Kia Ceed SW (07 on) - Review Review by David Ross on 11 September 2007 Last Updated: 21 May 2010 The Kia Cee'd SW is a great value small estate that's cheap to run. It's also attractive, filled with little luxuries and comes with an unrivalled seven-year warranty as standard - one of its main selling points. But don't let the Kia badge fool you - this is no budget car, it's well built with a quality interior that belies its price tag. The Cee'd moves Kia a step further away from the bottom of the market image it previously had and it's not far behind the Ford Focus in terms of comfort and refinement. The engines are pretty good, too - the 1.6-litre diesel really stands out. It's clean, powerful and returns up to 58mpg. The Cee'd SW was tweaked in late 2009 getting a new shaped bonnet, grille and front and rear lights. The interior was also improved and a low emissions EcoDynamics model was introduced with start/stop technology. 4 out of 5 Other Kia reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £15,750 - £21,450 View all new prices Used price range: £4,436 - £17,077 View all used prices See 16 new models for sale from £12,970 Get a Kia Ceed SW (07 on) information pack Next steps Kia Ceed SW cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 134 models like this for sale, starting at £4,295. Find used Kia Ceed SWs for sale Impressively spacious, cavernous boot, attractive styling, huge warranty Sluggish 1.6-litre petrol engine, some cheap interior trim, dull to drive The Kia Cee'd SW is a great value small estate that's cheap to run. It's also attractive, filled with little luxuries and comes with an unrivalled seven-year warranty as standard - one of its main selling points. But don't let the Kia badge fool you - this is no budget car, it's well built with a quality interior that belies its price tag. The Cee'd moves Kia a step further away from the bottom of the market image it previously had and it's not far behind the Ford Focus in terms of comfort and refinement. The engines are pretty good, too - the 1.6-litre diesel really stands out. It's clean, powerful and returns up to 58mpg. The Cee'd SW was tweaked in late 2009 getting a new shaped bonnet, grille and front and rear lights. The interior was also improved and a low emissions EcoDynamics model was introduced with start/stop technology. Driving & Performance Performance 3.5 out of 5"The 1.6-litre petrol engine struggles with anything other than town work. It has 120bhp, a 0-62mph..." Handling 3.5 out of 5"The Cee'd SW offers a comfortable and relaxing, if unexciting drive. All cars have power steering,..." Comfort Comfort 4 out of 5"There's plenty of room all round with ample space in the back for two adults or three children. Leg..." Practicality 5 out of 5"The Cee'd SW is significantly roomier than the hatchback model, offering 534 litres of boot space..." Equipment 4 out of 5"Entry-level GS models come with 16-inch alloy wheels, silver roof rails, air conditioning and cooled..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"Soft-touch materials on top of the dash are also found on the top section of door trim and the..." Costs Running costs 3.5 out of 5"Kia residual values have improved greatly in recent years and the seven year warranty helps as..." Green credentials 3 out of 5"The 1.6-litre diesel emits 122g/km of CO2, which is impressively low for a car of this size,..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4.5 out of 5"The Cee'd was Kia's first car to get a five-star Euro NCAP rating so the SW should be equally as..." Reliability 4 out of 5"The Cee'd SW is assembled in Kia’s European factory, where build quality standards are very high. No..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3.5 out of 5"The Cee'd is reasonably good value, well equipped, sensibly priced and offered with an exceptionally..." Buying used 4 out of 5"Both the hatchback and SW estate went on sale during 2007. However, while the hatchback went on sale..." Selling 3 out of 5"The seven-year warranty is a big draw for buyers looking for a car that’s going to provide peace of..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Kia Ceed SW (07 on) 1.6 CRDi LS (113bhp) 5d 1 out of 5 “ Nothing other than it's an estate. ” John Boyson Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Kia Ceed cars for sale We have 134 models like this for sale. Find Kia Ceed cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Kia Ceed SW (07 on) 1.6 CRDi LS (113bhp) 5d 1 out of 5 “ Nothing other than it's an estate. ” John Boyson