‘GT’ is equipped with a 201bhp 1.6-litre T-GDi engine that has been substantially uprated compared to its predecessor, the cee’d ‘GT’. The 1.0-litre T-GDi engine fits in perfectly with Kia's downsizing strategy by delivering exceptional power and torque from only three cylinders and a cubic capacity of just 998cc, thanks to turbocharging and direct injection. The T-GDi unit sprays a fine mist of fuel directly into the cylinders through a high-pressure (up to 200 bar) injection system, resulting in highly efficient combustion. Direct injection with turbocharging also helps to boost low-speed response and driveability. The key targets were instantaneous response, high combustion efficiency and exemplary torque across a wide portion of the rev band. The 1.0-litre 12-valve T-GDi engine develops 118bhp at 6,000rpm and 172Nm of torque continuously from 1,500rpm to 4,000rpm, and features a number of innovative technical solutions. There are laser-drilled injectors with six holes laid out in a pyramid shape so that the fine mist of fuel is spread evenly throughout the cylinders. A straight air intake port ends in a sharp air intake throat, reducing air resistance at all stages of the process. This improves cylinder tumble flow for faster, more efficient combustion while suppressing engine knocking.

There is a single-scroll turbocharger paired with an electric wastegate motor. This improves turbocharger performance while scavenging clean air for the engine to re-use for combustion. At the same time it allows the wastegate to open to improve the flow of spent exhaust gases. It is an innovative system which allows higher low-end torque, more immediate response at any throttle opening and improved fuel economy at high engine loads.

The engine is fitted with an integrated exhaust manifold in a one-piece casting, improving sealing, reducing weight and lowering exhaust gas temperatures. Lower temperatures result in cleaner emissions by allowing the catalytic converter to operate more effectively. Engine temperatures are closely regulated by a dual-thermostat split cooling system, which allows the block and cylinder heads to be cooled independently. The main thermostat controls the flow of coolant to the cylinder heads above 88ºC to reduce knocking, while the engine block thermostat shuts off coolant flow above 105ºC to reduce friction and improve efficiency.

There is continuously variable valve timing on the inlet and exhaust sides, electronic throttle control and light, low-friction moving parts. The crankshaft is offset from the centre-line to aid smoothness. As a result of these detailed engineering measures, the T-GDi engine exhibits minimal throttle lag – the delay between the driver pressing the accelerator and the turbocharger delivering boost. The turbocharger is integrated within the exhaust manifold. For added durability, the cylinder block has been heat-treated and the crankshaft, pistons and connecting rods have been strengthened.

The 1.0 T-GDi engine accelerates the Ceed from standstill to 60mph in 10.9 seconds, on the way to a top speed of 116mph with the fuel efficient ‘ECO’ pack fitted on grade ‘2’. CO2 emissions are pegged at 122g/km, with 52.3mpg possible using the combined economy cycle. On the ‘3’ grade, the Ceed has a top speed of 118mph and can reach 60mph in 10.7 seconds.

An all-new ‘Kappa’ 1.4-litre T-GDi power unit replaces the earlier 1.6-litre GDi engine and produces 138bhp, four per cent more than its predecessor despite its lower displacement. The engine’s turbocharger ensures a wider torque band than the


earlier 1.6-litre engine, making it more responsive in a wider range of driving conditions – while also reducing emissions. 242Nm torque is available from 1,500 to 3,200rpm, with emissions (on the WLTP cycle converted back to NEDC 2.0) as low as 127g/km when fitted with the seven-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission. Manual models emit 132g/km. Acceleration to 62mph is completed in just 8.6 seconds (8.9 seconds on DCT versions), with a top speed of 130mph for manual derivatives and 128mph on DCT versions.

Both 1.0- and 1.4-litre T-GDi engines are fitted with a gasoline particulate filter to further reduce tailpipe emissions, ensuring the Ceed goes beyond the requirements of the Euro 6d TEMP standard.

All-new ‘Smartstream’ diesel enginesThe Ceed is also available with Kia’s all-new ‘Smartstream’ diesel engine. Designed to go beyond the stricter limits laid down by the latest Euro 6d TEMP emissions standard, the 114bhp 1.6-litre CRDi (Common-Rail Direct injection) uses Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) active emissions control technology to regulate emissions. The 1.6-litre diesel powerplant produces 280Nm or 300Nm of torque in its lower state of tune when paired with manual or Dual-Clutch Transmissions respectively.

With a six-speed manual transmission, the 114bhp engine emits just 99g/km with the ECO Pack. (combined, WLTP, converted back to NEDC 2.0)

The Ceed’s 1.6-litre ‘U3’ diesel engine features a range of components designed to improve sound insulation and refinement. These include a timing belt cover and more insulated cylinder block cover, engine undercover, and oil pan cover.

Available exclusively with the ‘GT-Line’ model, a more powerful 134bhp 1.6-litre CRDi engine is available, paired with a six-speed manual transmission.

In 2019, the Ceed family will be available with Kia’s all-new ‘EcoDynamics+’ 48-volt mild-hybrid technology, to further reduce CO2 emissions. The ‘EcoDynamics+’ powertrain supplements acceleration with power from a 48-volt battery, while a new Mild-Hybrid Starter-Generator unit extends engine ‘off time’ with a ‘Moving Stop & Start’ function. The technology makes its debut on the latest Sportage.

TransmissionsApart from the 1.0-litre T-GDi and 1.6-litre T-GDi powerplants, where a six-speed manual gearbox comes as standard, buyers of the Ceed have the option of a six-speed manual or Kia’s seven-speed auto dual-clutch (7-DCT) automatic transmission.

This transmission has been developed in-house with the aim of enhancing fuel efficiency while delivering the comfort and smoothness of a torque converter transmission in automatic mode with the sportiness of a manual when the driver chooses to take control of gear changes.

The manual gearboxes in the Ceed are six-speed units with a wide spread of ratios and long final drives to help bring down fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. They are light and compact with a short, slick shift.

Intelligent Stop and Go (ISG)All versions of the Ceed are fitted with Kia's Intelligent Stop and Go (ISG) stop-start system to reduce fuel consumption and emissions in traffic. As the name implies, this switches off the engine when the car comes to rest and the driver puts the gear stick into neutral and releases the clutch pedal, or brings the car to a stop with automatic


transmission. The engine restarts instantly as soon as the clutch pedal is partially engaged again, or the driver releases the brake pedal in automatics. This feature means the car is not using fuel and no emissions are released when it is at rest.

ISG consists of crankshaft position, battery and vacuum sensors plus neutral, on-off and clutch switches that feed into an electronic control unit. This operates the ISG starter, intelligent alternator and cluster. The air conditioning units and bonnet switch also feed into the ISG ECU.

The crankshaft position sensor measures the crankshaft angle during engine run-out and monitors it while the vehicle is stopped, ensuring the starter is activated for as short a time as possible by optimising cranking and combustion. The battery sensor monitors battery condition and temperature, while the clutch and neutral switches recognise when drivers wish to continue driving and ensure the engine is started. There is a brake booster pressure sensor to make sure the engine continues to operate if brake boost falls too low.

A new heavy-duty maintenance-free Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) battery delivers the power necessary to run the system, and intelligent alternator management reduces drain on the battery while accelerating and recharges the battery during coasting and braking. The system has been engineered not to stop the engine during warm-up after a cold start or if the air conditioning is working hard. Drivers can also manually turn off ISG through a switch next to the gear stick.

Powerful 1.6-litre T-GDi engine When the first cee'd ‘GT’ and pro_cee'd ‘GT’ were revealed in 2013, they were powered by a newly-developed 1.6-litre T-GDi (Turbocharged Gasoline Direct injection) engine. Downsized, turbocharged and quick to respond to driver inputs across the rev range, the new engine came to define the car's effortless approach to power delivery in all conditions. The Kia Ceed ‘GT’ retains this approach, with a 1.6-litre T-GDi engine that has been updated for the new model.Producing 201bhp at a 6,000rpm peak, the 1.6-litre T-GDi engine continues to provide effortless acceleration and easily-accessible torque. The engine's maximum torque of 265Nm is available across a wide 1,500-to-4,500 rpm rev range. The result is an engine which delivers as much of its performance as possible across all driving conditions.

On the ‘GT’ variant the Ceed reaches 60 mph in 7.2 sarongs with a top speed of 143 mph. The CO2 emissions are 155g/km (NEDC 2.0) with 41.5 mpg (WLTP combined) possible.


5 RIDE, HANDLING AND NVH Engineered for European roads and validated on UK roads

The Ceed has been engineered with European buyers in mind. Tested exhaustively on European roads – including the UK – Kia’s test tracks in Korea and at the infamous Nürburgring race circuit in Germany, the Kia Ceed will provide relaxed and safe family motoring and easy, economical long-distance motorway cruising for those who use their cars for business or travel.

The ride and handling characteristics of the new model have been tuned to elevate the Ceed over its predecessor in terms of dynamism and driver engagement. At the same time, a focus throughout the new model’s development on eliminating noise and vibrations means the cabin of the Ceed is more refined than ever.

The new fully-independent suspension system provides drivers with more agile and immediate handling responses, complemented by revised spring and damper rates. The ride has been developed on Europe’s wide variety of road surfaces, remaining comfortable while giving drivers the confidence of tighter body control under cornering and stability at higher speeds.

The front springs are now 40 per cent stiffer and the torsional rigidity of the front stabiliser is reduced by 22 per cent. In addition to accommodating the lighter range of engines, these modifications enable more immediate handling responses and a flatter ride under cornering, reducing understeer and producing greater mechanical grip. The front suspension is aided by a new damper valve system to absorb smaller vibrations. Conversely, the rear spring rate has been relaxed by ten per cent, absorbing small vibrations and giving the Ceed a relaxed gait at a cruise or over broken road surfaces. The adoption of a newly designed rear stabiliser, new trailing arm bushings, and optimised shock absorber bushings ensures maximum body control under cornering.

The Ceed sports a 17 per cent more direct steering rack than its predecessor, with a 12.7:1 ratio from its electric motor-driven power steering system. Requiring just 2.44 turns of the wheel from lock-to-lock, the new model provides a more incisive response to drivers’ steering inputs.

Technology in the Ceed also plays a role in enhancing driver enjoyment, as well as safety. The front-wheel drive Ceed features Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Kia’s Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system as standard. This enables the inclusion of Torque Vectoring by Braking technology, an additional electronic driver support feature which intelligently brakes the inside wheels to reduce understeer around corners – making the Ceed more enjoyable and confidence-inspiring to drive.

Refinement and the suppression of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) was a principal focus during the Ceed’s development. Engineers analysed every element of cabin, engine and suspension insulation and ‘transfer paths’ for NVH. Compared to the outgoing cee’d, the new model features thicker, more insulating dashboard padding, new, more sound-absorbent insulation around the rear wheel arches, and a new insulation layer beneath the cabin carpet, reducing engine and road noise. Reshaped windscreen side mouldings and new, more comprehensive sealing around the doors have led to a reduction in wind noise. The Ceed is therefore quieter than its predecessor at every engine speed, with road noise at 37.5mph (60kph) reduced from 67.5 to 66.5dB. Wind noise is also reduced, with 63dB registering in the cabin at 68.75mph (110kph), compared to 64dB in the second-generation model.


The chassis and bodyshell also contribute to lower levels of vibration from poor road surfaces. A thicker rear crossmember and additional reinforcement beneath the rear cabin and boot floors reduce the effect of vibrations from the rear axle. New anti-vibration pads are also fitted to the upper cowl, at the base of the windshield, reducing the effect of engine vibrations on the cabin.

The Ceed’s 1.6-litre ‘U3’ diesel engine features a range of additional components designed to improve sound insulation and refinement. These include a timing belt cover and more insulated cylinder block cover, engine undercover, and oil pan cover.

Accomplished, engaging and agile – ‘GT’ has European-developed ride and handlingHome of the performance hatch, Europe is characterised by its diverse driving conditions: high speed motorways, zig-zagging alpine routes, congested city centres and winding country lanes. The Kia Ceed ‘GT’ has been developed to master all these environments.

The Ceed ‘GT’ has been engineered and developed exclusively for European roads and European drivers. At the direction of Albert Biermann, Head of Research & Development Division for Hyundai Motor Group, the car has undergone six months of additional testing, above and beyond the standard Ceed model line-up. The brief was to enhance cornering agility and yaw behaviour, increase traction and responsiveness, and retain the 'gran turismo' spirit of everyday usability that defines all Kia performance cars.

The ‘GT’ model is fitted with the same fully-independent suspension hardware as the Ceed. However, the half-year of additional fine-tuning to the suspension geometry has rendered it more agile and more engaging to drive.

The performance hatchback sits 5mm lower than the standard Ceed and Ceed Sportswagon, reducing the centre of gravity. Stiffer front and rear springs reduce body roll, improve responses to steering inputs, and give the car a firmer, more assured ride in all conditions – crucially, without rendering the car uncomfortable on longer drives or over broken surfaces. Furthermore, softer front and rear anti-roll bars ensure the inside tyre remains in contact with the road under heavy cornering, enhancing traction and grip. These changes to the suspension enable ‘GT’ drivers to enjoy faster cornering speeds than they might in a number of more powerful front-wheel drive 'hot hatches'.

In addition, the standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system has been carefully retuned to offer keener drivers more freedom to exploit the increased agility and enhance the yaw rate of the rear axle. Kia's Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system is also standard, as well as Torque Vectoring by Braking. This additional electronic driver support feature intelligently brakes the inside wheels to reduce understeer around corners - making the Ceed ‘GT’ more enjoyable and confidence-inspiring to drive on the type of winding lanes and mountain passes on which it has been developed.

Consistent stopping power is provided by larger brakes, with the standard Ceed's 288mm ventilated front disc brakes replaced with 320mm discs. The ‘GT’ brakes are also 3mm thicker, at 28mm, aiding kinetic heat absorption and braking performance with repeated use.

The model offers greater potential for comfortable motorway cruising than many other more extreme hot hatches. Kia's engineers have been careful to retain much of


the comfort and unwavering high-speed stability that characterises the standard Ceed and other Kia vehicles, such as the Stinger, when travelling at high speeds.


6 TECHNOLOGIES AND FEATURESTechnological innovation to enhance comfort and convenience

Innovation sits at the heart of the Kia Ceed, which will become one of the most high-tech cars in its class.

The cabin features a wide range of new technologies to enhance comfort and convenience for occupants. The ‘floating’ infotainment system is available as either a 7.0-inch touchscreen audio system or an 8.0-inch touchscreen satellite navigation system, with navigation and Kia Connected Services powered by TomTom®. The system enables full smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™. Android Auto™ is designed to work with Android phones running 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher. The Ceed’s Apple CarPlay™ system is compatible with the iPhone 5 and every iPhone released since. The Ceed ‘First Edition’ features a powerful JBL Premium sound system with Clari-Fi music restoration technology.

A Drive Mode Select system on DCT versions will enable owners to tailor their driving experience, with Normal and Sport mode. Drivers can use Drive Mode Select to alter the level of effort required to steer the car, while each mode subtly changes the character of the engine. Normal mode maximises the potential for greater fuel efficiency and offers more relaxed steering inputs. Sport mode enhances throttle responses, enables faster acceleration – from a standstill and at speed – and adapts the steering to offer additional weight and more decisive responses to driver inputs.

Standard technologies include full Bluetooth® smartphone integration, as well as automatic lights and keyless entry on all versions. A wireless smartphone charger, heated front and outer rear seats are featured on the ‘First Edition’ and ‘GT-Line S’ grades.

On the outside, the Ceed is fitted with newly-designed ‘ice cube’ style LED daytime running lights (DRL) as standard. Previously, these were only featured on Kia ‘GT’ and ‘GT Line’ models, embedded into the front bumper – the ‘ice cube’ DRLs are now integrated into the headlamp units on every model in the Ceed range. Full LED headlamps are also available on ‘Blue Edition’ and ‘First Edition’ grades.

The Ceed’s ECO Pack is fitted as standard to grade ‘2’ models and features an Active Air Flap, which closes and opens depending on engine cooling requirements, enhancing the car’s aerodynamic efficiency for greater fuel economy. The ECO Pack also features an underbody cover and lower suspension, aiding air flow beneath the vehicle, as well as low rolling resistance Michelin tyres.

Adoption of new driver assistance systemsIn addition to the car’s seven standard airbags, advanced driver assistance technologies further enhance occupant protection, using active safety systems to mitigate the risk of collisions. Standard safety technologies include High Beam Assist (HBA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist – City (FCA). ). Pedestrian detection is available on all manual versions from ‘3’ grades and upwards and as part of an optional Advanced Driving Assistance Pack (ADAP) on ‘2’ and ‘Blue Edition’ and DCT versions of ‘3’ and ‘GT-Line’.

A first for any Kia sold in Europe, the Ceed is available with Lane Following Assist (LFA). Fitted as standard to ‘First Edition’ and ‘GT-Line S’ DCT models, Lane Following Assist detects road markings to keep the Ceed in the centre of its lane on the motorway, and controls acceleration, braking and steering. The system uses external


sensors to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front, operating between 0 and 81mph.

Additional available technologies include Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Speed Limit Information Function (SLIF), Smart Parking Assist System (SPAS), and pedestrian recognition with haptic steering wheel warnings for the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system (FCA). These features are standard equipment on the ‘First Edition’ and ‘GT-Line S’.

Every Ceed is equipped as standard with Kia’s Vehicle Stability Management (VSM). VSM ensures stability when braking and cornering by controlling the car’s Electronic Stability Control (ESC) if it detects a loss of traction.


7 RANGE FINDER Seven-tier range structure

The Ceed five-door hatchback is available in the UK with a choice of 9 paint finishes. 16-inch aluminium alloy wheels are available on ‘2’ models, while 17-inch two-tone diamond cut aluminium alloy wheels are fitted to ‘Blue Edition’, ‘3’, ‘First Edition’ and ‘GT-Line’ grades. Larger 18-inch alloy wheels feature on ‘GT-Line S’ and ‘GT’ models, with the former featuring grey centre caps, with ‘GT’ versions standing out thanks to their bold red centre caps.

There are 17 versions of the Ceed, based on seven trim levels – ‘2’, ‘Blue Edition’, ‘3’, ‘First Edition’, ‘GT-Line’, ‘GT-Line S’ and flagship ‘GT’. All models are front-wheel-drive and feature a practical five-door hatchback bodystyle.

Grade ‘2’ gives buyers the option of the 118bhp 1.0-litre T-GDi direct-injection petrol engine with ECO pack, or the new 114bhp 1.6-litre ‘U3’ 1.6 CRDi engine fitted with the ECO pack. The ‘Blue Edition’ is sold exclusively with the 138bhp 1.4-litre T-GDi direct-injection petrol engine with a choice of six-speed manual or 7DCT gearbox. Move up to ‘3’ specification and it is offered with the full range of Ceed engines, including the 118bhp 1.0-litre and 138bhp 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engines and the 114bhp 1.6-litre CRDi diesel unit. Both the more powerful petrol and the diesel engine can be specified with either a six-speed manual or 7DCT gearbox. The ‘First Edition’ is paired to the 138bhp 1.4-litre T-GDi direct-injection petrol engine and offered with either a six-speed manual or 7DCT gearbox. The sporty ‘GT-Line’ grade is offered with a choice of 118bhp 1.0-litre or 138bhp 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engines, as well as a more powerful 134bhp 1.6-litre CRDi ‘Smartstream’ diesel engine. Each version comes fitted with a manual six-speed manual as standard, with the 1.4 T-GDi model also available with the 7DCT gearbox. Move up to the ‘GT-Line S’ model and this is paired exclusively to the 138bhp 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine and the seven-speed DCT7 dual-clutch auto transmission. Sitting at the top of the Ceed range is the ‘GT’ model, with comes with a substantially revised 201bhp 1.6-litre T-GDi and six-speed manual gearbox.

Highlights of the range model by modelAll versions of the Ceed are comprehensively equipped and feature an extensive package of comfort, convenience and safety items which becomes progressively more luxurious with every step up the range.

Grade ‘2’ are fitted with many features that are usually a cost option on rivals, including cruise control with speed limiter, air conditioning, an alarm system, front wiper de-icer, electric windows all-round and automatic headlight control. Other features include 16-inch alloy wheels with locking wheel nuts, front fog lights, projection headlights and cornering lights, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors in body colour, a high gloss black front grille, chrome window surrounds and LED rear lights. Moving inside, there’s black premium cloth seat trim, a leather trimmed steering wheel, gearshift and hand brake and a rear centre armrest. An seven-inch touchscreen audio display is provided, along with a reversing camera system with dynamic guidelines, DAB radio, Bluetooth® with voice recognition and music streaming Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ smartphone compatibility with voice control. Safety has been given a high priority with Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), High Beam Assist (HBA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist – City (FCA) all included as standard.

The ‘Blue Edition’ grade is a special version of the Ceed available from launch and is paired with the 1.4 T-GDi engine. It is finished in the all-new Ceed premium launch


colour, Blue Flame. It features all the equipment of the ‘2’ grade and adds 17-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, electrically folding door mirrors with LED indicators and kerbside lights, rear parking sensors and LED bi-function headlights and cornering lights. Inside the Ceed ‘Blue Edition’, it comes kitted out with black cloth seat trim with black faux leather bolsters, aluminium pedals and a USB fast charger in the front centre console. In addition, an eight-inch touchscreen satellite navigation with European mapping and traffic messaging channel is standard, along with Kia Connected Services featuring TomTom® Live. Customers opting for the seven-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) version also have the benefit of drive mode select.

Grade ‘3’ builds on the comprehensive equipment levels you’ll find on grade ‘2’, with the addition of 17-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass and rain sensing front wipers, in addition to black cloth seat trim with black faux leather bolsters and power lumbar support for the front seats. An eight-inch touchscreen satellite navigation system with European mapping and traffic messaging channel is provided alongside Kia Connected Services featuring TomTom® Live. Other equipment includes dual-zone automatic air conditioning, electrically folding door mirrors with LED indicators and kerbside lights, an auto-dimming rear view mirror and rear parking sensors, in addition to a 4.2-inch supervision colour cluster display, a USB fast charger in the front centre console and a dual-tone horn. The central fascia is in high gloss black, while the interior door handles have a chrome finish. Manual gearbox variants have the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system upgraded to include pedestrian detection.

The ‘First Edition’ grade sits at the top-of-the Ceed range and is the model of choice for technology fans. A Smart Park Assist System (SPAS) integrates front and rear parking sensors with the ability to automatically park in parallel or perpendicular spaces, while smart cruise control with stop and go functionality and a Drive Mode Selector are featured when the seven-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) is chosen. There are black leather seats with contrast grey stitching, heated and ventilated front seats, heated outer rear seats and a 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat with memory. A wide electric tilt and slide sunroof with automatic roll blind also comes fitted to ‘First Edition’ grade, along with LED bi-function headlights and cornering lights, an electronic parking brake, heated steering wheel, aluminium pedals, smart entry system with engine start/stop button and an eight-speaker JBL® premium sound system with wireless mobile phone charger. Extra safety systems include Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Speed Limit Information Function (SLIF) and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Following Assist (LFA) is available on DCT models only.

‘GT-Line’ variants have a lengthy list of equipment as standard, including 17-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, front projection headlights, LED daytime running lights both front and rear, front fog lights, rain sensing front wipers, front wiper de-icer, automatic headlight control, electrically folding, adjustable and heated door mirrors with LED indicators and kerbside lights, exterior front door handle illumination and LED rear lights. The ‘tiger nose’ front grille is finished in high gloss black with satin chrome, with matching high gloss black door mirrors and side sill mouldings. The air intake has a lower lip with black accent, and the rear spoiler is body coloured with high gloss black trim.

Inside the sporty appearance is defined by black cloth and light grey faux leather upholstery, heated front seats, a heated leather trimmed D-cut steering wheel with grey stitching, dual automatic air conditioning, all-round electric windows with front auto up and down functionality, cruise control with speed limiter, auto-dimming rear-view mirror and engine start/stop button with smart entry system. Both the driver


and front passenger have a seat height adjuster, together with power lumbar support. The steering wheel features both tilt and telescopic adjustment, the headlining is in black and the front console garnish and door trim are finished in black high gloss trim. Both the fascia trim and interior door handles are satin chrome, and the pedals stand out thanks to the sporty stainless-steel appearance. Paddle Shifters are fitted to DCT versions, as is a Drive Mode Select system, offering the choice of Normal and Sport driving characteristics.

The rear seats fold down in a 60:40 fashion, there’s a dual height luggage area floor with parcel shelf to hide luggage and valuables, and all ‘GT-Line’ variants come fitted with a temporary space saver spare wheel as standard. A USB fast charger is provided on the front centre console and is illuminated to make it easier to use at night. Cupholders are additionally provided in the rear armrest for added convenience for rear seat occupants, as well as at the front, in the centre console with cupholder.

As standard, Ceed ‘GT-Line’ comes with a six-speaker audio system, with DAB radio and MP3 compatibility and USB and AUX ports for connection of a media device. Bluetooth® with voice recognition and music streaming is provided, too, along with Android AutoTM and Apple CarPlayTM for easy smartphone connection. An 8.0-inch touchscreen satellite navigation system with European mapping and traffic messaging channel (TMC), as well as Kia Connected Services featuring TomTom® Live is included, and is combined with a 4.2-inch colour supervision cluster display and trip computer. A reversing camera with dynamic guidelines is integrated into the centre fascia screen, as well the fitment of rear parking sensors.

The Ceed is comprehensively kitted out with both active and passive safety devices, including Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), High-Beam Assist (HBA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW) and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - City (FCA). Pedestrian detection is available as standard on all manual versions. Anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist System (BAS) are included on all versions, with Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) and Hill-start Assist Control (HAC). All versions come with six airbags, with the ability to switch the front passenger airbag off when carrying a baby in a car seat. ISOFIX child seat top tethers and anchor fixings are provided for the rear outer chairs.

Move up to ‘GT-Line S’ specification and the alloy wheels are enlarged to 18-inches with grey centre caps and the headlights are upgraded to LED with bi-functionality. A wide sunroof with tilt/slide functions and an automatic electric sunblind is included, the driver’s seat features 10-way power adjustment with memory functionality, and the upholstery is upgraded to black leather and faux suede with grey stitching. Heated outer rear seats, smart cruise control with stop and go are both included with ‘GT-Line S’ trim.

Particularly handy in an urban environment is Smart Park Assist System (SPAS), which allows the car to park automatically in a parallel, perpendicular or reverse scenario, and also includes the fitment of front parking sensors. Upgrades to the audio setup include a JBL® premium sound system with a pair of additional speakers, as well as wireless mobile phone charging.

Additional active safety features include Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Lane Following Assist (LFA), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with both city and pedestrian detection.


The Ceed ‘GT’ features all of the equipment that you’ll find with the ‘GT-Line’ versions, with the addition of 18-inch alloy wheels with red centre caps, a high gloss black and chrome ‘tiger nose’ grille with red insert, an air intake with a red accent on the lower lip, high gloss red side sill mouldings, red brake calipers and an uprated rear bumper with diffuser and dual exhausts. The sporty exterior look is completed by the fitment of LED bi-function headlights.

The cabin is uprated with black leather and faux suede upholstery and faux leather door centre trim with red accents. The seats, door cards and steering wheel all feature red contrasting stitching to deliver a sporting ambience, while a GT Performance mode has been added to the 4.2-inch colour supervision cluster display. Completing the list of additional equipment is a Smart Park Assist System (SPAS).

Range '2' 'Blue Edition' '3' 'First

Edition' 'GT-Line''GT-Line S'

'GT'

EXTERIOR DESIGN & LIGHTING

16" Alloy Wheels (205/55R16) - - - - - -

17" Alloy Wheels (225/45R17) - - - -

17" Alloy Wheels GT-Line (225/45R17) - - - - - -18'' Alloy Wheels with Grey Centre Cap (225/40R18) - - - - - -18" Alloy Wheels with Red Centre Cap (225/40R18) - - - - - -

High Gloss Black Radiator Grille - - -High Gloss Black & Satin Chrome Radiator Grille - - - - -High Gloss Black & Chrome with Red Insert Radiator Grille - - - - - -

Body Coloured Bumpers

Body Coloured Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured Door Mirrors - - -

High Gloss Black Door Mirrors - - - -

High Gloss Black Side Sill Mouldings - - - - -

High Gloss Red Side Sill Mouldings - - - - - -

Chrome Window Surrounds

Air Intake with Black Accent lower lip - - - - -

Air Intake with Red Accent lower lip - - - - - -

Red Brake Calipers - - - - - -

Roof Rails (Sportswagon Only) - - - -

Body Coloured Rear Spoiler - - -

Body Coloured with High Gloss Black - - - -


Trim Rear SpoilerRear Bumper with Diffuser Trim & Dual Exhaust - - - - - -

Tinted Glass

Privacy Glass (Rear Windows & Tailgate) -

Wide Sunroof with Tilting / Sliding Function & Automatic Electric Roll Blind - - - - -Projection Headlights with Cornering Lights - - - - -

Projection Headlights - - - - - -LED Bi-Function Headlights with Cornering Lights - - - - -

LED Bi-Function Headlights - - - - -

LED Daytime Running Lights

Automatic Headlight Control

Front Fog Lights -

LED Rear Lights

LED Rear Fog Lights - - - -

LED High-mounted Brake Light

Rain Sensing Front Wipers - -

Front Wiper De-icer

Wide-view Driver's Door Mirror -

Electrically Adjustable & Heated Door Mirrors - - - - - -Electrically Folding, Adjustable & Heated Door Mirrors with LED Indicators and Kerbside Lights

-

Exterior Front Door Handle Illumination - - -

Rear Wiper/Washer

Heated Rear Window with Timer

Standard Paint - -

Optional Paint OPT - OPT - - - -

Premium Paint OPT OPT OPT OPT OPT

INTERIOR DESIGN & COMFORT

Black 'Premium' Cloth Seat Trim - - - - - -Black Cloth Seat Trim with Black Faux Leather Bolsters - - - - -Black Leather Seats with Contrast Grey Stitching* - - - - - -


Black Cloth and Light Grey Faux Leather Seats - - - - - -Black Leather and Faux Suede Seats with Grey Stitching* - - - - - -Black Leather and Faux Suede Seats with Red Stitching* - - - - - -

Cloth Door Centre Trim - - - - - -

Faux Leather Door Centre Trim - -Faux Leather Door Centre Trim with Red Stitching - - - - - -

Driver's Seat Height Adjuster

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjuster -

Power Lumbar Support (Driver & Front Passenger) - -

10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Memory Seat (Tilting, Sliding, Reclining, Lumbar, Height Adjustment)

- - - - -

Heated Front Seats - - -

Heated Outer Rear Seats - - - - -

Ventilated Front Seats - - - - - -Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel Adjustment

Leather Trimmed Steering Wheel & Gearshift

Leather D-Cut Steering Wheel with Grey Stitching - - - - -Leather D-Cut Steering Wheel with Red Stitching - - - - - -

Heated Steering Wheel - - -

Leather Trimmed Handbrake - -

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) - OPT ∆ (DCT

Only)

OPT ∆

(DCT

Only) OPT ∆ (DCT

Only)

Black High Gloss Front Console Garnish & Door Trim -

Light Grey Headlining - - -

Black Headlining - - - -

Silver Finish Interior Door Handles - - - - - -Satin Chrome Finish Interior Door Handles -

Silver Finish Fascia Trim - - - - - -

Satin Chrome Fascia Trim -

Centre Console with Storage Box and Armrest - - -


Centre Console with Storage Box and Sliding Armrest - OPT ∆

(DCT Only)

OPT ∆

(DCT

Only) OPT ∆ (DCT

Only)

Rear Centre Armrest

Aluminium Pedals - -

Air Conditioning - - - - -

Dual Automatic Air Conditioning - -

Automatic Defog System - -

Rear Air Ventilation - OPT ∆

(DCT Only)

OPT ∆

(DCT

Only) OPT ∆ (DCT

Only)

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls

All-round Electric Windows with Front Auto Up & Down Function - -

All-round Electric Windows with Auto Up & Down Function - - - - -

Cruise Control & Speed Limiter MT Only -

Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go Functionality - OPT ∆ (DCT

Only)

OPT ∆

(DCT

Only)

DCT only

OPT ∆ (DCT

Only) -

Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror - -

Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror Illumination & Ticket Holder (Driver & Front Passenger)

Remote Central Door Locking with Fold-away Key - - - -Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System - - -

Smart Power Tailgate (Sportswagon Only) - - - - - -STORAGE, VERSATILITY & INTERIOR LIGHTING

60:40 Split Folding Rear Seats

40:20:40 Split Folding Rear Seats with Remote Folding (Sportswagon Only) - - - - -

3 x Passenger Assist Grips

2 x 12V Power Sockets (Front Centre Console) - - - - - -USB Fast Charger (Front Centre Console) -

Rear Coat Hooks

Centre Console Cupholders

Premium Centre Console with Sliding Cupholder Cover - OPT ∆

(DCT Only)

OPT ∆

(DCT

Only) OPT ∆ (DCT

Only)


Cupholders in Rear Armrest

Front Seatback Pockets

Front & Rear Door Storage

Centre Console Storage Box

Dash Illumination Dimmer Switch

USB & AUX Ports Illumination

Ignition Keyhole Illumination - - - -Front Cabin Map Light with Sunglasses Case - -

Front Cabin LED Map Light with Sunglasses Case - - - - -

Temporary Spare Wheel (Space Saver) - -

Tyre Mobility Kit - - - - -

Luggage 12V Power Socket - -

Dual Height Luggage Area Floor

Luggage Area Light

Luggage Area Parcel Shelf

Luggage Hooks

Luggage Rail System (Sportswagon Only) - - - - - -AUDIO, COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION

6-speaker Audio System - -

8-Speaker JBL® Premium Sound System - - - - -

DAB Radio with MP3 Compatibility

USB & AUX Ports for Connection of a Media Device

Bluetooth® with Voice Recognition & Music Streaming**

Android Auto™ with Voice Control**

Apple CarPlay™ with Voice Control**

Wireless Mobile Phone Charger** - - - - -

7" Colour Touchscreen Audio Display - - - - - -8" Touchscreen Satellite Navigation with European Mapping & Traffic Messaging Channel (TMC)

-

Kia Connected Services Featuring TomTom® Live** -

Reversing Camera System with Dynamic Guidelines (Integrated into


Centre Fascia Screen)Rear Parking Sensors*** - -

Smart Park Assist System (SPAS) Parallel/Perpendicular/reverse with Front & Rear Parking Sensors***

- - - -

3.5" Supervision Cluster Display - - - - -

4.2" Supervision Colour Cluster Display - - -4.2" Supervision Colour Cluster Display with GT Performance Mode - - - - - -

Trip Computer

Windscreen Washer Level Warning

ACTIVE SAFETY & DRIVING DYNAMICS

Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) - - - - -Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) - - - - -

Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)

Lane Following Assist (LFA) - - - DCT Only - -

High-Beam Assist (HBA)

Driver Attention Warning (DAW)

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) - City

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) - City/Pedestrian

OPT ∆∆

OPT ∆∆

(MT Only)

OPT ∆ (DCT

Only)

Std (MT hatch

only)

OPT ∆∆ (MT

SW only)

OPT ∆

(DCT

only)

MT onlyOPT ∆ (DCT

Only)

Speed Limit Information Function (SLIF) - - - - -Electronic Stability Control (ESC) & Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) & Brake Assist System (BAS)

Emergency Stop Signalling

Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Gear Shift Indicator MT only MT only MT

only MT only

Motor Driven Power Steering


Dual Horn -

Drive Mode Select (Normal & Sport) - DCT Only

DCT Only

DCT Only DCT only

Paddle Shifter - - - - DCT only -

Intelligent Stop & Go (ISG)

PASSIVE SAFETY

Twin Front Airbags

Front Passenger Airbag Cut-off Switch

Twin Side Airbags (Front)

Twin Curtain Airbags

All-round Height Adjustable Headrests

ISOFIX Child Seat Top Tethers & Anchor Fixings

All-round 3-point Seatbelts

Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters

Seatbelt Reminder Warning

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlocking

SECURITY

Alarm System

Locking Wheel Nuts

Engine Immobiliser & Deadlocks

Child Safety Rear Door Locks

Interior Door Lock/Unlock Function

Speed Sensing Auto Door Locking (Driver-activated feature)

= standard on grade

OPT = optional on grade

- = unavailable on grade

*Some parts of the leather upholstery contain faux leather

**Please check with your dealer for mobile phone compatibility. Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ via connectivity

***Parking Sensors may not match exterior body colour

∆∆ Advanced Driving Assistance Pack (ADAP) - manual transmsission, comprises of FCA - Pedestrian. Option available for £250 (inc.VAT).


∆ Advanced Driving Assistance Pack (ADAP) - DCT transmission, comprises of FCA - Pedestrian, Smart Cruise Control, Electronic Parking Brake, Centre Console with Storage Box and Sliding Armrest, Rear Air Ventilation. Option available for £750 (inc.VAT).


8 COST-CUTTER CO2 emissions as low as 99g/km

Kia's ultimate goal is to decarbonise road transport completely, and the company is actively working on all forms of alternative powertrain, including a hydrogen fuel-cell car, and already has electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid models in the line-up. But Kia is also realistic enough to know that combustion engines will be the mainstay of personal transport for many years to come and is putting huge efforts into reducing the environmental impact of petrol and diesel power units. Kia is investing more than £6 billion and recruiting some 7,300 research and development engineers with this in mind.

The Ceed has been engineered to exceed the Euro 6d TEMP emissions regulations and the new 1.6-litre CRDi ‘Smartstream’ diesel engine manages to achieve 74.3mpg on the combined cycle and CO2 emissions as low as 99g/km when fitted with the ‘ECO’ pack on ‘2’ grade models. This makes it highly attractive for private buyers and business users alike with a low company car Benefit-in-kind taxation rate of 24 per cent.

Fuel consumption (mpg) and CO2 (g/km)Model Low

mpg(WLTP

)

Medium mpg

(WLTP)

High mpg

(WLTP)

Extra High mpg

(WLTP)

Combined mpg(WLTP)

CO2(NED

C 2.0)

‘2’ 1.0 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 40.9 52.3 60.1 47.1 50.4 122‘2’ 1.6 CRDi 6-speed manual ISG 50.4 61.4 65.7 54.3 58.9 99‘Blue Edition’ 1.4 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG

34.9 46.3 54.3 46.3 46.3 132

‘Blue Edition’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed auto DCT ISG

34.9 46.3 49.6 44.8 45.6 127

‘3’ 1.0 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 40.4 51.4 57.6 45.6 48.7 127‘3’ 1.4 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 34.9 46.3 53.3 45.6 46.3 132‘3’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed auto DCT ISG 34.9 46.3 49.6 44.1 45.6 127‘3’ 1.6 CRDi 6-speed manual ISG 50.4 61.4 67.3 55.4 58.9 103‘3’ 1.6 CRDi 7-speed DCT ISG 49.6 60.1 64.2 52.3 57.6 108‘First Edition’ 1.4 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG

34.0 45.6 53.3 44.8 45.6 132

‘First Edition’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed auto DCT ISG

34.4 44.8 50.4 43.5 44.8 127

‘GT-Line’ 1.0 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 39.8 50.4 56.5 44.8 47.9 125‘GT-Line’ 1.4 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 34.9 46.3 54.3 46.3 46.3 132‘GT-Line’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed auto DCT ISG

34.9 46.3 49.6 44.8 45.6 127

‘GT-Line’ 1.6 CRDi 6-speed manual ISG 48.7 58.9 65.7 53.3 57.6 107‘GT-Line S’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed auto DCT ISG

34.0 43.6 51.4 42.2 43.5 129

‘GT’ 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 27.2 38.2 44.1 39.2 38.2 155

Benefit-in-kind taxation rates and VED bands (2018-19)

Model Combined mpg

(WLTP)

CO2(NEDC 2.0)

Vehicle Excise

Duty year 1/year 2

BIK rate

‘2’ 1.0 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 50.4 122 £165 / £140

25%

‘2’ 1.6 CRDi 6-speed manual ISG 58.9 99 £145 / £140

24%

‘Blue Edition’ 1.4 T-GDi 6-speed manual 46.3 132 £205 / 27%


ISG £140‘Blue Edition’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed DCT ISG 45.6 127 £165 /

£14026%


26%


27%

‘3’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed auto DCT ISG 45.6 127 £165 / £140

26%

‘3’ 1.6 CRDi 6-speed manual ISG 58.9 103 £165 / £140

25%

‘3’ 1.6 CRDi 7-speed auto DCT ISG 57.6 108 £165 / £140

26%

‘First Edition’ 1.4 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG

45.6 132 £205 / £140

27%

‘First Edition’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed auto DCT ISG

44.8 127 £165 / £140

26%

‘GT-Line’ 1.0 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 47.9 125 £165 / £140

26%

‘GT-Line’ 1.4 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 46.3 132 £205 / £140

27%

‘GT-Line’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed auto DCT ISG

45.6 127 £165 / £140

26%

‘GT-Line’ 1.6 CRDi 6-speed manual ISG 57.6 107 £165 / £140

26%

‘GT-Line S’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed auto DCT ISG

43.5 129 £165 / £140

26%

‘GT’ 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 38.2 155 £515 / £140

32%

Insurance

Model Group

‘2’ 1.0 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 12‘2’ 1.6 CRDi 6-speed manual ISG 15‘Blue Edition’ 1.4 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG

19

‘Blue Edition’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed DCT ISG 19‘3’ 1.0 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 13‘3’ 1.4 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 18‘3’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed DCT ISG 18‘3’ 1.6 CRDi 6-speed manual ISG 15‘3’ 1.6 CRDi 7-speed DCT ISG 15‘First Edition’ 1.4 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG

20

‘First Edition’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed DCT ISG 20‘GT-Line’ 1.0 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 9‘GT-Line’ 1.4 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 14‘GT-Line’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed DCT ISG 14‘GT-Line’ 1.6 CRDi 6-speed manual ISG 18‘GT-Line S’ 1.4 T-GDi 7-speed DCT ISG 15‘GT’ 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed manual ISG 21

ServicingServicing is required every 20,000 miles (10,000 miles for the T-GDi engines) or once a year, whichever comes soonest. The Ceed is available with Kia’s ‘Kia Care’ service plans, which have been developed to provide customers with a wide range of service plan options for any Kia model within the first seven years of the vehicle’s life – matching its industry-leading seven-year warranty.

The service plans include a comprehensive range of options including the original, traditional, first three and five services, but in addition a customer can now purchase services up to and including the seventh service which matches the full length of the


warranty. The plans are available for all Kia owners and can be purchased at any point of ownership for cars up to five years old.

The magnificent seven-year warrantyKia set a new benchmark in 2007 when it launched the cee'd with an industry-best seven-year/100,000-mile warranty. That demonstration of faith in the quality and reliability of Kia products was subsequently extended to every model.

A major benefit is that it is transferable to subsequent owners at no charge, as long as the seven-year time limit has not been reached and the mileage is below 100,000.

The mechanical warranty is supported by a 12-year anti-perforation warranty and a five-year paint warranty.

The Kia Promise The Kia Promise was introduced to give customers the best ownership experience by giving them access to seven key benefits. The Kia Promise is activated after purchase and is done by simply registering on the online portal, MyKia. Along with the industry leading seven-year/100,000 mile warranty, other benefits of the Kia Promise include complimentary seven day insurance and £250 Insurance Excess Return for one year; easy to use Click & Collect on Genuine Kia accessories; convenient online service booking; Family-Like Care and Accident AfterCare. Every new Kia also comes with complimentary Roadside Assistance for 12 months. When a customer registers on MyKia, Kia Roadside Assistance Plus, the highest level of cover provided by the RAC, can be unlocked, which includes onward travel and European cover.


9 MANUFACTURING AND THE ENVIRONMENTEuropean-made in Slovakia

Kia’s European factory at Žilina in Slovakia is the exclusive manufacturing base for the Ceed. Ceed is built alongside the stylish Sportage and the practical and spacious Venga. Žilina passed a significant milestone in mid-2015 with the production of the one-millionth cee’d, and to date, more than 1.3 million units have been built.

The story of Žilina goes back to the mid-2000s, when Kia established a policy of building cars in and for the markets where they were to be sold, wherever possible. In Europe that meant mid-sized three- and five-door hatchbacks and an estate to compete in the most important market segment, the C-sector. But it also opened up the possibility for Kia’s compact crossover, the Sportage, to be made much closer to its European customer base, which was increasingly important with the growth in sales for cars of this type.

Žilina was chosen because Slovakia, which had become a member of the EU in 2004, had a history in engineering, a highly qualified workforce, a well-developed transport infrastructure, an established automotive supply chain and a national government committed to helping new businesses. Kia was given tax-breaks and land incentives by the Slovakian government and has in turn worked with the authorities for the benefit of the local community.

The local authority has established a training centre close to the plant, where Kia has provided the expertise to develop courses in such areas as computer, hybrid and welding technologies. These courses are available for all people across the region.

The factory has brought a much-needed boost to Žilina. Some 10,000 jobs have been created nearby with more than a dozen parts and components suppliers. Employment at the factory was increased to 3,900 staff when the third shift came into effect in January 2012.

Žilina was completed ahead of schedule, and the quality of the pilot production cars towards the end of 2005 was so good that Kia took the confident decision to launch the cee’d with a seven-year, 100,000-mile transferable warranty, subject to wear-and-tear limitations. That confidence has been more than justified by the consistent quality of the cars made at Žilina.

Kia Motors Slovakia began production of the first-generation cee’d in 2007, building 640,000 units in total. In 2012, the second-generation cee’d was launched, with over 660,000 units produced during its life cycle, making a total of 1.3 million units in its 11 year history. Production of the cee’d represented a 29 per cent share of the total production, with 98,533 cee’d models made at the Žilina plant during 2017. The factory now has a total capacity of 350,000 vehicles annually, and Žilina-built models are exported to more than 80 markets around the world.

Green from the word goAs an all-new, start-up facility, Kia was determined that Žilina would set the highest environmental standards. For Kia, environmental protection is not just about headline-grabbing tailpipe emissions figures. It encompasses every aspect of the manufacturing, distribution, sales, use and scrapping of cars. Kia was the first manufacturer in the world to establish a dedicated environmental research and development centre, at Mabuk, to the south-east of the Korean capital, Seoul. Mabuk was involved in the design and development of the Žilina plant.


Manufacturing demands and environmental responsibility do not always go hand-in-hand, but Žilina sets the highest environmental standards and became a benchmark for the European automotive industry. Even the location is environmentally important, reducing the distances that cars need to be transported. 73 per cent of the parts used in the plant are sourced from Western Europe, worth €3.8 billion, according to a 2017 London Economics report, ‘The economic and societal benefits deriving from the presence of Kia in Europe.’ This helps to cut down on unnecessary transport.

The assembly shop uses revolutionary technology for improving air quality. The basic principle is that all vapours and gases are exhausted through the building’s floor rather than through the roof. This new under-floor extraction system stops harmful gases from circulating at higher levels where they could be inhaled by assembly line workers or vented to the outside.

A Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) process is used to eliminate odour and hydrocarbons in the paint drying facility. RTO is also highly efficient in terms of energy conservation, greatly contributing to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.

New approaches and technology are used wherever possible to reduce the environmental impact of the factory and the search for cleaner and more efficient processes is on-going. Bore holes are regularly drilled to make sure that no oils or pollutants make their way into the ground, while laboratories test the waste products.

International recognitionThe hard work was rewarded as early as February 2008 when Žilina was formally certified as an environmentally-friendly facility. The International Certificate of Environmental Management, or ISO 14001, recognises the detailed work put into creating a state-of-the-art energy-efficient factory.

This was quickly followed by two more awards in May of the same year. Kia Motors received international certificates which recognise the advanced environmental design and manufacturing processes at Žilina. German-based TÜV presented Kia with DFE (Design for Environment) and LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) environment certificates after rigorous inspection of the company’s design and manufacturing operations.

DFE (ISO 14062) evaluates a car’s environmental friendliness during its design and development, plus its recyclability. DFE also requires that the assembly plant for the car reaches ISO 14001. LCA (ISO 14040) examines the car’s overall manufacturing process and its lifetime environmental impact, including choice of materials and measures to reduce fuel consumption and engine exhaust emissions.

The weatherproof factoryŽilina lies deep in the Slovakian countryside at the foot of the Tatra mountains – lovely in the summer, but in winter temperatures dip to minus -28º C. Winter lasts a full six months, which greatly influenced the layout of the plant.

The press, body, paint and final assembly shops are constructed in a square so that cars and parts do not have to go outside at any point. The engines are assembled on a factory site next door and delivered to the final line by overground tunnel. This enclosed facility means that large exterior doors are not needed. In turn this reduces the need for high levels of heating as doors are not constantly being opened and


closed.

Quality controlŽilina has state-of-the-art testing facilities at every stage of production. For example, panel quality in the press shop is controlled by a unique inspection system which can recognise and evaluate, in less than one millisecond, defects according to pre-determined quality tolerance levels.

Some 20 per cent of Žilina’s quality control staff have experience with other car manufacturers or suppliers. Some have returned to their home town after working at automotive manufacturing facilities elsewhere.

All cars are checked as they come off the line to make sure electrical systems and mechanical parts are working. This is followed by a drive around the factory’s test track to ensure there are no squeaks or rattles. Some two per cent of production undergoes a much closer inspection using sophisticated measuring equipment to ensure that fit and finish is up to specification.

Kia devised an innovative new Rotation Dipping Painting system to ensure Žilina-built cars are totally resistant to corrosion, and that their paintwork has a uniform lustre. Bodies are rotated through a forward somersault while immersed in the paint tank to achieve this. Kia is so confident in the process that cars made at Žilina come with a five-year paint warranty and 12-year anti-perforation warranty as standard.


10 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS We've anticipated what you're likely to ask us

Q. Which engines are you forecasting to be the best sellers in the Ceed line-up?The Ceed’s 1.4-litre T-GDi and 1.0-litre T-GDi petrol engines meet the needs of the majority of buyers. Combined, we expect the T-GDi petrol engines to account for the highest proportion of sales. Our new 1.6-litre ‘Smartstream’ diesel engine will also account for a significant proportion of sales, particularly for fleet customers looking to reduce total running costs.

Q. Are you looking to replace the three-door pro_cee’d?Demand for traditional three-door hatchbacks is decreasing – there are no plans to introduce a three-door Ceed to the range at this time. The three-door pro_cee’d made up only a very small proportion of total Ceed sales – buyers favoured the five-door hatchback and Sportswagon. The ProCeed Shooting Brake serves as a replacement for the three-door pro_cee’d and offers stunning looks, great dynamism and a truly unique proposition in the medium car segment.

Q. Will Kia consider launching a four-door saloon version of the Ceed?There are no plans at this time to offer a Ceed saloon in Europe.

Q. Are there any plans for mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric versions of the all-new Ceed?We have the technology for a range of electrified powertrains and can confirm that the Ceed family will get our 48V mild-hybrid technology during 2019. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains are being considered for later in the Ceed’s life. We are evaluating electric powertrains for all of our future products, but we have no immediate plans for an electric Ceed at this time

Q. Crossover vehicles are becoming increasing popular. Are there any plans for a crossover edition of the Ceed?It is too early to say exactly which bodystyles will be added to the Ceed range. We will announce details of future versions of the Ceed later this year.

Q How long will the ‘First Edition’ be available for? Are the volumes limited, or is it on-sale for a set period of time?Traditionally the feature rich ‘First Edition’ models are on sale for approximately one year, while we assess the viability of launching a permanent addition to the model line-up.

Q Which C-segment cars has Kia identified as the Ceed development benchmarks?The segment has a number of very strong contenders, with the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus the key benchmark models for the Ceed, particularly in terms of packaging and driving performance.

Q Has Albert Biermann played a role in the development of the new Ceed?The dynamic development programme for the new Ceed ‘GT’ model has been overseen by Albert Biermann, with intensive development over the past six months. The development of the car has taken place in Europe, with


significant input from engineers both here in Europe and at Kia’s Namyang research and development centre in Korea.

Q Will the Ceed’s new diesel engine be introduced to other Kia models?Yes. The new engine is designed to replace our existing 1.6 and 1.7-litre ‘U2’ diesel engines. The new powerplant has already been introduced into the recently upgraded Optima, Stonic and Sportage, with other Kia models to follow in the future.

Q Does the new diesel engine require Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to meet emissions regulations? How often will buyers have to refill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank?Like many of its rivals, the Ceed’s new diesel engine requires urea for its Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) emissions control system. The SCR system enables the Ceed to meet the latest Euro 6 emissions regulations – it is fully compliant with the 6d TEMP regulations. Depending on use, buyers will need to top-up the 12-litre tank after around 5,000 miles, though that varies from model to model. The car alerts the driver when the tank gets low and, if ignored, will eventually prevent the car from starting.


11 FIVE MINUTES WITH PAUL PHILPOTT Burning questions you would love to ask our President and CEO

Q. How important is the Ceed in the UK?Currently it is our third best-selling model in the UK, accounting for around 10 per cent of our sales. Globally, the first- and second-generation cee’d has sold more than 1.28 million units in its relatively short 11-year life, and we anticipate that the new Ceed will sell at an even quicker rate.

Q. What sales targets have you set for the all-new Ceed for the UK market?We never release sales or production targets for individual models; however, we expect the five-door hatchback and Sportswagon models to outsell their predecessors.

Q. And what sales targets have you set for the Kia brand as a whole in the UK?There are likely to be some challenges in the UK new car market next year, but we fully expect to reach another new sales record in 2019, of in excess of 96,000 units. During 2018, we achieved 95,764 sales, in a market that was down overall. And this was achieved in a year when the cee’d was on runout, the Sportage was reaching mid-life facelift time and of course the industry faced challenges with the transition from NEDC to WLTP fuel economy figures.

Q. What elements of the Ceed make you proud to be leading Kia Motors UK?The all-new Ceed continues the remarkable trend established by our first European design, engineered and built version launches in 2007. It has played a significant role in the growth of the Kia brand both in the UK and across Europe and I believe the new car will continue that performance. This latest version answers every challenge that has been levelled at cee’d in the past. Vehicle dynamics are transformed. Refinement reaches a new level. Safety and driver assistance technology sets new standards in the class. Plus the all-new Ceed has stand-out styling in a segment where many contenders are somewhat anonymous.

Q. Are you worried about the downturn in diesel sales?Yes of course we are concerned, but we think the launch of our new 1.6-litre ‘U3’ engine is quite timely, as it’s very clean and efficient. It exceeds the requirements of the latest, most demanding emissions regulations, including Euro 6d TEMP, and it is one of the most efficient diesel engines in the C-segment. Diesel power has traditionally been very popular in the Ceed’s predecessor, however if buyers want to opt for petrol, we have a range of highly efficient, cutting-edge turbocharged petrol engines that will exceed their expectations.

Q. What message would you like to send to potential diesel customers?With the introduction of the latest emissions regulations, specifically the upcoming Euro 6d TEMP standards, Kia diesel engines have never been cleaner. They are fitted with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) active emissions control technology to regulate emissions. For higher mileage users, diesel cars make total sense, delivering low running costs and exceptional fuel economy figures.


Q. How important are fleet sales for the all-new Ceed?Previous generations have always been essential in our plan for sustainable fleet and business growth and I am certain that the all-new Ceed will continue that trend. Kia’s strategy in the business market in the UK has been to deliver sensible choices for business users where residual values contribute to excellent operating costs. Ceed delivers the technology, safety, reliability and appeal that the fleet market demands in a stylish, comfortable and satisfying package.


12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS1.0 T-GDi with ‘ECO’ pack No. of cylinders/valves 3/12 Displacement cc 998 Bore/stroke mm 71 x 84.0 Power output bhp @ rpm 118 @ 6,000 Torque output Nm @ rpm 172 @ 1,500-4,000 Compression ratio 10.0:1 Engine details Turbocharged direct fuel injection Emissions Euro 6d TEMPTransmission Transmission type 6-speed manual Gear ratios 1st gear

2nd gear 3rd gear 4th gear 5th gear 6th gear Reverse Final Gear

3.615 1.955 1.286 0.971 0.774 0.639 3.700 4.059

Suspension, steering and braking Front axle Fully-independent by subframe-mounted MacPherson

struts, coil springs and gas-filled shock absorbers, with anti-roll stabiliser bar

Rear axle Fully-independent by subframe-mounted double wishbones, coil springs and gas-filled shock absorbers, with anti-roll stabiliser bar

Braking system Ventilated front discs 288x 25mm, solid rear discs (272 x 10mm)

Steering Electric motor-driven rack-and-pinion power steering – 2.44 turns lock-to-lock

Wheels (alloy) 16-inch alloy Tyres 205/55/R16 Spare wheel Temporary spare wheelDimensions and weights

6-speed manual ISG Wheelbase mm 2,650 Overall L/W/H mm 4,310/1,800/1,447 Boot volume VDA (seats up/down)

litres 395/1,291

Kerb weight kg 1,297 Tow weights (braked/unbraked) kg 1,200/600 Tow ball weight kg 75 Max roof weight kg 80 Turning circle (diameter) metres 10.6 Drag coefficient Cd 0.304 Fuel tank size litres 50 litresPerformance and fuel consumption

6-speed manual ISG Acceleration (0-60 mph) seconds 10.9 Maximum speed mph 116


Fuel consumption – Low/Medium/High/Extra High/Combined (WLTP)

mpg 40.9/52.3/60.1/47.1/50.4

CO2 emissions (NEDC 2.0) g/km 122


1.0 T-GDi No. of cylinders/valves 3/12 Displacement cc 998 Bore/stroke mm 71 x 84.0 Power output bhp @ rpm 118 @ 6,000 Torque output Nm @ rpm 172 @ 1,500-4,000 Compression ratio 10.0:1 Engine details Turbocharged direct fuel injection Emissions Euro 6d TEMPTransmission Transmission type 6-speed manual Gear ratios 1st gear


3.615 1.955 1.286 0.971 0.774 0.639 3.700 4.267






Wheels (alloy) 17-inch Tyres 225/45/R17 Spare wheel Temporary spare wheelDimensions and weights

6-speed manual ISG Wheelbase mm 2,650 Overall L/W/H mm 4,310/1,800/1,447 (‘3’)

4,225/1,800/1,442 (‘GT-Line’ Boot volume VDA (seats up/down)

litres 395/1,291





mpg 40.4/51.4/57.6/45.6/48.7 (‘3’) 39.8/50.4/56.5/44.8/47.9 (‘GT-Line’)

CO2 (NEDC 2.0) g/km 127 (‘3’) 125 (‘GT-Line’)

1.4 T-GDi No. of cylinders/valves 4/16 Displacement cc 1353 Bore/stroke mm 71.6 x 84.0 Power output bhp @ rpm 138 @ 6,000 Torque output Nm @ rpm 242 @ 1,500-3,200 Compression ratio 10.0:1 Engine details Turbocharged direct fuel injection Emissions Euro 6d TEMPTransmission Transmission type 6-speed manual 7-speed DCT Gear ratios 1st gear

2nd gear 3rd gear 4th gear 5th gear 6th gear 7th gear Reverse Final Gear

3.615 1.962 1.257 0.951 0.778 0.633 - 3.583 4.188

3.929 2.318 2.043 1.070 0.822 0.884 0.721 5.304 FGR 1: 4.294 FGR 2: 3.174

Suspension, steering and braking Front axle Fully-independent by subframe-mounted MacPherson struts,

coil springs and gas-filled shock absorbers, with anti-roll stabiliser bar




Wheels (alloy) 17-inch (‘Blue Edition’ ‘3’, ‘First Edition’, ‘GT-Line’) 18-inch (‘GT-Line S’)

Tyres 225/45/R17 / 225/40/R18 Spare wheel Temporary spare wheel (‘3’, ‘First Edition’, ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-

Line S’) Tyre Repair Kit (‘Blue Edition’)

Dimensions and weights 6-speed manual ISG 7-speed DCT

Wheelbase mm 2,650 Overall L/W/H mm 4,310/1,800/1,447 (‘Blue Edition’, ‘3’, ‘First

Edition’) 4,325/1,800,1,442 (‘GT-Line’/’GT-Line S’)


Boot volume VDA (seats up/down)

litres 395/1,291

Kerb weight kg 1,315 1,345 Tow weights (braked/unbraked) kg 1,000/450 1,000/450 Tow ball weight kg 75 75 Max roof weight kg 80 80 Turning circle (diameter) metres 10.6 10.6 Drag coefficient Cd 0.304 0.304 Fuel tank size litres 50 litres 50 litresPerformance and fuel consumption

6-speed manual ISG 7-speed DCT Acceleration (0-60 mph) seconds 8.6 8.9 Maximum speed mph 130 128 Fuel consumption – Low/Medium/High/Extra High/Combined (WLTP)

mpg

34.9/46.3/54.3/46.3/ 46.3 (‘Blue Edition’) 34.9/46.3/53.3/45.6/ 46.3 (‘3’) 34.0/45.6/53.3/44.8/ 45.6 (‘First Edition) 34.9/46.3/54.3/46.3/ 46.3 (‘GT-Line’)

34.9/46.3/49.6/44.8/45.6 (‘Blue Edition’) 34.9/46.3/49.6/44.1/45.6 (‘3’) 34.4/44.8/50.4/43.5/44.8 (‘First Edition’) 34.9/46.3/49.6/44.8/45.6 (‘GT-Line’) 34.0/43.6/51.4/42.2/43.5 (‘GT-Line S’)

CO2 (NEDC 2.0) g/km 132

127 (‘Blue Edition’, ‘3’, ‘First Edition’, ‘GT-Line’) 129 (‘GT-Line S’)


1.6 T-GDi No. of cylinders/valves 4/16 Displacement cc 1,591 Bore/stroke mm 71 x 84.0 Power output bhp @ rpm 201 @ 6,000 Torque output Nm @ rpm 265 @ 1,500-4,500 Compression ratio 10.0:1 Engine details Turbocharged direct fuel injection Emissions Euro 6d TEMPTransmission Transmission type 6-speed manual Gear ratios 1st gear


3.308 1.962 1.323 1.024 0.825 0.702 3.583 4.467






Wheels (alloy) 18-inch Tyres 225/40/R18 Spare wheel Tyre Repair KitDimensions and weights

6-speed manual Wheelbase mm 2,650 Overall L/W/H mm 4,325/1,800/1,442 Boot volume VDA (seats up/down)

litres 395/1,291


6-speed manual Acceleration (0-60 mph) seconds 7.2 Maximum speed mph 143



mpg 27.2/38.2/44.1/39.2/38.2

CO2 (NEDC 2.0) g/km 155


1.6 CRDi (114bhp) with ‘ECO’ pack No. of cylinders/valves 4/16 Displacement cc 1598 Bore/stroke mm 77 x 85.8 Power output bhp @ rpm 114 @ 4,000 Torque output Nm @ rpm 280 @ 1,500-2,750 Compression ratio 15.9:1 Engine details Turbocharged common-rail direct fuel injection Emissions Euro 6d TEMPTransmission Transmission type 6-speed manual Gear ratios 1st gear


3.769 2.040 1.189 0.804 0.660 0.549 3.583 3.250






Wheels (alloy) 16-inch alloys Tyres 205/55/R16 Spare wheel Temporary spare wheelDimensions and weights


litres 395/1,291

Kerb weight kg 1,388 Tow weights (braked/unbraked) kg 1,200/600 Tow ball weight kg 75 Max roof weight kg 80 Turning circle (diameter) metres 10.6 Drag coefficient Cd 0.304 Fuel tank size litres 50 litres SCR tank capacity litres 12 litresPerformance and fuel consumption




mpg 50.4/61.4/65.7/54.3/58.9

CO2 (NEDC 2.0) g/km 99


1.6 CRDi (114 bhp) No. of cylinders/valves 4/16 Displacement cc 1598 Bore/stroke mm 77 x 85.8 Power output bhp @ rpm 114 @ 4,000 Torque output Nm @ rpm 280 @ 1,500-2,750 (6-speed Manual)

300 @ 1,500-2,750 (7-speed DCT) Compression ratio 15.9:1 Engine details Turbocharged common-rail direct fuel injection Emissions Euro 6d TEMPTransmission Transmission type 6-speed manual 7-speed DCT Gear ratios 1st gear

2nd gear 3rd gear 4th gear 5th gear 6th gear 7th gear Reverse Final Gear

3.636 1.962 1.189 0.844 0.702 0.596 - 3.583 3.471

3.786 2.261 1.957 1.023 0.778 0.837 0.681 5.074 FGR 1: 4.176 FGR 2: 3.087






Wheels (alloy) 17-inch alloys Tyres 225/45/R17 Spare wheel Temporary Spare WheelDimensions and weights

6-speed manual ISG 7-speed DCT Wheelbase mm 2,650 2,650 Overall L/W/H mm 4,310/1,800/1,447 4,310/1,800/1,447 Boot volume VDA (seats up/down)

litres 395/1,291 395/1,291

Kerb weight kg 1,388 1,415 Tow weights (braked/unbraked) kg 1,200/600 1,200/600 Tow ball weight kg 75 75 Max roof weight kg 80 80 Turning circle (diameter) metres 10.6 10.6 Drag coefficient Cd 0.304 0.304 Fuel tank size litres 50 litres 50 litres SCR tank capacity litres 12 litres 12 litresPerformance and fuel consumption


6-speed manual ISG 7-speed DCT Acceleration (0-60 mph) seconds 10.5 10.5 Maximum speed mph 119 119 Fuel consumption – Low/Medium/High/Extra High/Combined (WLTP)

mpg 50.4/61.4/67.3/55.4/ 58.9 49.6/60.1/64.2/52.3/57.6

CO2 (NEDC 2.0) g/km 103 108


1.6 CRDi (134 bhp) No. of cylinders/valves 4/16 Displacement cc 1598 Bore/stroke mm 77 x 85.8 Power output bhp @ rpm 134 @ 4,000 Torque output Nm @ rpm 280 @ 1,500-3,000 Compression ratio 15.9:1 Engine details Turbocharged common-rail direct fuel injection Emissions Euro 6d TEMPTransmission Transmission type 6-speed manual Gear ratios 1st gear


3.636 1.962 1.189 0.844 0.702 0.596 3.583 3.706






Wheels (alloy) 17-inch Tyres 225/45/R17 Spare wheel Temporary Spare WheelDimensions and weights


litres 395/1,291

Kerb weight kg 1,388 Tow weights (braked/unbraked) kg 1,200/600 Tow ball weight kg 75 Max roof weight kg 80 Turning circle (diameter) metres 10.6 Drag coefficient Cd 0.304 Fuel tank size litres 50 litres SCR tank capacity litres 12 litresPerformance and fuel consumption




mpg 48.7/58.9/65.7/53.3/57.6

CO2 g/km 107


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